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T240 – T240P – T240C
TREADMILLS
OWNER'S MANUAL
T240 illustrated
BODYGUARD
FITNESS,
®
division of Procycle CANADA
9095, 25
Avenue, Saint-Georges (Québec) Canada G6A 1A1
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The name "Bodyguard Fitness
®
" and heart logo are registered trademarks of Procycle Group Inc.

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  • Page 1 T240 – T240P – T240C TREADMILLS OWNER’S MANUAL T240 illustrated BODYGUARD FITNESS, ® division of Procycle CANADA 9095, 25 Avenue, Saint-Georges (Québec) Canada G6A 1A1 The name “Bodyguard Fitness ® ” and heart logo are registered trademarks of Procycle Group Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE .................................3 1. OPERATING YOUR T240–T240P–T240C TREADMILLS......................5 1.1 G T240T- 240P-T240C C ................5 ETTING TO NOW THE OMPUTER ISPLAY ONITOR 1.2 P ................................7 AUSE URING AN XERCISE 1.3 S )............................7 AVING AN XERCISE CUSTOM PROGRAMS 1.4 V...
  • Page 3 Fitness within 30 days of the date of purchase for registration of your T240–T240P–T240C treadmill. Your returned warranty registration card is important in helping us keep you up to date on all the latest upgrades for your T240– T240P–T240C. NOTE - The warranty card is also used to establish your actual purchase date. If you omit to send your warranty card to ©...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Notice

    Do not operate the treadmill if the power cord is damaged or if the treadmill is not working correctly. If the power cord is damaged, please contact your Bodyguard dealer or manufacturer to get it replaced. The rating of the new power cord must be 15 amps (125 volts AC).

  • Page 5: Heart Rate Zone

    T240 – T240P – T240C TREADMILLS OWNER’S MANUAL Never use the treadmill with more than one person on the belt. Never try to accelerate or decelerate the speed of the running belt by pushing on it or attempting to stop it, with or without power.

  • Page 6: Operating Your T240-T240P-T240C Treadmills

    1. Operating Your T240–T240P–T240C Treadmills Each T240–T240P–T240C treadmill contains a LED (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 options by displaying important and clear information on your progress.
  • Page 7 T240 – T240P – T240C TREADMILLS OWNER’S MANUAL The information window displays the following parameters: INCLINE displays the slope of the running belt in terms of percentage. For example, a one percent (1%) slope is equal to one foot (or one meter) climbed for every 100 feet (or 100 meters) covered.

  • Page 8: Pause During An Exercise

    To pause during an exercise: 1. Press the STOP key whenever you feel the need to stop the T240–T240P–T240C exercise or pause during the program. A message indicating the pause time remaining is displayed on the screen. The pause countdown will only start once the running belt has come to a complete stop.

  • Page 9: Viewing Exercise Parameters

    T240 – T240P – T240C TREADMILLS OWNER’S MANUAL If you wish to save your exercise at the end of the program, T240 treadmills have two (2) spaces and T240P-T240C treadmills have four 94) spaces available for saving custom exercise programs.

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Computer To Your Environment

    T240 – T240P – T240C TREADMILLS OWNER’S MANUAL 2. Setting Up the Computer to Your Environment T240–T240P–T240C treadmills offer a unique function allowing the user to adapt the treadmill to their own environment. T240–T240P–T240C treadmills allow you to select and modify the following settings: •...

  • Page 11: Weight Unit Selection

    The User ID feature lets the treadmill recognize individuals and automatically enters their weight and all other information that is required. T240P–T240C treadmills will recognize four (4) users, while the T240 recognizes two (2) users. Users may consult or reset their statistics to zero.
  • Page 12 T240 – T240P – T240C TREADMILLS OWNER’S MANUAL characters, simply use the blank character between 9 and A. Once a space is filled, press the INCREASE/DECREASE INCLINE key to move to the next. Now select the second character. Repeat the same procedure to create a User ID name. When you have finished, press the JustGo key.

  • Page 13: Distance Unit Option

    Distance units will now appear in the selected unit. 2.6 Warm Up Option Warming up before you exercise is strongly recommended for your safety. T240–T240P–T40C treadmills have a feature that allows you to warm up before you start your exercise program.

  • Page 14: Heart Rate Control Option

    T240 – T240P – T240C TREADMILLS OWNER’S MANUAL 2.8 Heart Rate Control Option The Heart Rate Control feature allows you to choose between three (3) different operating modes. The first is the INCLINE AND SPEED MODE, in which the equipment allows you to attain your target heart rate by changing your speed and incline, while making manual changes at any time.

  • Page 15: Pause Duration

    Learn Program option, select LEARN PROGRAM from the programs available, and then select the desired custom programs. NOTE – You can learn two (2) programs with the T240 treadmill and four (4) programs with the T240P–T240C treadmills 2.12 Pause Duration To modify the pause duration, enter the Settings Menu (see Section 2.1).

  • Page 16: Auto Power Off Option

    T240 – T240P – T240C TREADMILLS OWNER’S MANUAL 2.14 Auto Power off Option This feature extinguishes the display to save energy. When the keyboard has been idle for the selected period of time, the display will turn off. Never allowing the display to go into Auto power off mode will not affect the life cycle of your screen.

  • Page 17: T240-T240P-T240C Exercise Programs

    • Two (2) Learn My Race spaces for the T240 and four (4) Learn My Race spaces for the T240P and T240C treadmills A program is a series of preset speed and incline levels (hills and valleys). Some programs have five (5) individual levels of intensity.

  • Page 18: Manual Program

    T240 – T240P – T240C TREADMILLS OWNER’S MANUAL In the JustGo Program, calorie values should therefore only be used as a reference. You can change the speed and incline at any time by pressing the INCREASE/DECREASE SPEED or INCLINE keys.

  • Page 19: Calories Goal Program

    T240 – T240P – T240C TREADMILLS OWNER’S MANUAL Speed and incline change as you progress in the program. Manually modifying the speed changes ill change the speed for the chosen segment. Changing the incline manually changes the program’s entire incline profile.

  • Page 20: Distance Goal Program

    T240 – T240P – T240C TREADMILLS OWNER’S MANUAL If you find the program too easy or too hard, you can change your speed and incline at any time by using the INCREASE/DECREASE SPEED and INCREASE/DECREASE INCLINE keys. The following table shows the different speeds for each level.

  • Page 21: Cardiovascular Program

    T240 – T240P – T240C TREADMILLS OWNER’S MANUAL 3.8 Cardiovascular Program The Cardiovascular Program has been designed to allow you to train at moderate intensity levels of short duration and high- intensity periods followed by a quick recovery period. The Cardiovascular Program has predetermined speed and incline profiles according to the selected exercise levels.

  • Page 22: Speed Run Program

    T240 – T240P – T240C TREADMILLS OWNER’S MANUAL 3.10 Speed Run Program Like the Hill Climb Program, the Speed Run Program controls a certain parameter. It only changes the speed. By selecting a higher level, you ramp up the default speed. The user controls incline changes.

  • Page 23: Intervals Program (T240P-T240C Treadmills Only)

    T240 – T240P – T240C TREADMILLS OWNER’S MANUAL 3.12 Intervals Program (T240P-T240C treadmills only) The Intervals Program allows you to alternate your workout between high-intensity work and preset low-intensity rest periods. This program has predetermined speeds and incline percentages, depending on the selected level of intensity.

  • Page 24: Random Program (T240P-T240C Treadmills Only)

    T240 – T240P – T240C TREADMILLS OWNER’S MANUAL To select the Runner Intervals Program: 1. Press the INCREASE/DECREASE SPEED keys until you can select the Runner Intervals Program. Press the JustGo key to accept. 2. Enter your Weight using the INCREASE/DECREASE SPEED keys. Press the JustGo key to accept.

  • Page 25: Heart Rate Control Program

    NOTE – This program requires wearing the heart beating frequency chest strap which enables the treadmill running belt to change speed and incline so as to adjust to your TARGET frequency. This strap is available at your authorized BODYGUARD® Fitness dealer.
  • Page 26 T240 – T240P – T240C TREADMILLS OWNER’S MANUAL 3. Enter your Weight using the INCREASE/DECREASE SPEED keys. Press the JustGo key to accept. 4. Enter your Age using the INCREASE/DECREASE SPEED keys. Press the JustGo key to accept. 5. Choose your Percentage using the INCREASE/DECREASE SPEED keys. Press the JustGo key to accept.

  • Page 27: Heart Rate Monitoring

    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.

  • Page 28: Possible Contact Heart Rate System Problems

    T240 – T240P – T240C TREADMILLS OWNER’S MANUAL • Weak signal • Weak battery • Change battery • Electrodes not wet enough • Moisten electrodes with water • Strap not tight enough • Tighten strap • Too much body fat •...

  • Page 29: Computer Diagnostics

    The above message indicates the version of the software installed in your computer. This information is helpful in diagnosing certain computer-related problems. Keep in mind that the version number can change depending on the model of your T240– T240P–T240C treadmill.
  • Page 30 T240 – T240P – T240C TREADMILLS OWNER’S MANUAL 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.
  • Page 31 T240 – T240P – T240C TREADMILLS OWNER’S MANUAL To check belt alignment, visually check gap (A) between belt ends and foot rests (B) on either side. Belt adjustment bolts (D) are visible through hole in rear roller caps. If the running belt is tracking (moving) to the left of the deck surface: •...
  • Page 32 T240 – T240P – T240C TREADMILLS OWNER’S MANUAL • TOTAL DISTANCE indicates the total distance travelled on the treadmill during all exercise programs. Press the STOP key to terminate this test. CURRENT TEST The current test allows you to see motor voltage and current.
  • Page 33 T240 – T240P – T240C TREADMILLS OWNER’S MANUAL 2. If you want to see the average current drawn by the motor, simply go into the AVERAGE option. The value displayed is that of the last reset. Press STOP to exit this option.

  • Page 34: Maintenance Information

    T240 – T240P – T240C TREADMILLS OWNER’S MANUAL 3. Locate “LEARN” button on the motor drive (on the left-hand side near the top of the board on the T240 and above the center of the board on the T240P –T240C models) and hold it down for three (3) seconds. The incline calibration should start. The treadmill should rise by up to 15% and go back to 0% and stop.

  • Page 35: Running Deck

    Make sure the power is OFF before doing any maintenance. Motor in American treadmill models (T240-T240P-T240C) Breaker ON/OFF switch Wires and cables in North American T240-T240P-T240C treadmill models. 1 – Speed sensor cable 2 – Computer cable 3 – Incline motor position cable 4 –...

  • Page 36: Lubricant Application

    Table 3 of this document. 6.4 Quick Troubleshooting Checklist If you experience a problem during the normal operation of your T240–T240P–T240C treadmill, refer to the following Troubleshooting Guide. If you are unfamiliar with or uncertain about basic Diagnostic maintenance procedures, contact your authorized BODYGUARD Fitness distributor.

  • Page 37: Error Codes

    • Problem with the motor drive board • Error 52 ® • Possible cause: defective motor drive board. / Contact your Bodyguard Dealer • “No speed signal” error. No speed reading from speed sensor for five (5) seconds • Error 53 continuously, or speed sensor reading is far below set speed •...

  • Page 38: Safety Requirements

    6.6 Safety Requirements North America T240–T240P–T240C treadmills have been tested and approved to meet all ETL requirements for electrical and mechanical safety. In addition, T240–T240P–T240C treadmills are compliant with UL 1647 and CAN/CSA-E335-1/2E standards. International T240–T240P–T240C treadmills have been tested to meet the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC concerning electrical and...

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