Body Balance London - Scale SOEHNLE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Body Balance London SOEHNLE

BA_63711_neu_V8.qxd 18.01.2006 13:52 Uhr Seite 1213 By choosing the Body Balance, you are making an important contribution to your health care. This electronic body monitoring scale performs the fol- lowing functions: The Body Balance uses your personal data and the recommendations of health and body com- position experts to determine your ideal level of body fat, body water, muscle proportion and weight. Optional display of the trend of proportions of body fat, body water and muscle or of weight, in daily, weekly or monthly steps and of the relevant normal range. 4-person memory with automatic personal recog- nition Important advice We recommend that you consult a doctor if you are overweight and are trying to reduce your weight, or if you are underweight and are trying to put on weight. Treatment and diet should only take place in consultation with your doctor. Recommendations on exercise programmes or weight loss diets, on the basis of the values determined, should be provided by your doctor or certified health professional. Do not try to interpret the data yourself. SOEHNLE will not be liable for damage or loss caused by the Body Balance or for third party claims. This product is intended for personal home use only. It is not designed for professional use in hospitals or medical facilities. Not suitable for people with electronic implants, such as pacemakers, etc. Preparation for use ➀ Insert batteries. For plastic scales: For glass scales: ➁ Time: set hours (▼ = minus, ▲ = plus) and confirm

➂ Time: set minutes (▼ = minus, ▲ = plus) and con- firm within 3 seconds

BA_63711_neu_V8.qxd 18.01.2006 13:52 Uhr Seite 1314 ➃ Always place the scale on a level, firm surface for measurements. Caution: danger of slipping on wet surface. ➄ Cleaning and care: clean only with a damp cloth. Never use solvents or abrasives. Do not immerse the scale in water. ➅ Country-specific settings: the scale can be switched from kg/cm to lb/in or st/in (applies to the English-language versions only). For glass scales: For plastic scales: Programming ➀ Place scale on a table for programming ➁ Start programming (). ➂ Memory location (P1 ... P4) select (▼ = minus, ▲ = plus) and confirm (). ➃ Enter your height (▼ = minus, ▲ = plus) and confirm (). ➄ Enter your age (▼= minus, ▲ = plus) and confirm (). BA_63711_neu_V8.qxd 18.01.2006 13:52 Uhr Seite 1415 ➅ Select sex (

=Female) and confirm

minus, ▲ = plus) and confirm

Optional display of the trend of proportions of body fat, body water and muscle or of weight, in daily, weekly or monthly steps and of the relevant normal range. ➇ Adjust desired timer configuration for trend indica- tion settings (by day, week or month)...

We recommend selecting a daily trend at the beginning. Otherwise the first result will only be shown in the trend display after one week or one month, respectively. ➈ ... and then press button for 3 sec. until – after changing displays - 0.0 appears in display.

➉ Now place the scale on the floor immediately and stand on it bar efoot. The initial measurement reading is vital for the memorizing of data and for subsequent automatic personal recognition. The measurement data are kept: - when the battery is changed, - if the age is increased in the basic setup by one year (birthday), - if body weight increases (children in the growth phase) - in the event of a change to the desired trend to be displayed (Display Point 7 or Period Point 8) In these cases the 0.0 display is removed (Point 9) after the - key is pressed for 3 seconds. All other changes to the person-specific parameters will clear the data kept in the corresponding memory. BA_63711_neu_V8.qxd 18.01.2006 13:53 Uhr Seite 1516 Body monitoring Always measure in bare feet. Personal data must be programmed first (page 14). In order to ensure that the results are consis- tent, stand on the scale naked and under the same conditions. ➀ Step on to the scale. Your weight is indicated, with a bar display while analysis is taking place (25-30 seconds). Stand still until analysis is complete. ➁ As soon as automatic personal recognition has taken place, the screen switches over to alternate display of body-fat percentage, ( ) body water proportion () and muscle proportion ( ). The normal range of each person lies in the 3 middle segments. The display shown next is the recommendation for your personal conduct. Meaning of the symbols:

You should drink more!

Muscle-building training is recommended!

Change of diet recommended!

Your analysis figures are fine! ➂ In addition a trend display in line with your pre-sets (Page 14) and – by means of the blocks in the corners – the normal range for the person measured. Normal range ➃ Step off the scale. The scale switches off automatically when the person steps off. In a few cases, it may not be possible to organize automatically the results of analysis. The scale will then display alternately the memory locations of the next persons for whom analysis is to take place. As the measurement operation is now over, you can step off the scale and save your personal data by pressing the button above. The display will now show your body-fat, body-water and muscle-proportion data. Note that you will only obtain a weight reading – and no body monitoring data – if you step on the scale with your shoes or socks on!

Your normal rangesYour normal rangesBA_63711_neu_V8.qxd 18.01.2006 13:53 Uhr Seite 1617 Trend display Note that regular use of the scale will improve the accuracy of the trend readings. The trend curve can indicate 31 different values, pro- vided the corresponding number of measurements has been carried out. If several measurement operations are carried out per day, a single average value is saved. 7 daily readings are used to determine a weekly average. 4 weekly values produce the monthly average. Note that regular use of the scale will improve the accuracy of the trend readings. The normal range calculated for each person is shown in the trend display by the range between the fields in the corners. Changing the trend display to a different value In addition to the display of total weight, you can also have the proportions of body fat, body water or muscle relative to total weight (%) displayed - in time intervals of days, weeks or months. The trend display can be changed to another mode without loss of previous measurement data. The measurement readings are saved: During a battery-change If the default age setting is increased by one year (to account for user’s birthday) If body height is increased (to allow for growing children) All other changes to the person-specific param- eters will clear the data kept in the correspon- ding memory. Normal range Normal- range Maximum value Unit Body fat Body water Muscle proportion Recommendation* Minimum value Trend display Day - Week - Month Symbols Status indicator

• Meaning of the symbols:

You should drink more!

Muscle-building training is recommended!

Change of diet recommended!

Your analysis figures are fine! BA_63711_neu_V8.qxd 18.01.2006 13:53 Uhr Seite 1718 Proportion of body fat Individual recommendation Whilst the proportion of body fat in % is shown in the display, one of the 9 segments appears in the bar below it. Too much body fat is unhealthy and does not look nice. What is more important is that a high proportion of body fat is also usually associated with a raised proportion of fat in the blood and this increases greatly the risk of various illnesses such as for instance diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure etc. But a very low proportion of body fat is equally unhealthy. Apart from the fatty tissue under the skin, the body also stores important fat deposits for the protection of the internal organs and to ensure important metabolic functions. If this essential fat reserve is compromised, this can lead to metabolic distur- bance. So for instance in women with body fat figures of under 10%, menstruation may cease. In addition, the risk of osteoporosis increases. The normal proportion of body fat is dependent on age and above all on sex. In women the normal figure is about 10% higher than in men. With increasing age the body loses muscle mass and so the proportion of body fat increases. The Body Balance uses your personal data and the recommen- dations of health experts to determine your ideal weight and body fat level. In addition, it determines the percentage of total body water and muscle proportion. Please note that your muscles also contain body water and this is already covered by the body water analysis. Therefore the total analysis always shows a value above 100%. Body weight Whilst the body weight is shown in the display in kg, one of the 9 segments is shown in the bar below it. Here the position of the active segment indicates the asses- sment of the body weight mentioned on the basis of the BMI figure. The BMI (Body Mass Index) is a measure for the health risk resulting from overweight or underweight. On the basis of categorisation of the BMI, doctors distinguish between "underweight”, "normal weight”, "overweight” and "obese”. BMI = body weight (kg) height (m) x height (m) BMI 1 < - 7,5

6 + 2,5 7 + 5 8 + 7,5 9 >+ 7,5 Difference compared with your individual standard value kg/BMI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 91< - 12 % very low proportion of fat2- 12 % low proportion of fat3- 7 %4- 3 % normal proportion of fat 50 % 6+ 3 %7+ 7 % high proportion of fat 8+ 12 % 9> + 12 % very high proportion of fat Example:Actual body fat proportion calculated = 16.6 % oftotal weight This value is about 7 % below the calculated individualstandard value of 23.6 %.Difference compared with yourindividual standard value 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 BA_63711_neu_V8.qxd 18.01.2006 13:53 Uhr Seite 1819 Proportion of muscle Whilst the proportion of muscle in % is shown in the display, one of the 9 segments appears in the bar below it. The muscle mass is the engine of our bodies. Most of our energy conversion takes place in our muscles. The muscles take care of the maintenance of body temperature and they are the basis of our bodily performance. An exercised, muscular body is seen as aesthetically pleasing. A check of the muscle mass is particularly important for peo- ple with weight and fat problems. Since the body needs muscles to reduce excess energy reserves or folds of fat, long- term weight reduction can only be achieved in parallel with reduction of muscle mass. Proportion of water in the body Whilst the proportion of water in the body in % is shown in the display, one of the 9 segments appears in the bar below it. The figure shown in this analysis reflects the "total body water” (TBW). The body of an adult is composed of about 60% water. Here there is of course a certain range, with older people showing a lower proportion of water than younger people and men showing a higher proportion than women. The distinction between men and women is a result of the higher mass of body fat in women. Since the majority of the body’s water is to be found in the fat-free mass (73% of the FFM is water) and since the water content in the fat is very low by its nature (about10% of the fatty tissue is water), the proportion of body fat automatically decreases with an increasing proportion of water in the body. 1< - 6 % very low proportion of water

2- 6 % low proportion of water

4- 2 % normal proportion of water

50 % 6+ 2 % 7+ 4 % high proportion of water 8+ 6 % 9 > + 6 % Example: Calculated actual proportion of water in the body = 56.7 % of total weight This value is about 6 % below the calculated individual standard value of 62.7 %. Difference compared with your individual standard value 1< - 6 % very low proportion of muscle

2- 6 % low proportion of muscle

4- 2 % normal proportion of muscle

50 % 6+ 2 % 7+ 4 % high proportion of muscle 8+ 6 % 9 > + 6 % Example: Actual proportion of muscle calculated = 41.5 % of total body weight This value is also the calculated standard value. Difference compared with your individual standard value BA_63711_neu_V8.qxd 18.01.2006 13:53 Uhr Seite 1920 Due to loss of water caused by illness or after physical activity (sport). After taking exercise, wait for 6 to 8 hours before carrying out the next measurement. Varying or implausible results can occur in the case of: Persons with a high temperature, symptoms of oedema or osteoporosis Persons undergoing dialysis treatment Persons taking cardiovascular medicine Pregnant women Athletes who undertake more than 10 hours of intensive training per week and have a resting pulse rate of under 60/min Competitive athletes and body builders Persons under the age of 17. Analysis is based on the measurement of the body's electrical resistance. Eating and drinking habits dur- ing the course of the day and individual lifestyle affect the water balance. This is noticeable by the fluctuations in the display. In order to ensure that the results of analysis are a accurate and consistent as possible, keep the measurement conditions constant, as only in this way will you be able to observe changes over an extended period. Other factors can affect water balance: After a bath, the body fat reading may be too low and the body water reading too high. After a meal, readings can be higher. Women may experience fluctuations due to the menstrual cycle. Factors influencing measurement readings BA_63711_neu_V8.qxd 18.01.2006 13:53 Uhr Seite 2021 Important notes How do I measure correctly? It is best if you are naked and barefoot for measu- ring. Make sure that you always measure under the same conditions (e.g. in the morning on an empty stomach) and at the same time. How often do I have to measure myself with the Soehnle body monitoring instruments? Basically, it’s up to you. We recommend, however, to measure always at the same time and under the same conditions. Those who want to be very precise measure 2 to 3 times a day. Eating and drinking habits during the course of the day and individual lifestyle affect water balance. This is noticeable by the fluctuations in the display. The scale saves the average value. Is it possible to notice a change in the per- centage of body mass proportions even on the first day? It is quite possible that the body monitoring device will show different values. This is due to the fluctua- tions in water balance during the course of the day. Normally, the body fat proportion changes very slo- wly – within a few days or weeks. Are the saved trend curves lost, if you change the data in a personal memory? It depends on which values are changed. The measu- rement readings are saved: During a battery change, if the default age setting is increased by one year (to account for user’s birthday), if body height is increased (to allow for growing children. All other changes to the person-specific parameters will clear the data kept in the corresponding memory. What is the meaning of the trend curve? Daily curve (day) means: The daily average values of the last 31 days are dis- played. The last value is always added on the right. Weekly curve (week) means: 7 daily readings are used to determine a weekly average. Therefore, the first weekly average can only be shown after one week*. The last 31 weekly aver- age values are displayed. Monthly curve (month) means: 4 weekly readings are used to determine a monthly average. Therefore, the first monthly average can only be shown after 4 weeks*. Up to 31 monthly average values can be displayed.

• Therefore, we recommend using the daily trend display at the beginning. BA_63711_neu_V8.qxd 18.01.2006 13:53 Uhr Seite 21Warranty SOEHNLE guarantees that all defects due to materi- als or manufacturing faults will be remedied by replacement or repair, free of charge, for a period of 3 years from the date of purchase. Please keep your purchase receipt and the guarantee card in a safe place. If you have any complaints, please return the scale to your dealer with the guarantee card and receipt. This device is screened in accordance with the applicable EC Directive 89/336/EEC. Note: the display value may be affected by extreme electromagnetic influences, e.g. when a radio is operated in the immediate vicinity of the device. The product can be used for its intended purpose again when the interference disappears (a reset may be required) Disposal of spent batteries: Batteries must not be disposed of as normal household waste. Note that you are legally obliged to dispose of used bat- teries in a correct way. You can return spent batter- ies either to public collection points in your town or to any outlet selling batteries of the same kind. Pb = Battery contains lead Cd = Battery contains cadmium Hg = Battery contains mercury Guarantee card If you have any complaints, please return the scale to your dealer with the guarantee card and your receipt. Sender Reason for complaint Technical data Weighing capacity x graduation = max. 150kg x 100g Display resolution: body fat: 0.1% Display resolution: body water: 0.1% Display resolution: muscle mass: 0.1% height: 100–250 cm age: 10–99 years 4-person individual memory locations Size of LCD screen measuring circuit: 0.035 mA RMS, 50 kHz Batteries: 4 x 1,5V AA (AAA) Batteries supplied with unit. Symbols ➀ Batteries spent. ➁ Overload: From 150 kg. ➂ Implausible analysis result – check individual programming ➃ Bad foot-contact: + clean scale or feet or check for sufficient skin moisture. ➄ If skin is too dry – moisten feet or carry out measurement after taking a bath or shower.