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A basic rule is that short term changes in weight almost exclusively represent changes in water content,
whereas medium and long term changes may also involve the fat and muscle percentages.
If your weight reduces over the short term, but your body fat percentage increases or remains the same,
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you have merely lost water – e.g. after a training session, sauna session or a diet restricted only to rapid
weight loss.
If your weight increases over the medium term and the body fat percentage falls or stays the same, then
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you could have built up valuable muscle mass.
If your weight and body fat percentage fall simultaneously then your diet is working – you are losing fat
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mass.
Ideally you should support your diet with physical activity, fi tness or power training. This way you can
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increase your muscle percentage over the medium term.
Body fat, body water or muscle percentages should not be added (certain elements of muscle tissue
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also contain body water).
10. Replacing batteries
The batteries in the scales must be replaced if the message “
L0
” appears in the display. If the batteries
are too fl at, then the scales will switch o automatically.
Note:
When changing batteries, always use batteries of the same type, brand and capacity.
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Always replace all batteries simultaneously.
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Do not use rechargeable batteries.
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Use batteries that are free of heavy metals.
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11. Storage and maintenance
Important:
The unit should be cleaned occasionally. Do not use any abrasive cleaning products.
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Make sure that no liquids come into contact with the scales. Never submerge the scales in
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water.
Protect the scales from knocks, damp, dust, chemicals, drastic changes in temperature,
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electromagnetic fi elds and nearby sources of heat (ovens, heaters). Do not press the buttons
violently or with pointed objects.
12. Disposal
Standard and rechargeable batteries should not be disposed of separately from the household waste. As a
consumer, you are legally obliged to return used batteries for proper disposal. You can hand in your used
batteries at public collection points in your district or sales outlets where batteries of this type are sold.
Note:
The codes below are printed on batteries containing harmful substances:
Pb = Battery contains lead,
Cd = Battery contains cadmium,
Hg = Battery contains mercury.
For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the scale with the batteries in the household waste at the
end of its useful life. Dispose of the unit at a suitable local collection or recycling point.
Observe the local regulations for material disposal.
Dispose of the unit in accordance with EC Directive 2002/96/EC – WEEE (Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment).
If you have any questions, please contact the local authorities responsible for waste disposal.
