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ROWERS – OWNER’S MANUAL 
 

 
 

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1  INTRODUCTION 

Bodyguard Fitness is dedicated to designing and manufacturing the very best performing fitness 
equipment on the market. This manual outlines the operational information, safety precautions, basic 
maintenance requirements and service guidelines for your piece of Bodyguard Fitness equipment. 
To ensure that you get the maximum benefit from your equipment, we recommend that you read this 
manual carefully before attempting to assemble and use your rower. 
If you require service for your equipment, be prepared to provide your machine’s 10-digit serial number. 
You will find the 10-digit serial number printed on a plate that is attached to the frame of the unit as well 
as on the Warranty Registration Card. Please fill out the grid below so the information is easily 
accessible if required in the future. 
 

Product Name (e.g. W-45 Rower) 

 

Model Number (F16692450) 

 

10-Digit Serial Number 

 

Date of Purchase 

 

Dealer Store Name 

 

Dealer Phone Number 

 

 

1.1  PRODUCT WARRANTY 

It is important that you register your purchase with Bodyguard Fitness within 30 days of the purchase 
date so your product’s warranty is activated. Product warranties are not transferrable so to avoid delays 
if warrantied service is required please register your product immediately at 

www.bodyguardfitness.com

 

by clicking on “Customer Service” in the top menu then “Warranty Registration” and completing the 
online form.  Alternatively, you may fill out the warranty registration card that came with your unit and 
mail it to the address on the card. 
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. 
The product warranty is described in detail on the product warranty sheet found in your documentation 
package. You may also see a complete copy of this document at 

www.bodyguardfitness.com

 

Read the product warranty information carefully and note the information covering wear items and the 
owner’s responsibilities to general maintenance. 
 

1.2  BODYGUARD FITNESS CONTACT INFORMATION 

Bodyguard Fitness 
9095, 25th Avenue Saint-Georges, Quebec, Canada, G6A-1A1 
 
Customer Service:   1-888-407-3784 

[email protected] 

Sales:   

 

1-800-373-2639 

[email protected] 

General Information:   1-418-228-8934 

[email protected] 

 

Summary of Contents for W-45

Page 1: ...W 45 ROWING MACHINE OWNER S MANUAL 691108 rev A 07 15 ...

Page 2: ...T 12 4 EXERCISE PROGRAMS 13 4 1 PROGRAM CATEGORIES 13 JUSTGO QUICK 13 4 1 1 MANUAL 14 4 1 2 RACE 14 4 1 3 PROFILE 14 4 1 4 WATTS 15 4 1 5 HEART RATE CONTROL 15 4 1 6 USER CUSTOM 15 4 1 7 5 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 16 5 1 GENERAL MAINTANCE TIMETABLE 16 6 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS 17 6 1 ERROR MESSAGES 17 6 2 RESISTANCE ISSUES 17 6 3 WIRELESS HEART RATE SYSTEM 18 6 4 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST 19 7...

Page 3: ...product s warranty is activated Product warranties are not transferrable so to avoid delays if warrantied service is required please register your product immediately at www bodyguardfitness com by clicking on Customer Service in the top menu then Warranty Registration and completing the online form Alternatively you may fill out the warranty registration card that came with your unit and mail it ...

Page 4: ...al capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the equipment by a person responsible for their safety DANGER To reduce the risk of electrical shock always unplug Bodyguard Fitness products with power cords before cleaning or attempting any maintenance activity Any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the...

Page 5: ... attachments not recommended by the manufacturer Never drop or insert any object into any opening If an object should drop inside turn off any power switches and unplug any power cords from the outlet before attempting to retrieve it Do not place liquids of any type on or near the unit Do not exceed the maximum user weight as outlined in the product specifications Allow only one person at a time o...

Page 6: ...midité relative ne dépasse pas 70 L usage de votre appareil en dehors de ces paramètres peut altérer le bon fonctionnement de celui ci et affecter sa garantie Toute modification à cet appareil pourrait annuler sa garantie Confiez l entretien à une personne qualifié Si vous avez des questions sur l assemblage l utilisation ou la réparation de votre équipment contacter le service à la clientèle de B...

Page 7: ...rsonne 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 AVIS IMPORTANT Cet appareil est conçu pour être branché dans un circuit 120V 15 ampères consacré uniquement à celui ci Pour de plus amples renseignements veuillez communiquer avec notre Service à ...

Page 8: ... D Handle on the central beam while simultaneously pulling out the Pop Pin knob The Central Beam will disengage from the main frame and can be slowly lowered to the ground Walk to the rear of the rower and lift the back section up from the Central Beam End Cap until the Pop Pin securely snaps into place If you wish to move the unit unplug the power adapter from the machine and roll the unit by pus...

Page 9: ... START STOP These buttons can perform various functions depending on the menu or status of the machine UP DOWN When at the Welcome Screen press these buttons to scroll through the program categories In other menus these buttons are used for scrolling thorough lists or inputting workout settings During a workout these buttons will change the resistance level of the entire workout and overwrite any ...

Page 10: ...To learn more about the Heart Rate Recovery Test see Section 3 8 RESET The reset button clears all data and returns the user to the Welcome screen 3 5 DISPLAY PARAMETERS Workout Parameters are displayed on the console in various locations depending on the model Some parameters are permanent some toggle in a window and some scroll across the alphanumeric screen Some parameters such as workout total...

Page 11: ... to a maximum of 99 minutes TIME 500m Indicates the amount of time it will take to row 500m at your current speed TIME 500m Average After a workout is ended the console displays your average time per 500m for the entire workout WATTS Indicates the power or output level of effort being produced during exercise WATTS Average After a workout is ended the console displays your average watts for the en...

Page 12: ... keep you exercising at your target heart rate 3 8 HEART RATE RECOVERY TEST The Heart Rate Recovery Test is 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 0 to F6 0 with F1 0 being the best result and F6 0 being the worst result In order to get a more accurate rate us...

Page 13: ...to achieve in that workout from Time Distance Calories Strokes If you wish to enter a value for a goal use the Up Down keys If you do not wish to enter a value for a goal just press the Enter key while the dashes are on display and move on to the next parameter You can select a value for each parameter within the following ranges Time 5 99 minutes Distance 100 9990 meters Calories 10 9990 Strokes ...

Page 14: ...llent motivation as the console displays flashing dots to represent the rowers as they race cross the screen during the workout Race Program PROFILE 4 1 4 The Profile Program category consists of 12 preset workout profiles that automatically change the resistance intensity throughout the program The user can select a desired goal for the workout which will be equally divided up into the 16 segment...

Page 15: ...roughout the program or NO PULSE will appear after a short period if no pulse is detected and resistance intensity changes will not be able to be made When setting up the HRC program the user must enter their age 10 99 so an approximate Maximum Heart Rate see Section 3 7 can be calculated Then the user must input their Target Heart Rate for the workout which may be selected as a percentage of thei...

Page 16: ...erheating of electrical components Check the rower is level and that there is no rocking Excessive rocking may cause damage to the tracking wheels on the saddle Inspect the nylon strap for any cuts or fraying on the sides These can occur if the nylon strap makes contact with the shroud guard Trim away any frayed pieces with a sharp knife or pair of scissors There is no need to replace a slightly f...

Page 17: ... they are held back by a wire that runs from the magnets bracket to a servo motor If the servo motor releases more cable the springs will push the magnets closer to the metal rim increasing the resistance However if the servo motor winds in more cable then the magnets are pulled away from the metal rim and therefore decreasing the amount of resistance The servo motor is controlled by the console w...

Page 18: ...eading Non compatible chest strap transmitter e g incorrect frequency or Bluetooth Dead battery in chest strap transmitter Dry electrodes on chest strap HR Receiver problem Use compatible 5kHz chest strap transmitter Replace battery Moisten Electrodes with water Replace part Weak Reading Weak battery Electrodes not wet enough Poor skin contact Too much body fat HR Receiver problem Replace battery ...

Page 19: ... 3 Snapped Resistance Cable The resistance cable joins the servo motor to the magnets bracket and if snapped the resistance will be permanently high If you try to change the resistance by pressing the Up Down buttons on the console you will hear the servo motor working but the resistance will stay at a high level because the cable can not pull the magnets away from the metal rim of the flywheel 4 ...

Page 20: ...im the frayed parts of the strap with a sharp knife or scissors no need to replace strap Nylon Strap not retracting smoothly during stroke Damaged spring inside strap compartment Replace strap compartment Loud knocking noise coming from the flywheel pulley or strap compartment Damaged Bearings Replace bearings as necessary ...

Page 21: ...21 7 SERVICE GUIDES 7 1 WIRING DIAGRAM ...

Page 22: ...22 7 2 SADDLE REPAIR REPLACEMENT 7 3 DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT ...

Page 23: ...23 7 4 RESISTANCE CABLE REPLACMENT ...

Page 24: ...24 7 5 W 45 EXPLODED VIEW ...

Page 25: ...al base R 1 8 Pedal base L 1 9 Sliding support side plate 2 10 Rear stabilizer holding bracket 1 11 Sliding support baffle plate 2 12 Hand grip 1 13 Console 1 14 Console base 1 15 Console washer 2 16 Nylon webbing 1 17 Hand grip end cap 2 18 Saddle 2 19 Foot cap 4 20 Transportation wheel 4 21 Foot pad 4 22 End cap for central beam 1 23 Pedal A 2 24 Pedal adjustment bottom 2 ...

Page 26: ...x Ø23 x 2 0t 2 33 Spacer 2 34 Socket head bolt M8 x 12mm 14 35 Hand grip cover R 1 36 Hand grip cover L 1 37 Foam grip 2 38 Stopper 2 39 Round head self tapping screw M3 x 6mm 2 40 Washer Ø8 x Ø16 x 2 0t 20 41 Plastic washer 2 42 Spring 1 43 Lock pin 1 44 Nut 3 8 16 1 45 Lock pin knob connector 1 46 Knob for lock pin 1 47 Socket head bolt M10 x 16mm 2 48 Round head bolt M8 x 40mm 2 49 Nut M8 8 50 ...

Page 27: ...0t 2 58 Roller A 4 59 Bearing 6 60 Powder metal sleeve 12 x 8 x 2mm 4 61 Round head bolt M8 x 25mm 4 62 Pan head bolt M8 x 25mm 2 63 Roller B 2 64 Powder metal sleeve 12 x 8 x 5mm 2 66 Wire upper 1 67 Pulse wire 1 68 Pedal base bracket 1 69 Bodyguard logo sticker 2 70 W 45 graphic sticker 2 71 D handle 1 72 Round head screw M5 x 10mm 2 73 Socket head bolt M8 x 75mm 4 74 Washer Ø8 x Ø23 x 2 0t 4 77...

Page 28: ...28 NO DESCRIPTION Q TY N1 Chain cover main L 1 N2 Chain cover main R 1 N3 Chain cover mesh L 1 N4 Chain cover mesh R 1 N5 Chain cover bottom L 1 N6 Chain cover bottom R 1 N11 Screw 1 8 x 1 2 10 ...

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