USER’S MANUAL
MA07-02/B
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People with osteoporosis or low bone density
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Pregnant
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Patients on dialysis
Furthermore, due to varying water content in certain circumstances, avoid the use of Body Fat Index:
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Immediately after making energetic exercise
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After a sauna
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After the bath
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After drinking alcoholic beverages
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After drinking lots of water or after eating (it is advisable to wait 1 or 2
hours)
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During the menstrual cycle
Precautions
Although there are no known side effects, Body Fat Index should not be used in the following cases:
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During an acute contagious disease
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In people with medical implants (eg a pacemaker)
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In people with abnormal blood pressure or any heart disease
Input data
To calculate your body fat you need to enter some input, which must be within the following ranges:
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Weight: 45.0 kg to 225.0 kg
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Height: 140 cm to 205 cm
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Age: 10 to 80 years
Otherwise, the computer ignores the process of calculating the body fat.
Holding and correct posture for measurement
To ensure that the measurement is accurate you should hold the device correctly as it appears:
It is VERY IMPORTANT:
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The palms make the greatest possible contact with the electrodes of the equipment.
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Press electrodes firmly with the palm of your hands.
Electrodes
