User's Manual Part 2

5-8 VS-XHR Sensor

Lead

Electrode Site

In addition to acquiring a good ECG signal, the Lead I position may also

be used if the subject has excessive adipose tissue, injury, or pendulous

breasts. It may be necessary to affix the electrodes as shown below.

• The main sensor (RA) electrode must be placed near the center of the

sternum centered on the arms.

• The left lead (LA) must be placed the length of the connecting wire,

along the mid-clavicular line.

Lead I

Connecting the XHR Sensor to Electrodes

1 Press to open the snap-clips on the XHR Sensor, and clip on to the main

sensor electrode pad.

2 Repeat the process with the left lead and the remaining electrode pad

stud connector.

NOTE: The electrode pads should be replaced every three days to

prevent irritation, inflammation, or infection. The site of the elec-

trodes should be varied slightly.