WG2424 - Balance TRISTAR - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL WG2424 TRISTAR

EN INSTRUCTION MANUAL Dear customer,

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing this high quality

product. Please read the instruction manual carefully so that

you will be able to make the best possible use of the appliance.

This manual includes all the necessary instructions and advice

for using, cleaning and maintaining the appliance. If you follow

these instructions you will be guaranteed of an excellent result,

it saves you time and will avoid problems. We hope you will

have a great deal of pleasure from using this appliance.

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• Please read the instruction manual carefully before using the device.

Please keep these instructions, the guarantee certicate, the sales

receipt and, if possible, the carton with the inner packaging.

•This appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including

children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack

of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision

or instructions concerning the use of the appliance by a person that is

responsible for their safety.

•By ignoring the safety instructions the manufacturer can not be hold

responsible for the damage.

•To protect children against the dangers of electrical appliances, please

make sure that you never leave the appliance unattended. Therefore

you have to select a storage place for the appliance where children

are not able to grab it. Make sure that the cable is not hanging in a

•This appliance is only to be used for household purposes and only for

the purpose it is made for.

•The appliance must be placed on a stable, level surface.

•Handle the balance with care, as it is a precise measuring instrument.

Do not drop it or jump on it.

•Do not load the appliance with more than 180kg to avoid damaging the

•If the scales are carried or not going to be used,please store them only

in a horizontal position.

the bodY fat analYsis scale is not suitable for the

•Children under 10 years and adults over 85 years.

•Persons with symptoms of fever, oedema, or osteoporosis.

•Persons undergoing treatment for dialysis.

•Persons who use a pacemaker.

•Persons who take cardiovascular medication.

•Sportspersons who perform over 5 hours of intensive sporting activities

•Persons with a heartbeat lower than 60 beats/minute.

•Do not expose the battery to thigh temperatures or direct sunlight.

Never throw batteries into the re. There is a danger of explosion!

•Keep batteries away from children.They are not o toy!1

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•Do not open the batteries by force.

•Avoid contact with metallic objects.(Rings,nails,screws et cetera.)there is

a danger of short-circuiting!

•As a result of a short-circuit batteries may heat up consider-ably or even

catch re.this may result in burns.

•For your safety the battery poles should be covered with adhesive strips

•If a battery leaks do not rub the liquid into contact with the liquid they

should be washed thoroughly and eyes rinsed out with clear water,if

symptoms persist please consult a doctor."

Percentage-body fat/body water/muscle mass/

before the first use

stickers,protective foilorplasticfrom thedevice.

•The device can only function correctly if you stand on the contact

surface with bare, dry feet!

•The main principle of this device is based on the measurement of the

electric impedance within the human body. In order to determine the

actual body data, the device leads a weak, unnoticeable electric signal

•This signal is generally safe! However, please read our special safety

•The method of measurement is referred to as "bioelectric impedance

analysis" (BIA), a factor which is based on the relationship between

body weight and associated body water percentages as well as on other

biological data(age, gender, body weight).

• There are heavy persons with a well-balanced percentage between fat

and muscle mass, and there are seemingly slim persons with signicantly

high body fat values, fat is a factor that puts serious strain on the body, in

particular the cardio-vascular system. Therefore, controlling both values

(fat and weight) is a prerequisite for health and tness.

•The scales are factory set with the units"kg" and "cm". To change the

settings to "lb" or "kg" and 'Ft:in",proceed as follows: On the back side of

the scale beside the battery compartment a switch can be found, push

the below switch, choose between the measuring units kg/lb/st.

•Place the scale on a hard, at surface (avoid carpets). An uneven oor

contributes to inaccurate measurements.

• Stand on the scales with both feet. The device switches on automatically.

•Distribute your weight equally and wait for the scale to determine your weight.

• The digits on the display will ash before your exact weight will be shown.

•In order to extend the battery life, the device will automatically turn o

10 seconds after you have stepped o the scale.

saving personal date

•The scale has default values that you can change, as described below.

•Carry out the following steps in sequence and within a few seconds,

otherwise the device will automatically cancel the input mode.

•Press the button SET. The memory space will ash on the display (P0).

Conrm the setting by pressing SET or select another memory space by

pressing the UP/DOWN button and then SET to go to the next setting.

•The symbol for"male" or "female" will ash. Conrm the setting by

pressing SET or use the UP/DOWN button to choose the symbol for your

gender and then press to go the next setting.

•The height setting will ash. Select your height by pressing the UP or

DOWN button. Holding down one of the buttons will accelerate the

process. Conrm your entry by pressing SET.

•The setting AGE will ash. Select your age by pressing the UP or DOWN

button. Holding down one of the buttons will accelerate the process.

Conrm your entry by pressing SET.

•The device can only function correctly if you stand on the device with

bare,dry feet. If necessary wipe the contact surface to improve the

•Due to the signicant uctuation of body fat the optimal testing time is

between 6 p.m. And 8 p.m, since the body fat remains very consistent

during this period of time.

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•Press the SET button, the user number will ash (P0-P9). Use the UP/

DOWN button to select your prestet data.

•Wait for the user number to stop ashing.

•Stand on the contact surfaces with both feet.

•Firstly your weight will ash on the display.

•After a few seconds, the following results will be shown:

•the body fat content in% (FAT symbol)

•the results analysis in the form of a bar

•the body water content in % (TBW symbol)

•the muscle mass content in % (MUS symbol)

•the bone mass content in %(BON symbol)

If an error message appears on the display, wait until the device is turned

o. Turn it on again to restart the operation. If the error display has not

disappeared, take the batteries out of the battery compartment for 10

•8888 = Self test (when switching on) to check if the numeric display

•`---- = The scale is not placed properly.

•Err = The percentage of body fat content lies above or below the limits

of the measuring scale

•EEEE = The weight lies above the allowed maximum weight.

cleaning and maintenance

• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.

•Clean the appliance with a damp cloth. Never use harsh and abrasive

cleaners, scouring pad or steel wool, which damages the device.

•Tristar is not liable for damages occurred through:

o In case the appliance has fallen.

o In case the appliance has been technically changed by the owner or

another third party.

o In case of improper use of the appliance.

o In case of normal wear of the appliance.

•By executing repairs the original warranty period of 2 years will not

be extended, nor the right to a complied new warranty. This warranty

is only legal on European soil. This warranty does not overrule the

European directive 1944/44CE.

•Always keep your receipt, without this receipt you can not claim any

form of warranty whatsoever.

• Damage caused by not following the instruction manual will lead to a void

of warranty, if this results in consequential damages Tristar will not be liable.

•Tristar will not be liable for material damage or personal injury caused

by improper use or if the safety instructions are not properly executed.

•Cleaning, as mentioned in this manual, is the only necessary

maintenance for this appliance.

•When the appliance should be repaired, make sure that this will be

performed by an authorized company.

•This appliance may not be amended or changed.

•If problems arise during the 2 years from the date of purchase, which

are covered by the factory warranty, you can go back to the point of

purchase to replace it for a new one.

•For questions or compliances please contact your retailer “point of

•This appliance is covered with a 24 month guarantee starting on the

date of purchase (receipt).

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•Only material or manufacturing defects are included in this warranty.

•If you wish to make a claim please return the entire machine in the

original packaging to your dealer together with the receipt.

•Damage to accessories does not mean automatic free replacement of

the whole appliance. In such cases please contact our hotline. Broken

glass or breakage of plastic parts are always subject to a charge.

•Defects to consumables or parts subject to wearing, as well as cleaning,

maintenance or the replacement of these parts are not covered by the

guarantee and hence are to be paid!

•The guarantee lapses in case of unauthorized tampering.

• After the expiry of the guarantee repairs can be carried by the competent

dealer or repair service against the payment of the ensuing costs.

guidelines for protection of the

This appliance should not be put into the domestic garbage

at the end of its durability, but must be oered at a central

point for the recycling of electric and electronic domestic appliances. This

symbol on the appliance, instruction manual and packaging puts your

attention to this important issue. The materials used in this appliance

can be recycled. By recycling used domestic appliances you contribute

an important push to the protection of our environment. Ask your local

authorities for information regarding the point of recollection.

The packaging is 100% recyclable, return the packaging separated.

This device is equipped with a mark according to the European Directive

2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By

ensuring that this product will be correctly processed into waste, it will

help prevent possible negative consequences for the environment and

ec declaration of conformitY This device is designed, manufactured and marketed in accordance with

the safety objectives of the Low Voltage Directive "No 2006/95/EC", the

protection requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC "Electromagnetic

Compatibility" and the requirement of Directive 93/68/EEC.

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