Brookstone Whole Body Scale, User Manual

Page 1: ...Whole Body Scale Get the skinny on body fat muscle mass and more ...

Page 2: ...Yourself 5 Setting Up Body Fat Body Water Mode 6 Weighing Estimating Body Fat Body Water 7 Setting the Memory 8 Using the Scale with Memory 8 Clearing the Memory 9 Turning the Scale Off 9 Important Information To Know Before Using Your Body Fat Scale 9 Specifications 16 Care and Maintenance 17 Troubleshooting 18 Warranty 21 Save these instructions ...

Page 3: ... years old and healthy adults with active moderately active to inactive lifestyles for body composition assessment in the home environment For body fat and body water estimates always estimate in bare feet Battery precautions Dispose of old batteries properly Do not dispose of old batteries in a fire Do not leave batteries lying around where a young child or pet could play with or swallow them If ...

Page 4: ...3 Location of Controls Up Button Mode Button Down Button LCD Display 1 2 3 4 Platform with Electrodes Pound Kilogram Switch Battery Compartment 5 6 7 1 4 5 6 7 3 2 Top Bottom ...

Page 5: ...Body Water Level Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 Weight Age Bone Mass Height Muscle Mass Body Water Body Fat Ready Mode 6 7 8 9 10 11 8 9 10 11 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 Body Fat Body Water Level indicators tell you where you fall within the range as determined by your personal data entered and saved in the scale ...

Page 6: ...s to measure your weight Using the tip of an unfolded paperclip slide the Kg Lb Switch located on the back of the scale to the unit of measurement of your choice Placing the scale Make sure to place the scale on a level dry and even surface Note the scale must be re activated when the battery has been replaced or the scale has been moved to a different location Weighing yourself Press lightly on t...

Page 7: ...However you need to enter some personal data first to set the scale up for this function 1 Set your Height Press the MODE button to enter the body fat and body water estimation mode The height display blinks Using the UP and DOWN buttons scroll to your height Press the MODE button to confirm 2 Set Age After the height is confirmed the age display blinks Using the UP and DOWN buttons scroll to your...

Page 8: ...Weighing estimating body fat body water Step on the scale in bare feet placing each foot directly over the 12 ELECTRODES with the heels and balls of your feet The LCD DISPLAY will show your weight for approximately 2 seconds Stay on the scale The scale then begins to estimate your percentage of Body Fat Total Body Water Muscle Mass and Bone Mass The LCD DISPLAY will show each estimation in order w...

Page 9: ...chosen for the data you have entered the scale will beep and show a bar below the memory location In addition the R will appear letting you know that the scale is ready for use Follow these steps to store information for 3 more people Using the scale with memory While the scale is off press either the UP or DOWN arrow buttons to scroll through the 4 memory locations Press MODE while on your select...

Page 10: ...ll automatically shut off if no buttons have been pressed for 10 seconds Important information to know before using your Body Fat Scale Why is it important to monitor percentage body fat BF The absolute weight traditionally determines whether or not a person is obese Weight change in itself does not indicate whether it was the weight of body fat or muscle that had changed In weight management it i...

Page 11: ...en Rating Age 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 Low 13 14 16 17 18 Optimal 14 20 15 21 17 23 18 24 19 25 Moderate 21 23 22 24 24 26 25 27 26 28 High 23 24 26 27 28 Standard for Women Rating Age 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 Low 19 20 21 22 23 Optimal 20 28 21 29 22 30 23 31 24 32 Moderate 29 31 30 32 31 33 32 33 33 35 High 31 32 33 34 35 ...

Page 12: ...proprietary algorithm BF can be estimated Note The BF estimated with this scale represents only an approximation of your actual body fat Clinical methods of estimating body fat can also be ordered by your physician 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 appro...

Page 13: ...d fluctuation in hydration level prior to the estimation 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 The table as follows may be used as a guide Source University of Illinois Medical Center Chicago IL USA BF Range Optimal TBW Rang...

Page 14: ...ter than merely comparing your BF and TBW value to the population s normal value Why is the Athlete Mode 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 A...

Page 15: ...ody its shape They are attached to your skeleton by strong springy tendons or are directly connected to rough patches of bone Skeletal muscles are under voluntary control which means you consciously control what they do Just about all body movement from walking to nodding your head is caused by skeletal muscle contraction Your skeletal muscles function almost continuously to maintain your posture ...

Page 16: ... and have specific structure Your bones contain blood vessels nerve cells and living bone cells known as osteocytes These are held together by a framework of hard non living material containing calcium and phosphorous A thin membrane called the periosteum covers the surface of your bones Bone Mineral Content differs according to age and sex For Adults The average bone mineral content of 15 29 year...

Page 17: ...lb Age range 10 to 99 years Height range 3 3 4 to 7 2 6 100 to 220cm Body fat range 4 to 50 E version 5 to 50 A version Power 1 9V alkaline battery 6LR61 or equivalent not included Product dimension 12 5 l x 12 5 w x 1 8 h Approx Product weight 3 30lb Approx Accuracy of weight measurement 1 5lb 16 176lbs 3lbs 176 330 Output power for Body Fat Analyzer 300uA Memory 4 Users ...

Page 18: ...ns no user serviceable parts Damage to the scale may occur as a result of improper handling Clean the scale with a soft damp cloth after use Do not use solvents of any kind or immerse the unit in water Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the scale such as shaking or dropping it onto the floor ...

Page 19: ...essing lightly on the scale platform to re initialize the scale Instability error Step off the scale and wait until the scale automatically switches off Step on the scale again and stand still while computation is in progress Overload warning Remove the weight immediately otherwise permanent damage to the scale will occur Contact error Impedance cannot be measured Please make sure that you are sta...

Page 20: ...imated Body Fat percentage is beyond the technical limit Moistening your feet may help to improve the electrical contact Percentage Total Body Water is out of range Moistening your feet may help to improve the electrical contact If Err 1 to Err 5 persist after following the prior corrective actions remove and reinsert the battery after 1 minute to reset the scale ...

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Page 22: ... given the original product must be returned to Brookstone and becomes Brookstone s property ObtainingService Toobtainwarrantyservice callBrookstoneLimitedWarrantyServiceat 1 800 292 9819 Please be prepared to describe the product that needs service and the nature of the problem A purchase receipt is required All repairs and replacements must be authorized in advance Service options parts availabi...

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