Doreen BA 1405 - Scale ADE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Doreen BA 1405 ADE

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Model Doreen / BA 1405 Operating Instructions

BODY FAT

BODY WATER

MUSCLE MASS

BONE MASS

BODY MASS

INDEX
CALORIE
REQUIREMENT

Table of Contents

1. How do body analyser scales work? Page 2
2. Conditions of Use Page 2
3. First Use
4. Programming / Entering personal data Page 4
5. Weighing functions (weight measuring only) Page 4
6. Body analysis
7. Error messages
8. Technical data
9. Warranty

Thank you for purchasing these high-quality body analysis scales.

Please read these Operating Instructions carefully before using the product for the first time, and keep them in a safe place so that you can consult them again if you need further information.

1. How do body analyser scales work?

With these new revolutionary scales you will receive information on your body composition regarding weight, percentage of body fat % body water % muscle mass % bone mass kg, BMI and your Basal Metabolic Rate (energy requirement) kcal. To start, enter all the personal data, e.g. gender (male or female), age and height. This information must be stored in your personal memory location just once. After that, the process is as easy as on any regular scales. You only need to choose your individual memory button, step onto the scales and in just a few seconds your current body status will be displayed. A small electrical current is used to measure the resistance. Water, which is mainly contained in muscles, is a good conductor, fat on the other hand blocks the current. Taking the measured resistance and the stored data into consideration, the body analyser scales can very precisely calculate your body composition.

2. Conditions of use

The measurements should take place without clothes, if possible, and always barefoot.

Since the body is subject to natural fluctuations (e.g. dehydration through sports or sauna, intake of food and fluids), constant conditions should be ensured when measuring, so as to receive comparable values.

Care should be taken that the measurements are always carried out at the same time of day. Directly after getting up in the morning, the water has not yet spread through the body. This means that the resistance is still relatively high, due to the bad conductivity in the body. With increasing movements throughout the day, the water spreads through the body, increasing conductivity, which causes the resistance, and thus the fat level too, to be shown as lower. To determine the actual changes of body composition, it is therefore important to measure always at the same time. An easy way of doing this is by always measuring a quarter of an hour after getting up in the morning, either before or after using the toilet.

Despite the minimum current, persons with pacemakers or other implants, which emit frequencies, must not use the body analyser scales! Other implants, e.g. a titanium plate in the knee, pose no danger. Metals, however, conduct electricity extremely well, which has the effect that body fat values are "beautiful", meaning that the actual fat level is higher than shown by the scales. Tendencies, on the other hand, can be determined just as well. In women, menstrual factors have an effect on the measurement results, since hormonal fluctuations influence the body's water balance. If the body contains all lot of water, the fat values are lower, if less water is contained the

7. Error messages

"Err" Overload - The 180 kg maximum load capacity has been exceeded. Remove the object from the scales immediately to avoid damaging the scales' load cell unit. Or: Faulty weighing / measuring process - For example, if the scales are unstable or you are not standing still on the weighing platform.

"Lo" Batteries low - Please replace with the appropriate battery type (4 x 1.5 V AAA).
"Erl" Fat percentage % too low-lower than 5 % cannot be displayed.
"Erl Fat percentage % too high- higher than 50 % cannot be displayed.

8. Technical data

Load capacity x gradation: Max. 180 kg x 100 g

Display resolution: Percentage of body fat: 0.1%

Display resolution: Percentage of body water: 0.1%

Display resolution: Percentage of muscle mass: 0.1%

Display resolution: Bone mass: 100 g

Pers-memory locations: 10

Age: 10-80 years
Height: 100-240 cm
Dimensions: approx. 350 mm x 300 mm x 23 mm
Batteries: 4 x 1.5 AAA (included)

Subject to technical changes

9. Warranty

ADE agrees to rectify any material or manufacturing defects by offering free repair or replacement, for a period of 3 years from the purchase date. At the time of purchase, please get the retailer to fill in and stamp the guarantee card. In the case of guarantee claims, please return the scales to your retailer including guarantee card and stating the reasons for the claim.

CE conformity. This device is interference-suppressed in accordance with the applicable EU Directive 2004/108/EC

Note: Extreme sources of electromagnetic radiation, such as those caused by the operation of radio equipment in the vicinity of the scales, can affect the value displayed. The product will return to proper function as soon as the interference has been eliminated. Note: the unit may need to be restarted.

Water makes up approx. 60% of men's body mass. The value for women is about 55% (due to the higher percentage of body fat). Of this total amount of body water, approx. two thirds are stored in the cells and is therefore called intracellular water. The remaining third is extracellular water.

The normal range of the body mass index lies between 20 and 25 for men and between 19 and 24 for women. For persons in the second half of life, a body mass index of 26 is still viewed as normal.

Women
Age	Body fat				Body water
	slim	normal	slightly overweight	overweight	normal
10-16	< 18%	18-28%	29-35%	> 35%	57-67%
17-39	< 20%	20-32%	33-38%	> 38%	47-57%
40-55	< 23%	23-35%	36-41%	> 41%	42-52%
56-85	< 24%	24-36%	37-42%	> 42%	37-47%
Men
Age	Body fat				Body water
	slim	normal	slightly overweight	overweight	normal
10-16	< 10%	10-18%	19-23%	> 23%	58-72%
17-39	< 12%	12-20%	21-25%	> 25%	53-67%
40-55	< 13%	13-21%	22-26%	> 26%	47-61%
56-85	< 14%	14-22%	23-27%	> 27%	42-56%

There are no general guide values for muscle mass.

values are a little higher. When a woman is pregnant, there is no danger for the unborn child. But due to larger water deposits during pregnancy, the values are distorted making the measurement senseless.

ADE does not assume liability for damages or losses, caused by the body analyser scales, or for claims of third parties. This product is intended for private use only. It is not designed for professional use in hospitals or medical facilities.

3. First use

Safety guidelines: This device must not be used by individuals (including children) with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities, or who are lacking experience and understanding, unless they are supervised by another individual, who will be responsible for their safety, or who have been instructed in the use of the device. Children should not be allowed to play with the device.

Not suitable for persons with electronic implants (cardiac pacemakers, etc.).

Place the scales on a flat and solid surface (tiles, parquet, etc.). Incorrect measurements make occur on carpets.

Attention! There is a danger of slipping if the scales' surface is wet or if feet are wet.

Ensure that no objects fall onto the scales; otherwise, the glass might break.

Use only a damp cloth to clean the scales. Never use solvents or abrasive cleaning agents. Do not submerge.

Preparation:

Open the lid of the right battery compartment on the bottom of the scales and insert the supplied batteries (4 x 1.5 V AAA). Please ensure correct polarity of the batteries (+/-).

On the bottom of the scales, below the display, there is a small push button "UNIT" to make country specific adjustments (kg = kilogram / lb = pound / st; lb = stone; pound). Please ensure that the scales are configured to show the unit of weight that you normally use.

4. Programming / Entering personal data

Before initial use, you must enter and store your personal data such as gender (female or male), age and height in the memory locations P0-P9 (for up to 10 persons). The scales have highly sensitive sensor buttons (Sensor Touch). The buttons are located above the display. To enter personal data, use the buttons: SET (start / and memory button), UP (plus button), DOWN (minus button) and follow the detailed steps:

1. Lightly touch the SET button. "P0" flashes in the display. To select the desired memory location (P0 - P9), touch the UP or DOWN button and save by pressing the SET button.
2. After you have selected the memory location (e.g. memory location P3), the gender icon flashes. To select the desired gender (male or female), touch the UP or DOWN button and save by pressing the SET button.
3. After you have selected your gender (e.g. male), the age flashes on the display (default age 30). Touch the UP or DOWN button to enter your age, and save by pressing the SET button.
4. After you have selected your age, the height flashes on the display (default 170 cm). To enter your height, touch the UP or DOWN button and save by pressing the SET button.

After entering the all data, your selected values are displayed once more and the scales return to "0.0 kg". The scales are now ready and you can conduct the body analysis. Without any additional activity the scales switch off automatically after a few seconds. Your personal data has been saved.

By touching the UP or DOWN button within 2 seconds after the initial input, you can directly enter the data of further persons, or you can repeat all the abovementioned steps to make a new input.

5. Weighing function (only weight measuring)

Simply step onto the scales. The scales are activated and once they have stabilised, your weight is displayed three times in succession and then for approx. 10 seconds continuously. The scales will then automatically switch off.

6. Body analysis

An analysis is only possible with bare feet. The personal data must be entered beforehand (see page 4).
1. Switch the scales on by touching the SET button. The display shows the personal data of the last setting. If the displayed values are not your own, simply select the

memory location containing your saved personal data by pressing the UP or DOWN button. Your personal data is displayed. Confirm each set of data by pressing the SET button after which the scales will return to "0.0 kg".

1. Then with bare foot, carefully step onto the scales' stainless steel strips (measuring units) and stand still.

2. First your weight is displayed. After this, during the body analysis, the display flashes twice. Remain still. After the measurement, the values are shown on the display twice in succession as follows:

3. Your weight in kg

4. Your body fat in % and at the same time an assessment as a column at the display edge: Underfat / Healthy/Overfat/Obese
5. Your body water in %
6. Your muscle mass in %
7. Your bone mass in kg
8. Your BMI (Body Mass Index)
9. Your basal metabolic rate in kcal

After that, the scales switch off automatically.

The percentage of body fat shows the percentage of fat in relation to the total weight of a body. There is no general recommendation for this value, since this depends significantly on gender (due to the different physique) and age. Body fat is vital for the daily body functions. It protects organs, cushions joints, regulates body temperature, stores vitamins and acts as an energy storage for the body. With the exception of athletes, a body fat percentage for women between 10% and 13% and for men between 2% and 5% is seen as vital.

The percentage of body fat is not a clear indicator for health. A body weight and a percentage of body fat which are too high are related to many diseases of civilisation such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, etc. A lack of exercise and the wrong diet are the most common causes for these diseases. There is a clear causal connection between being overweight and a lack of exercise.

A significant part of the human body consists of water. This body water has a different distribution throughout the body. Lean muscle tissue contains about 75% water, blood approx. 83% water, body fat approx. 25% water and the bones have a water percentage of about 22% .