Pop Color Coach - Scale TERRAILLON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Pop Color Coach TERRAILLON

Please read this section carefully to familiarize yourself with features and operations before using the unit.

• The warning signs and the sample icons shown here are listed in order for you to use this product safely and correctly as well as to prevent product damage, risk and injury to you or others.

PRECAUTION WARNING Indicate the right condition to use the product and prevent damage risk and injury. IMPORTANT FOR USERS Indicate the important elements users should read before using the product.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Indicate matters in which the possibility of damage may happen as a result of incorrect handling and improper maintenance.

• Do not use the scale on subjects who have body implants such as pacemaker, artificial limbs, contraceptive devices, metal plates or screws. It may cause the devices to malfunction or produce an inaccurate result. When in doubt, please consult your physician.

• Do not disassemble the scale as incorrect handling may cause injury PRECAUTION WARNING

• Make sure use only the type of battery stated (see “Section Insert the Battery”).

• The «Athlete» mode is only applicable to those aged 18 or over.

• Body fat percentage estimates will vary with the amount of water in the body, and can be affected by dehydration or over-hydration due to such factors as alcohol consumption, menstruation, illness, intense exercise, etc.

• Do not use on pregnant women. The result is inaccurate.

• For body fat and body water estimates, subject must always be barefoot.

1. Do not disassemble the scale other than replacing the battery; it contains no user serviceable parts.

Damage to the scale may occur as a result of improper handling.

2. Remove battery when the scale is not used for a prolonged period of time.

3. Clean the scale after use with a dampened cloth. Do not use solvents or immerse the unit in water.

4. Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the scale, such as dropping it onto the floor.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION15

Insert the Batteries Open the battery cover on the back of the scale unit. Insert the batteries. Be sure that the polarity of the battery is set properly for proper function (the polarity as indicated inside the battery compartment cover). If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time, it is advisable to remove the batteries before storage.

FRONT VIEW LCD DISPLAY FUNCTION KEYS Up DownSet button Profil number High Male/female Weight Athlete mode Body bones (kg) Body muscle (%) Body water (%) Body fat (%) Body Mass Index Measurement difference16 INSTRUCTION MANUAL To input personal information. Set up personal data(gender/age/stature) before using, it can set up 8 users’ data.

1. Press “set” to enter the mode of setup, the flashing Pn (n can be 1~8)means the memory of the data.

Press & to change number, gender, stature, age, then press “SET” to confirm. The scale will back to the mode of weighing after finishing setting up.

2. Set up the gender: press UP, DOWN (can select female, male, athlete mode), then press SET to confirm.

3. Set up the stature: Press UP, DOWN, and then press SET to confirm.

4. Set up age: Press UP, DOWN, and then press SET to confirm.

To weigh and measure

1. After setting up of the data, when LCD displays 0.0, you may weigh or stand on the scale platform

directly, the weight value will be shown after a few seconds.

2. After the weight is stable, the flashing “ 0 ” means that the scale is measuring the fat, the “0” signal moves

from left to right for two times, and then shows the data. Measuring process Your weight will be automatically memorized. Weight loss Stable weight Weight gain a.Weight and evolution NB: The evolutions are displayed only from the second weighing.18

Body Fat (%) (See page 21 for meaning) Body water (%) (See page 21 for meaning) Body muscle (%) (See page 22 for meaning) Bone mass (kg) Body Fat evolution since last measurement (points) Body Water evolution since last measurement (points) Body Muscle evolution since last measurement (points) NB: The evolutions are displayed only from the second weighing. WARNING INDICATORS c. Masses and evolution b. Body Mass Index Body Mass Index (See page 20 for meaning) Figures are provided as example only. Obese Overweight Normal Underweight19

Automatically identify the user measurement

1. When the user stand on the scale directly, the scale will turn on and lock the

weight. Delete the user information When showing 0.0kg from the profile setting mode or last measurement review mode, touch UP and DOWN keys simultaneously for 5 seconds. The profile setting of the selected user number will be reset and it memory will be deleted. “CLr” will be shown for 3 seconds and go for 0.0 kg

2. When the weight is stable, display moving “0” means it is measuring:

- If it can identify the user successfully, it will display the measurement. - If it detects many similar weight, it will display the relative user No.. Use UP key to choose the left user No. and use DOWN key to choose the right user No. After finished choosing the user, it will display the measurement and turn off. - If you don’t choose the user, it will display the user No. several seconds and turn off. Note: If 3 or 4 users have the same weight, screen is changing to display 2x2 users.

3. If it occurred error or it can’t identify the user, it will display the present weight

and turn off. WARNING INDICATORS Overload: remove weight immediately Incorrect Batteries failure: Replace batteries Impedance measurement error20

1. Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) technology for body fat and body water measurements

3. Low battery indicator

7. Body fat and body water graduation: 0,1 %

8. Age range from 10 to 99 years.

9. Operates with 3 pcs AAA 1.5V battery (not included)

10. Net weight: 2 Kg

11. Units: kg/lb/st (select/change the unit by pushing the unit button behind the scale)

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

1. What is BMI (Body Mass Index)?

- For adults from 19 to 99 years*: It is the ratio between a person’s weight and height. This index is used to assess a person’s body fat. Calculation: BMI = weight (kg)/[height (m)]

• For adults over 65, the BMI classification can sometimes be inaccurate. However, using the Body Control does not in any way represent a health risk.

2. What is bio-electrical body mass analysis?

Bio-electrical body mass analysis is the resistance created by the human body when an electric current passes through it. All body fat analysis bathroom scales work fundamentally on the same principle, which consists of measuring the bio-electrical impedance of the human body, and combining it with the subject’s morphometric parameters (height, weight, gender, age, etc.) so as to calculate his/her pre-supposed amount of body fat, based on clinical measurements.

3. Why is it important to monitor percentage body fat (%BF)?

Weight is a useful indicator but not sufficient to monitor your health. Weight change in itself does not indicate whether it was the weight of body fat or muscle that had changed. In weight management, it is desirable that muscle mass be maintained while body fat is lost. Thus, monitoring the percentage fat of the body is an important step toward successful weight management and body health. The optimal %BF of an individual varies according to age and gender. The table as follows may be used as a guide: IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO KNOW BEFORE USING YOUR BODY FAT SCALE > 30 Between 25 and 29,9 Between 18,5 and 24,9 < 18,5 Obese Overweight Normal Underweight21

4. How is percentage body fat (%BF) estimated?

%BF is measured by a method called Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA). With the BIA technology, a low intensity electrical signal is sent through the body. The signal is very low and causes no bodily harm. Depending on the amount of body fat of the individual, the electrical signal will flow with a different degree of difficulty. The difficulty with which a signal flows through the body is called electrical impedance. Hence, by measuring the electrical impedance and applying to the data a proprietary algorithm, %BF can be estimated. Please be reminded that the %BF estimated with the scale represents only a good approximation of your actual body fat. There exist clinical methods of estimating body fat that can be ordered by your physician.

5. Why is it important to monitor percentage Total Body Water (%TBW) in the body?

Water is an essential component of the body and its level is one of the health-indicators. Water makes up approximately between 50-70% of the body’s weight. It is present proportionally more in lean tissue compared to fat tissue. Water is a medium for biochemical reactions that regulate body functions. Water provides form to cells; helps to maintain body temperature; provides moisture to skin and mucosa; cushions vital organs; lubricates joints and is a component of many body fluids. The amount of water in the body fluctuates with the hydration level of the body and state of health. Monitoring the level of body water can be a useful tool for one’s health maintenance. Similar to body fat estimation, the %TBW function provided in this scale is based on BIA. The estimated %TBW may vary according to your hydration level, that is, how much water you have drunk or how much you have sweated immediately prior to the measurement. For better accuracy, avoid fluctuation in hydration level prior to the measurement. The accuracy of the scale in estimating TBW will also decrease with individuals suffering from diseases that tend to accumulate water in the body. The optimal %TBW of an individual varies according to age and gender.22

6. When should I use the scale’s body fat and total body water functions?

For maximum accuracy and repeatability, it is recommended that the scale’s body fat and total body water functions be used at approximately the same time of the day, e.g. before breakfast in the morning. It is also a good practice to avoid swings in hydration level of the body prior to the measurement. Establishing your own baseline value of %BF and %TBW and track their changes is better than merely comparing your %BF and %TBW value to the population’s normal value.

7. About muscle mass

Why is it important to monitor your muscle mass? One of the key problem associated with getting older is a gradual decline in muscle mass. The scale gives you an estimate of your muscle mass with regards to your personal parameters (height, age, sex) as well as your total weight and body fat percentage. There are no recommended results for muscle mass. However, they can help you monitor your body composition and its changes: as you increase your activity, your weight may not change but you may transform your body fat into muscles and change your body shape.

8. Why is the Athlete Mode (AL 5) necessary in a Body Fat Analyzer?

It has been found that body fat estimation using BIA could overestimate the percentage body fat of adult elite athletes. The physiological variation of athletes in bone density and level of hydration are two of the reasons said to account for the difference. The Athlete mode is selectable only for adults of 18 years of age or older.

9. Definition of an Athlete

The general consensus among researchers is that a quantitative dimension could be used in defining an athlete. For example, an athlete could be defined as a person who consistently trains a minimum of three times per week for two hours each time, in order to improve specific skills required in the performance of their specific sport and/or activity. Only in this case you can select Activity Level 5.23 Dispose of used batteries in a designed container so that they can be collected and recycled. Do not mix different types of batteries. Do not mix new and used batteries. After life, dispose of this product at a designated waste recycling point. This impedance scale is guaranteed against defects in materials or manufacturing. During this period, any such defects will be repaired free of charge (proof of purchase must be shown in the case of a complaint under warranty). The warranty does not cover damage resulting from improper use or negligence. In the event of a claim, first contact the shop where you purchased your scale.