9120 - Scale SALTER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 9120 SALTER

Body Analyser Scale please read this instruction manual before using the product for the first time

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The human body is made up of, amongst other things, a percentage of fat.This is vital for a healthy,functioning body - it cushions joints and protects vital organs, helps regulate body temperature, storesvitamins and helps the body sustain itself when food is scarce. However, too much body fat or indeed toolittle body fat can be damaging to your health. It is difficult to gauge how much body fat we have in ourbodies simply by looking at ourselves in the mirror.That is why it is important to measure and monitor your body fat percentage. Body fat percentage gives youa better measure of fitness than weight alone - the composition of your weight loss could mean you arelosing muscle mass rather than fat - you could still have a high percentage of fat even when a scale indicates‘normal weight’. BODY FAT - WHAT DOES IT MEAN? It can serve as a guide to whether you need to adjust your diet, fitness program or fluid intake to helpachieve a healthy balance. See tables below. CAUTION: Do not use this product if you have a pacemaker or other medical device fitted. If in doubt, consult your doctor. HOW CAN KNOWING YOUR BODY FAT HELP?

1. Select weight mode. 2. Ensure +/- terminals are the correct way round.3. Position scale on flat surface.

PREPARING YOUR SCALE

Fat cells and lean/muscle cells have different conductivity. Using a system known as Bio-electrical ImpedanceAnalysis (BIA) the body fat analyser passes a minute, harmless, electrical impulse through the body todetermine a resistance reading.This reading is then processed along with the users age, weight, sex and heightto calculate the body fat percentage. For the most consistent results only use the Salter Body Analyser Scalewhen your body is normally hydrated (i.e. not following excessive perspiration, nor just after a bath, nor afterdrinking a lot of water or alcohol). HOW DOES THE BODY FAT ANALYSER SCALE WORK? MALE AGE BODY FAT18-29 8-19%30-39 11-21%40-49 13-23%50-59 15-25%60-69 17-27%FEMALEAGE BODY FAT18-29 20-30%30-39 22-32%40-49 24-34%50-59 26-36%60-69 28-38%Press ‘On’ button.The display will blink.1. Set Height - Press the ▲/▼ buttons to adjust Height.Press ‘Mode’ to confirm.The Age display will blink.2. Set Age - Press the ▲/▼ buttons to adjust Age.Press ‘Mode’ to confirm.The Gender display will blink.3. Set Gender - Press the ▲/▼ buttons to adjust Gender.Press ‘Mode’ to confirm.

4. A ‘beep’ sound indicates you have entered all your data.

An ‘R’ icon will be displayed.

5. Select Memory Location - Press the ▲/▼ buttons to

select desired memory location (1-4).The memory blinks. Press ‘Mode’ to store the settings into the desired memory location. A ‘beep’ sounds when the setting is complete. An ‘M’ icon will be shown on the display.Your Personal Data is now stored in the Memory.NOTE:If the selected memory number is already occupied,a ‘_‘ will appear in the bottom right hand corner of the display. You can use the ‘On’ button at any time to return to the start of the ‘Set Height’ procedure.

1. Select the relevant memory - While power is off, press

the ▲/▼ buttons to toggle between memory locations. When you have selected your memory location, press

Mode’ to confirm.A ‘beep’ sounds. This action can also be performed when power is on.

R’ icon will be displayed, and the stored information for that memory location is displayed.

3. When the display shows zero, step on the scale with

bare feet. Stand still while the unit measures your weight. The weight will display for 2 seconds. Remain standing on the scale.

4. As the scale measures your Body Fat, you will see the

5. A long ‘beep’ indicates that your measurement is

complete. Remain standing on the scale, until your body fat percentage is shown on the top row of the display.Your current weight will be shown on the next row, and the status bar will show your Body Fat condition (low, normal, etc.).

• Always weigh yourself on the same scale placed on the same floor surface. Do not compare weight readings from one scale to another as some differences will exist due to manufacturing tolerances.

• Placing your scale on a hard, even floor will ensure the greatest accuracy and consistency.

• Weigh yourself at the same time each day, before meals and without footwear. First thing in the morning is a good time.

• Your scale rounds up or down to the nearest increment. If you weigh yourself twice and get two different readings, your weight lies between the two.

• Clean your scale with a damp cloth. Do not use chemical cleaning agents.

• Do not allow your scale to become saturated with water as this can damage the electronics.

• Treat your scale with care - it is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or jump on it.

ADVICE FOR USE AND CARE

1. Press the centre of the

platform firmly to activate the scale.

2. Remove foot from platform

and WAIT for display to show a zero reading.

3. Step on scale and stand

very still until your weight reading is displayed.

1. While power is off, press the ▲/▼ buttons to toggle between memory locations.

2. If the selected memory is occupied, press both ▲/▼ buttons at the same time to clear the content

of the selected memory.

1. Follow steps 1-3 in ‘Personal Data Entry’.

2. When the display shows zero, step onto the scale with bare feet.

BODY FAT MEASUREMENT WITHOUT MEMORYGB

• You must have bare feet when using body fat measurements.

• The condition of your skin on the bottom of your feet can affect the reading. To get the most accurate and consistent reading, wipe your feet with a damp cloth, leaving them slightly moist before stepping on the scale.

• Be sure your feet are centred on the steel plates on the platform. Error Displays: Err0 Initialisation error. Repeat measurement. Err1 Incorrect use, or movement on scale. Repeat measurement. Err2 Overload warning. Remove all weight from the scale to avoid damage. Err3 Contact Error. Body resistance cannot be measured. Repeat measurement, making sure you stand still and centrally, and wipe your feet with a damp cloth, leaving them moist. Err4 Body Fat Percentage is out of range.Wipe your feet with a damp cloth, leaving them moist and repeat measurement. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING INDICATORS Replace Battery. Weight exceeds maximum capacity, or incorrect operation. How exactly is my body fat being measured? The Salter Body Analyser Scale uses a measurement method known as Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA).A minute current is sent through your body, via your feet and legs.This current flows easily through the lean muscular tissue, which has a high fluid content, but not easily through fat.Therefore, by measuring your body’s impedance (i.e. its resistance to the current), the quantity of muscle can be determined. From this, the quantity of fat can then be estimated. What is the value of the current passing through me when the measurement is taken? Is it safe? The current is less than 1mA, which is tiny and perfectly safe.You will not be able to feel it. Please note however, that this device should not be used by anyone with an internal electronic medical device, such as a pacemaker, as a precaution against disruption to that device. If I measure my body fat at different times during the day, it can vary quite considerably.Which value is correct? Your body fat percentage reading varies with body water content, and the latter changes throughout the course of the day.There is no right or wrong time of the day to take a reading, but aim to take measurements at a regular time when you consider your body to be normally hydrated.Avoid taking readings after having a bath or sauna, following intensive exercise, or within 1-2 hours of drinking in quantity or eating a meal. My friend has a Body Fat Analyser made by another manufacturer.When I used it I found that I got a different body fat reading to that on my Salter Body Analyser Scale.Why is this? Different Body Fat Analysers take measurements around different parts of the body and use different mathematic algorithms to calculate the percentage of body fat.The best advice is to not make comparisons from one device to another, but to use the same device each time to monitor any change. How do I interpret my body fat percentage readings? Please refer to the Body Fat tables included with the product.They will guide you as to whether your body fat reading falls into a healthy category (relative to your age and sex). What should I do if my body fat reading is very ‘high? A sensible diet, fluid intake and exercise program can reduce your body fat percentage. Professional medical guidance should always be sought before embarking on such a program. Why are the body fat percentage ranges for men and women so different? Women naturally carry a higher percentage of fat than men, because the make-up of the body is different being geared towards pregnancy, breastfeeding etc. Why should I avoid using the Salter Body Analyser Scale whilst pregnant? During pregnancy a woman’s body composition changes considerably in order to support the developing child. Under these circumstances, body fat percentage readings could be inaccurate and misleading.

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