Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product E350 Elliptical Bodyguard
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BODYGUARD ® FITNESS , division of Procycle CANADA 9095, 25 th Avenue, Saint-Georges (Québec) Canada G6A 1A1 Bodyguard ® is a registered trademark of Procycle Group Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORT ANT SAFETY NOTICE ...................................................................................................... 3 W ARRANTY INFORMA TION ................................................................................
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHL Y BEFORE A TTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE OR USE THIS EXERCISE EQUIPMENT . T o ensure that you get the maximum benefit from the engineering that has gone into your machine, we recommend that you read this manual carefully before attempting to assemble and use the E350 Elliptical.
4 Electrical Information CAUTION – This equipment is intended to be electrically grounded. The three-wire grounding plug (polarized) will fit only a grounded AC outlet. Do not use an extension cord or outlet if it does not accept three-wire grounding plugs.
5 1 . WARRANTY INFORMATION BODYGUARD ® FITNESS E350 Elliptical Limited W arranty Bodyguard ® Fitness warrants that product is in good working order and free of manufacturing defects in workmanship and materials.
6 Each E350 elliptical contains a computer display monitor that is very user friendly . The control functions, unique programs and features have been designed with you in mind, to offer the best possible exercise by displaying important and clear information regarding your exercise progress.
7 STRIDES indicates the half rotational speed of the pedal axle per minute. CALORIES displays the accumulated calories expended from the start of the exercise. DIST ANCE indicates the distance traveled in miles( or kilometers depending on your settings).
8 Scanning Feature for E350 During an exercise, the main viewing screen displays 16 scanning exercise parameters (message center) along with the exercise program. The parameters that will be displayed are: • STRIDES indicates the half rotational speed of the pedal axle in a minute.
9 T o pause an exercise: 1. Press the PAUSE/STOP key whenever you feel the need to momentarily pause the exercise. A message will appear on the screen indicating the amount of time remaining in the pause and at what time of the exercise you paused at.
10 1.4 Viewing exer cise parameters At the end of each exercise program, the computer will display seven exercise parameters. These parameters will be TOT AL DIST ANCE, CALORIES BURNED, TOT AL EXERCISE TIME, AVERAGE STRIDE, P ACE, A VERAGE HEART RA TE, and MAXIMUM HEART RA TE.
11 The E350 elliptical offers unique features that allow the user to tailor the elliptical to its current environment. This environment may include the household users or guests. The elliptical comput- er can also display a series of diagnostic features (see Section 5).
2.3 W eight Unit Feature The weight unit can be selected to display in pounds or kilograms. T o select a weight unit: Enter into the Setting menu, see Section 4.1. 1. Select the WEIGHT UNIT option, and press the JustGo™/ENTER key to accept. 2. Select the weight unit you wish to be displayed on the screen.
13 Create User T o create a User ID: Select the CREA TE USER option and press JustGo™/ENTER key to accept . 1. Y ou will immediately be sent to the lowest empty location, if the MEMORY is full you’ll have to go to the DELETE USER option. 2. A total of six alpha-numeric characters can be used to name the USER ID.
View Statistics T o view the statistics of a User Identification: Select the VIEW ST A TISTICS option and press JustGo™/ENTER key to accept . Select the User Identification for which you wish to see the statistics.
15 2.6 Time, Distance or Calories The TIME, DIST ANCE or CALORIES features allow you to choose to do all exercise programs with either a time, a distance or a calorie value as your target. T o access T ime, Distance or Calories: Enter into the Settings menu, see Section 2.
16 Cool-down: Segment 1: Is the same as the last segment exercise. Segment 2: Is four fifths in intensity of the last segment exercise. Segment 3: Is three fifths in intensity of the last segment exercise. Segment 4: Is two fifths in intensity of the last segment exercise.
17 2.9 Maximum Resistance Feature The brake resistance can be limited while exercising. This feature applies to all programs (except the HEART RA TE program). T o limit the maximum brake resistance: Enter into the Settings menu, see Section 2.1 . 1. Select the MAX RESIST ANCE option, and press the JustGo™/ENTER key to accept.
18 Y our Elliptical computer has been programmed with the following features: • Novice, Intermediate and Expert Modes • 15 Exercise Levels per programs or 21 Levels in TRACK and RACE.
19 A profile is a pre-set hill pattern. Y ou will get the same profile (hills and valleys) every time you select the same specific exercise program. Programs allow you to monitor your progress and they add fun and interest to your exercise.
20 T rack and Race Levels Level 1 is the easiest (or slowest) and Level 21 is the most difficult (or fastest). This feature allows you to travel a certain distance in less or more time. Levels can be changed at anytime during your workout by pressing the Level INCREASE and DECREASE keys.
21 W alking Speed In walking, “slower” means spending less watts and “faster” means spending more watts for a constant resistance level. Therefore when you increase your level of difficulty and you maintain the same rotational speed, you increase your watts expenditure.
22 Memory Programs The Memory programs allow you to recall previously completed exercises. After each exercise has finished, you are prompted if you wish to save the current exercise or not. All programs, except the TRACK and RACE programs can be saved as Memory programs.
23 3. Select the exercise duration. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE keys to select the appropriate exercise duration. Press the JustGo™/ENTER key to accept. 4. Select your age to allow the computer to calculate your maximum allowable heart rate level.
24 Race Program The Race program offers the possibility to compete against a number of challengers from 1 to 3. Y ou cannot save the Race program in Memory . The Race program will display a number of challengers. The top challenger is you and the others are your opponents.
25 Heart Rate Access Feature (HRA) The Heart Rate Access feature allows you to selectively enter into a Heart Rate Control program without quitting your exercise. It will allow you to choose, when you are ready , to change your current workout to a Heart Rate Control.
Fit Levels Although it is difficult to assess each individual based on a generic chart. It is agreed that a quick- er time from an exercise level heart rate to a resting (predetermined) heart rate is beneficial to cardio fitness. The best way to use this program is to use it today .
27 ING A HEART RATE The Bodyguard ® Heart Rate receiver supplied with each elliptical is specifically designed to work in conjunction with the optional Heart Rate Chest Strap. The Heart Rate System allows the computer to monitor your heart rate, or pulses per minute.
28 Possible Chest Strap Heart Rate Problems In order to properly diagnose the chest strap compatibility , please follow the procedures to deter- mine possible problems. All Bodyguard ® machines use the Cardiosport heart rate system. The chest strap is an option on all machines and can be purchased from a Bodyguard ® Dealer or from Cardiosport.
29 7 COMPUTER Each E350 elliptical offers you the ability to determine the working condition of the various electronic and mechanical components. If after performing the following diagnostic tests you determine that your elliptical needs to be serviced, please contact your Authorized Bodyguard ® Dealer .
30 Keypad T est or Keys T est The keypad test or keys test allows you to verify that each key is responding when pressed. 1. In the Diagnostics menu, select the “KEYPAD TEST” or “KEYS TEST” and accept it by pressing the JustGo™/ENTER key . 2.
31 Heart Rate System T est The heart rate system test allows you to determine if the optional heart rate system is properly working and that the computer is displaying your heart rate signal during a program. 1. In the Diagnostics menu, select the “HEART RA TE TEST” and accept it by pressing the JustGo™/ ENTER key .
32 Brake T est The brake test allows you to determine if the brakes are working properly . 1. In the Diagnostics menu, select BRAKE TEST with the INCREASE or DECREASE keys and accept it with the JustGo™/ENTER key .
33 M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n M M a a i i n n t t e e n n a a n n c c e e I I n n f f o o r r m m a a t t i i o o n n Maintenance Information 6 General care Y our elliptical has been designed and built to give you trouble free use.
34 Quick T roubleshooting Check List T able 5 For any further information regarding service isssues, please contact your Authorized Bodyguard ® Dealer . PROBLEM • Computer will not light on when power is turned ON. • Crank arms are loose. • Upper frame is loose.
35 Thank Y ou for Purchasing a Bodyguard ® Elliptical Bodyguard ® Fitness is dedicated to designing and manufacturing the finest fitness equipment available today . This manual outlines information on warranty , assembly , operation of the unit, safety and basic maintenance checks for the Bodyguard ® elliptical.
36 Interference North America This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con- dition: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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