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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting a BluFire Body Fat Monitor/Scale.  This model uses

the BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) technique, a state-of-the-art

technology for body fat assessment.

Safety Precautions

Persons with implanted electronic medical equipment, such

as a pacemaker, should not use the Body Fat Monitor feature

on this BluFire Body Fat Monitor/Scale. This Body Fat

Monitor/Scale passes a low-level electrical signal through

the body, which may interfere with the operation of a

pacemaker.

• The BluFire Body Fat Monitor/Scales are intended for home use only.

This unit is not intended for professional use in hospitals or other

medical facilities; it is not equipped with the quality standards required

for heavy usage experienced under professional conditions.

• Do not use this unit on slippery surfaces such as wet floors.

Important Notes for Users

This Body fat monitor is intended for adults and children (ages 7-17) with inactive to

moderately active lifestyles. 

It is not intended for people with athletic body types. BluFire defines “athlete” as a

person involved in intense physical activity of at approximately 10 hours per week

and who has a resting heart rate of approximately 60 beats per minute or less.  

People with athletic body types should use BluFire Body Fat Monitor/Scales

equipped with Athlete mode.

This scale is not intended for pregnant women, professional athletes or

bodybuilders.

Recorded data may be lost if the unit is used incorrectly or is exposed to

electrical power surges. BluFire takes no responsibility for any kind of loss

caused by the loss of recorded data.

BluFire takes no responsibility for any kind of damage or loss caused by these

units, or any kind of claim made by a third person.

Note:

Read this Instruction Manual carefully and

keep it handy for future reference.

Note:

Body fat percentage estimates will vary

with the amount of water in the body, and can be
affected by dehydration or over-hydration due to
such factors as alcohol consumption,
menstruation, illness, intense exercise, etc.

Summary of Contents for BL-BA90

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Page 3: ...ldren ages 7 17 with inactive to moderately active lifestyles It is not intended for people with athletic body types BluFire defines athlete as a person involved in intense physical activity of at approximately 10 hours per week and who has a resting heart rate of approximately 60 beats per minute or less People with athletic body types should use BluFire Body Fat Monitor Scales equipped with Athl...

Page 4: ... and activities PRINCIPLES OF ESTIMATING BODY FAT PERCENTAGE 20 39 40 59 60 79 Healthy Overfat Obese Underfat Healthy Overfat Obese Underfat Based on NIH WHO BMI Guidelines As reported by Gallagher et al at NY Obesity Research Center To determine the percentage of body fat that is appropriate for your body consult your physician 10 0 4 0 3 0 2 0 20 39 40 59 60 79 Female Body Fat Ranges forStandard...

Page 5: ... Never submerge in water Use alcohol to clean the electrodes and glass cleaner applied to a cloth first to keep them shiny avoid soaps Do not step on the platform when wet Do not drop any objects onto the platform Open as shown Direction of the batteries 3 1 4 5 3 2 5 6 7 6 TAKING WEIGHT AND BODY FAT READINGS 2 Get Your Readings Your weight will be shown first Continue to stand on the platform 000...

Page 6: ...ry if your feet appear too large for the unit accurate readings can still be obtained if your toes overhang the platform It is best to take readings at the same time of day Try to wait about three hours after rising eating or hard exercise before taking measurements While readings taken under other conditions may not have the same absolute values they are accurate for determining the percentage of...

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