Tamina BA2003 - Scale ADE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Body Analysis Scale
Brand	ADE
Model	Tamina BA2003
Dimensions (L x W x H)	300 x 300 x 22 mm
Power Supply	2 LR03 (AAA) batteries, 1.5 V
Maximum Capacity	180 kg
Precision	2% +/- 100 g
Display increments	100 g
Number of memories	12
Age range	10 to 85 years
Height range	75 to 225 cm
Main functions	Weighing, body fat analysis, water content, muscle mass, bone mass, basal metabolism, BMI
Maintenance and cleaning	Wipe with a slightly damp soft cloth; occasionally disinfect the weighing surface and sensors
Safety	Do not use during pregnancy, pacemaker, dialysis, edema, or implants; do not step on one side or with wet feet
Warranty	2 years
Manufacturer / Distributor	Waagen-Schmitt GmbH, Neuer Höltigbaum 15, 22143 Hamburg, Germany

Frequently Asked Questions - Tamina BA2003 ADE

Why does my scale display 'Lo'?

The 'Lo' display indicates the batteries are drained. Replace them with two new LR03 (AAA) batteries, respecting polarity.

How to change the unit of measurement (kg, lb, st:lb)?

Press the Unit button on the back of the scale several times. The unit changes with each press: kg → lb → st:lb.

Can I use the scale if I am pregnant?

No, the scale is not suitable for pregnant women or people with a pacemaker, undergoing dialysis, suffering from edema, or with implants. Consult your doctor if in doubt.

How to perform a full body analysis?

For a body analysis, you must first enter your personal data (height, age, gender) into a memory. Then step barefoot onto the scale, each foot on a sensor, and remain still. The results (weight, fat, water, muscle, bone, metabolism, BMI) are displayed successively.

What does the 'Err' display mean?

'Err' can indicate incorrect foot positioning (they must be on the sensors), feet too dry, a fat percentage below 4%, or incorrect personal data.

What is the accuracy of the scale?

The accuracy is 2% +/- 100 g for weight measurement. For body analysis, accuracy depends on following instructions (bare feet slightly moist, immobility).

How to clean the scale?

Wipe the scale with a slightly damp soft cloth. Never use corrosive or abrasive detergents. Occasionally disinfect the weighing surface and sensors with a suitable product.

The scale displays 'C', what should I do?

The 'C' display means the measured weight is less than 3 kg. Step onto the scale normally; if the problem persists, check the batteries.

How to replace a used memory?

To replace a memory (e.g., P01), press SET, select the memory with ▲/▼, then enter the new data (gender, age, height) following the same process. The old data is overwritten.

What is the operating principle of body analysis?

The scale uses BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) technology. A very weak and harmless electrical current passes through the body. Resistance varies by tissue (muscle = low resistance, fat = high resistance). By combining this measurement with your personal data, the scale calculates the various indicators.

USER MANUAL Tamina BA2003 ADE

Healthy = normal / gesund

Body-Mass-Index (BMI)

22143 Hamburg, Germany

You have chosen to purchase a high-quality ADE brand product, which combines intelligent functions with an exceptional design. This set of body analyser scales enables you to measure and get to know yourself and your body better.

The wealth of experience of the ADE brand ensures a high

technical standard and proven quality.

We wish you much enjoyment while weighing yourself and discovering your values!

Your ADE Team

General information

About this operating manual

This operating manual describes how to operate and maintain your product safely. Keep this operating manual in a safe place for future reference. If you pass this product on to someone else, pass on this operating manual as well.

Failure to observe this operating manual may result in injuries or damage to your product.

Explanation of symbols

This symbol combined with the word DANGER warns of serious injuries.

This symbol combined with the word WARNING warns of moderate and mild injuries.

This symbol combined with the word NOTE warns of material damage.

This symbol indicates additional information and general notes.

Table of Contents

General information 16
Intended use 18
Safety 18
Overview 20
Scope of delivery 20
Start-up 21
This is how your body analyser scales work. 21
Measuring your weight 22
Entering personal data 22
Body analysis. 23
Body mass index (BMI) 26
Cleaning 26
Fault/Remedy. 27
Technical data 27
Declaration of Conformity 28
Warranty 28
Disposal. 29

Intended use

The bathroom scale is designed for the weighing of people in the home. It is not suitable for use in clinics, medical practices, etc. Likewise, the body analysis function is designed only for private use. The scales are not suitable for use in the professional sporting sphere. The maximum carrying capacity of 180kg must not be exceeded.

Do not use these scales if you ...

• ... are pregnant,
  have a cardiac pacemaker,
• ... are a dialysis patient,
  ... suffer from oedema,
• ... have implants, e.g. artificial limbs, metal plates, etc.

If in doubt, consult your GP.

Safety

• This product may be used by children aged 8 and above, as well as by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capacities or lacking experience and knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of the product and understand the risks that may arise.
  Children must not play with the product.
• Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children, unless they are 8 years of age or older and are being supervised.
• Batteries, when swallowed, can be life-threatening. You should therefore keep the batteries and scale out of reach of small children. If a battery has been swallowed, medical assistance must be sought immediately.

DANGER for children

• Keep packaging material away from children. There is a risk of choking if swallowed. Also pay attention that children do not pull the packaging material over their heads.

RISK of fire/burning and/or explosion

• There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced improperly. Replace the battery using only the same or an equivalent type of battery. Pay attention to the "Technical data".
• Batteries must not be recharged, reactivated by other means, dismantled, thrown into fire, or short-circuited.
• Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and mucosa. If contact is made with the battery fluid, rinse the affected areas immediately with plenty of clean water and see a doctor straight away.

WARNING of risk of injury

• Do not step onto the outer edge of any one side of the scale. Risk of tipping!
• Do not step onto the scale with wet feet or when its surface is damp. Risk of slipping!
• The weighing surface is made of glass. If you fall down, there is a risk of the glass breaking and thus a risk of injury from glass splinters.

BEWARE of material damage

• Place the scale on a stable, even surface.

• Do not overload the scale. Pay attention to the "Technical data". Place yourself on the scale exclusively for weighing purposes.

• Protect the scale from strong shocks and vibrations.
• Remove the batteries from the scale when they are depleted or when you are no longer using the scale. You will thus avoid damage that may result from leakage of battery acid.
• When inserting and changing batteries, pay attention to the correct polarity (+/-) .
• Do not subject the batteries to any extreme conditions, by – for example – storing them on radiators or under direct sunlight. Increased risk of leakage!
• Clean the battery and device contacts, as needed, before inserting the battery.
• Do not make any modifications to the product. Only allow repairs to be carried out by a specialist workshop. Repairs carried out improperly can considerably endanger the user.
• There are feet on the underside of the scale. Since floor surfaces are made from various materials and are treated with diverse care products, it cannot be completely excluded that some of these substances contain ingredients that may adversely affect and soften the feet of the device. If necessary, place a non-slip pad under the scale.

Buttons 2 and 3 are located on the top of the scale and slightly above the weighing surface.

1 Unit button (back): Changing the unit of measurement
2 2 buttons: Select memory cell, reduce data, increase data
3 SET button: Switch on the scale, call up setting mode, save inputs, call up saved measurement data
4 Battery compartment (reverse side)
5 Display
6 Sensor
7 Weighing surface

Scope of delivery

• Bathroom scale
• 2x LR03 (AAA) batteries, 1.5%
• Operating Manual

Start-up

For use, you need 2 batteries of type LR03 (AAA), 1.5V (included). The battery compartment is located on the underside of the device.

1. Open the battery compartment by pushing the locking tab towards the scale and removing the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert the batteries as indicated at the bottom of the battery compartment. Pay attention to the correct polarity (+ / -) .
3. Replace the battery compartment cover. The locking tab must snap audibly into place.

Suggestions for changing the battery:

• A change of batteries becomes necessary when "Lo" appears on the display, or when nothing at all is displayed.
• Only use the type of battery that is specified in the "Technical data".
  Always change all batteries at the same time.
• Dispose of old batteries in an environmentally appropriate way (see "Disposal").
• Calibrate the scale, see "Setting up the scale".

Choosing the unit of measurement

When the scales are delivered, the unit of measurement is set to "kg" as standard. However, the measurement result can also be displayed in the English units of measurement, "lb" (pound) or "St:lb" (stone:pound).

• Press repeatedly the Unit button on the back of the scale. Note the display.

Setting up the scale

• Place the scale on an even, firm and dry surface. Do not place the scale on a carpet

This is how your body analyser scales work

Your new body analyser scales work using so-called BIA-technology (Bioelectric Impedance Analysis). This involves an undetectable, completely harmless and weak current flowing through your body.

The measurement takes place via sensors that are mounted on the weighing surface.

• The current flows relatively unhindered through the fluid contained in muscle mass.
• In fat mass, the resistance is greater. This resistance is measured.

Together with your personal data (sex, weight, age, and height), the scales calculate the following information about your body composition:

Weight
Body fat proportion in %
Body water in %
- Muscle mass in %
Bone mass in %
- Daily basal metabolic rate in kcal (energy requirement)
Body mass index (BMI)

The scales are equipped with 12 memory cells in total.

Measurement errors

Measurement or calculation errors may arise for the following groups of people during the body analysis:

People who ....

... spend 10 hours or more per week playing sport,

... are professional athletes, bodybuilders or endurance athletes,

... are over 85 years old,

... are less than 10 years old.

The "normal weighing function" (see next chapter) is not affected by these considerations.

Measuring your weight

For normal weighing - without body analysis - you do not have to input any data.

• Position yourself on the scale. Stand still and do not hold on to anything.

Shortly thereafter the measured weight flashes on the display in the selected unit of measurement. A few seconds after you step off the weighing surface, the scale will switch off automatically.

Entering personal data

Proceed uninterrupted when entering data. Otherwise, the scale will turn off after a short time to save energy. Then press SET to return to the input mode.

1. Press SET.

For example, "P00" flashes on the display.

1. Use the or button to select the desired memory cell, e.g. "P01".
2. Press SET.

or flashes on the display.

1. Using the or the button, choose your sex: for male, or for female.
2. Press SET.

The preset value for that age blinks on the display.

1. Using the or the button, enter your age.
2. Press SET.

The preset value for body height flashes on the display.

1. Using the or the button, enter your height.
2. Finally, press SET. You have thus input the necessary data.

The display shows "0.0", the unit of measurement and the gender.

You can now:

• Proceed as described above and enter the data of another person.
• Stand on the scale and have your body analysis carried out.
• Wait until the scale turns off automatically after a few seconds.

• If you hold down the or the button, the forward and backward flow of the displayed data will occur more quickly.
• Entered data can only be overwritten by making a new entry.

Body analysis

• Body analysis is only possible if your data has been entered (see previous chapter).
  See the chapter "Weighing Tips".

• Press SET.

• Use the or button to select the memory cell where you have saved your personal body data, e.g. "P01".

Shortly thereafter the display shows "0.0", the selected unit of measurement and the gender.

1. Position yourself barefoot on the scales. Stand still and do not hold on to anything.

2. In doing so, ensure each foot is placed on a sensor.

3. There must be no contact between your feet, your legs, your calves, or your thighs. Otherwise, the measurement will be imprecise.

Shortly afterwards, the measured weight is displayed flashing. Remain standing still. Your measured values will then be shown to you repeatedly on the display:

Indicator Meaning

1. Your body weight in the set unit of measurement
2. FAT Your body fat proportion in % with simultaneous evaluation display at the bottom of the display:

Underfat = too little body fat

Healthy = normal / healthy

Overfat = too much body fat

Obese = obese

3.WATER Your body water in %
4. MUSCLE Your muscle mass in %
5. BONE Your bone mass in %
6. KCAL Your basal metabolism in kcal
7. BMI Your body mass index

Weighing tips

• Weighing for the body analysis can only be carried out barefoot. In doing so, your feet should only be lightly moistened. Completely dry feet can lead to false results, since the electrical conductivity will then poor.

• During the measuring process, stand still and do not hold onto anything.

• Do not weigh yourself directly after unusual physical exertion.

• Do not weigh yourself immediately after standing up. Wait approximately fifteen minutes. In this time, the water is able to distribute through your body.

• Always attempt to weigh yourself at the same time, in order to obtain comparable values.

Notes on the ascertained values

The proportion of body fat gives the amount of fat as a percentage of the total weight of the body. A blanket recommendation for this value does not exist, since this depends significantly on sex (because of different physiques) and age.

Body fat is vital for day-to-day body function. It protects organs, cushions joints, regulates body temperature, stores vitamins, and serves the body as an energy store.

For women, a body fat proportion between 10% and 13% is essential; for men, between 2% and 5% with the exception of competitive sportsmen.

The proportion of body fat is not an unambiguous indicator of health. Excessive body weight and a too-high proportion of body fat are being linked with the appearance of many diseases of affluence such as diabetes, cardiovascular illnesses, etc.

Physical inactivity and poor diet are often triggers for these diseases. There is a clear causal connection between excess weight and physical inactivity.

A considerable part of the human body consists of water. This body water is variably distributed throughout the whole body. Lean muscle tissue contains about 75% water, blood around 83% water, body fat approx. 25% water and bones have a water proportion of about 22% .

In men approx. 60% of body mass consists of water.
- In women, that value lies around 55% (determined by a higher proportion of body fat).

Approx. two thirds of this total body water are stored in the cells and therefore called intracellular water. The other third is extracellular water.

Age Women
< 30	Fat % Body water water indication
	4.0 – 20.5% 66.0 –	54.7% Underfat
	20.6 – 25.0% 54.6 –	51.6% Healthy
	25.1 – 30.5% 51.5 –	47.8% Overfat
	30.6 – 80.0% 47.7 –	13.8% Obese
> 30	4.0 – 25.0% 66.0 –	51.6% Underfat
	25.1 – 30.0% 51.5 –	48.1% Healthy
	30.1 – 35% 48.0 –	44.7% Overfat
	35.1 – 80.0% 44.6 –	13.8% Obese

Age	Men
< 30	Fat % Body water % Display indication
	4.0 – 15.5% 66.0 –	58.1% Underfat
	15.6 – 20.0% 58.0 –	55.0% Healthy
	20.1 – 24.5% 54.9 –	51.9% Overfat
	24.6 – 80.0% 51.8 –	13.8% Obese
> 30	4.0 – 19.5% 66.0 –	55.4% Underfat
	19.6 – 24.0% 55.3 –	52.3% Healthy
	24.1 – 28.5% 52.2 –	49.2% Overfat
	28.6 – 80.0% 49.1 –	13.8% Obese

For muscle mass there are no universal standard values.

Body mass index (BMI)

The BMI indicates the ratio of height to weight and is only an approximate standard value. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an index of 18.6 to 25 is optimal.

Since men typically have a higher percentage of muscle mass in the total body mass than women do, the age and gender play an important role in interpreting the BMI.

BMI (kg/m2) Body weight

< 18.5 Underweight (Underfat)

18.6 - 25 Normal weight (Healthy)

25.1 - 30 Overweight (Overfat)

30.1 and above Obesity (Obese)

Cleaning

NOTE on material damage

• Do not immerse the scale in water or other liquids.

• Never use harsh, scouring or abrasive cleaning agents or the like to clean the scale. Otherwise, the surface could be scratched.

• Wipe the scale as needed with a slightly damp soft cloth.

• Disinfect the weighing surface and the sensors from time to time using a suitable disinfecting agent (available at specialist retailers and pharmacies).

Fault/Remedy

Fault Possible cause
No function	·Are the batteries empty or inserted the wrong way around?
The scale appears to be displaying wrong weighing results	·Is the scale located on a firm, even surface? ·Is a device that can cause electromagnetic disturbances located in the vicinity of the scale? ·Remove the batteries from the scale and wait a moment. Reinsert the batteries. The data stored up to this point will be retained.
The display shows "oL".	·The maximum capacity of the scale (180 kg) has been exceeded.
The display shows "C".	·The measured weight is under 3 kg.
"Lo" is shown on the display	·The battery is empty.
"Err" is shown on the display	·You are not standing on the scale correctly. Both feet must be touching the sensors.. It is also possible that the soles of your feet are too dry. ·The fat proportion % is too low: Below 4% nothing can be displayed. ·General error (e.g. if obviously incorrect personal data has been entered).

Technical data

Model: BA 2003 body analysis scale "Tamina"

Battery:	2x LR03 (AAA), 1.5 V=
Rated current: < 3 mA
Measuring range:	max. 180 kg
Variance:	2% +/- 100g
Indicator division
Weight:	100 g
Body water, muscle mass, bone mass and body fat:	0.1%
Memory cells:	12

Age input: 10 - 85 years

Height: 75 - 225 cm

Scale dimensions: approx. 300 × 300 × 22 mm

Distributor:

(no service address)

Waagen-Schmitt GmbH

NeuerHoltigbaum15

22143 Hamburg, Germany

Our products are constantly being developed and improved. For this reason, design and technical modifications are possible at any time.

Declaration of Conformity

Waagen-Schmitt GmbH hereby declares that the body analysis scale BA 2003 complies with EU directives 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU.

The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address: www.ade-germany.de/doc

This declaration will lose its validity if any modification is made to the scale without our consent.

Hamburg, May 2021

Waagen-Schmitt GmbH

Warranty

Waagen-Schmitt GmbH warrants for 2 years from the purchase date the cost-free rectification of defects in material and workmanship through repair or exchange.

In the event of a warranty claim, please return the product with the proof of purchase (specifying the reason for claim) to your dealer.

Disposing of the packaging

Dispose of the packaging with similar materials. Dispose of cardboard with waste paper and of films with recyclable materials.

Disposing of the product

Dispose of the product in accordance with the regulations that apply in your country.

Devices must not be disposed of in normal household waste

At the end of its life, the product must be disposed of in an appropriate way. In this way, valuable materials contained in the device will be recycled and the burden on the environment avoided. Bring the old device to a collection point for electronic waste or to a recycling depot.

For more information, contact your local waste disposal firm or your local administrative body.

Standard and rechargeable batteries should not be disposed of along with household waste

All batteries and rechargeable batteries must be brought to a local or district collection point or to the retailer. Such batteries and rechargeable batteries can thus be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.

;Estimada/o cliente/e!

Healthy = normal / sano

Overfat = demasiada grasa corporal

Obese = obeso

Indication Signification

Healthy = normal / sain

Overfat = surcharge de graisse corporelle

Obese = obèse

Healthy = normale / in salute

Overfat = grasso corporeo in effesso

Obese = obeso

3.WATER Massa d'acqua in %
4. MUSCLE Massa muscolare in %
5. BONE Massa ossea in %
6. KCAL Metabolismo basale in kcal
7. BMI Indice di massa corporea

Body-Mass-Index (BMI)