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    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. T280P – T280C – T320 TREADMILLS OWNER’S MANUAL R1 11 / 2005 591149[...]

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

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    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 T280P – T280C – T320. Save these inst[...]

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    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[...]

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    BODYGUARD ® FITNESS T280P – T280C – T320 Limited W arranty Bodyguard ® Fitness warrants that product is in good working order and free of manufacturing defects in workmanship and materials. The T280P – T280C – T320 are guaranteed for a period of : • Lifetime on main frame and motor • 10 years on parts* In a residential (home) applicat[...]

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    Each T280P – T280C – T320 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[...]

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    7 SPEED indicates the treadmill belt speed in miles per hour or kilometers per hour , ranging from 0.50 to 11.00 mph or 0.80 to 17.60 km/h. CALORIES will indicate total of your caloric expenditure from the start of the exercise. DIST ANCE displays the total distance in miles or kilometers from the start of the exercise, ranging from 0.00 to 99.00 m[...]

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    Scanning Feature During an exercise you will be able to view nine scanning exercise parameters on the central informational window along with the exercise program. The parameters that will be displayed are : • DIST ANCE is shown in miles or kilometers for the entire exercise. • CALORIES indicates the caloric expenditure based on your actual exe[...]

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    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[...]

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    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 TM /ENTER key to accept. 2. Select the weight unit you wish to be displayed on the screen. Choose from POUNDS or KILOGRAMS. Press[...]

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    select SP ACE (blank character) between the 9 and the A characters. Press the JustGo TM /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[...]

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    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 TM /ENTER key to accept. 2. Select the distance unit you wish to be displayed on the screen. Choose from MILES or KILO[...]

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    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). NOTE – The default value of the cool down is 3 minutes. The calories, time and the distance are not accumulated in the “WARM UP OR COOL DOWN” modes.[...]

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    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 TM /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 TM /ENTER key[...]

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    2.14 Heart Rate Recovery Y our T280P–T280C–T320 is pre programmed with a unique and useful program that is used to help determine your fitness level. After a program (workout) it can be used to count the time between the actual and your predetermined resting heart rate. In order to use this program you will need to turn ON Heart Rate Recovery [...]

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    T o activate the Edit T exte feature: Enter into the Settings menu, see section 2.1 . 1. Select the EDIT TEXT option, and press the JustGo TM /ENTER key to accept. T o modify the welcome message, you will need to enter the letters and characters one by one. A total of 200 alpha- numeric characters can be saved. 2. Use the INCREASE or DECREASE keys [...]

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    Program Levels The Cardiovascular , Interval, Random, Hill Climb and Speed Run programs have 5 individual exercise levels. LEVEL 1 is the easiest and LEVEL 5 is the most difficult. This feature allows you to alter the intensity of your workout. JustGo TM Program The JustGo TM program allows you to start a manual exercise with the push of one key .[...]

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    Interval Program (T280C and T320) The Interval T raining program allows you to exercise with constant high intensity workouts and rest periodically at set recovery periods. The Interval T raining program has predetermined speed and elevation profiles according to the selected exercise levels. Y ou can change the speed and elevation during the exer[...]

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    6. Y ou can modify the heart rate level suggested by the computer or press the JustGo TM /ENTER key to accept it and start the exercise. 7. T o start the exercise, press the JustGo TM /ENTER key . During the Heart Rate Control or W eight Loss program, you can change the speed or elevation by pressing the Speed or Elevation INCREASE or DECREASE keys[...]

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    T o select the Speed Run program: 1. Press the DECREASE key to select Speed RUN. Press the JustGo TM /ENTER key to accept the Speed Run program. 2. Select your weight. Press the speed INCREASE or DECREASE keys to select the appropriate weight. The weight will vary from 50 to 400 pounds (23 to 182 kilograms). Press the JustGo TM /ENTER key to accept[...]

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    The parameters values are: Interval distance: 200, 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1400 or 1600 meters Number of repeats: 1 to 20 Pace: number of min. for 1 mile or number of min. for 1 kilometer Recovery T ime: 20 sec. to 20 min. Recovery Pace: number of min. for 1 mile or number of min. for 1 kilometer The Recovery T ime will count down . The last 3 s[...]

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    The Heart Rate Access feature allows the user to change any program at any time during the selected workout to Heart Rate Control. On screen, you will see the program remaining change to a flat-line as it would look like in a normal Heart Rate Control program. The part of the program that you just did though would remain unchanged. How to Use Hear[...]

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    23 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 Bodyguard ® Polar . If you are h[...]

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    Access to “Diagnostics” menu T o determine the condition of the various electrical and mechanical components, you will need to enter into the DIAGNOSTICS menu as follows: 1. T urn power OFF . 2. Simultaneously hold down the speed INCREASE and DECREASE keys and turn power ON. 3. Release the speed INCREASE and DECREASE keys once entered into the [...]

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    Display T est The display test allows you to verify that each display light is properly working. If you notice that one or more areas on the screen do not light up during an exercise, you should perform this test. 1. In the Diagnostics menu, select the “DISPLA Y TEST” and accept it by pressing the JustGo TM / ENTER key . 2. Now the display will[...]

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    26 If the running belt is tracking to the right of the deck surface: • turn the left bolt in a counter -clockwise direction to allow the belt to track to the left and ultimately in the center , or; • turn the right bolt in a clockwise direction to allow the belt to track to the left and ultimately in the center . NOTE – During any belt alignm[...]

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    27 Safety Key test The safety key test verifies that the safety key works properly . 1. In the Diagnostics menu, select the “SAFETY KEY TEST” and accept it by pressing the JustGo TM /ENTER key . Check the screen. If the safety key is properly inserted, a closed contact will be dislayed on the LED SCREEN. Otherwise, if no safety key is inserted[...]

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    28 1. In Diagnostics menu, select “MAINTENANCE” and accept it by pressing the JustGo TM /ENTER key . There are two sub menu items: A VERAGE and RESET . Scroll between them with the INCREASE/DECREASE key and press the JustGo TM /ENTER key to accept your choice. 2. If you want to see the average current drawn by the motor simply go into the A VER[...]

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    Deck Surface The running deck needs to remain free of any loose items that may become trapped between the running belt and the rollers. Avoid dropping liquids on the deck as this may cause gum up problem on the belt. Under extreme conditions resulting in heavy wear and tear on the deck surface, it may be necessary to remove the deck and turn it ove[...]

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    30 Quick T roubleshooting Check List If you experience a problem during the normal operation of the T280P – T280C – T320, 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 T280P – T280C ?[...]

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    31 Error Codes T able 4 PROBLEM • Error 1 • Error 2 • Error 11 • Error 12 • Error 21 • Error 22 • Error 23 • Error 31 • Elevation Motor Error CAUSE / SOLUTION • Acceleration is too quick in the acceleration or reached speed phase. • Possible causes: Motor drive defective or user pushing on the running belt for too long. • Ru[...]

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    32 Product Name Model Number Serial Number Date Purchased Dealer Store Name Dealer Phone Number Thank Y ou for Purchasing a Bodyguar d ® T280P – T280C – T320 Bodyguard ® Fitness is dedicated to designing and manufacturing the finest fitness equipment available today . This manual outlines information on warranty , assembly , operation of th[...]

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    Safety requir ements North America The T280P – T280C – T320 treadmills have been tested and approved to meet all ETL requirements concerning electrical and mechanical safety . In addition, the T280P – T280C – T320 treadmills conform to UL 1647 and CAN/CSA-E335-1/2E. Inter national The equipment listed in this manual has been tested to meet [...]

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    34 MADE IN CANADA[...]

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