MD 10826 - Scale MEDION - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Digital Body Fat Scale
Brand	Medion
Model	MD 10826
Category	Scale
Power Supply	4 x 1.5V LR03/R03 (AAA) batteries
Battery Type	Alkaline (non-rechargeable)
Maximum Weight Capacity	180 kg / 396 lb
Weight Units	kg, lb, st
Measurable Body Fat Range	2% – 50%
Measurable Body Water Range	25% – 75%
Measurable Muscle Mass Range	25% – 75%
Age Range	6 – 100 years
Height Range	80 – 220 cm
Operating Temperature	10 °C – 35 °C
Memory Presets	12 user profiles
Body Structure Modes	Normal and Athlete
Display	LCD with weight, body fat, water, muscle mass percentages
Material	Glass platform with stainless steel electrodes
Dimensions (approx.)	30 x 30 x 3 cm
Weight (approx.)	2 kg
Safety Features	Not for use by pregnant women or persons with pacemakers; do not stand on wet feet
Cleaning	Use mild soap solution or glass cleaner; wipe dry
Disposal	Do not dispose with household waste; recycle batteries separately
Service	Contact Medion service center; do not attempt repair

Frequently Asked Questions - MD 10826 MEDION

How do I set up the scale for the first time?

Insert 4 AAA batteries (supplied) into the compartment under the scale. Press ON/OFF to turn it on. Then enter your personal data: height, age, sex, body structure (Normal or Athlete), and weight unit. The scale stores up to 12 user profiles.

How do I measure my body fat percentage?

Stand barefoot on the scale with your feet on the metal electrodes. Ensure your feet are dry. Press ON/OFF, then simultaneously press ▲ and ▼ to select your user number. Confirm with SET. The scale will display weight, then body fat, water, and muscle mass percentages.

What does 'Lo' on the display mean?

'Lo' indicates low battery voltage. Replace all four batteries with new ones. Use only LR03/R03 AAA alkaline batteries, do not mix old and new or different types.

Can I use the scale if I am pregnant?

No, the body fat and water measurement functions are not recommended for pregnant women. You may still use the scale for weight measurement only, but bioelectrical impedance analysis may be unsafe.

Why are my body fat readings inconsistent?

Readings vary due to hydration, meals, exercise, and daily routines. For consistent results, measure at the same time each morning after waking up, before eating or drinking. Wait 6-8 hours after exercise.

How do I clean the scale?

Use a damp cloth with mild soap solution or glass cleaner. Avoid chemical solvents that may damage the surface. Dry the scale completely to prevent slipping.

What is the Athlete mode?

Athlete mode uses a different formula for people with high muscle mass (e.g., training >10 hours/week, resting pulse <60 bpm). This prevents muscles from being misinterpreted as fat. Select 'Athlete' when setting up your profile.

The scale shows 'Err' or a flashing display. What should I do?

'Err' indicates an initialization error or unstable measurement. Step off, ensure the scale is on a flat, hard surface, and try again. If 'Lo' appears, replace batteries. For other errors, clean your feet and re-measure.

What is the maximum weight limit?

The maximum weight capacity is 180 kg (396 lb). Exceeding this may permanently damage the scale.

How do I dispose of the scale and batteries?

Do not dispose of the scale with household waste. Take it to a local recycling center. Remove batteries and dispose of them separately at a battery collection point.

USER MANUAL MD 10826 MEDION

Safety instructions 2

Overview of the appliance 4

Contents of package 4

Notes on measurements 5

Functions 5

Body fat 5

Body water 6

Muscle mass 7

Reasons for inaccurate measurement results 8

Inserting batteries 9

The display 10

Measuring weight 10

Selecting the weight unit 10

Saving personal data 11

Entering personal data 11

Measuring body fat, water and muscle mass 13

Important notes on correct measurement 13

Carrying out measurements 13

Errors 15

Disposal 16

Technical data 17

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

About these instructions

Please read these instructions carefully before using the device. Note the warnings on the device and in the instructions. Always keep the instructions close at hand.

If you sell the appliance or give it away, please ensure that you also pass on these instructions.

Keep battery operated equipment out of reach of children

Do not allow children to use the device without supervision.

The device is battery-operated. Batteries may endanger life if swallowed. Therefore, you should keep the device out of reach of children. If a battery is swallowed, please obtain immediate medical assistance.

General information

□ Only use the scales on an even surface.
☐ Do not store the scales in a vertical position.
☐ Do not put weights on the scales unless you are measuring them and do not store items on it.
□ Protect the scales from moisture.
☐ Do not stand on the scales when your feet or body are wet. Stand in the centre of the weighing area. Your feet must be placed on the metal measuring points for the scales to measure body fat and water.
☐ Do not continue using the device if it is damaged as you could injure yourself.

Handling batteries properly

The device uses four 1.5 V batteries Size R03/LR03.

☐ Before inserting the batteries, check whether the contacts in the device and batteries are clean and, if necessary, clean them.
□ Only use new batteries.
□ Always change the complete set of batteries.
☐ Never combine battery types (LRO3 or RO3).
☐ Do not use rechargeable batteries.
□ Never try to recharge normal batteries. There is a risk of an explosion!

☐ Store batteries in a cool, dry location. Direct strong heat can damage the batteries. Therefore never expose them to sources of heat (e.g. radiators) or direct sunlight.
☐ Never short-circuit the batteries.
□ Never throw batteries into a fire.
☐ If the scales are not going to be used for long periods, remove the batteries.
☐ Immediately remove leaking batteries from the device. Clean the contacts before inserting new batteries. There is a risk of corrosion due to battery acid!

Measuring body fat

The following people should not use the body fat and water measurement:

□ Pregnant women
☐ Those who have pacemakers fitted
☐ Those who are suffering from fever
□ People with swollen legs or oedema
□ People who are heavily hydrated or dehydrated

Body fat measurement is not to be used for children under six.

Never undertake your own repairs

Never try to open and/or repair the unit yourself. If there is a defect contact our Service Centre or other suitable workshop.

Cleaning the device

For cleaning only use mild soap solutions or commercial glass cleaners. Avoid the use of chemical solutions and cleaning products because these may damage the device's surface or markings.

Always dry the scales off completely. There is a risk of slipping!

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OVERVIEW OF THE APPLIANCE

1 Display 4 Measurement sensors

2 ▼ button

5 ▲ button

3 ON/OFF button 6 SET button

CONTENTS OF PACKAGE

When unpacking, ensure that the following parts are included:

□ Digital body fat scales
☐ Four 1.5V LR03 "AAA" batteries
☐ Instruction manual and guarantee card

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NOTES ON MEASUREMENTS

Functions

The body fat scales display the ratio of muscle, body fat and water to total body weight. The standing area of the scales has electrodes which measure body fat by means of the body's electric resistance. Lean body tissue has a lower resistance than fatty body tissue. The integrated computer relates the body fat measured to the person's body height, age, sex and total weight. This results in the body fat value.

Body fat

Too much body fat is unhealthy. What is more important is that a high body fat level is usually accompanied by an increased blood fat level and the risk of various illnesses, such as diabetes, cardiac illness, high blood pressure etc. is raised dramatically.

However, if the body fat ratio is too low this is also unhealthy. In addition to fat tissue under the skin the body also creates important fat deposits to protect internal organs and safeguard important metabolic functions. If these essential fat reserves are used metabolic disturbances may occur, e.g. the risk of osteoporosis rises.

The normal body fat level varies with age and, in particular, gender. The normal value for women is around 10% higher than for men. With increasing age the body breaks down muscle mass and this increases the body fat level.

Percentage ratio of body fat to total weight

FEMALE MALE
Age Low	fat level	Normal fat level	High fat level	Very high fat level	Age Low	fat level	Normal fat level	High fat level	Very high fat level
6-12 <	7 7-19	19-25 >	25 6-1	2 < 7 7-	18 18-2	5 > 25
13-19	< 20 20	-31 31-	37 > 37	13-19 <	8 8-19	19-25 >	25
20-39	< 21 21	-32 32-	38 > 38	20-39 <	9 9-20	20-26 >	26
40-59	< 23 23	-34 34-	40 > 40	40-59 <	11 11-	22 22-2	8 > 28
60-79	< 25 25	-36 36-	42 > 42	60-79 <	13 13-	24 24-3	0 > 30
Athlete		12-25			Athlete		3-15

Body water

60% of an adult's body is made up of water. This varies according to certain factors: older people have a lower water level than younger people, and men have a higher water level than women. The difference between men and women is based on women's higher body fat mass. As the majority of the body water is found in the fat-free mass (73% of the fat-free mass is water) and the water content of fat tissue is naturally very low (around 10% of fat tissue is water), when the body fat ratio is low the body water ratio falls automatically. A 5% loss of water can reduce body energy by 20–30%. Drink at least 2 litres of liquid every day.

Normal percentage of body water

	FEMALE	MALE
Child 58-70 60-73
Adult 42-61 46-66
Athlete 56-71 60-73

In general sportspeople have 5 % more body water.

As age increases the water ratio falls by around 10%.

Muscle mass

The muscle mass is the body's motor. The largest share of the energy we use is consumed by muscles. The muscles ensure that the body temperature is maintained and are the basis of our physical performance.

Checking the muscle mass is particularly important for people with weight or fat problems. As the body needs muscles to remove excess energy reserves or fat deposits, weight reduction can only be successful in the long term if muscles are built up at the same time.

Age	FEMALE MALE
	Muscle mass Muscle mass
6~12>36	>40
13~79>30	>34
Athlete >38	>42

Athlete mode

Your scales have a separate setting for very fit sportspeople or those with a lot of muscles ("athletes"). As muscle cells have a similar bio-electric resistance to fat cells the scales could interpret muscles as fat. This problem only occurs if the muscle mass is large; if a person has a normal range of muscles the scales do not measure this as fat.

The athlete mode prevents this incorrect interpretation. In this mode the actual body fat values are measured using a different mathematical formula.

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Reasons for inaccurate measurement results

The analysis is based on measuring electrical body resistance. Eating and drinking habits over the day and your personal lifestyle affect the level of water. This is noticeable from variations in the indications.

In order to achieve an analysis result that is as precise and repeatable as possible ensure that the measurement conditions are the same as this is the only way to observe changes over a longer period of time. You will receive the most reliable measurement results if you always take the measurement in the morning after waking up. This is the best way of detecting a trend.

Other factors can also affect the level of water:

□ After bathing you may get a result where the displayed body fat level is too low and the body water level too high.
☐ The result may be higher after a meal.
□ Women experience differences as a result of their menstrual cycle.
☐ Due to loss of body water as a result of illness or physical exertion (sport). After sporting activity you should wait 6 to 8 hours before taking another measurement.

Variances or implausible results occur for:

□ People with osteoporosis
□ People being treating with dialysis
□ People taking cardio-vascular medicine
☐ Thick calluses on the feet
☐ Sportspeople who do over 10 hours of intensive training per week and have a resting pulse under 60 beats per minute
□ Top athletes and body-builders
☐ Young people under 17 years of age

INSERTING BATTERIES

The scales are supplied with four 1.5V batteries, "AAA" (LRO3) size.

▶ Open the battery compartment cover under the device to insert or exchange the batteries.
▶ Insert the batteries (ensuring that they face in the correct direction).

If the screen shows "Lo" or the display's intensity falls the batteries must be replaced.

☐ Only insert new batteries and always exchange the complete set of batteries.
☐ Do not expose a device containing batteries to direct heat or sunlight. For example, do not store it on a radiator.
☐ If the scales are not going to be used for long periods, remove the batteries.

Ensure you use the batteries properly and adhere to the safety advice on page 2!

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THE DISPLAY

There follows a list of all the messages that the screen can display:

Measuring weight

The scales switch on automatically to simply give a weight measurement.

▶ Stand on the scales.
The scales switch on automatically and measure your weight.
The weight is displayed for around 5 seconds.
The scales switch themselves off again automatically.

Selecting the weight unit

To simply measure your weight you can set the weight unit for your scales on the underside. You can choose between kilos (kg), pounds (lb) and stones (st).

▶ Push the selection switch to the desired position.

lb/kg/st

If the scales do not register any weight within 10 seconds they switch themselves off automatically.

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SAVING PERSONAL DATA

The scales interpret your body fat, water and muscle values on the basis of your personal data. Therefore you have to enter your personal data before measuring your muscle mass, body fat and water. Twelve memory spaces are provided for this.

The personal data is: height, age, sex, body structure and weight unit.

Entering personal data

▶ Press the ON/OFF button. The body height flashes on the display.
▶ Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select the height in cm and confirm by pressing SET.

graph LR
    A["ON/OFF"] --> B["170 cm"]
    B --> C["171 cm"]
    C --> D["SET"]

The display now switches to age.

▶ Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select your age and confirm by pressing SET.

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    A["30 Age"] --> B["31 Age"]
    B --> C["SET"]

The display now shows the symbols for "male" and "female".

▶ Use the ▲or▼ buttons to select your sex and confirm by pressing SET.

graph LR
    A["User"] --> B{Decision}
    B --> C["User"]
    C --> D["SET"]

The display now shows the symbols for "normal" and "athlete".

▶ Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select your body structure and confirm by pressing SET.

graph LR
    A["Normal"] --> B["Athlet"]
    B --> C["SET"]

The display now switches to the weight unit.

▶ Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select your weight unit (kg, lb or st) and confirm by pressing SET. A beep sounds.

graph LR
    A["kg"] --> B["▲"]
    A --> C["▼"]
    B --> D["lb"]
    C --> D
    D --> E["▲"]
    D --> F["▼"]
    E --> G["st"]
    F --> G

The scales display the data that has been entered.

▶ Press ▲ and ▼ the same time.

The display now switches to the memory preset number.

▶ Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select the desired memory preset number and confirm by pressing SET A beep sounds.

graph LR
    A["1"] --> B["▲"]
    B --> C["2"]
    C --> D["SET"]

Now the measurement can be made.

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MEASURING BODY FAT, WATER AND MUSCLE MASS

Important notes on correct measurement

To measure muscle mass, body fat and water you have to stand barefoot on the measuring points on the scales where the electrodes are located. Your feet must be dry and not moisturised.

Stand on the scales with straight legs and without bending your knees; ensure that your knees do not touch each other.

Carrying out measurements

▶ Press the ON/OFF button. The most recently entered option flashes on the screen.
▶ When the option is flashing press the ▲ and ▼ buttons at the same time.
▶ Select the desired memory preset number. Use the ▲ button to select the uneven memory preset numbers and the ▼ button to select the even ones.
▶ Confirm your selection by pressing theSET button. A beep sounds. The saved values are displayed.
Now stand on the scales and carry out the measurement.

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    A["ON/OFF"] --> B["170 cm"]
    B --> C["e"]
    C --> D["SET"]
    D --> E["Footset with 'SET' icon"]

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The following are displayed on the screen in quick succession:

78.8 the measurement and display of weight

measurement of body fat, water and muscle mass.

- A beep sounds for confirmation. -

78.8 Weight

28.8% Percentage of body fat

58.8% Percentage of body water

43.0% Percentage of muscle mass.

Then the scales switch themselves off automatically.

ERRORS

Display Error message
	Initialisation errors.Carry out the measurement again to achieve a proper result.
	Incorrect use or unstable base.Take the measurement again.
	OverloadingRemove the weight from the scales immediately otherwise lasting damage may occur.
	The measurable electricity is beyond the measurement range.Clean the soles of your feet with a dry cloth and carry out the measurement again.
	The body fat level is outside the measurable range.Clean the soles of your feet with a dry cloth and carry out the measurement again.
	Battery level too low.Replace the batteries.

DISPOSAL

Packaging

Your body fat scales are wrapped in packaging to protect them against transportation damage. The packaging is raw material and can be re-used or added to the recycling system.

Device

At the end of their useful life, the body fat scales should not be disposed of with the household rubbish. Seek the advice of your local authority on correct, environmentally-friendly disposal.

Batteries

Do not dispose of used batteries in the household rubbish. Batteries should be deposited at a collection point for used batteries.

TECHNICAL DATA

Power supply: 4 x 1.5V LRO3/R03 "AAA" batteries

Max. weight: 180 kg/396 lb

Measurable fat level: 2–50%

Measurable water level: 25–75%

Measurable muscle mass level: 25–75%

Age range: 6–100 years

Size range: 80–220 cm

Operational temperature: 10–35 °C

Subject to technical changes.

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