USER’S INSTRUCTION MANUAL Ellipticals Part. no.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A BODYGUARD FITNESS ELLIPTICAL............................................................3 1. OPERATING YOUR E330X AND E390X...............................................................................................................5 1.1. GETTING TO KNOW THE COMPUTER DISPLAY MONITOR ........................................................................................ 5 1.1.1. E330X...........................
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A BODYGUARD FITNESS ELLIPTICAL Bodyguard Fitness is dedicated to designing and manufacturing the very best performing fitness equipment on the market. This manual outlines the use, safety, and basic maintenance on your Bodyguard elliptical. Whenever you require service for your fitness equipment, be prepared to provide your Bodyguard Fitness dealer with the machine’s model number, serial number and date of purchase.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL For Your Personal Safety • • • • • • • • • • • • Do not place towels or clothing on any part of the elliptical. Do not place liquids near the electric power plug, ON/OFF switch, or any other part of the elliptical. Only the bottle holder is allowed. Before disconnecting the power supply, exit the program screen, then turn the power OFF. To reduce any risk of electrical shock, do not unplug the machine by pulling on the power cord. Gently remove the plug from the wall outlet.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL 1. OPERATING YOUR E330X AND E390X Each elliptical 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 exercise progress. Please familiarize yourself with the functions of the computer display monitor and the programs.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL 1.1.2. E390X The E390X contains a 10.5 cm X 7.5 cm screen (4.25’’ X 2.75’’) L.E.D computer display monitor. The large, easy-to-read, three colors screen displays your exercise program’s breaking resistance, speed and progression. Resistance and speed are represented along the vertical axis. Each dot represents a higher level of resistance and speed.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL 1.1.3. Console and parameters glossary CLOCK. Allows you to see the time of day when you’re exercising. To adjust the clock, see section 2.12. HEART RATE TRAINING ZONE. The heart rate training zone lets you keep track of the zone you are currently exercising in: Fat Burning, Healthy Heart or Aerobic. Go to Know your heart rate on page 4 for information. HEART RATE WINDOW. The heart rate window lets you monitor your heart rate at a glance.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL CALORIES BURNED. Displays the approximate caloric expenditure for the entire exercise. CALORIES/HOUR. Indicates your hourly caloric expenditure based on your weight input and actual exercise intensity level. DISTANCE. Displays the total distance in miles or kilometers from the start of the exercise, ranging from 0.00 to 99.99 miles or 0.00 to 99.9 km. TOTAL DISTANCE. Displays the distance traveled for the entire exercise. TOTAL EXERCICE TIME.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL 1.2.2. Viewing exercise parameters At the end of each exercise program, the computer will display three exercise parameters: TOTAL DISTANCE, CALORIES BURNED and TOTAL EXERCISE TIME (find information about these parameters at the section 1.1.3). The exercise parameters on the E330X will loop for 2 minutes or until you press the STOP key to return to the welcome screen. If you do not wish to view the exercise parameters, press the STOP key to return to the welcome screen.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL 2. SETTING UP THE COMPUTER TO YOUR ENVIRONMENT The E330X and the E390X ellipticals offer unique features allowing users to personalize their settings. The computer can also display a series of diagnostics and features. The E330X and the E390X ellipticals allow you to select and adjust the following settings: 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL 2.5. WARM UP Doing a warm up period before you exercise is strongly recommended for your safety. Your E330X or E390X elliptical has a feature that allows you to warm up on your elliptical. If the WARM UP option is activated, a warm up screen will be displayed TM prior to each exercise. Note that the warm up screen is not available for the JustGo program, which requires you to establish your own warm up period.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL The USER ID feature lets you access to the following options: 2.8.1. Activate User To activate a user, enter the SETTINGS Menu (see section 2.1). TM 1. Select the USER ID option and press the JustGo key to accept. TM 2. Select the ACTIVATE USER ID option and press the JustGo key to accept. 3. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE LEVEL or INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys to select ON or OFF, and press TM the JustGo key to accept.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL 2.8.5. View Statistics TM To view the statistics of a user, select STATISTICS in the SETTINGS Menu and press the JustGo key to accept. Select the user ID for which you want to view the statistics. The following parameters are accumulated when the USER ID feature is activated: TOTAL DISTANCE, TOTAL CALORIES and TOTAL TIME (find information about these parameters at the section 1.1.3). 2.8.6.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL 2.12. CLOCK OPTION To edit the various clock settings, enter the SETTINGS Menu (see section 2.1). 2.12.1. Clock On/Off TM 1. Select the CLOCK option and press the JustGo key to accept. TM 2. To turn the clock ON or OFF, select CLOCK ON/OFF and press the JustGo key to validate. 3. Select ON or OFF using the INCREASE/DECREASE LEVEL or INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys. Press TM JustGo to validate. 2.12.2. Clock Mode TM 1. Select the CLOCK option and press the JustGo key to accept.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL 2.14. AUTO POWER OFF This feature will extinguish the display to save energy. Just press any key to have the display to light up again. To modify the STANDBY feature, enter the SETTINGS Menu (see section 2.1). TM 1. Select the AUTO POWER OFF option and press the JustGo key to accept. TM 2. Use INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys to select ON or OFF press the JustGo key to accept. 3.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL 3. E330X AND E390X EXERCICE PROGRAMS The E330X and E390X exercise programs are designed to help you achieve your personal fitness goals and stay in shape. They have been organized by category so you can quickly and easily find the best program(s) for your needs. Each exercise program includes a series of preset resistance profiles that offer you a variety of training programs and intensity levels.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL PROGRAM CATEGORIES GRID Programs categories Programs TM JustGo 3.2 Be Active Manual 3.1 JustGo TM Race Beat my Race Smart Reverse Hill TM Intervals Distance Goal Target Watts 3.3 Body Shape Goodbye Fat Ultimate Thighs Total Body Strength Buns of Steel Calorie Goal 3.4 Heart Rate Target HRT Heart Rate Intervals Optimal Weight Loss 3.5 Custom Memory Learn Programs Statistics 3.6 Outdoors Mountain Run Mountain Walk Hill 3.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL 3.1. JUSTGO TM TM TM The JustGo program allows you to start a manual exercise at the touch of one key. Since JustGo is the initial program, it will always be displayed first for easy selection. You have total control of the pedal resistance at all TM times during this program. Use the JustGo program if you like to exercise at fairly constant speeds with little or no changes during the exercise. During the workout, the selected resistance will stay the same until you change it.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL You may adjust the resistance at any time during the exercise by pressing the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT or INCREASE/DECREASE LEVEL keys if you want to change a segment. This program does not have a profile level. You cannot save your race. The minimum distance is 0.2 miles. NOTE – The flashing solid dot, green on the E330X or yellow on the E390X, in the top lane of the display is you. The lanes are light green. To select the Race program: 1.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL This program features 15 levels of difficulties and up to 20 different resistance values per segment. A flashing orange dot indicates your position throughout the exercise. You may change the resistance of a segment or the level of difficulty at any time by pressing respectively the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys and/or the INCREASE/DECREASE LEVEL keys if you find the exercise too hard or too easy. NOTE – When you pedal backward, the speed value on the display is negative.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL 3. Enter your weight by pressing the INCREASE/DECREASE LEVEL keys to adjust the value in increments of +/–10 and the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys to adjust the value by increments of +/–1 or by using the numeric keypad TM (E390X). Once you have entered your weight, press the JustGo key to validate. 4. Enter your workout time.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL 3.3. BODY SHAPE BODY SHAPE features programs designed to tone and sculpt your body. From weight loss to muscle tone, you’ll find programs tailored to meet your needs. A. GOODBYE FAT The Goodbye Fat program is designed to burn off the fat stored in your body. It promotes weight loss by keeping you in a comfortable zone that draws on energy directly from the areas of your body where fat is.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL C. TOTAL BODY STRENGTH The Total Body Strength program is designed to tone various parts of your body (arms, legs, back, thighs and others). The interactive console indicates the body positions to take on the elliptical to help you work some areas of your body more effectively. You may use the bars for support when taking these various positions. This program features 15 levels of difficulties and up to 20 different resistance values per segment.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL E. CALORIE GOAL (100, 150, 200, Custom) The Calorie Goal program lets you work out with the goal of burning a specific number of calories. This preset profile simulates a run over a hilly surface. You may change the resistance at any time during the exercise if you find it too difficult or too easy. This program features 15 levels of difficulties and up to 20 different resistance values per segment. A flashing solid dot indicates your position throughout the exercise.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL B. HEART RATE INTERVALS The Heart Rate Intervals program alternates between work and rest periods. The resistance is automatically adjusted to allow you to stay in the work or rest heart rate zone you define at the beginning of the exercise. Work and rest periods alternate at the selected intervals. A flashing solid dot indicates your position throughout the exercise. The work heart rate cannot be lower than the rest heart rate.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL 3.5. CUSTOM PROGRAM Bodyguard machines allow you to create your own pre-programmed profiles and/or save and recall previously completed exercises. This is particularly useful if you want to define an exercise profile in advance or save a program whose profile you have modified to your specific needs. A. MEMORY The Memory program allows you to recall an exercise you have previously saved.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL To select a program: 1. In Learn program, choose SELECT A PROGRAM using the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys. Press the TM JustGo key to validate. 2. Enter your weight by pressing the INCREASE/DECREASE LEVEL keys to adjust the value in increments of +/–10 and the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys to adjust the value by increments of +/–1 or by using the numeric keypad. TM Once you have entered your weight, press the JustGo key to validate and begin exercising.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL B. MOUNTAIN WALK The Mountain Walk program simulates walking on a mountain. This program features 15 profiles and up to 20 different resistance values per segment. The red line indicates the speed and the green line indicates the level of the profile chosen. A flashing orange dot indicates your position throughout the exercise. You may change the resistance of a segment at any time by pressing the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys or using the quick resistance keys.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL You may change the level of difficulty at any time during the workout with INCREASE/DECREASE LEVEL keys if you find the exercise too hard or too easy. You may adjust the resistance of a segment at any time using the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys or the quick resistance numeric keypad. NOTE – Remember, when you end the program, it will indicate how many holes you have walked. To select the Golf program: 1.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL NOTE – This program requires wearing the heart rate chest strap. To select the Soccer program: 1. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys to select the SPORT TRAINING category. Once your selection is TM made, press JustGo key to accept. If you have an E390X, simply press the SPORT TRAINING key . 2. Select the Soccer program by pressing the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys or by repeatedly pressing the TM SPORTS TRAINING key.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL To select the Olympic Track program: 1. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys to select the SPORT TRAINING category. Once your selection is TM made, press JustGo key to accept. If you have an E390X, simply press the SPORT TRAINING key . 2. Select the Olympic Track program by pressing the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys or by repeatedly pressing TM the SPORTS TRAINING key. Once you have selected the program, press JustGo key. 3.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL 4. HEART RATE MONITORING 4.1. CONTACT HEART RATE SYSTEM The ellipticals has a built-in Contact Heart Rate System that allows you to check your heart rate without requiring a chest strap. By holding the contact bars on the front handlebars, you will see your pulse on screen. The screen will display your heart rate 5 to 10 seconds after you put your hands on the contact bars. NOTE - In order for the Contact Heart Rate to work properly, your palms must not be too moist or too dry.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL Possible Chest Strap Reading Problems All Bodyguard Fitness machines are compatible with Polar wireless heart rate monitor systems. Each system comprises a chest strap and a receiver. The receiver is built into the machine. Chest straps are available at all Bodyguard Fitness retailers. If you are having problems with signal reception, consult the troubleshooting checklist below.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL 5. COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS Accessing the DIAGNOSTICS Menu To determine the condition of the various electrical and mechanical components, access the DIAGNOSTICS Menu as follows: E330X: 1. Turn power OFF with the ON/OFF switch. 2. Simultaneously hold down the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys and turn power ON. 3. Once the DIAGNOSTICS Menu appears, release the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys. TM 4. Press JustGo to access DIAGNOSTIC Menu. E390X: 1.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL 5.3. DISPLAY TEST The DISPLAY test allows you to verify that each display light is working properly. If you notice that one or more areas on the screen do not light up while you exercise, you should perform this test. TM 1. In the DIAGNOSTICS Menu, select DISPLAY TEST and press the JustGo key to accept. 2. Now the display will illuminate a certain way. To proceed to the next display pattern, press any key. Press STOP to terminate the test. 5.4.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL 5.9. SPEED SENSOR TEST The SPEED SENSOR test allows you to see whether your speed sensor circuit is functional or not. TM 1. In the DIAGNOSTICS Menu, select SPEED SENSOR TEST and press the JustGo to accept. 2. A message will be displayed on the scrolling screen indicating whether the sensor is good or bad. • Check if your speed sensor is connected. • Check to make sure the sensor is not dirty. 3. Operate the pedals.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL 6. MAINTENANCE INFORMATION 6.1. GENERAL CARE Your E330X / E390X elliptical was designed and built to give you trouble free use. For maximum safety, however, you should periodically check your unit for signs of wear. Here is a quick checklist: • • • • • • • After each workout, you should wipe down your elliptical using a mild, non-abrasive liquid cleanser applied on a soft cloth. Do not spray cleansers directly on the unit or use an excessively damp cloth.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL Table 3 – Troubleshooting Checklist PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION • • • • • • • • • Unit is not plugged in – Plug unit in. Power cord – Check that the power cord is functional. Replace if necessary. Check power outlet on wall – Contact a qualified electrician if necessary. A computer cable may be disconnected – Check computer cables . You must reach 15 rpm to light up the computer screen. A computer cable may be disconnected – Check computer cables.
ELLIPTICALS USER’S MANUAL 7. VISUAL PARTS REFERENCE Refer to the following visual reference to see the name of the various parts of your elliptical. When calling our customer service, using these words will simplify the communication and improve comprehension between you and our staff.
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