User manual MEDION BODY FAT SCALE MD 10826

[. . . ] 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. There is a risk of slipping! 3 MD10826_Körperfettwaage_manual_UK. fm Seite 4 Mittwoch, 26. [. . . ] Normal percentage of body water FEMALE Child Adult Athlete 58­70 42­61 56­71 MALE 60­73 46­66 60­73 In general sportspeople have 5 % more body water. As age increases the water ratio falls by around 10 %. 6 MD10826_Körperfettwaage_manual_UK. fm Seite 7 Mittwoch, 26. Juli 2006 2:10 14 Muscle mass The muscle mass is the body's motor. 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 6 ~ 12 13 ~ 79 Athlete FEMALE Muscle mass >36 >30 >38 MALE Muscle mass >40 >34 >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. In this mode the actual body fat values are measured using a different mathematical formula. 7 MD10826_Körperfettwaage_manual_UK. fm Seite 8 Mittwoch, 26. Juli 2006 2:10 14 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. 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. 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. 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 8 MD10826_Körperfettwaage_manual_UK. fm Seite 9 Mittwoch, 26. Juli 2006 2:10 14 INSERTING BATTERIES The scales are supplied with four 1. 5V batteries, "AAA" (LR03) 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. [. . . ] Clean the soles of your feet with a dry cloth and carry out the measurement again. Replace the batteries. 15 MD10826_Körperfettwaage_manual_UK. fm Seite 16 Mittwoch, 26. Juli 2006 2:10 14 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. [. . . ]