Bodyguard T240 manual

BODYGUARD ® FITNESS, division of Procycle CANADA 9095, 25 th Avenue, Saint-Georges (Québec) Canada G6A 1A1 The name “Bodyguard Fitness ® ” and heart logo are registered trademarks of Procycle Group Inc. T240 – T260 TREADMILLS OWNER’S MANUAL R0 07 / 2005 591157[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORT ANT SAFETY NOTICE ....................................................................................................................................... 3 W ARRANTY INFORMA TION ......................................................................................................................................... 5 1. OP[...]

IMPOR T ANT 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 T240 – T260. Save these instructions an[...]

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. Contact a licensed electrician to replace the outlet with a properly grounded outlet. W ARN[...]

BODYGUARD ® FITNESS T240 – T260 Limited W arranty Bodyguard ® Fitness warrants that product is in good working order and free of manufacturing defects in workmanship and materials. The T240 – T260 are warranted for a period of : • Lifetime on main frame and motor • 10 years on parts • 3 years on belt/deck/rollers (wear) • 3 years on l[...]

Each T240 – T260 treadmill contains a L.E.D. (light emitting diode) computer display monitor . 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 excercise progress. Please familiarize yourself with the functions [...]

7 SPEED indicates the treadmill belt speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour , ranging from 0.50 to 10.00 mph or 0.80 to 16.00 km/h. DIST ANCE displays the total distance in miles or kilometers from the start of the exercise, ranging from 0.00 to 99.00 miles or 0.00 to 99.00 km. CALORIES will indicate total of your caloric expenditure from t[...]

• TREM (time remaning) indicates the amount of time left once a program has started. or DIST . REM (distance remaining) if you chose distance in your settings or CAL. REM (calories remaining) if you chose calories in your settings. • CAL./HOUR (calories per hour) indicates the hourly caloric expenditure based on your actual exercise. • SPEED [...]

S S e e t t t t i i n n g g U U p p t t h h e e C C o o m m p p u u t t e e r r t t o o Y Y o o u u r r E E n n v v i i r r o o n n m m e e n n t t 1.4 Viewing Exer cise Parameters At the end of each exercise program, the computer will display four exercise parameters. These parameters will be TOT AL DIST ANCE, CALORIES BURNED, TOT AL EXERCISE TIME[...]

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 Settings menu, see Section 2.1 . 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. Choose from POUNDS or KILOGRAMS. Press[...]

select SP ACE (blank character) between the 9 and the A characters. Press the JustGo ® /ENTER key to accept this character . Now the second character must be selected. Repeat this procedure until you have selected a USER ID name. If you wish to modify a character before all six spaces are accepted, press the CLEAR/STOP key to backspace. 6. Now you[...]

12 2.5 Distance Unit Feature The distance unit can be selected to display in miles or kilometers. T o select a distance unit: Enter into the Settings menu, see Section 2.1 . 1. Select the DIST ANCE UNIT option, and press the JustGo ® /ENTER key to accept. 2. Select the distance unit you wish to be displayed on the screen. Choose from MILES or KILO[...]

The cool down has an adjustable duration of one to four minutes and has only one part. Cool down: Part 1: Is a half in intensity of the last segment exercise with a maximum of 3.5 mph (5.6 km/h). The calories, time and the distance are not accumulated in the “WARM UP OR COOL DOWN” modes. The warm up or cool down option can be activated or deact[...]

2.10 Beeper Feature The beeper can be activated or deactivated. T o activate or deactivate the beeper: 1. Enter into the Settings menu, see Section 2.1. 2. Select the BEEPER option, and press the JustGo ® /ENTER key to accept. 3. Select the mode in which you wish the beeper to be. Choose ON or OFF with the SPEED keys and press JustGo ® /ENTER to [...]

2.14 Heart Rate Recovery (T260 only) Y our T260 is pre programmed with a unique and useful program that is used to help determine your fitness level. After a program (workout) the T260 can be used to countdown towards your predetermined resting heart rate. In order to use this program you will need to turn ON Heart Rate Recovery in the settings me[...]

JustGo ® Program The JustGo ® program allows you to start a manual exercise with the push of one key . Since the JustGo ® program is the initial program, it will always be displayed first for easy selection. Y ou have total control of the speed and elevation of the belt at all times during this program. Use the JustGo ® program if you like to [...]

Speed Run Program (T260 only) The Speed Run like the Hill Climb controls a certain parameter . Speed Run is speed changes. Selecting a higher level will default a higher speed profile. Elevation changes are user controlled. The speed will change as you progress into the program. Changing the speed or elevation manually will cause the rest of the p[...]

Heart Rate Control Pr ogram (HRC) and Weight Loss Pr ogram The Heart Rate Control and W eight Loss Program allows you to exercise at a predetermined heart rate level. By selecting the desired heart rate level (W eight Loss in Weight Loss program), the running belt and elevation will automatically adjust to decrease or increase the exercise intensit[...]

During the exercise, the main computer screen will show a speed or elevation profile like the other programs, but will display your ACTUAL heart rate and your T ARGET heart rate on the message center . Once the exercise has started, your ACTUAL heart rate should be lower than the T ARGET heart rate. The computer then will gradually regulate the sp[...]

Heart Rate Access Feature 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. Y ou will need to be wearing the optional wireless chest strap when choosing to use this f[...]

The Bodyguard® Heart Rate receiver inside each T240 – T260 treadmill is specifically designed to work in conjunction with the optional Heart Rate chest strap. The Heart Rate chest strap allows the computer to monitor your heart rate, or pulses per minute. This value is shown on the computer screen and should only be used as a guide in helping y[...]

T roubleshooting Check List T able 1 Possible Chest Strap Heart Rate Problems All Bodyguard ® machines are compatible with the Polar wireless heart rate system. This includes a chest strap and a receiver . The receiver is an integral part of the machine and it is hidden inside. The chest strap is an option on all machines and can be purchased from[...]

23 When you access the Diagnostics menu, you will notice the following message: “TXXX VERSION” The message above indicates the version of the computer software installed in your computer display monitor . This information is helpful in diagnosing certain computer related conditions. Keep in mind that the version number may change depending on t[...]

Beeper test The beeper test will cause the beeper to sound. 1. Enter into Diagnostics menu, see Section 5.1. 2. Select the “BEEPER TEST” and accept it by pressing the JustGo ® /ENTER key . Listen for a series of “beeps”. The beeper test will stop automatically when you press the CLEAR/STOP key . Heart Rate System T est The heart rate syste[...]

3. T o verify that the belt is properly aligned, slowly increase the speed to a maximum of 6.0 mph or 9.6 km/h, and let the belt turn for at least one minute. Carefully observe that the belt does not track to the left or right side. If the belt continues to track to one side, or you hear a rubbing noise, immediately press the CLEAR/STOP key to stop[...]

26 Statistics The statistics allow you to view different parameters related to the use of your treadmill such as time and distance. 1. Enter into the Diagnostics menu, see Section 5.1. 2. Select the “ST A TISTICS” option and accept it by pressing the JustGo ® /ENTER key . • The TOT AL TIME displayed indicates the amount of time the treadmill[...]

27 Maintenance The maintenance menu allows you to see the average value of the current drawn by the motor . It also allows you to reset this counter . A first threshold has been set to make sure that the normal high limit of current drawn by the motor will not be exceeded. When that level is reached, the user will get the message DECK MAINTENANCE [...]

28 Belt and Running Deck Running Belt The running belt supplied with each treadmill is of the highest quality , offering superior traction and low noise under extreme conditions. It is therefore important to maintain each running belt periodically by observing that no cuts have appeared over time, and that the running belt has not shifted to one si[...]

Quick T roubleshooting Check List If you experience a problem during the normal operation of the T240 – T260, use the following troubleshooting table below . If you are unfamiliar or uncertain with basic diagnostic maintenance procedures, contact your Authorized Bodyguard ® Dealer for diagnostics or repair of your T240 – T260. T able 2 29 PROB[...]

30 Error Codes T able 3 Thank Y ou for Purchasing a Bodyguar d ® T240 – T260 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 ® T240 – T260 trea[...]

31 Please fill out the warranty registration card and return it to Bodyguard ® Fitness within 30 days of date of purchase for registration of your T240 – T260 warranty . Y our returned warranty registration card is important in helping us keep you up- to-date with all the latest T240 – T260 product additions. Also, the warranty card is used t[...]

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