GB
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Max Capacity: 160 kg / 25st / 350 lb
Weight Graduations: 0.5lb / 100g / 0.5 lb
Body Fat Graduations: 0.1%
Height: 3’3" – 7’2" (100 – 220cm)
Age: 10 – 99 years (Male/Female)
10 user memory
Battery: 1 x 9V alkaline
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You must have bare feet when using body fat measurements.
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The condition of your skin on the bottom of your feet can affect the reading.
To get the most accurate and consistent reading, wipe your feet with a damp cloth, leaving
them slightly moist before stepping on the scale.
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Be sure your feet are centred on the steel plates on the platform.
Error Displays:
Err0
Initialisation error. Repeat measurement.
Err1
Incorrect use, or movement on scale. Repeat measurement.
Err2
Overload warning. Remove all weight from the scale to avoid damage.
Err3
Contact Error. Body resistance cannot be measured. Repeat measurement, making sure you
stand still and centrally, and wipe your feet with a damp cloth, leaving them moist.
Err4
Body Fat Percentage is out of range.Wipe your feet with a damp cloth, leaving them moist
and repeat measurement.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING INDICATORS
Replace Battery.
Weight exceeds maximum capacity, or
incorrect operation.
How exactly is my body fat being measured?
The Salter Body Analyser Scale uses a measurement method known as Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
(BIA). A minute current is sent through your body, via your feet and legs.This current flows easily through the
lean muscular tissue, which has a high fluid content, but not easily through fat.Therefore, by measuring your
body’s impedance (i.e. its resistance to the current), the quantity of muscle can be determined. From this, the
quantity of fat can then be estimated.
What is the value of the current passing through me when the measurement is taken?
Is it safe?
The current is less than 1mA, which is tiny and perfectly safe.You will not be able to feel it. Please note
however, that this device should not be used by anyone with an internal electronic medical device, such as a
pacemaker, as a precaution against disruption to that device.
If I measure my body fat at different times during the day, it can vary quite considerably.Which
value is correct?
Your body fat percentage reading varies with body water content, and the latter changes throughout the
course of the day.There is no right or wrong time of the day to take a reading, but aim to take
measurements at a regular time when you consider your body to be normally hydrated. Avoid taking readings
after having a bath or sauna, following intensive exercise, or within 1-2 hours of drinking in quantity or eating
a meal.
My friend has a Body Fat Analyser made by another manufacturer.When I used it I found that I
got a different body fat reading to that on my Salter Body Analyser Scale.Why is this?
Different Body Fat Analysers take measurements around different parts of the body and use different
mathematic algorithms to calculate the percentage of body fat.The best advice is to not make comparisons
from one device to another, but to use the same device each time to monitor any change.
How do I interpret my body fat percentage readings?
Please refer to the Body Fat tables included with the product.They will guide you as to whether your body
fat reading falls into a healthy category (relative to your age and sex).
What should I do if my body fat reading is very ‘high?
A sensible diet, fluid intake and exercise program can reduce your body fat percentage. Professional medical
guidance should always be sought before embarking on such a program.
Why are the body fat percentage ranges for men and women so different?
Women naturally carry a higher percentage of fat than men, because the make-up of the body is different
being geared towards pregnancy, breastfeeding etc.
Why should I avoid using the Salter Body Analyser Scale whilst pregnant?
During pregnancy a woman’s body composition changes considerably in order to support the developing child.
Under these circumstances, body fat percentage readings could be inaccurate and misleading.
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