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TOTAL BODY WATER (TBW)
You must wait several hours before taking a body fat analyze when
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Drinking coffee or alcohol, taking diuretic medications, or exercising. These all affect your level
of hydration and the accuracy of your body fat analyze.
Normal healthy range of total body water (TBW) percentage table:
% Body Fat Range
Normal % TBW Range
Men
Women
4 to 14%
15 to 21%
22 to 24%
25 and over
4 to 20%
21 to 29%
30 to 32%
33 and over
70 to 63%
63 to 57%
57 to 55%
55 to 37%
70 to 58%
58 to 52%
52 to 49%
49 to 37%
Body water measurement results are influenced by the proportion of body fat and muscle.
If the proportion of body fat is high, or the proportion of muscle is low, then the body water
results will tend to below.
It is important to remember that measurements such as body weight, body fat and body water
are tools for you to use as part of your healthy lifestyle. Since short term fluctuations can be
normal, we suggest that you chart your progress over time, rather than focus on just a single
day’s reading. Consult your physician to determine what is most ideal for you.
MUSCLE MASS
Muscle mass is important in determining a healthy body composition. A person with a higher
% of muscle mass finds it easier to move, but needs more energy to do it. Exercise is very
important in maintaining a healthy body and the muscle mass % is a useful indicator to
control it. The normal muscle mass percentage on the body weight lies between 38% and
54% for men and between 28% and 39% for women depending on age and physical activity
level.
BONE MASS
The bone mass readings given by this scale are estimation of the amount of bone in your
body. Individuals with osteoporosis or low bone densities may not get accurate. If you
have any concern regarding your bones, please consult your doctor.
Weight
Bone Mass
Men
Women
Less then 143 lb
143 lb - 209 lb
209 lb and up
Less then 110 lb
110 lb - 165 lb
165 lb and up
5.9lb
7.3lb
8.1lb
4.3lb
5.3lb
6.5lb
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
• The product is intended for home / consumer use only; it is not intended for professional use
in hospitals or medical facilities.
• Clean exposed parts with a soft, slightly, damp cloth. To remove stains, use a mild soap.
• Never use detergents, excess water, treated cloths, harsh cleaning agents, or sprays.
• Do not immerse scale in water.
• Treat your scale with care to ensure the best performance. It contains sensitive electronic
parts. Avoid rough treatment. Do not jump on, drop or kick the scale.
• Do not attempt to lubricate, disassemble, or open the scale casing as this will void warranty.
• Always weigh yourself on the same scale placed on the same floor surface.
• Do not compare weight readings from one scale to another as some differences do exist due
to manufacturing tolerances.
• Place your scale on a hard even floor to ensure the greatest accuracy and consistency.
• It is recommended that you measure at the same time of the day, preferably early evening
before a meal, for the most consistent results.
• Your scale rounds up or down to the nearest increment.
• If you weigh yourself twice and get two different results, your weight lies between the two.
• Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may explode or leak. Remove batteries from the
scale if it will not be used for a long period.
• Do not store the scale where you store cleaning chemicals. The vapors may affect the
electronic components of your scale. Do not store the scale on its side.
• Store your scale in a clean, dry location at room temperature. Dust, dirt, and moisture from
humidity can accumulate on the weighing sensors causing inaccuracy or malfunction.
• To prevent battery drainage, do not store anything on the scale.
