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Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing a Terraillon electronic bathroom scale. We hope you will find it satisfactory. Please read these instructions carefully to take full advantage of your scale.

TOUCHES DE FONCTION Height

ELECTRONIC BATHROOM SCALE - BODY FAT ANALYZER IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO KNOW BEFORE USING YOUR BODY FAT SCALE Before using the scale, you should know…

1. Why is it important to monitor percentage body fat (%BF)? The absolute weight traditionally determines whether or not a person is obese. Weight change in itself does not indicate whether it was the weight of body fat or muscle that had changed. In weight management, it is desirable that muscle mass be maintained while body fat is lost. Thus, monitoring the percentage fat of the body is an important step toward successful weight management and body health. The optimal %BF of an individual varies according to age and gender. The table that follows may be used as a guide: Standard for Men Rating Low Optimal Moderate High

<13% 14-20% 21-23% >23%

Source: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, USA.

Rating Low Optimal Moderate High

<19% 20-28% 29-31% >31%

2. How is percentage body fat (%BF) estimated?

%BF is measured by a method called Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA). The use of BIA to estimate body fat has been pioneered since the seventies. It was only in the past few years that the estimation of body fat using BIA technology was successfully offered to the consumers as a compact bathroom scale. With the BIA technology, a low intensity electrical signal is sent through the body. The signal is very low and causes no bodily harm. Depending on the amount of body fat of the individual, the electrical signal will flow with a different degree of difficulty. The difficulty with which a signal flows through the body is called electrical impedance. Hence, by measuring the electrical impedance and applying to the data a proprietary algorithm, %BF can be estimated. Please be reminded that the %BF estimated with the scale represents only a good approximation of your actual body fat. There exist clinical methods of estimating body fat that can be ordered by your physician.

3. Why is it important to monitor percentage Total Body Water (%TBW) in the body? Water is an essential component of the body and its level is one of the health-indicators. Water makes up approximately between 50-70% of the body’s weight. It is present proportionally more in lean tissue compared to fat tissue. Water is a medium for biochemical reactions that regulate body functions. Waste products are carried in water from cells for excretion in urine and sweat. Water provides form to cells; helps to maintain body temperature; provides moisture to skin and mucosa; cushions vital organs;

Source: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, USA.

ELECTRONIC BATHROOM SCALE - BODY FAT ANALYZER lubricates joints and is a component of many body fluids. The amount of water in the body fluctuates with the hydration level of the body and state of health. Monitoring the level of body water can be a useful tool for one’s health maintenance. Similar to body fat estimation, the %TBW function provided in this scale is based on BIA.

The estimated %TBW may vary according to your hydration level, that is, how much water you have drunk or how much you have sweated immediately prior to the measurement. For better accuracy, avoid fluctuation in hydration level prior to the measurement. The accuracy of the scale in estimating TBW will also decrease with individuals suffering from diseases that tend to accumulate water in the body. The optimal %TBW of an individual varies according to age and gender. The following chart and table may be used as a guide:

Total boby water (% of body weight)

Variation of % Total Body Water with Age and

% Body Fat Range Optimal % total

Source: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, USA.

Please be reminded that the % TBW estimated with the scale represents only a good approximation of your TBW. There exist clinical methods of estimating body fat that can be ordered by your physician.

4. When should I use the scale’s body fat and total body water functions? For maximum accuracy and repeatability, it is recommended that the scale’s body fat and total body water functions be used at approximately the same time of the day, e.g. before breakfast in the morning. It is also a good practice to avoid swings in hydration level of the body prior to the measurement. Establishing your own baseline value of %BF and %TBW and track their changes is better than merely comparing your %BF and %TBW value to the population’s normal value.

5. Why is the Athlete Mode necessary in a Body

Fat Analyzer? It has been found that body fat estimation using BIA could overestimate the percentage body fat of adult elite athletes. The physiological variation of athletes in muscle density and level of hydration are two of the reasons said to account for the difference. The Athlete mode is selectable only for adults of 18 years of age or older.

ELECTRONIC BATHROOM SCALE - BODY FAT ANALYZER

6. What is the definition of an Athlete? The general consensus among researchers is that a quantitative dimension could be use in defining an athlete. For example, an athlete could be defined as a person who consistently trains a minimum of three times per week for two hours each time, in order to improve specific skills required in the performance of their specific sport and/or activity.

5. Clean after use with a lightly dampened cloth without allowing any water to get into the device.

Do not use solvents or immerse the product in water. 6. Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the unit, such as dropping the product onto the floor.

SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION Terraillon body fat scale is designed and manufactured in a facility certified in ISO 9001 Quality

Management System and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. The scale uses the method of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) to estimate body fat and total body water. It sends a harmless amount of electricity into the body, then estimates from the measured impedance of the body, the percentage total body water and percentage body fat. The body fat scale is also equipped with an Athlete Mode for athletes whose body build are different from non-athletes.

1. Do not use the scale on subjects who have a pacemaker. It may cause the device to malfunction. When in doubt, please consult your physician. 2. For pregnant women and people who have body implants such as artificial limbs, contraceptive devices, metal plates or screws, the results given by the Body Fat Analyser may be inaccurate. The reason for that is that fat is not as evenly distributed around the body as it would be at other times thus causing inaccurate results. However there is no health risk associated with using the Body Fat Analyzer.

• Weight capacity: 140kg - 22St

• Weight graduation: 100g (0 – 100kg); 200g (100 – 140kg) - 1/4Lb (0 – 15St 10Lb); 1/2Lb (>15St 10Lb) - 0.2Lb (0 – 220Lb); 0.5Lb (> 220Lb) • Body fat measurement range: 4% to 50% • Body water measurement range: 37 % to 70 % • Body fat increments: 1.0% • Body water increments: 1.0 % • Height range: 100.0 to 220 cm (3’3.4” to 7’2.6”) • Age range: 10 to 99 years • Gender icon: Male or Female • Normal mode or Athlete mode (not applicable for age under 18) • Individual data memories: 4 • Fast Memory Recall Mode enables direct access to specific memory location • Memory Clear Mode enables erase of memorized data • Indication Bar for easy reference of body fat or total body water range • Weight-only function feature with automatic step on • Auto-off function for power saving. Unit will turn off automatically when no key has been pressed for 10 seconds • Low battery indicator • Scale operates through 1 piece 9V battery not included

3. Do not disassemble the scale as incorrect handling may cause injury.

4. The product is not intended for professional usage in hospitals or medical facilities; it is intended for home/consumer use only. 13

ELECTRONIC BATHROOM SCALE - BODY FAT ANALYZER LCD DISPLAY & FUNCTION KEYS

2 - SCALE INITIALIZATION Height

- Turns the unit on and off

- Confirmation button for Body Fat function, toggles from Height, Age, Gender and Athlete/Normal for Body Fat analysis - Recalls the 4 parameters (Height, Age, Gender & Athlete/Normal) from 4 memories ▲&▼: - Changes value of height and age, toggles between male, female and between Athlete/Normal for the Body Fat function - Selects memory in Memory mode & Recall mode - Clears contents of the user memory in Recall mode If your scale has a conversion switch, you can change the measuring units from metric to imperial or vice versa (i.e. KG/CM - ST/IN - LB/IN) by simply adjusting the conversion switch located on the under-side of the scale.

The scale needs to be initialized at the first time of use or after battery replacement.

Place the scale on a hard, flat surface. Press briefly and sharply with your foot in the middle of the platform. The display reads“ ■ ■ ■ ■ ”, then the scale automatically turns off. Your scale is now ready for use. Note: it is recommended to take weight and body fat measurements at a constant time period daily for example: from 6 am to 7 am daily.

OPERATION To get accurate reading, how you stand on the scale is important. Place the scale on a hard, flat surface. Position your feet to contact maximally the platform. This ensures the best contact between your feet and the transparent contacts.

WEIGHT-ONLY OPERATION

1. With the automatic on function, simply step onto the scale; stand still while the scale computes your weight.

GET STARTED IN 2 STEPS

1 - INITIAL SET-UP Insert 1 piece 9V battery not included, into the battery snap. The battery compartment is located at the back of the scale.

2. Your weight will be displayed on the LCD screen.

3. The scale turns off by itself after use.

Remove battery if the product is not being used for a long time.

AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF If no key is activated for 10 seconds, the scale shuts off automatically.

ELECTRONIC BATHROOM SCALE - BODY FAT ANALYZER BODY FAT AND BODY WATER MEASUREMENT MODE

1. Press [ ] button to enter the body water and body fat measurement mode, the height figure of the previous setting will be displayed on the toggle screen. The height figure will be blinking.

2. Press [ ▲ / ▼ ] button to increase or decrease the height input.

3. Press [ ] button to confirm height input, the age figure of the previous setting will be displayed on the LCD screen and will be blinking.

Display for 1 second

NORMAL R NORMAL R Age

Display for 1 second

As soon as you hear the loud beep, step on the scale with bare feet.

10. Step on the scale with bare dry feet. Stand still while the unit measures your weight. The weight will be displayed for 2 seconds. Weight

11. Then it will start to measure your body water and body fat percentages. The following measurement pattern will be shown on the display during the measurement process.

4. Press [ ▲ / ▼ ] button to increase or decrease the age.

5. Press [ ] button to confirm age. The gender icon will start to blink.

6. Press [ ▲ / ▼ ] button to toggle between Male

[ ] and Female [ ] icons.

12. The measurement process finishes with 1 long beep. The body water and body fat percentages, weight will be shown on the toggle screen; the screen will change every 1 second.

The unit will turn off automatically after 8 seconds. Display for 1 second

] button to confirm the gender. The arrow next to the athlete/normal mode will begin to flash.

Display for 1 second

Display for 1 second

8. Press [ ▲ / ▼ ] button to toggle between athlete (A) and normal (N) icons.

MEMORY FUNCTION N.B.: The Athlete Mode selection is only available to those aged 18 or older. For those aged 17 or under, this step is automatically by-passed

The product features 4 personal memory settings.

This allows users to store height, age, gender athlete/normal for frequent usage.

] button to confirm all settings with 1 long beep. « R » icon will be displayed on the display. The Height and Age figures will be shown on the toggle screen; the screen will change every 1 second.

1. Follow steps 1-9 in Body Fat and Body Water measurement mode procedure.

ELECTRONIC BATHROOM SCALE - BODY FAT ANALYZER

2. Press [ ▲ / ▼ ] to select the memory location and the memory figure will be blinking. 3. If the selected memory location is occupied, it will display “ ■■ ” below the memory figure.

2. The « R » icon appears then the size, age, sex and

Athlete/ Normal mode.

] to store your personal data to the desired memory location with 1 long beep. « R » icon will be shown on the screen, the data is memorized. To Recall Memory 1. Press and hold [ ] button for 2 seconds while in power off mode. It will enter recall mode. 2. In Recall mode, it will display the memory location on the display for 1 second. Then the height, age, gender and athlete/normal mode of the memory will be displayed on the toggle screen, the screen will change every 1 second.

M Display for 1 second

Fast Recall Mode of Memory

1. When your bathroom scales are switched off, press ▲ or ▼ to switch from one memory to the other: the screen displays the numbers in the memory. Press [ ] to confirm the entry.

POWER OFF In the body fat memory or recall mode, press and hold [

] for 2 seconds, the unit will turn off.

Incorrect initialisation: begin again as explained above.

Unstable weight: begin again. Overload: remove weight immediately. Body impedance exceeds the limit (100 ohm - 1kohm): begin again. For certain skin types an Err3 reading may occasionally appear. In this case you may need to dampen your feet to improve the contact with the electrode Percentage of body fat above the 5%-50% bracket: begin again. Percentage of body water is beyond the range. Clean the bottom of feet with damp cloth and step on the scale again. Battery failure: replace it.

Display for 1 second

NORMAL R Display for 1 second

3. Press [ ▲ / ▼ ] to select the memory location. 4. If the selected memory is unoccupied, no previous input will be displayed. 5. If the selected memory is occupied, press [ ▲ / ▼ ] at the same time to clear the contents of the selected Memory. 6. If the selected memory is occupied, press [ ] to confirm the desired memory with 1 long beep. « R » icon will be displayed on the display. The height, age, gender and athlete/normal of the memory will be display on the toggle screen, the screen will change every 1 second. 7. Finally, repeat steps 10 to 12 as illustrated above.

WARRANTY This impedance scale is guaranteed for 2 years against defects in materials or manufacturing.

During this period, any such defects will be repaired free of charge (proof of purchase must be shown in the case of a complaint under warranty). The warranty does not cover damage resulting from improper use or negligence. In the event of a claim, first contact the shop where you purchased your scale.

ELEKTRONISCHE PERSONENWAAGE - IMPEDANZMETER MODUS “ATHLET”

VORSICHTSHINWEISE FUNKTIONSWEISE Height

BILANCIA PESAPERSONE ELETTRONICA - MISURATORE DI IMPEDENZA Variation of % total body water with age and gender:

% Body Fat Range Optimal % total

Rating Low Optimal Moderate High

<19% 20-28% 29-31% >31%

Source: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, USA.

Rating Low Optimal Moderate High

<13% 14-20% 21-23% >23%

Source: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, USA.

Total boby water (% of body weight)

3. Total body water (% of body weight).

Source: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, USA.

Optimal Moderate High

<13% 14-20% 21-23% >23%

Optimal Moderate High

<19% 20-28% 29-31% >31%

% Body Fat Range Optimal % total

Source: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, USA.

Variation of % Total Body Water with Age and

Source: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, USA.

ELECTRONISCHE PERSONENWEEGSCHAAL LICHAAMSVETMETER Variation of % Total Body Water with Age and

% Body Fat Range Optimal % total

Rating Low Optimal Moderate High

Source: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, USA.

Rating Low Optimal Moderate High

Source: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, USA.

Total boby water (% of body weight)

3. Total Body Water( % of body weight)

ELEKTRONISK BADEVÆGT KROPSFEDTANALYSATOR BESKRIVELSE AF PRODUKTET TEKNISKE SPECIFIKATIONER INDLEDNING Age

2 - INITIALISERING AF BADEVÆGTEN AUTOMATISK SLUKNING Displayet viser

NORMAL R NORMAL R Err0

Variation of % Total Body Water with Age and

Gender: % Body Fat Range Optimal % total Body Water Range

Rating Low Optimal Moderate High

<13% 14-20% 21-23% >23%

Source: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, USA.

Rating Low Optimal Moderate High

<19% 20-28% 29-31% >31%

Source: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, USA.

Total boby water (% of body weight)

3. Total Body Water (% of body weight).

FUNKTIONSKNAPPAR Height

ELEKTRONISK VÅG MÄTARE AV KROPPSFETT Variation of % Total Body Water with Age and

% Body Fat Range Optimal % total

Rating Low Optimal Moderate High

<13% 14-20% 21-23% >23%

Source: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, USA.

Rating Low Optimal Moderate High

<19% 20-28% 29-31% >31%

Source: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, USA.

Total boby water (% of body weight)

3. Total Body Water (% of body weight)

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R SPESIELLE DISPLAYMELDINGER Displayet viser:

NORMAL R NORMAL R Err3

ELEKTRONISK PERSONVEKT FETTVEVSANALYSATOR Variation of % Total Body Water with Age and

% Body Fat Range Optimal % total

Rating Low Optimal Moderate High

<13% 14-20% 21-23% >23%

Source: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, USA.

Total boby water (% of body weight)

3. Total Body Water (% of body weight).

ELEKTRONINEN HENKILOVAAKA KEHON RASVAPROSENTIN MITTARI Variation of % Total Body Water with Age and

% Body Fat Range Optimal % total

Rating Low Optimal Moderate High

Source: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, USA.

Rating Low Optimal Moderate High

<19% 20-28% 29-31% >31%

Source: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, USA.

Total boby water (% of body weight)

3. Total Body Water (% of body weight)

KLAWISZE FUNKCYJNE Height

Variation of % Total Body Water with Age and

% Body Fat Range Optimal % total

Rating Low Optimal Moderate High

<13% 14-20% 21-23% >23%

Source: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, USA.

Rating Low Optimal Moderate High

<19% 20-28% 29-31% >31%

Source: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, USA.

Total boby water (% of body weight)

3. Total Body Water ( % of body weight)

Source: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, USA.

Rating Low Optimal Moderate High

Source: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, USA.

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