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IMPORT ANT: If the chart/table shows that y ou are outside of a ‘normal ’ healthy
weight range, consult your doctor befor e taking any action. BMI classifications are f or
adults (age 20+ years) onl y .
BASAL MET ABOLIC RA TE (BMR) - WHA T DOES IT MEAN? Y our Basal Metabolic
Rate (BMR) is an estimation of the energy (measur ed in calories) expended by the
body , at rest, to maintain normal body functions.This continual w ork makes up
about 60-70% of the calories the body uses, and includes the beating of your heart,
respir ation, and the maintenance of body temperatur e.Your BMR is influenced b y a
number of factors, including age, weight, height, gender , dieting and exercise habits.
BONE MASS - WHY MEASURE IT? Regular exer cise and a balanced diet can help
maintain healthy bones. Like muscle, bone is a living tissue that can respond to
exercise b y becoming stronger . For most people, bone mass peaks during their
thirties.After that time, we can begin to lose bone. Regular exer cise can help prevent
that loss.
Calcium and vitamin D contribute to healthy bones. Good sources of these are dairy
products, gr een leafy vegetables and fish.
The bone mass readings given by this pr oduct are an estimation of the amount of
bone in your body . Those with osteopor osis or low bone densities may not get
accurate estimations. If y ou have concerns regar ding your bones you should alwa ys
consult your doctor .
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
How exactly is m y body fat and water being measured?
This Salter Scale uses a measurement method kno wn as Bioelectrical Impedance
Analysis (BIA). A minute curr ent is sent through your body , via your feet and legs.
This current flows easil y through the lean muscular tissue, which has a high fluid
content, but not easily thr ough fat. Theref ore, by measuring y our body’s impedance
(i.e. its resistance to the curr ent), the quantity of muscle can be determined. From
this, the quantity of fat and water can then be estimated.
What is the value of the current passing thr ough me when the measurement
is taken? Is it safe?
The current is less than 1mA, which is tiny and perf ectly safe. You will not be able
to feel it. Please note however , that this device should not be used by any one with
an internal electronic medical device, such as a pacemaker , as a pr ecaution against
disruption to that device.
If I measure my body fat and wa ter at dierent times during the day , it can
vary quite considerably . Which value is correct?
Y our body fat percentage reading varies with body water conten t, and the latter
changes throughout the course of the day . There is no right or wr ong time of the day
to take a reading, but aim to take measurements at a r egular time when you consider
your body to be normally h ydrated. A void taking readings after having a bath or
sauna, following intensiv e exercise, or within 1-2 hour s of drinking in quantity or
eating a meal.
My friend has a Body F at Analyser made by another manufactur er .
When I used it I found that I got a dierent body f at reading. Why is this?
Dierent Body F at Analysers tak e measurements around dier ent parts of the body
and use dierent mathematic algorithms to calculate the per centage of body fat.
The best advice is to not make comparisons from one device to another , but to use
the same device each time to monitor any change.
How do I interpret m y body fat and water percentage r eadings?
Please refer to the Body F at and Water tables included with the product. They will
guide you as to whether your body fat and water r eading falls into a healthy category
(relative to y our age and sex).
What should I do if my body fat r eading is very ‘high?
A sensible diet, fluid intake and exer cise progr am can reduce your body fat
percentage. Professional medical guidance should alway s be sought before
embarking on such
a progr am.
Why are the body fat per centage ranges for men and women so dierent?
Women natur ally carry a higher percen tage of fat than men, because the make-up of
the body is dierent being gear ed towards pregnancy , breastfeeding etc.
What should I do if my water percentage r eading is ‘low’?
Ensure that you ar e regularly taking sucient water and w ork towards moving your
fat percentage into the heal thy range.
Why should I avoid using the Body Anal yser Scale whilst pregnant?
During pregnancy a woman’s body composition changes consider ably in order to
support the developing child. Under these cir cumstances, body fat percen tage
readings could be inaccur ate and misleading. Pregnant women should ther efore onl y
use the weight function.
ADVICE FOR USE AND CARE • Always weigh y ourself on the same scale placed on
the same floor surface. Do not compar e weight readings fr om one scale to another
as some dierences willexist due to manufacturing toler ances. • Placing your
scale on a hard, e ven floor will ensure the greatest accur acy and consistency . • It
is recommended that you measur e at the same time of the day , pref erably earl y
evening before a meal f or the most consistent results. • Y our scale rounds up or
down to the nearest incr ement. If you weigh yoursel f twice and get two dierent
readings, y our weight lies between the two. • Clean y our scale with a damp cloth.
Do not use chemical cleaning agents. • Do not allow y our scale to become saturated
with water as this can damage the electronics. • Tr eat your scale with care - it is a
precision instrument. Do not dr op it or jump on it.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE • You must hav e bare feet when using body fat and
total body water measurements. • The condition of your skin on the bottom of your
feet can aect the reading. T o get the most accurate and consistent r eading, wipe
your feet with a damp cloth, leaving them slightly moist before stepping on the scale.
WARNING INDIC A TORS
Lo Replace battery.
O-Ld Weight exceeds maximum capacity .
Err Out of range, incorrect operation or poor feet contact.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TION
80 cm - 220 cm Male/Female
2’8” - 7’2” 10 user memory
6 - 100 years Athlete mode
WEEE EXPLANA TION This marking indicates that this product should not be
disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU . T o prevent possible
harm to the environment or human heal th from uncontrolled waste disposal, r ecycle
it responsibly to pr omote the sustainable reuse of material r esources. T o return your
used device, please use the r eturn and collection systems or contact the retailer
where the pr oduct was purchased. The y can take this product for envir onmental safe
recycling.
BA TTERY DIRECTIVE This symbol indicates that batteries must not be
disposed of in the domestic waste as they contain substances which can be
damaging to the environment and heal th. Please dispose of batteries in designated
collection points.
GUARANTEE This product is in tended for domestic use only . Salter will r epair or
replace the pr oduct, or any part of this product, (ex cluding batteries) free of charge
if within 15 years of the date of pur chase, it can be shown to have failed thr ough
defective workmanship or materials. This guarantee covers w orking parts that
aect the function of the product. It does not cov er cosmetic deterioration caused
by fair wear and tear or damage caused by accident or misuse. Salter shall not be
responsible for any type of incidental, consequen tial or special damages. Opening
or taking apart the product or its components will void the guar antee. Claims under
guarantee must be supported by pr oof of purchase and be returned carriage paid
to Salter (or local Salter appointed agent if outside the UK). Care should be taken in
packing the product so that it is not damaged while in tr ansit. This undertaking is in
addition to a consumer’s statutory rights and does not aect those rights in any way .
For UK Sales and Service contact HoMedics Gr oup Ltd, HoMedics House, Somerhill
Business Park, Fiv e Oak Green Road, T onbridge, Kent TN11 0GP , UK. Helpline T el No:
(01732) 360783. F or Ireland, please contact Petr a Brand Masters, Unit J4 Maynooth
Business Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland. T el +00 353 (0) 1 6510660. e-mail
sales@petrabr andmasters.ie.
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COMMENT FONCTIONNE CE PESE-PERSONNE SAL TER ? Ce pèse-personne Salter
a été conçu sur le modèle technologique d’analyse de la bio impédance qui consiste
à faire passer une impulsion électrique infime à tr avers le corps, cette dernièr e étant
complètement anodine et inoensive, afin de diér encier le tissu adipeux du tissu
maigre. Le con tact avec le corps s’eectue via des supports en acier inoxydable
situés sur le plateau du pèse-personne.
Cette méthode calcule simultanément votr e poids, votr e masse lipidique, votre
masse aqueuse, votr e indice de masse corporelle (IMC), vo tre taux métabolique basal
(TMB), votr e masse osseuse et votre masse musculair e, ce qui vous permet d’obtenir
un résultat plus pr écis sur votre état de santé génér al et sur votre forme. Ce pèse-
personne est capable de mémoriser les données personnelles de 10 utilisateurs
diérents. Bien que cet appareil soit un analyseur , il peut aussi être utilisé comme
pèse-personne ordinair e.
NOUVELLE FONCTIONNALITÉ Ce pèse-personne intègre notr e fonction pesage
rapide pr atique. Dès les paramètr es mémorisés, il sut de monter sur le plateau
pour lancer l’appar eil – plus d’attente!
PRÉP ARATION DE L ’ APP AREIL 1. Ouvrir le compartiment batterie situé au dos de
l’appar eil. 2. Retirez la languette isolante de sous les piles (si el les sont installées)