Smooth Fitness SMOOTH 9.6H - Manual (Page 15)

Technical Specifications of Heart Rate Control:
If the treadmill is not able to read the signals of the transmitter or if your heart rate is
not at least forty beats per minute, the computer will register an error and will display “-
- ” in the Actual Heart Rate window. If the computer is receiving a signal from the trans-
mitter, a small LED will flash in the lower right hand corner of the Actual Heart Rate
window. The protocol for the Heart Rate Control program is:
Range of Actual Heart Rate Change in Incline Time Between Changes
11 to 20 Beats Below Target Increase by 1% 15 Seconds
6 to 10 Beats Below Target Increase by 1% 30 Seconds
3 to 5 Beats Below Target Increase by .5% 30 Seconds
2 Beats + Target Heart Rate No Change Not Applicable
3+ Beats Above Target Decrease by 1% 15 Seconds
Note: Your Actual Heart Rate must be within 20 beats of the Target Heart Rate
before the machine will begin to control the incline.
If the machine reaches the maximum incline setting and your heart rate has not
reached the Target Heart Rate, the treadmill will prompt you to increase your speed
using a flashing light bar on the display. If the machine declines to 0% and your heart
rate continues to exceed the Target Heart Rate, the treadmill will prompt you to de-
crease your speed using a flashing light bar on the display.
If the treadmill is unable to receive a signal from the transmitter or if it detects an error,
the Actual Heart Rate window will display “--” and the treadmill’s incline will reset to 0%.
Note: Do not increase your speed if you do not feel comfortable. Use the
DOWN - key to decrease your Target Heart Rate.
Erratic Operation:
Caution! Do not use this treadmill for Heart Rate Control unless a steady, solid
Actual Heart Rate value is being displayed. High, wild, random numbers being
displayed indicate a problem.
o Receiver indicator lights are in two areas: (1) Flashing heart on dot matrix display.
(2) A computer light on display of Time/Calorie/Pace window in right hand corner.
Note: Both these lights should flash in exact rhythm of your heart beat (pulse). A
steady or erratic light indicates interference from an outside source.
Areas to look for on interference:
(1) Treadmill not properly grounded - A must!
(2) Microwave ovens, T.V.’s, small appliances, etc.
(3) Fluorescent lights.
(4) Some household security systems.
(5) Perimeter fence for a pet.
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