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Summary of Contents for Polar Electro BodyAge
- Page 1 Polar/HealthFirst Corporation Voice (505) 344-1400 Fax (505) 998-0622 Technical Support (505) 344-9679 www.polarusa.com ©Polar/HealthFirst Corporation 1989-2006. All rights reserved.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents SECTION 1: SETTING UP YOUR BODYAGE SYSTEM ..3 .................. 4 EQUIREMENTS AND ECOMMENDATIONS ..................5 NPACKING YSTEM ..........................6 CCESSORIES Hardware Upgrades....................... 7 Software Upgrades ......................... 8 Available Accessories ......................8 TriFIT Interface Connections....................9 Printer ............................ 9 Monark Bike ......................... -
Page 3: Section 1: Setting Up Your Bodyage System
Section 1: Setting Up Your BodyAge System In this section • The BodyAge System • Facility Requirements • Packing Lists • Unpacking the System • Assembling the System... -
Page 4: Requirements And Recommendations
Requirements and Recommendations The BodyAge System is designed to gather, process, interpret and display fitness and wellness data. The BodyAge System was designed to be used by exercise professionals and physical educators. These items are necessary to operate the BodyAge System : •... -
Page 5: Unpacking Your Bodyage System
– otherwise no claim can be honored by the shipping agent or by Polar/HealthFirst. Unpacking Your BodyAge System Once the system is out of the shipping container and on the floor; • Remove all packing materials. -
Page 6: Accessories
5. Keyboard 6. Mouse 7. Hewlett Packard DeskJet printer 8. 6 foot power cord attached for the cart power 9. BodyAge System computer installed in the cart (if ordered) 10. BodyAge System cart with integrated range of motion (ROM) unit 11. -
Page 7: Hardware Upgrades
15’ twisted pair network cable per system) • Hewlett Packard printer upgrade (laser or upgraded color) Monark 828 Magnum Upright Bike Blood Pressure The Polar BodyAge Blood Pressure Unit is factory installed in the TF700IU. TrackMaster Treadmill Tanita BF-350 Bioimpedance scale... -
Page 8: Software Upgrades
Software Upgrades • Health Risk Appraisal (HRA) module • Group Report module • Meal Planner • Template Builder • Network Version (2-5, 10, 25, 99 user license) • Nutritional Analysis (Nutritionist Pro) Available Accessories • Additional Polar heart rate transmitter belt •... -
Page 9: Trifit Interface Connections
ASSEMBLING THE BodyAge System TriFIT Interface Connections Noting that the interface box is secured to the top of the computer with a velcro strip, verify that the following peripherals are connected to the TF700IU interface: • Skinfold Calipers • ROM (Range of Motion) •... -
Page 10: Monark Bike
Monark Bike If a Monark 828E was purchased with your TriFIT 700 system, you will receive a Bike interface split cable. This cable plugs into the TriFIT 700 interface unit where it is labeled with the heart and pedals icon. Position the split end that holds the Polar receiver per the set up instructions included with the cable. -
Page 11: Section 2: Operation Of Your Bodyage System
Section 2: Operation of Your BodyAge System In this section: • Recommendations for the operating staff • Turning on the system power • Shutting down the system • Setting up for first time use • Calibration • Testing recommendations • Training of the staff... -
Page 12: Recommendations For Staff
Windows. • Polar/HealthFirst Corporation recommends that ALL OPERATORS complete the entire BodyAge System 4 tutorials (formerly known as TriFIT tutorials). The tutorials can be accessed from the icons that are installed on the desktop of the BodyAge System computer. -
Page 13: Turning On The Power
Turning on the Power • After checking all the cable connections as outlined previously, you are ready to turn on your system. • Turn on the System Main Power switch located at the left side of the cart. Main Power switch •... -
Page 14: Start Up
Start Up You will see the BodyAge System software main screen after the BodyAge System “boots up”. You can close or minimize the screen to open other programs. Personal View Main Screen For testing individuals and accessing the Wellness Encyclopedia Topics. -
Page 15: Shutting Down
Shutting Down To shut down the BodyAge System software, click the “x” in the upper right corner, or go to “Client or Student” and “Exit”. Before turning off the power to the system, it is important to shut down BodyAge System properly: •... -
Page 16: Setup Defaults For First Time Use
Referral, etc. WARNING: This will change the fields and may prevent sorting. Change this only if you are sure this is what you want. Pressing F1 at any time while in the BodyAge software will activate the on-line help. -
Page 17: Blood Pressure Defaults
Blood Pressure Defaults The Blood Pressure Defaults have been factory set, but if for some reason they have been re-set, follow these instructions. If you do not have the Blood Pressure option, go to the next section. Step 1 While still in Defaults/Environment, click on the Blood Pressure Tab. -
Page 18: Cardiovascular Defaults
Cardiovascular Defaults While still in the Environment Defaults, click on the Cardiovascular Tab. Select the Cardio Device that you will be using and select the Serial Port that it is connected to. It is recommended to keep all other defaults. •... -
Page 19: Calibration
Calibration There are 3 components to calibrate on the Standard TriFIT 700 system: • Load Platform (which calibrates both scale and strength test) • Skinfold caliper • Sit & Reach The Monark 828 Bike is an optional upgrade that may need to be calibrated. It will be covered at the end of this section. -
Page 20: Platform Calibration
Platform Calibration 1. Select “Defaults” from the Main Menu 2. Select “Calibration” 3. Select Load Platform click Calibrate Click Calibrate 4. Make sure nothing is on the scale and click Next>... - Page 21 5. Have someone step on the scale that knows their exact weight. (For instance, have someone who weighs between 150 lbs. and 190 lbs. * weigh themselves on a known good scale. Use them and their recorded weight as the ‘Known weight’ for calibrating the Healthfirst scale.) 6.
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Page 22: Skinfold Calipers
Skinfold Calipers 1. Select Skinfold Caliper 2. Make sure the caliper jaws are closed and click next. (An upgraded Lange caliper is shown in the calibration wizard) Put the calibration dowel in the jaws of the calipers lengthwise. The length of the calibration dowel is 25.4mm. - Page 23 4. The correct calibration constant is between 14.00 and 17.00 for the Skyndex and between 18.00 and 22.00 for the Lange calipers. MORE INFORMATION: For more information on how to properly perform an accurate skinfold measurement, see the “Taking Accurate Skinfolds” Tutorial.
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Page 24: Range Of Motion
Range of Motion 1. Select Sit & Reach Click Calibrate. The portable Sit & Reach station calibrates the exact same as the 700 system. 2. Pull the handle slowly out to the foot plate and click the Next> button. 3. Pull the handle out exactly 12” (30cm if using metric units) PAST the footplate*, then click Next>. -
Page 25: Monark 828 Bike
Monark 828 Bike NOTE: Monark Bikes are carefully calibrated at the factory. The need for the end user to calibrate the bike is RARE! Once the bike is assembled, there are 2 adjustments that need to be made to insure accuracy of a sub-max bike ergometer assessment. 1. - Page 26 Calibration of Pendulum Scale 1. Loosen the tension device so the brake belt feels loose. 2. Make sure the “0” on the pendulum scale lines up with the notch in the Pendulum. (see previous page) 3. Detach the front screw in the frame covers.
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Page 27: Section 3: Training & Registration
Section 3: Training & Registration In this section • Testing Recommendations • Training Recommendations • Registration • Transporting Your BodyAge System... -
Page 28: Testing Recommendations
Testing Recommendations When exercise testing a client or student you must consider the testing battery order. For example: if a cardiovascular test is given first, then a blood pressure measurement is taken, the blood pressure measurement will be affected by the cardiovascular test. -
Page 29: Step By Step Training For The Bodyage
Statistical Summary is more useful if the clients have been administered the same tests. 2. Test a minimum of three people on the BodyAge using the same protocols that will be used during an actual test. It is best to test individuals that will also be using the BodyAge System, so that you may share any new information and test administration tips. - Page 30 841-8333 or visit the website at http://www.polarusa.com FITNESS TRAINING HealthClub, Government, Fitness Center Don’t get by with using the BodyAge System just for fitness testing. Learn everything it can do for you from marketing, sales and member retention to increasing personal training sales, corporate membership sales, and customer service.
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Page 31: Transporting Your Body Age Tm System
Transporting Your BodyAge System Before transporting your system; • Unplug the following peripherals: Skinfold Calipers, Platform. Leave the bike cable plugged in; coil and store next to the CPU. • Secure the CPU with foam or other materials such as wadded paper or bubble wrap to prevent shifting. -
Page 32: Section 4: Support
Section 4: Support In this section • Troubleshooting • Technical Support • Returns • Warranty • Software license agreement... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If an error message appears on the screen during normal operation, print the error and fax to HealthFirst Corporation Technical Support at 505/998-0622. Computer will not turn on 1. Turn the main power switch, located on the left side of the computer compartment, off and on. -
Page 34: Printer Will Not Come On Or Print
5. Check the printer cartridges as described in the Hewlett Packard material, which came with the printer (located in the accessories box). Software Checks 1. Close BodyAge. 2. Click Start. 3. Go to Printers. 4. With the mouse, highlight the printer you are using and click the right mouse button. -
Page 35: On-Line Peripherals
On-Line Peripherals PLATFORM Platform is giving low or high readings 1. Re-calibrate (Defaults/Calibration) being sure to follow the instructions on the screen exactly. 2. Use a person who has a known weight between 150 and 190lbs. 3. Make sure the person DOES NOT step on the scale before it is zeroed. This will cause the platform to be mis-calibrated. - Page 36 3. When the screen prompts to “Zero the System”, pull the handle out exactly 12” from the foot plate and press the Enter key. 4. Return the handle slowly to the foot plate and allow the BodyAge to take the reading.
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Page 37: Technical Support
$40.00 per incident plus hardware or software costs. Our staff is fully knowledgeable on physiology, testing protocols and procedures as well as operation of the BodyAge system. Contacting HealthFirst Corporation Technical Support You can find some answers to questions on any of our software by going to : www.polarusa.com/education/teachercorner/tutorial.asp... -
Page 38: Return Authorization
Return Authorization Before sending any parts back to Polar/HealthFirst Corporation for return, repair or warranty, you must arrange for Return of Materials Authorization. Credit card information or Purchase Order with a completed Polar credit application must accompany the part(s) being returned. •... -
Page 39: Polar/Healthfirst Corporation Warranty
Priority Plan Polar/HealthFirst Corporation provides one year of free technical support for BodyAge customers. Customers have the option of renewing their Priority Plan subscription which guarantees on-going support and technical assistance annually. As a Polar/HealthFirst Corporation Priority Plan subscriber, you get the following benefits: •... -
Page 40: License Agreement
License Agreement Important By using this software you accept the following terms of this License Agreement. If you do not agree with these terms, you should not use the software and promptly return it for a refund. Ownership Polar/HealthFirst Corporation retains the ownership of this copy of the enclosed software package. - Page 41 item to be replaced with proof of payment to Polar/HealthFirst Corporation during the 90-day period after having taken delivery of the software. Polar/HealthFirst Corporation excludes any and all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and limits your remedy to return the software and documentation to Polar/HealthFirst Corporation for replacement.