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ELLIPTICAL MACHINE
USER MANUAL
#691110(-) 12/15

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  • Page 1 E-40 & E-45 ELLIPTICAL MACHINE USER MANUAL #691110(-) 12/15...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RANDOM PROGRAM ....................23 4.13 GOODBYE FAT PROGRAM ..................23 4.14 TRACK PROGRAM ....................23 4.15 RACING MODES (G2, 3 & 4 on E-40) ............... 23 4.16 HEART RATE CONTROL PROGRAM ............... 24 4.17 HEART RATE INTERVALS PROGRAM ..............25 4.18 FITNESS TEST PROGRAM ..................
  • Page 4 8.2.2 RUBBING OR SCRAPING NOISES ....................8.2.3 LOUD KNOCKING POPPING VIBRATION NOISES ................HEART RATE MONITORING ..................8.3.1 CONTACT HEART RATE SYSTEM ....................8.3.2 WIRELESS HEART RATE SYSTEM ....................GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING LIST ..............ASSEMBLY GUIDE ................E-40 ..........................E-45 ..........................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    IMPORTANT – If you omit to send your warranty card to Bodyguard Fitness or register online within 30 days of the date of purchase then you will be required to send Bodyguard Fitness proof of purchase before receiving any warrantied parts or service.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the product warranty. Refer servicing to qualified Bodyguard Service personnel only. If you have any questions about the assembly, proper use or repair of your equipment, please contact Bodyguard Fitness Customer Service. An Authorized Bodyguard Fitness Dealer must make any necessary repairs during the warranty period.
  • Page 7 DANGER – Improper connection of the equipment can result in a risk of electric shock. Do not modify any plugs provided with Bodyguard products – if the supplied plug does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
  • Page 8 L’entretien doit être effectué UNIQUEMENT par une personne qualifiée, spécialisée dans les équipements de marque Bodyguard. Tous les ajustements ou réparations nécessaires pendant la période de garantie doivent être faits par un distributeur Bodyguard agréé. IMPORTANT: LE POIDS MAXIMAL RECOMMENDÉ POUR CET APPAREIL...

  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Elliptical

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ELLIPTICAL MAIN FRAME COMPONENTS Note: Items with an asterix (*) are only found on the E-40 model Safety Tip: When getting onto the elliptical, rotate the pedal on the side you are standing to its lowest point and hold that side’s swinging arm for stability with one arm while stepping up onto the pedals and...

  • Page 10: Console

    ELLIPTICALS – USER MANUAL E-40 CONSOLE The E-40 elliptical features a battery powered L.C.D. display with an animation center surrounded by information windows showing the parameters of the exercise under way. E-40 CONSOLE BUTTONS / FEATURES Note: The console will enter into a SLEEP mode (for power-saving purposes) after 4 minutes of receiving no RPM or Heart Rate signal input.

  • Page 11: Console

    ELLIPTICALS – USER MANUAL E-45 CONSOLE The E-45 console features a 6.5” blue L.C.D. display with a 20 x 13 block profile surrounded by information windows showing the parameters of the exercise under way. There is also a 16 character alphanumeric message center at the bottom of the screen that scrolls information during and after a workout.

  • Page 12: Console Buttons / Features

    ELLIPTICALS – USER MANUAL E-45 CONSOLE BUTTONS / FEATURES ALPHANUMERIC MESSAGE CENTER Situated below the profile the 16-character alphanumeric message center shows menu information, workout parameters during and after a workout as well as maintenance and error data when necessary. INCREASE/DECREASE LEVEL Pressing these keys allows you to select the programs and parameters prior to each exercise and also allows you to modify the level of difficulty of a program during the workout.
  • Page 13 ELLIPTICALS – USER MANUAL PRESET SPEED KEYS - A & B These keys allow you to quickly change the amount of resistance or level of effort during a segment. This is especially interesting for users who wish to alternate between two settings quickly (such as in Manual Interval training) and eliminates the annoyance of having to hold down or repeatedly press the Increase/Decrease Segment buttons mid-exercise to reach a specific value.

  • Page 14: Workout Parameters

    On an E-40 the value is displayed in meters and ranges from 0 to 99,500 m (99.5 km). On an E-45 the value is displayed in miles or kilometers and ranges from 0.00 to 99.99 miles or 0.00 to 99.9 km.
  • Page 15 On an E-40 the time will range from 0 to a maximum of 99 minutes. On an E-45 the time will range from 0 to a maximum of 99 minutes for all the programs except for the Manual Program.

  • Page 16: Measuring Your Heart Rate

    Bodyguard Fitness product On an E-40 elliptical, when setting up your workout, you may input a Maximum Heart Rate into the Pulse parameter and the console will beep when you exceed it warning you that you are over- training.

  • Page 17: Heart Rate Recovery Test (E-40 Only)

    3.10 HEART RATE RECOVERY TEST (E-40 only) The E-40 includes a Heart Rate Recovery Test, a protocol that tests the heart’s ability to recover from exercise, which is a key component of heart health and general fitness. The rate of the heart’s recovery is scaled from F1 to F6 with F1 being the best result and F6 being the worst result.

  • Page 18: Exercise Programs

    The E-40 elliptical has 4 program options that allow the user to set workout goals or to race against a computer competitor at three different levels. The E-45 elliptical has 19 programs broken into 3 categories, Basic, Cardio and Advanced.

  • Page 19: Program Setup

    (G1 to G4) will scroll across the bottom of the screen. Press the enter buttons to select the desired program and enter any parameters if necessary. The E-40 elliptical is fitted with a manual resistance knob that the user turns clockwise to increase resistance (simulates hill-climbing) or anti-clockwise to decrease resistance at any time.
  • Page 20 ELLIPTICALS – USER MANUAL If you pedal faster, you simply go up the hill quicker and increase your wattage (effort), if you pedal slower, you take longer to climb the hill and reduce your wattage (effort). In CONSTANT WATTS mode, the resistance will be automatically adjusted each second to make sure the watts level remains constant.

  • Page 21: Intensity Modes

    ELLIPTICALS – USER MANUAL E-45 INTENSITY MODES The Intensity Modes feature allows the user to adjust the range of the resistance system when using programs from the CONSTANT TORQUE and CONSTANT WATTS families. There are 3 INTENSITY MODES to choose from; Low (200 Watts at 60 rpm), Medium (300 Watts at 60 rpm) and High (400 Watts at 60 rpm).

  • Page 22: Manual Program (G1 On E-40)

    On an E-40, a Time, Distance or Calories parameter that has been preset will count down to zero and beep for 8 seconds once achieved (press any button to stop the beeper) then the parameter will begin counting upwards if the user continues exercising.

  • Page 23: Random Program

    The Track Program appears on-screen as an oval track showing the user’s progress around the circuit. 4.15 RACING MODES (G2, 3 & 4 on E-40) The G2, G3 & G4 programs are preset racing modes where the user competes against the console (PC) for a fixed race time of 20 minutes.

  • Page 24: Heart Rate Control Program

    NOTE – This program requires the user wearing a wireless chest strap but the user can also use the hand grips but it must them continuously the ensure proper a functioning. This strap is available at authorized Bodyguard Fitness dealers or from Bodyguard Fitness’ Customer Service Department (888-407-3784).

  • Page 25: Heart Rate Intervals Program

    ELLIPTICALS – USER MANUAL 4.17 HEART RATE INTERVALS PROGRAM The Heart Rate Interval Program combines the benefits of interval training with the accuracy of heart rate training. This combination makes the Heart Rate Interval Program one of the most effective ways to increase metabolism, burn fat, increase average pace and naturally produce human growth hormones.

  • Page 26: Smart Reverse

    ELLIPTICALS – USER MANUAL 4.23 SMART REVERSE The Smart Reverse program guides you and helps you train in both directions, forward and backward. The interactive 
 console indicates when you should pedal forward and when to change to a backward motion. During a change of direction (ex: forward to backward), the console asks you to SLOW DOWN while the resistance on the pedal increases to help you slow down.

  • Page 27: Settings Menu (E-45 Only)

    ELLIPTICALS – USER MANUAL SETTINGS MENU (E-45 only) The E-45 elliptical offers a wide range of unique settings allowing the user to customize the unit to their liking via the SETTINGS Menu. The following table shows the section that applies to each feature.

  • Page 28: Create User

    Resets the accumulated statistics of the current User ID. WARM UP Warming up before you exercise is strongly recommended. Bodyguard ellipticals have a feature that allows the user to activate or deactivate a warm up period before the start of most programs. When the WARM UP option is activated, a warm up screen will be displayed prior to each workout.

  • Page 29: Cool Down

    When ALL is selected, all availble parameters will scroll on screen. 5.10 CUSTOM PROGRAMS Bodyguard machines allow users to create up to 8 preprogrammed workouts. This is particularly useful if a user wishes to customize their workout programs. Each Custom program contains 20 segments, each of which can be programmed with a unique resistance or level of effort value and then saved by pressing the ENTER key.

  • Page 30: Memory Option

    This function is very useful when a workout is particularly interesting and motivating. Your Bodyguard unit offers a unique option to save the completed resistance or level of effort values from a Heart Rate Control program which allows the user to repeat the same workout at a later date without the use of a chest strap.

  • Page 31: Diagnostics Menu

    ELLIPTICALS – USER MANUAL DIAGNOSTICS MENU The Diagnostics menu consists of a range of operational tests and stored usage data that can be used to determine equipment performance as well as aid in the diagnosis of any equipment issues. E-45 ELLIPTICAL DIAGNOSTICS MENU SECTION NVRAM Test...

  • Page 32: Keypad Test

    ELLIPTICALS – USER MANUAL KEYPAD TEST The KEYPAD TEST allows you to verify if each key on the console is functioning correctly. During the test, when you press on a console key a confirmed response labeling that key should appear on the screen.

  • Page 33: Statistics

    ELLIPTICALS – USER MANUAL 6.10 STATISTICS The statistics log allows you to view accumulated usage data of the equipment such as the Total Time of Use and Total Distance of Use. TOTAL TIME indicates the amount of time the unit has been used during all exercise programs. TOTAL DISTANCE indicates the total distance traveled on the unit during all exercise programs.

  • Page 34: General Maintenance

     Check if the brake pad (E-40 only) is worn out by rotating the flywheel and listening for a scraping sound and inspecting the top face of the flywheel for minor scratches being etched in...

  • Page 35: Updating Software

    ELLIPTICALS – USER MANUAL UPDATING SOFTWARE At times software updates are released for products that may offer new features or improve performance. The latest version of software for each model may be viewed in the Customer Service section at www.bodyguardfitness.com. Note: You may confirm the current software versions on your model by entering the Diagnostic Menu (see section 6.1) and all your software versions will scroll across the alphanumeric screen before you press ENTER to see the submenus.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting Problems

    Note: A Recharging Adapter Pack that plugs into the unit and an electrical outlet may be purchased from the Bodyguard Fitness Customer Service Department to allow for quick and easy recharging of drained battery packs. PEDAL OVER 30 RPM – OR CONSOLE DIMS After 30 seconds of pedaling at less than 30 rpm, the console backlight will turn off to avoid battery drain.

  • Page 37: Rubbing Or Scraping Noises

    ELLIPTICALS – USER MANUAL Shroud Screws: Check the shroud screws are tight or the joining plastic pieces can click as they stress from side to side. Pedals Check the screws that secure the pedals to the pedal link are tight or the plastic pedal can click as it stresses from side to side.

  • Page 38: Heart Rate Monitoring

    ELLIPTICALS – USER MANUAL HEART RATE MONITORING Your heart rate can be detected via the hand sensors or a wireless chest strap transmitter. When the equipment detects your heart rate a heart symbol begins to flash on the display and after a short period of time if the reading is consistent a value will be displayed.

  • Page 39: Wireless Heart Rate System

    The Wireless Heart Rate System is made up of four parts; the compatible 5kHz Wireless Chest Strap Transmitter the user attaches to their chest, Bodyguard’s Wireless Heart Rate Receiver in the unit, the cable that connects the Wireless Heart Rate Receiver to the Display and the Display.

  • Page 40: General Troubleshooting List

    ELLIPTICALS – USER MANUAL GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING LIST PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Note: On an E-40, if Data Cable is not connected to the console, the console should still light up when a button is pressed. 1) Change batteries (2 x AA UM3, 1) Batteries in console are flat 1.5V)

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