Concept2 INDOOR ROWER - Wearing and Troubleshooting the Heart Rate Monitor

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how to wear your polar™
(or polar compatible) heart rate monitor
1. WET THE ELECTRODES
Wet the electrodes (the two grooved rectangular areas
on the underside of the Belt Transmitter) thoroughly
with water or saliva.
2. SECURE THE BELT TRANSMITTER
Center the Belt Transmitter flat against your skin, as high
under the Pectoral Muscles (breasts) as is comfortable.
The Belt Transmitter should fit snugly and comfortably
and allow for normal breathing. If your Belt Transmitter
is the snap-on type, position the red snap on the left
side of the belt and snap in place on belt.
3. ROW!!
Your heart rate will be displayed in the lower right dis-
play in all PM2 display modes.
NOTE: It sometimes takes a few minutes of exercise to
achieve a consistent Heart Rate signal.
precautions
•ThoroughlywipeyourPolarBeltTransmitterdry
after each use.
•Donotstoreinanon-breathableorplasticbag
where moisture may become trapped. Store in a
warm dry place.
•DonotexposeyourHRMtodirectsunlight,extreme
heat above 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahr-
enheit) or extreme cold below -10 degrees Celsius
(14 degrees Fahrenheit).
•Donotbendorstretchtheelectrodestripsonyour
Belt Transmitter, especially when storing.
troubleshooting
What if the heart rate reading is erratic or
totally absent?
NOTE: Occasionally the Heart Rate Monitor will pick
up bad data for a number of reasons. When the PM2
recognizes bad data, the display will go blank rather than
show the bad data. It will take 5 seconds or longer to
reestablish and display accurate readings.
1. Repeat the electrode wetting procedure. The elec-
trodes must be wet to pick up accurate heart rate
readings.
2. Make sure the transmitter is centered with electrodes
flat against your skin, as high under the pectoral
muscles as is comfortable.
3. Wash your belt transmitter with mild soap and water,
if you have not been doing so regularly.
4. Make sure your Receiver is within the proper range to
receive transmission (1 meter/3 feet from your chest
belt).
5. Check the connection on the back of the PM2 where
the receiver cable plugs in. Check the connection
between the cable and the receiver.
6. If you are exercising within range of strong electro-
magnetic signals the heart rate readings may elevate
to abnormal levels. Common sources of electromag-
netic signals are televisions, computers, cars, TV
antennas, high voltage power lines and motor driven
exercise equipment.
7. Signals from more than one Belt Transmitter within
the transmission range (1 meter/3 feet) may also
cause incorrect readings. Check your surroundings
and move away from the source of interference if
possible.
NOTE: Two Indoor Rowers with Heart Rate hardware
must be at least 4 feet (1.22 meters) apart to avoid
interference.
If further troubleshooting assistance is
needed, call Concept2 at 800.245.5676.
Read
Heart Rate
here.