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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please observe the following safety instructions carefully before putting the unit into
operation. Take note of the warnings in this manual.
If you sell or pass on the product, make sure to include this manual together with
the unit.
Do not let children use electrical devices unattended.
Electrical devices do not belong in the hands of children. Never let children years handle the
unit unsupervised.
Swallowing batteries may be fatal. Therefore always keep the unit and batteries inaccessible
to young children. If a battery has been swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
General instructions
Place the scale on an even floor.
Do not keep the scale in a vertical position.
Do not load the scale when not measuring your weight.
Do not expose the scale to humidity.
Do not step on the scale with wet feet or body. Do not stand off-center on the weighing
surface.
Do not use the scale when the unit or the glass surface are damaged.
If the scale will not be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries.
To clean the unit, only use a moistened, soft cloth. Do not apply chemical solvents or cleaning
agents, as they may damage the surface and/or labelling of the unit.
Body fat measuring
The following persons should not apply the body fat measuring function of the scale:
- pregnant women
- persons with pace-makers
- persons with a high fever
- persons with swollen feet/legs or edemas
- particularly hydrated or de-hydrated persons
The body fat measuring function is not designed for children under the age of 10.
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TECHNICAL DATA
Batteries:
4 x 1.5 V, UM4 (AAA)
Maximum weight:
150 kg/330 lbs/24 st-lb
Minimum weight:
5 kg/11 lbs/0.80 st-lb
Weight graduation:
0,1 kg/0.2 lb/1 lb
Fat percentage increment:
0.1 %
Fat percentage range:
5 65 %
Age input range:
10 100
Height input range:
70 215 cm/24 7
Operating temperature:
5 35 °C/41 - 95 °F
Subject to technical modifications!
APPENDIX:
Evaluation of body fat and water percentage/ratio
Sex
Male
Female
Age
Under 30
Over 30
Under 30
Over 30
Low fat percentage
< 12.6 %
< 15.3 %
< 14.4 %
< 17.1 %
Normal fat percentage
12.6-22.5 %
15.3-24,3 %
14.4-24.3 %
17.1-27%
High fat percentage
> 22.5 %
> 24.3 %
> 24.3 %
> 27 %
Normal water percentage ca. 65 %
ca. 55 %
ca. 60 %
ca. 46 %
A certain amount of body fat is essential for a healthy body.
A thin person can have too high a percentage of body fat, and an overweight
person might be particularly muscular and have a healthy amount of body fat.
The reading for your body fat percentage/ratio may change throughout the day,
especially if the amount of water in your body changes. Alcohol, caffeine, strenuous
exercise, illness, and menstruation are some common causes of fluctuations in
the amount of water in your body. We recommend that you average readings
over several days to come up with a body fat percentage baseline. This will help
compensate for fluctuations. Also, using your glass electronic scale at the same
time each day will help you to achieve consistent readings.
These percentages are given only as a basic guideline. Please consult your doctor
or health care professional to determine the ideal body fat range for you.
