The bottom alphanumeric screen (B)
will ask you for the heart rate value at
which you wish to do the exercise, use
the number keys (G), Fig.3, to select a
value (between 25 and 250 B.P.M
beats per minute), then press ENTER
will be shown on the alphanumeric
screen (B) and exercise will begin
after a 3 second countdown.
This program uses a preset exertion
level during the first three minutes in
order to prevent any type of injury.
The first minute starts off at a speed of
4km/h. The second minute speeds up
to 4.5km/h. The third minute speeds
up to 5Km/h. From the fourth minute
onward the computer automatically
adjusts the exertion level to keep your
heart rate at the specified value.
NOTE: If the monitor fails to receive a
pulse rate signal during the third
minute
the
automatically.
WHAT THE SYMBOLS MEAN
A series of symbols or words may
appear on the screen, meaning the
following:
Heart symbol and a question mark:
The chest band has not been fitted or
is fitted incorrectly.
Flashing heart symbol :
This symbol only appears in the test
programs.
program
will
The maximum number of heartbeats
that a person should not exceed is
referred to as the maximum heart rate
and this value drops with age. A
simple formula to calculate this value
is to deduct your age, in years, from
the number 220. The maximum heart
rate should be kept between 65% and
85% for correct exercise, it is not
advisable to go above 85% Whenever
your pulse rate exceeds 85% of the
maximum heart rate value a flashing
heart symbol will appear and a 2
second beep will sound until your
pulse rate drops below 85% of your
maximum
reasons it is advisable to exercise at
below 85% of the maximum heart rate.
*0* :
This symbol appears in the male and
stop
female tests, it means that you have
not worn the chest band during the
test.
Spanner symbol:
Mechanical fault. Switch the machine
off for 2 minutes and then switch it
back on again. The machine has an
automatic fault correction system,
nevertheless if the problem persists
get in touch with your technical service
centre.
BH RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
MODIFY THE SPECIFICATIONS OF
ITS PRODUCTS WITHOUT PRIOR
NOTICE.
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heart
rate.
For
safety