ZIBRIO SmartScale, User Manual

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5. INITIAL SETUP
Powering on the Scale
1) Remove the pull tag from the battery compartment.
2) To power on the scale, place it on a flat surface and step or press
on it.
Where to Put Your Scale
• Place scale on a level, hard floor.
• Place the scale at least 1.5 feet from a wall, facing the wall, for
a balance test. Some users who place the scale closer to wall
report feeling visual discomfort during the balance test.
• Some people feel more comfortable holding onto something for
support while stepping on and off the scale. If you do need to
hold onto something, we recommend holding onto something
that is fixed to the ground or wall, such as a kitchen or
bathroom counter, or a properly installed grab bar. Do not hold
onto a tip-prone object to stabilize yourself. Do not continue to
hold onto any object for stability during the balance test, as this
will lead to an inaccurate score.
• Some users don’t feel comfortable stepping backward off of the
scale, and prefer to exit the scale by stepping to the side. In this
case, be sure to allow space off to one side in which to exit the
scale.
• Be sure to have a visual focal point on the wall to look at during
the balance test. If testing in front of a blank wall, you can
attach a printout of the test instructions poster onto the wall at
eye level. Some users have reported feeling dizzy if testing in
front of a completely blank wall.
• Place the scale in an area free from visual and auditory
distractions for best results.
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