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Body Fat Scale

Quick Set-Up Guide
We strongly recommend you read the chapters Safety Instructions and Operation in your User Manual before using your Body Fat Scale to ensure correct set-up and operation of your new Body Fat Scale.
SELECTING THE WEIGHT UNIT
Changing the weight unit before weighing: - Put a little weight on the scale by pushing your hand on the weighing area, but don't stand on the scale. "- - - -" is shown in the display. - Push SET to choose the desired unit kg, lb or St. - Stand on the scale. You can also set the weight unit permanently. For further details, please read the instruction manual.

INSERTING BATTERIES

- Open the battery compartment on the rear of the scale. - Insert the 4 AAA batteries. Observe the polarity as shown by the diagram in the compartment. - Close the battery compartment.

MEASURING WEIGHT

THE DISPLAY
The scales switch on automatically to simply give a weight measurement. - Stand on the scales. - The scales switch on automatically and measure your weight. - The weight is displayed for around 5 seconds. - The scales switch themselves off again automatically. REFER TO THE USER GUIDE FOR MORE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
Helpline No. UK/Northern Ireland 0370 Rep. Ireland Web Support www.medion.co.uk Model Number: MD 11540

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ELIMINACIN

Contents
Safety instructions. 2 Notes on measurements. 4
Functional Characteristics. 4 Body fat. 4 Body water. 5 Muscle mass. 6 Reasons for inaccurate measurement results. 6
Exchanging batteries. 8 The Display. 9
Measuring the weight. 9 Selecting the weight unit. 10
Saving personal data.10 Deleting memory space content.13 Measuring body fat, water and muscle mass.14
Important notes on correct measurement. 14 Carrying out measurements. 14
Errors.16 Technical Data.17 Disposal.17

Safety instructions

About these instructions Please read these instructions carefully before using the device and note the warnings in the operating instructions. Always keep the operating instructions close to hand. If you sell the device or give it away, please ensure that you also pass on these instructions.

About this appliance

Your scale displays the percentage of body fat, body water and muscle in relation to the total body weight. This appliance is not a medical product. Do not use the unit for medical diagnosis. The unit is intended solely for private use and is not a replacement for medical procedures.

General information

Only use the scales on an even surface. Do not store the scales in a vertical position. Do not put weights on the scales unless you are measuring them and do not store items on it. Protect the scales from moisture. Do not stand on the scales when your feet or body are wet. Stand in the centre of the weighing area. Your feet must be placed on the metal measuring points for the scales to measure body fat and water. Do not continue using the device if it is damaged as you could injure yourself.
Handling batteries properly
The device uses four 1.5 V batteries Size R03/LR03. Batteries may endanger life if swallowed. If a battery is swallowed, please obtain immediate medical assistance. Before inserting the batteries, check whether the contacts in the device and batteries are clean and, if necessary, clean them. Only use new batteries. Always change the complete set of batteries. Never combine battery types (LR03 or R03). Do not use rechargeable batteries.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never try to recharge normal batteries. There is a risk of an explosion! Store batteries in a cool, dry location. Direct strong heat can damage the batteries. Therefore never expose them to sources of heat (e.g. radiators) or direct sunlight. Never short-circuit the batteries. Never throw batteries into a fire. If the scales are not going to be used for long periods, remove the batteries. If the screen shows "LO" or the display's intensity falls the batteries must be replaced. Immediately remove leaking batteries from the device. Clean the contacts before inserting new batteries. There is a risk of corrosion due to battery acid!

Measuring body fat

The following people should not use the body fat and water measurement: Pregnant women Those who have pacemakers fitted Those who are suffering from fever People with swollen legs or oedema People who are heavily hydrated or dehydrated Body fat measurement is not to be used for children under six.
Never undertake your own repairs
Never try to open and/or repair the unit yourself. If there is a defect contact our Service Centre or other suitable workshop. For cleaning only use mild soap solutions or commercial glass cleaners. Avoid the use of chemical solutions and cleaning products because these may damage the devices surface or markings. Always dry the scales off completely. There is a risk of slipping!

Notes on measurements

Functional Characteristics
The body fat scales display the ratio of muscle, body fat and water to total body weight. The standing area of the scales has electrodes which measure body fat by means of the bodys electric resistance. Lean body tissue has a lower resistance than fatty body tissue. The integrated computer relates the body fat measured to the persons body height, age, sex and total weight. This results in the body fat value.

Body fat

Too much body fat is unhealthy. What is more important is that a high body fat level is usually accompanied by an increased blood fat level and the risk of various illnesses, such as diabetes, cardiac illness, high blood pressure etc. is raised dramatically. However, if the body fat ratio is too low this is also unhealthy. In addition to fat tissue under the skin the body also creates important fat deposits to protect internal organs and safeguard important metabolic functions. If these essential fat reserves are used metabolic disturbances may occur, e.g. the risk of osteoporosis rises. The normal body fat level varies with age and, in particular, gender. The normal value for women is around 10% higher than for men. With increasing age the body breaks down muscle mass and this increases the body fat level.

NOTES ON MEASUREMENTS

Percentage ratio of body fat to total weight:
FEMALE Age 6 - 12 13-19 20-39 40-59 60-79 Athlete MALE Low fat Normal Hight Very high Age level fat level fat level fat level <7 < 20 < 21 < 23 < 25 7-19 20-31 21-32 23-34 25-36 12-25 19-25 31-37 32-38 34-40 36-42 > 25 > 37 > 38 > 40 > 42 6-12 13-19 20-39 40-59 60-79 Athlete Low fat Normal High fat Very high level fat level level fat level <7 <8 <9 < 11 < 13 7-18 8-19 9-20 11-22 13-24 3-15 18-25 19-25 20-26 22-28 24-30 > 25 > 25 > 26 > 28 > 30

Body water

60% of an adults body is made up of water. This varies according to certain factors: older people have a lower water level than younger people, and men have a higher water level than women. The difference between men and women is based on womens higher body fat mass. As the majority of the body water is found in the fat-free mass (73% of the fat-free mass is water) and the water content of fat tissue is naturally very low (around 10% of fat tissue is water), when the body fat ratio is low the body water ratio falls automatically. A 5% loss of water can reduce body energy by 2030%. Drink at least 2 litres of liquid every day.
Normal percentage of body water:
FEMALE Child Adult Athlete 58-70 42-61 56-71 MALE 60-73 46-66 60-73
In general sports people have 5 % more body water. As age increases the water ratio falls by around 10 %.

Muscle mass

The muscle mass is the bodys motor. The largest share of the energy we use is consumed by muscles. The muscles ensure that the body temperature is maintained and are the basis of our physical performance. Checking the muscle mass is particularly important for people with weight or fat problems. As the body needs muscles to remove excess energy reserves or fat deposits, weight reduction can only be successful in the long term if muscles are built up at the same time.
Age 6 ~ ~ 79 Athlete FEMALE Muscle Mass >36 >30 >38 MALE Muscle Mass >40 >34 >42

Athlete mode

Your scales have a separate setting for very fit sports people or those with a lot of muscles (athletes). As muscle cells have a similar bio-electric resistance to fat cells the scales could interpret muscles as fat. This problem only occurs if the muscle mass is large; if a person has a normal range of muscles the scales do not measure this as fat. The athlete mode prevents this incorrect interpretation. In this mode the actual body fat values are measured using a different mathematical formula.
Reasons for inaccurate measurement results
The analysis is based on measuring electrical body resistance. Eating and drinking habits over the day and your personal lifestyle affect the level of water. This is noticeable from variations in the indications. In order to achieve an analysis result that is as precise and repeatable as possible ensure that the measurement conditions are the same as this is the only way to observe changes over a longer period of time. You will receive the most reliable measurement results if you always take the measurement in the morning after waking up. This is the best way of detecting a trend.

Other factors can also affect the level of water:
After bathing you may get a result where the displayed body fat level is too low and the body water level too high. The result may be higher after a meal. Women experience differences as a result of their menstrual cycle. Due to loss of body water as a result of illness or physical exertion (sport). After sporting activity you should wait 6 to 8 hours before taking another measurement.
Variances or implausible results occur for::
People with osteoporosis People being treated with dialysis People taking cardio-vascular medicine Thick calluses on the feet Sports people who do over 10 hours of intensive training per week and have a resting pulse under 60 beats per minute Top athletes and bodybuilders Young people under 17 years of age The athlete mode is suitable for sports people (siehe Seite 6).

Exchanging batteries

The scales are supplied with four 1.5V batteries, AAA (LR03) size. Open the battery compartment cover under the device to insert or exchange the batteries. Insert the batteries (ensuring that they face in the correct direction).
If the screen shows Lo or the displays intensity falls the batteries must be replaced. Only insert new batteries and always exchange the complete set of batteries. Do not expose a device containing batteries to direct heat or sunlight. For example, do not store it on a radiator. If the scales are not going to be used for long periods, remove the batteries. Ensure you use the batteries properly and adhere to the safety advice on page 2!

The Display

Measure the weight
The scales switch on automatically to simply give a weight measurement. Stand on the scales. The scales switch on automatically and measures your weight. The weight is displayed for around 5 seconds. The scales switch themselves off again automatically. The scales turns itself automatically off when there is no weight to measure for 10 seconds. If the scales shows the message Err2, take off the weight of the device immediately. The scales is overloaded.

SAVING PERSONAL DATA

Selecting the weight unit
You can change the weight unit for only one measurement or permanently.
Changing the weight unit before weighing
Put a little weight on the scale by pushing your hand on the weighing area (dont stand on the scale). - - - - is shown in the display. Push SET to choose the desired unit kg, lb or St. Stand on the scale.
Setting the weight unit permanently
Choose memory space 12 (as shown in the following chapter). Set the desired weight unit in memory space no. 12. Settings made in this memory space is the main preference for the scale.

Saving personal data

The scales interpret your body fat, water and muscle values on the basis of your personal data. Therefore you have to enter your personal data before measuring your muscle mass, body fat and water. Twelve memory spaces are provided for this. The personal data is: height, age, sex, body structure and weight unit. If there is no input within 15 seconds, the scales turns off itself.

Entering personal data:

Press the button Use the SET. or. The body height flashes on the display. buttons to select the height in cm and confirm by pressing
The display now switches to age.
SAVING PERSONAL DATA Use the buttons or to select your age and confirm by pressing SET.
The display now shows the symbols for male and female. Use the or buttons to select your sex and confirm by pressing SET
The display now shows the symbols for normal and athlete. Use the SET. or buttons to select your body structure and confirm by pressing
The display now switches to the weight unit. Use the or buttons to select your weight unit (kg, lb or st) and confirm by pressing SET. A beep sounds.
The scales display the data that has been entered. Use the or buttons to select the desired memory preset number. If the selected memory space is already in use the display shows HAVE. Yozu can replace the chosen preset number or choose another one. Confirm your desired preset number by pressing SET. A beep sounds.
The screen shows the memory space and your set data. Your data is saved to the memory space so you can re-access it later. When ---- flashes the measurement can be made.
Deleting memory space content
Press the Press the use the 12); with the button. The body height entered flashes on the screen. and buttons at the same time to access memory mode.
Select the desired meomory preset number youd like to delete: button to select the even memory preset numbers (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, button you select the uneven ones (1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11.
Press the and buttons at the same time again to delete the memory content at the chosen memory space. The saved values have been deleted.
MEASURING BODY FAT, WATER AND MUSCLE MASS
Measuring body fat, water and muscle mass
Important notes on correct measurement
To measure muscle mass, body fat and water you have to stand barefoot on the measuring points on the scales where the electrodes are located. Your feet must be dry and not moisturised. Stand on the scales with straight legs and without bending your knees; ensure that your knees do not touch each other.
Carrying out measurements
Messung durchfhren Press the. The most recently entered option flashes on the screen. and buttons at the same time. When the option is flashing press the Use the button with the 9, 11.

Select the desired memory preset number. to select the even memory preset numbers 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12; button you select the uneven memory preset numbers 1, 3, 5, 7,
Confirm your selection by pressing the SET button. A beep sounds. The saved values are displayed. Now stand on the scales and carry out the measurement.
The display shows the following results one after another: Measured weight
Preaparing the measurement of body fat and body water.
Measured percental body fat and measured percental body water
Measured percental muscle mass. The results will be repeated 3 times before the scales turns off itself automatically. The sum of the percentages of body fat, body water and muscle may add up to more than 100 %. This is due to the fact that the body fat and muscle contain water which is also measured in the body water measurement. For this reason, results totaling more than 100 % does not indicate a malfunction of the device.

Errors

Display Error message
Initialisation error. Carry out the measurement again to achieve a proper result.
Incorrect use or unstable base. Take the measurement again.
Overloading Remove the weight from the scales immediately otherwise lasting damage may occur. The measureable electricity is beyond the measurement range. Clean the soles of your feet with a dry cloth and carry out the measurement again. The body fat level is outcide the measurable range. Clean the soles of your feet with a dry cloth and carry out the measurement again. Battery level too low. Replace the batteries.

TECHNICAL DATA

Technical Data
Power supply: Max. weight: Measurable fat level: Measurable water level: Measurable muscle mass level: Age range: Size range: Operational temperature: Subject to technical changes! 4 x 1.5V LR03/LR03 "AAA" batteries 180 kg/396 lb 3 - 50 % 25 - 75 % 25 - 75 % 6 - 100 years 80 - 220 cm 10 - 35 C

Disposal

Packaging
The scale is packaged to protect it from transportation damage. Packaging is raw material and can be re-used or added to the recycling system.

Device

At the end of its useful life, the unit should not be disposed of with the household rubbish. Seek the advice of your local authority on correct, environmentally friendly disposal.

Batteries

Do not dispose of used batteries in the household rubbish. Batteries should be deposited at a collection point for used batteries.

DISPOSAL

Inhaltsverzeichnis
Sicherheitshinweise. 2 Hinweise zu den Messungen. 4
Funktionsweise. 4 Krperfett. 4 Krperwasser. 5 Muskelmasse. 6 Ursachen fr ungenaue Messergebnisse. 6
Batterien einlegen. 8 Das Display. 9
Das Gewicht messen. 9 Maeinheit whlen. 10
Persnliche Daten speichern.10 Speicher lschen.13 Krperfett, Krperwasser und Muskelmasse messen.14