Body Analyser 9140 - Scale SALTER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Body Analyser 9140 SALTER

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, stores vitamins and helps the body sustain itself when food is scarce. However, too much body fat or indeed too little body fat can be damaging to your health. It is difficult to gauge how much body fat we have in our bodies simply by looking at ourselves in the mirror. Hence the need to be able to measure and monitor body fat percentage. Body fat percentage gives you a better measure of fitness than weight alone – the composition of your weight loss could mean you are losing muscle mass rather than fat - you could still be ‘over-fat’ even when a scale indicates ‘normal weight’. BODY FAT - WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Body water is the single most important component of body weight. It represents over half of your total weight and almost two thirds of your lean body mass (predominantly muscle). Water performs a number of important roles in the body: All the cells in the body, whether in the skin, glands, muscles, brain or anywhere else, can only function properly if they have enough water.Water also plays a vital part in regulating the body’s temperature balance, particularly through perspiration. The combination of your weight and fat measurement could appear to be ‘normal’ but your fluid intake could be insufficient for healthy living. BODYWATER MEASUREMENT - WHY MEASURE IT? It can serve as a guide to whether you need to adjust your diet,fitness program or fluid intake to help achieve a healthy balance.Refer to tables (See Fig 1 and Fig 2). HOW CAN KNOWINGYOUR BODY FAT AND WATER PERCENTAGES HELP? Fat cells and lean/muscle cells have different conductivity. Using a system known as Bio-electrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) the body fat analyser passes a minute, harmless, electrical impulse through the body to determine a resistance reading.This reading is then processed along with the users age, weight, sex and height to calculate the body fat and body water percentage. For the most consistent results only use the Salter Body Analyser Scale when your body is normally hydrated (i.e. not following excessive perspiration, nor just after a bath, nor after drinking a lot of water or alcohol). HOW DOESTHE BODY FAT ANALYSER SCALE WORK? SH7011_9140_Scale_inst.qxd:SH7011_9140_Scale_inst.qxd 29/8/07 16:30 Page 2GB

How exactly is my body fat and water being measured? The Salter Body Analyer 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 and water 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 and water 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 FatAnalyser made by another manufacturer.When I used it I found that I got a different body fat reading to that on my Salter BodyAnalyser 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 and water percentage readings? Please refer to the Body Fat and Water tables included with the product.They will guide you as to whether your body fat and water 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. What should I do if my water percentage reading is ‘low’? Ensure that you are regularly taking sufficient fluids and work towards moving your fat percentage into the healthy range. 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. Why is the Salter Body Analyser Scale unsuitable for athletes and children? The body compositions of both athletes and children require different mathematic algorithms for the body fat calculation.

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BODYWATER % BODYWATER % Fitness program recommended, ensure sufficient water intake Weight and body fat OK but insufficient water intake Change of diet required, ensure sufficient water intake Fitness program recommended Ideal balance body fat, muscle mass and weight Change of diet required Body water measurement results are influenced by the proportion of body fat and muscle. If the proportion of body fat is high, or the proportion of muscle is low then the body water results will tend to be low. It is recommended that you measure at the same time of the day, preferably early evening before a meal for the most consistent results. It is important to remember that measurements such as body weight, body fat and body water are tools for you to use as part of your healthy lifestyle.As short term fluctuations are normal, we suggest you chart your progress over time, rather than focus on a single days reading. This product is for domestic use only. Professional medical guidance should always be sought before embarking on diet and exercise programmes. The Salter Body Analyser Scale is calibrated for adult use (age 16+ years). It is not suitable for use during pregnancy, or for athletes undertaking more than 10 hours of intensive training a week.

WARNING: Do not use this product if you have a pacemaker or other medical

HOW DO I SELECT MY FITNESS LEVEL? We all know that physical activity is important for our overall health, and the Salter Body Analyser Scale is designed to be customised to reflect your level of physical activity. Please select from the description below that best describes your lifestyle at the present time. Fitness Mode One: This category is for people who exercise lightly or infrequently (for example, less then 20 minutes of light aerobics one or two times a week). Most people will fall into this category. Fitness Mode Two: If you engage in moderate activity for about thirty minutes, three to five times a week, select this category. Fitness Mode Three:This category describes a person who is highly active, engaging in 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise five times a week. Most people should initially set their Salter Body Analyser Scale at Fitness Mode 1.After about two months of incorporating more exercise into your healthy lifestyle, you should change to setting to Mode 2. Mode 3 should be selected only after you have consistently increased your activity levels for two to three months. Helpful Hints:

• Be honest!You owe it to yourself to get the most accurate information!

• Always progress one mode at a time (don’t jump from Mode 1 to Mode 3).

• Allow for at least two months of consistent activity before changing a fitness mode. a) Press the centre of the platform firmly to activate the scale. b) Remove foot from platform and WAIT for display to show a zero reading. c) Press the set button to activate the set-up procedure. d) Select a user number by pressing the ▲ or ▼ buttons. Press the SET button to confirm your selection. e) The height display will flash. Press ▲ or ▼ as necessary to set your height, then press the SET button. f) The age display will flash. Press ▲ or ▼ as necessary to set your age, then press the SET button. g) Male and female symbols will flash. Press ▲ button until the correct symbol is flashing, then press the SET button. h) The Fit symbol will now be flashing. Press ▲ and ▼ to select the correct fitness level and press the SET button.

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switching off. The memory is then set. j) Repeat procedure for a second user, or to change user details. Note: To update or overwrite the memorised data, follow the same procedure, making changes as required.

a) Press the centre of the platform firmly to activate the scale. Remove foot from platform andWAIT for display to show a zero reading. Press the USER button until your personal user number is displayed.

b) c) d) c) When zero is displayed,WITH BARE FEET, step onto the platform and stand still. Position the Salter Body Analyser Scale on a flat level surface. b) WAIT while the display reconfirms your personal data then shows a zero reading. d) After 2-3 seconds, your weight will be displayed followed by your body fat percentage and then by your water percentage. SH7011_9140_Scale_inst.qxd:SH7011_9140_Scale_inst.qxd 29/8/07 16:30 Page 6GB

a) Press the centre of the platform firmly to activate the scale. b) Remove foot from platform andWAIT for display to show a zero reading. c) When zero is displayed, step onto the platform and stand still. d) After 2-3 seconds, your weight will be displayed. Position the Salter Body Analyser Scale on a flat level surface.

‘Lo’ = replace battery. ‘Err’ = out of range, or overload,or weight applied before zero displayed. WARNING INDICATORS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Requires one 3V Lithium CR2023 battery. BATTERY Set the switch on underside of product to: KG, ST, or LB. WEIGHT MODE 100 cm - 220 cm 3’3” - 7’2”

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Mand/Kvinde 10 brugerhukommelse 3 fitnessindstillinger 5 % - 60 % kropsfedt d = 0,1 % kropsfedt d = 0,1 % kropsvand Max 150 kg, d = 0,1 kg Max 23 st. 7 lb, d = 1/4 lb Max 330 lb, d = 0,2 lb SH7011_9140_Scale_inst.qxd:SH7011_9140_Scale_inst.qxd 29/8/07 16:31 Page 67G UARANTEE -This product is intended for domestic use only.Salter Housewares Ltd.will repair or replace the product, or any part of this product, (Excluding Batteries) free of charge if within 10 years of the date of purchase,it can be shown have failed through defective workmanship or materials.This guarantee covers working parts that affect the function of the product.It does not cover cosmetic deterioration caused by fair wear and tear or damage caused by accident or misuse. Opening or taking apart the product or its components will void the guarantee.Claims under guarantee must be supported by proof of purchase and be returned carriage paid to Salter Housewares Ltd (or local Salter appointed agent if outside the UK).Care should be taken in packing the scale so that it is not

amaged while in transit.This undertaking is in addition to a consumer's statutory rights and does not affect those rights in any way. For UK Sales and Service contact Salter Housewares Ltd,211Vale Road,Tonbridge, Kent,TN9 1SU, England. HelplineTel No:(01732) 360783.Outside the UK contact your local Salter appointed agent.