BA 1703 - Scale ADE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Body Analysis Scale
Model	BA 1703 (black)
Brand	ADE
Dimensions	approx. 300 x 300 x 18 mm
Net Weight	approx. 1.5 kg
Power Supply	1 CR2032 battery, 3 V
Maximum Measuring Capacity	180 kg
Accuracy	2 % +/- 100 g
Weighing Increment	100 g
Main Functions	Weighing, body analysis (body fat, body water, muscle mass, bone mass, visceral fat, BMI, energy expenditure)
Number of User Memories	10
Recommended User Age	10 to 100 years
User Height	100 to 250 cm
Automatic User Recognition	Yes (with weight difference ≥ 2 kg between users)
Measurement Units	kg, lb
Weighing Surface Material	Glass
Low Battery Indicator	Display shows 'Lo'
Important Safety Instructions	Do not use if pregnant, have a pacemaker, dialysis patient, presence of edema or metal implants. Consult a doctor if in doubt.
Cleaning and Maintenance	Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Disinfect the surface periodically. Do not immerse.
Spare Parts and Repairability	Replaceable battery (CR2032). Repairs only by a specialized workshop.
Warranty	2 years for material and manufacturing defects
Intended Use	Private use only, not for professional use (clinics, medical practices)

Frequently Asked Questions - BA 1703 ADE

How to change the battery of the scale?

When the screen displays « Lo », the battery must be replaced. Open the battery compartment on the back, remove the old battery and insert a new CR2032 battery observing polarity (+ facing up). Personal data is retained.

What does the display 'Lo' on the scale mean?

The display « Lo » indicates that the battery is low. Replace the battery with a new CR2032.

How to perform a body analysis?

Make sure you have entered your personal data (sex, height, age) into a memory. Step barefoot onto the scale, placing each foot on a sensor. Remain still. The display scrolls: weight, body fat (%), body water (%), muscle mass (%), bone mass (%), visceral fat (%), energy expenditure (kcal) and BMI.

Why does the scale display 'Err'?

The display « Err » means that the maximum capacity of 180 kg has been exceeded. Do not overload the scale.

What is the maximum capacity of the scale?

The maximum capacity is 180 kg. Do not exceed this limit.

Can I use the scale if I am pregnant?

No, the use of the body analysis scale is not recommended for pregnant women. Also, if you have a pacemaker, a metal implant, or are on dialysis, consult your doctor before use.

How to clean the scale properly?

Wipe the scale with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaners. Disinfect the weighing surface and sensors periodically with a suitable disinfectant. Never immerse the scale in water.

What to do if the scale does not turn on?

Check that the battery is correctly inserted and that the insulating strip has been removed. If the screen remains off, replace the battery with a new CR2032. If the problem persists, contact customer service.

How to switch from kg to lb unit?

Press the UNIT button on the back of the scale to toggle between 'kg' and 'lb'. The selected unit is displayed on the screen.

How to record my personal data?

Briefly step onto the scale to turn it on. Press and hold the SET button. Choose a memory number (1-10) with ▲ or ▼, confirm with SET. Then enter your sex, height and age using ▲ or ▼ and SET. The data is saved for body analysis.

USER MANUAL BA 1703 ADE

Digital kitchen scale with four rounded buttons and a digital display showing 0.0 mm (no text or symbols on main body)

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Bedienungsanleitung

BA 1702 | BA 1703

Icon of a person reading a book inside a circle (no text or symbols)

Body-Mass-Index (BMI)

22089 Hamburg, Germany

22089 Hamburg, Germany

CE

Garantie

You have chosen to purchase a high-quality product from the ADE brand, 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 many years of experience of the ADE brand ensure 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 manual

This operating manual describes how to safely use and care for your products. Keep this operating manual in a safe place in case you would like to refer to it later. If you pass this item on to someone else, pass on this manual as well.

Failure to observe the recommendations in this operating manual can lead to injuries or damage to your product.

Explanation of symbols

This symbol, combined with the word DANGER, warns against serious injury.

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

This symbol, combined with the word NOTE, warns against material damage.

This symbol signifies additional information and general advice.

Table of Contents

General information....18

Intended Use....20

Safety 20

At a glance (scope of delivery)....22

Scope of delivery 22

Start-up 23

This is how your body analyser scales work....23

Measuring your weight 24

Entering personal data 24

Body analysis....25

Automatic user recognition....29

Changing the battery....29

Cleaning....29

Fault/Remedy....30

Technical Data ....31

Declaration of Conformity....32

Warranty 32

Disposal....33

Intended Use

The bathroom scales are 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 180 kg 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 item can be used by children 8 years of age 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 item and understand the dangers that may arise.
• Children must not play with the item.
• Keep children away from packaging material. Risk of choking if swallowed. Also pay attention that children do not pull the packaging material over their heads.
• 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 can be life-threatening. Therefore, keep batteries out of reach of small children. If a battery has been swallowed or has entered the body in any other way, seek medical help immediately. Failure to do so within 2 hours may result in severe internal burns that could cause death.

RISK of fire/burning and/or explosion

• There is a risk of explosion if batteries are replaced incorrectly. 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 against risk of injury

• Do not step onto the outer edge of any one side of the scales. Risk of tipping!
• Do not step onto the scales 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 scales on a stable, even surface.
• Do not overload the scales. Pay attention to the "Technical Data". Place yourself on the scales exclusively for weighing purposes.
• Protect the scales from sharp jolts and vibrations.
• Remove the battery from the scales once it has been used or when you are no longer using the scales. You will thus avoid damage that may result from the leakage of battery acid.
• Pay attention to the correct polarity (+/-) when exchanging the battery.
• Do not subject the battery to any extreme conditions, by – for example – storing it 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 item. Only allow repairs to be carried out at a specialist workshop. Repairs carried out incorrectly can considerably endanger the user.
• There are feet on the underside of the scales. Since surfaces are made from various materials and are treated with diverse care products, the possibility cannot be completely excluded that some of these substances contain constituents that attack and soften the feet of the device. If necessary, place an anti-slip underlay beneath the scales.

At a glance (scope of delivery)

1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 6 ADE

1 UNIT button (back): Changing the unit of measurement

2 Display

3 Battery compartment (reverse side)

4 ▲▼buttons: Select memory cell, reduce data, increase data

5 SET button: Call up setting mode, store entries, call up stored measurement data

6 Sensor

7 Weighing surface

Scope of delivery

• Body Analysis Scales
• Battery Type CR2032, 3= (already inserted)
• Operating Manual

Start-up

Removing iso-strips

When the scales are delivered, the battery is already inserted and fitted with iso-strips to prevent it from discharging ahead of time. In order to start up the scales, you must remove the iso-strips.

The battery compartment is located on the underside of the device.

1. Press down firmly on the arrow of the battery compartment cover and slide it off in the direction of the arrow.
2. Pull out the iso-strips.
3. Slide the battery compartment cover against the direction of the arrow until it stops.

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 "lb" (pound).

- To select the desired unit of measurement, press repeatedly the UNIT button on the back of the scale. Note the display.

Positioning the scales

- Place the scales on an even, firm, and dry surface. Do not place the scales on 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 %
• Visceral fat in %
• Body mass index (BMI)
• Daily basal metabolic rate in kcal (energy requirement)

The scales are equipped with 10 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, body builders, and endurance athletes,

... are over 70 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.

- Stand still on the scale. Remain standing still and do not hold on to anything.

The measured weight will be displayed shortly thereafter.

A few seconds after you step off the weighing surface, the scales will switch off automatically.

Entering personal data

1. To switch on the scale, step on or briefly press once down firmly on the weighing surface.

"0.0" and the set unit of measurement, e.g. "kg", will be shown on the display.

1. Press and hold SET for a few seconds.

The display shows and a memory cell number (1-10) blinking.

1. Using the ▲ or the ▼ button, select the desired memory cell.

2. Press SET.

Using the ▲ or the ▼ button, choose your sex: for male, or for female.

1. Press SET.

On the display, the preset value for height (e.g. "165" for cm) will flash.

1. Using the ▲ or the ▼ button, enter your height.

2. Press SET.

On the display, the preset value for age (preset: 25) will flash.

1. Using the ▲ or the ▼button, enter your age.

2. Finally, press SET. You have thus entered the required data.

The display shows "0.0" and you can have your body analysis done.

If you do nothing else, the scales will automatically switch off 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.
• If the time interval between the two keystrokes is more than 20 seconds, the scale will switch off and you should repeat the procedure.

Body analysis

• Body analysis is only possible if your data has been entered (see previous chapter).

• See the chapter "Weighing Tips".

• Press SET to switch on the scale.

• Using the ▲ or the ▼ button, select the memory cell in which you have recorded your personal body data.

The data is briefly displayed, then "0.0" and the selected unit of measurement, e.g. "kg".

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

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

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

The measured weight will be displayed shortly thereafter. The indicator "o" then runs across the display; the body analysis is being carried out. Remain standing still.

Your measured values will then be shown to you repeatedly on the display:

Symbol Meaning

1.

Your body weight in the set unit of measurement

2.

Your proportion of body fat in %

3.

Your body water in %

4.

Your muscle mass in %

5.

Your bone mass in %

6.

Your belly fat in %

7.

KCAL

Your basal metabolism in kcal

8.

BMI

Your body mass index (BMI)

iii i = too little body fat

iii = slender

iii = normal

iii i = too much body fat

= obese

Calling up stored values

After an analysis has been performed, you can display the values of your last measurements at any time.

1. When the scale is switched off: Press SET and use the ▲ or ▼button to select the desired memory cell.
2. Press down firmly on the weighing surface or wait a few seconds. The memory cell indicator stops flashing after a few seconds and the indicator "0.0" appears on the display, as well as the unit of measurement, e.g. "kg".
3. Press once on ▲ to start the automatic display of the last measurement.

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).

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

Women
Age Body	fat Body water
	Slender 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
	Slender 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 %

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
18.6 - 25 Normal weight
25.1 - 30 Overweight
30.1 and above	Obesity

Automatic user recognition

The scales are equipped with automatic user recognition.

As soon as you step onto the scales, they turn on automatically and within a few seconds show you the ascertained weight. The body analysis will start shortly after.

If the weight difference between two stored persons is less than 2 kg, automatic user recognition does not work. In this case, "1-2" (for example) will be shown on the display:

This indicator means that the scales cannot match the person on the scales unambiguously to one of the stored users. The scale displays the two users in question (in this example, "1" and "2").

In such a case, select the correct memory cell using the arrow buttons.

After selection of the user, the scales automatically resume the weighing and analysing process.

Changing the battery

A battery change is necessary when "Lo" or nothing at all is shown on the display.

When changing the battery, bear the following in mind:

• The data that has been ascertained and entered up to that point remains stored on the scales.
• Only use the type of battery that is specified in the "Technical Data".
• Pay attention to the correct polarity (+/-) when inserting the battery. The plus pole (+) must point upwards.
• Dispose of the old battery in an environmentally responsible way (see "Disposal").

Cleaning

NOTE on material damage

-Do not immerse the scales in water or other liquids.
- Do not under any circumstances use harsh, scraping, or abrasive cleaning agents or the like to clean the scales. If you do, the surface could be scratched.

1. Wipe down the scales as needed using a lightly dampened, soft cloth.
2. 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	Battery empty or inserted the wrong way around?
The scales appear to be displaying false weighing results	Are the scales standing on a firm, even surface?Is a device that can cause electromagnetic disturbances located in the vicinity of the scales?Remove the battery from the scales and wait a moment. Reinsert the battery. The data stored until then are retained.
“Err” is shown on the display	The maximum capacity of the scales (180 kg) has been exceeded.
“Lo” is shown on the display	The battery is empty (see “Changing the battery”).
“C” is shown on the display	The weighing/measurement process was faulty: The scales are not standing stably or you are not standing still on the weighing surface during weighing.

Technical Data

Model: Body Analysis Scales

BA 1702 (white), 1703 (black)

Battery:

1x CR2032/3 V ---

Rated current: 17 mA

Measuring range: max. 180 kg

Variance: 2% +/- 100g

Indicator division

Weight:

100 g

Body water, muscle mass, bone

0.1%

mass and body fat:

Memory cells: 10

Age input: 10-100 years

Height: 100-250 cm

Dimensions of scales: approx. 300 x 300 x 18 mm

Scale weight: approx. 1.5 kg

Distributor: (no service address) Waagen-Schmitt GmbH

Hammer Steindamm 27-29

22089 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 BA 1702 and BA 1703 body analysis scales comply with EU directives 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU.

The declaration loses its validity if modifications have been made to the device without our approval.

Hamburg, January 2018

Waagen-Schmitt GmbH

Hammer Steindamm 27-29

22089 Hamburg, Germany

CE

Warranty

The company Waagen-Schmitt GmbH guarantees for 2 years from the purchase date the cost-free rectification of defects on the basis of material or fabrication errors through repair or exchange.

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

Disposal

Disposing of the packaging

Dispose of the packaging with similar materials. Put cardboard with waste paper, 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. Hand in the old device at a collection point for electronic waste or at a recycling depot.

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

Recyclable and disposable batteries do not belong in household waste

All batteries must be handed in at a collection point in your community, suburb, or at the retailer. Such batteries can thus be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.

Chère cliente, cher client !