Polar Electro BodyAge User manual

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Table of Contents a
SECTION 1: SETTING UP YOUR BODYAGETM SYSTEM....... 3
REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.................................................................................. 4
UNPACKING YOUR BODYAGE SYSTEM....................................................................................... 5
ACCESSORIES .............................................................................................................................. 6
Hardware Upgrades...............................................................................................................7
Software Upgrades................................................................................................................. 8
Available Accessories............................................................................................................. 8
TriFIT Interface Connections................................................................................................. 9
Printer .................................................................................................................................... 9
Monark Bike ......................................................................................................................... 10
Magnum Bike & Trackmaster Treadmill.............................................................................. 10
Tanita BF-350 Bioimpedance............................................................................................... 10
SECTION 2: OPERATION OF YOUR BODYAGETM SYSTEM
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RECOMMENDATIONS FOR STAFF ............................................................................................... 12
TURNING ON THE POWER .......................................................................................................... 13
START UP.................................................................................................................................. 14
SHUTTING DOWN ...................................................................................................................... 15
SETUP DEFAULTS FOR FIRST TIME USE..................................................................................... 16
General Defaults .................................................................................................................. 16
Blood Pressure Defaults....................................................................................................... 17
Body Composition Defaults.................................................................................................. 17
Cardiovascular Defaults....................................................................................................... 18
CALIBRATION............................................................................................................................ 19
Platform Calibration ............................................................................................................20
Skinfold Calipers.................................................................................................................. 22
Range of Motion................................................................................................................... 24
Monark 828 Bike .................................................................................................................. 25
SECTION 3: TRAINING & REGISTRATION..................................... 27
TESTING RECOMMENDATIONS................................................................................................... 28
STEP BY STEP TRAINING FOR THE BODYAGE............................................................................ 29
ON-SCREEN TUTORIAL AND VIDEO TRAINING .......................................................................... 29
PRACTICAL TESTING ................................................................................................................. 29
WARRANTY AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION............................................................. 29
TRANSPORTING YOUR BODYAGETM SYSTEM............................................................................ 31
SECTION 4: SUPPORT.......................................................................................... 32
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................. 33
Computer will not turn on .................................................................................................... 33
Computer comes on, but the monitor does not ..................................................................... 33
Printer will not come on or print.......................................................................................... 34
On-Line Peripherals.............................................................................................................35
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................................................................................................................ 37
RETURN AUTHORIZATION ......................................................................................................... 38
POLAR/HEALTHFIRST CORPORATION WARRANTY.................................................................... 39
LICENSE AGREEMENT ............................................................................................................... 40

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Section 1: Setting Up Your BodyAgeTM System
In this section
• The BodyAge System
• Facility Requirements
• Packing Lists
• Unpacking the System
• Assembling the System

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 :
• 120 Volt Power outlet, highly recommended to be a dedicated line. A
dedicated line is where only one circuit is servicing the outlet.
These items are recommended:
• Private/quiet environment for fitness testing.
• Cool temperature (72°F), moderate humidity and
good air circulation (fan recommended for bike &
treadmill testing).
• Telephone with outside line for emergency access
and technical support.
• Flat, firm surface for the platform/scale.
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IMPORTANT !
If any item was damaged in shipment, report the
damage within 24 hours to the shipping agent that
delivered your system. You must hold the original
carton and damaged item for inspection – 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.
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• Move the scale and any boxes off of the cart.
• Mount the monitor onto the main post, being
careful not to pinch any of the cables (see
photo).

Accessories
The following is a list of all the items included with your system. These are
standard items included with every system. You may have other items as part of
you individual order.
1. Polar heart rate transmitter belt and elastic strap
2. Strength handle and strength strap assembly
3. On-line Skyndex Skinfold calipers w/calibration
dowel as shown on the caliper hanger on the
monitor tray. (Lange calipers are an optional
upgrade)
4. 15” Flat Panel LCD monitor w/speakers
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. Heart rate receiver and 8’ HR cable
(if no bike was purchased).
If bike was purchased, a split receiver/RPM cable is included
12. Platform/scale
13. 2 Allen wrenches for assembly/repair.
14. BodyAge System Fitness Assessment software
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Hardware Upgrades
• Monark 828E Bicycle Ergometer
(includes custom Polar Heart Rate Receiver/RPM interface cable)
• Magnum Bike (with serial hook up into computer)
• Trackmaster treadmill (includes 15 foot treadmill interface cable)
• Lange skinfold calipers
• Blood pressure. Includes a blood pressure device factory installed in the TF700IU
interface, factory installed software and three blood pressure cuffs (small, medium, large)
• Network ready (includes PCI network card or onboard NIC, factory installed in computer,
and a 15’ twisted pair network cable)
• Networked systems of 2 or more (includes network hub specified at time of purchase and
a 15’ twisted pair network cable per system)
• Hewlett Packard printer upgrade (laser or upgraded color)
Magnum
Upright Bike
Monark 828
Blood Pressure
The Polar BodyAge Blood Pressure Unit
is factory installed in the TF700IU.
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Lange Skinfold
Calipers
TrackMaster
Treadmill
Tanita BF-350
Bioimpedance scale

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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
• Additional Polar elastic belts (available in small and XL)
• Marketing program for Fitness Centers/Health Clubs

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)
• Platform
• Heart Rate Cable/RPM
cable interface
Printer
• Plug the power and data cables into the printer.
Using the main power cable, plug the system into a 120VAC wall
outlet. Power is applied to the system via the switch located on
the left rear of the cart.
Always use the System Main Power Switch to turn the entire system on and off.
Plug in Printer
Power and USB
Cables
PLATFORM/SCALE
• Attach the “C” connector on the strength strap
assembly to the strength handle. Make sure it is
tightened all the way.
• Check the strap for any wear or defects before
each use, as this could cause injury to the client
being tested on the Biceps Strength Test.
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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. Refer to the
Instruction manual that came with the Monark 828 for assembly
instructions. To setup the cardiovascular defaults and/or calibrate
the Monark bike, see the next sections.
Magnum Bike & Trackmaster Treadmill
If a Magnum Upright bike was purchased with your TriFIT 700
system, you will receive a serial cable that plugs into the back of
the computer. You will need to set the Cardiovascular Defaults
under Environments to Magnum and the correct serial port, see
the section on Cardiovascular Defaults. the same steps apply for
the TrackMaster Treadmill.
Tanita BF-350 Bioimpedance
If a Tanita BF-350 Bioimpedance scale is purchased with your
TriFIT 700 system, you will receive a null modem serial cable that
plugs into either one of the device ports on the 700 interface box or
the back of the computer. You will need to set the Body
Compostion Defaults under Environments (they only appear if you
are licensed for Tanita) to the correct serial port (or device Port),
see the section on Body Composition Defaults. Before using the
Tanita with the TriFIT System it will need to be in Remote mode:
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