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BODY FAT
MONITORING SCALE
User’s Manual
Model BFM580
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About Body Fat
Congratulations on your purchase of this Health o meter® wellness
monitoring product. It’s so much more than just a scale. It helps monitor
the weight and body fat composition for one user. It’s easy to program
and use. Once your data is stored, your scale is ready to use. It’s that
simple!
The Health o meter® Body Fat Monitoring Scale can help you in
achieving your physical best by providing two critical measurement
estimates: BODY FAT COMPOSITION and BODY WEIGHT.
Traditional bathroom scales, indicate your overall weight—both lean
mass and body fat together. The Health o meter® Body Fat Monitoring
Scale lets you track your weight and body fat separately.
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Welcome
Please read all instructions to familiarize yourself with features and
operations before programming the scale.
• The use of this scale is not recommended for persons with an electric
implant (heart pacemaker).
• The scale will not calculate body fat unless you have bare feet.
• For an accurate body fat estimate, do not bend your knees, and keep
your legs/thighs apart and straight when standing on the scale.
• The body fat function is not recommended for use by pregnant
women, persons with fever, swollen legs or other edemas, as well as
a person who is over hydrated or dehydrated.
• Body fat percentages may be slightly higher or lower for children
under 16, persons with diabetes and other health conditions.
• Women naturally store approximately 5% more body fat than men.
Installing the Batteries
1. Locate the battery cover on the back of the scale.
2. Remove the battery cover and insert the 4 AA batteries.
3. If "
L
O
" appears in the display, replace the batteries.
Note: Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Keys and Icons
1. Weight/Height Readout;
Body Fat % / Age Readout
2. Height displayed in feet
and inches
3. Unit of Measure: Pounds
(LB) or Kilograms (KG)
4. Gender Symbols
5. Height displayed in
Centimeters
6. DOWN Button ( )
7. SET/USER Button
8. UP Button ( )
Operating Instructions
First Time Programming
Instructions
On the back of the scale platform, use the selector switch to
set the unit of measurement to “
LB
” (pounds) or “
KG
” (kilograms).
Turn the unit over and follow these steps to
program your Body Fat Monitoring Scale:
1. Press and hold the
SET/USER
Button until
the HEIGHT icon starts flashing.
2. Press the or the button to select the
desired FEET (or CENTIMETERS in KG
mode); then press the
SET/USER
button.
3. Press the or the button to select the
desired INCHES; then press the
SET/USER
button.
4. Press the or the button until your
correct AGE is shown on the display; then
press the
SET/USER
button.
5. Press the or the button to select your
gender (MALE or FEMALE); then press the
SET/USER
button.
6. Once you have entered your information,
the scale will display your profile. The display
will flash "
- - -
". Wait until the display shows
“
0.0
”. The scale is ready for use.
NOTE: If a button is not pushed within 20 seconds during
programming, “
0.0
” will be displayed. Wait until the unit turns
off and return to Step 1 to continue set up.
If the scale is operating in the Kilograms (KG) mode, the height
will be set in centimeters (CM).
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Monitoring your Weight and Body
Fat Composition
*
Make sure you have programmed your personal data.
*
Place the scale on a flat, level surface. A hard surface is best to
achieve maximum accuracy. Placing the scale on a rug or carpet may
affect the scale’s weighing accuracy.
1. Press the
SET/USER
button with your toe. Your personal profile will
appear on the screen.
2. Wait until "
0.0
" appears on the display.
3. Stand on the scale (bare feet only!) so the balls of your feet are on
the upper silver pads, heels are on the lower silver pads.
NOTE: For accurate body fat estimates, always measure with bare feet.
4. During the weight measurement, the display will flash “
- - -
” and your
weight and body fat percentage will be shown. Stand still for a few
seconds.
NOTE: It is normal for your weight to vary during a day and from one
day to another, slight changes in weight are generally normal.
Weight-only Usage
It is not necessary to have the user’s personal
data programmed into the scale to obtain an
accurate weight-only reading.
*
Place the scale on a flat, level surface. A
hard surface is best for maximum accuracy.
Placing the scale on a rug or carpet may
affect the scale’s weighing accuracy.
1. Tap on the scale platform with the ball of your
foot to activate the scale.
2. Wait until “
0.0
” is displayed.
3. Step on the scale and stand still. The display
will flash “
- - -
” and your weight will be shown.
4. The scale will turn off automatically after a
few seconds.
NOTE: It is recommended to weigh yourself at
the same time of the day. It is normal for your
weight to vary during a day and from one day to
another, slight changes in weight are generally
normal.
If "
E
" appears on the display, an error has
occurred. Step off the scale and carefully
repeat the steps again. The "
E
" will appear if:
1. You step on the scale before “
0.0
” displays.
2. The weight is greater than the maximum
capacity (330LB / 150kg).
NEVER apply a weight beyond the
maximum capacity.
3. The scale cannot measure body fat.
Caring for your Scale
Periodically wipe the scale surface down with a DRY cloth to remove
dust.
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PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THE ADDRESSES
SHOWN OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.
Sunbeam Products, Inc, ("Sunbeam") warrants that for a period of five years from the
date of purchase, this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship.
Sunbeam, at its option, will repair or replace this product or any component of the product
found to be defective during the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or
remanufactured product or component. If the product is no longer available, replacement
may be made with a similar product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive
warranty. This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail
purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is
required to obtain warranty performance. Sunbeam dealers, service centers, or retail stores
selling Sunbeam products do not have the right to alter, modify or any way change the
terms and conditions of this warranty. This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts
or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use
on improper voltage or current, use contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly,
repair or alteration by anyone other than Sunbeam or an authorized Sunbeam service
center. Further, the warranty does not cover: Acts of God, such as fire, flood, hurricanes
and tornadoes.
What are the limits on Sunbeam's Liability?
Sunbeam shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the
breach of any express, implied or statutory warranty or condition.
Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the
above warranty.
Sunbeam disclaims all other warranties, conditions or representations, express, implied,
statutory or otherwise. Sunbeam shall not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting
from the purchase, use or misuse of, or inability to use the product including incidental,
special, consequential or similar damages or loss of profits, or for any breach of contract,
fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim brought against purchaser by any other party.
Some provinces, states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary
from province to province, state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
If you have any question regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty service,
please call 1-800-672-5625, or visit us at www.healthometer.com and a convenient service
center address will be provided to you.
In the U.S.A, this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. located in Boca Raton,
Florida 33431.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THE ADDRESSES
SHOWN OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.
©2005 Sunbeam Products, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Health o meter® is a registered
trademark of Sunbeam Products, Inc., Boca Raton, FL 33431
Printed in China
35045
04/05
5-Year Limited Warranty
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Extracted from Principals & Labs for Fitness and Wellness, 1st Edition ©1999.
To determine the percentage of body fat that is appropriate for your body, consult your physician.
Only if Body Fat percentage was
captured from previous reading
Body Fat Composition Ranges
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