formfit Digital Scale & Body Analyzer Instruction Manual VG42252-0000 version: 1.0 vitagoods.
Congratulations on your Vitagoods purchase. The formfit professional scale & measurement system allows you to keep track of your weight, body fat, muscle mass, water weight, and bone density, helping you maintain a healthy lifestyle. To get the most out of your new digital body analyzer and ensure your safety, read this instruction manual prior to use. Safety instuctions and symbols are located in the back. Please follow these instructions carefully, and keep this manual for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Device Components............................................................................................ 4 Getting Started..................................................................................................... 5 Setting up Users.................................................................................................... 6 Taking a Measurement........................................................................................ 7 Replacing the Batteries..........
DEVICE COMPONENTS 4 5 9 1 10 2 3 11 6 7 8 1 User Type 7 choose between male, female, & athlete 2 displays the percentage of the weight reading that is muscle mass Weight 8 displays measurement of weight 3 Units of Measure allows you to display weight measurements in pounds, kilograms, or stones 5 Body Fat Percentage displays the percentage of the weight reading that is body fat 6 Bone Density displays the percentage of the weight reading that is bone mass 4 Contact Plates these stainles
GETTING STARTED Preparing Your Body Analyzer 1. Open the battery compartment on the scale’s underside. 2. Insert batteries (4x AAA) observing the polarity signs (+ and -) inside the battery compartment. 3. Close the battery compartment. 4. Select kg, st, or lb weight mode by pressing the tab on the back of the scale. 5. Position scale on a hard, flat surface.
SETTING UP USERS 1. Press any button to activate the setup procedure. 2. Within 3 seconds, select a user number by pressing the Up or Down buttons. Press Set to confirm. 3. The male or female symbol will begin to blink. Use the Up or Down button to cycle through the icons and press the Set button to select the one that best identifies you.
TAKING A MEASUREMENT Your First Measurement 1. If you have not taken a measurement before, use the Up and Down arrows to select the user profile that identifies you. 2. Make sure your scale is on a hard, flat surface (not carpet) and has been initialized. 3. When the screen displays “0.0,” step onto the scale with your bare feet and ensure your feet are in good contact with the 4 stainless steel contact pads on the platform. • The condition of your skin on the bottom of your feet can affect the reading.
TAKING A MEASUREMENT Every Other Measurement 1. Make sure your scale is on a hard flat surface (not carpet) and has been initialized. 2. The formfit uses “Sense-On Technology” and automatic user detection, so simply step onto the platform to take your measurement. 3. If you are taking a complete measurement, be sure to remove your shoes and socks. You must have bare feet to obtain body fat and total body water measurements. • The condition of your skin on the bottom of your feet can affect the reading.
REPLACING THE BATTERIES When the “ “ symbol appears, it is time to replace your batteries. Remember, Do Not dispose of the old batteries with regular household waste. Please refer to your local ordinances and recycling instructions regarding disposal of worn batteries. Replacing the Batteries 1. Open the Battery Compartment on the bottom of the formfit. 2. Remove the old batteries and dispose of them appropriately. 3.
` 1 O N E -Y E A R WA R R A N T Y This Vitagoods product is warranted to be free of manufacturer’s defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Damage or wear resulting from an accident, misuse, abuse, commercial use, or unauthorized adjustment and/or repair are not covered under this warranty.
` HOW IT WORKS The formfit Digital Scale & Body Analzyer uses BIA (Bio Impedance Analysis) technology which passes an electrical current through the body to estimate body fat mass, lean mass, total body water, and bone mass. The electrical current is small and will not be felt. Contact with the body is made via stainless steel pads on the platform of the scale.
MUSCLE MASS PERCENTAGE According to the American College of Sports Medicine, lean muscle mass may decrease by nearly 50 percent between the age of 20 and 90. If you do nothing to maintain muscle mass, you could be losing muscle and increasing fat. It is also important to know your muscle mass percentage during weight reduction. At rest, the body burns approximately 110 additional calories for each kilo of muscle gained.
BODY FAT PERCENTAGE One of the things the human body is made up of is a percentage of fat. Body fat is vital for a healthy, functioning body; however, too much or too little body fat can be unhealthy. That’s why it is important to measure and monitor your body fat percentage. Body fat percentage gives you a better measure of fitness, rather than weight alone. The composition of your weight loss could mean you are losing muscle mass rather than fat.
BONE DENSITY Regular exercise and a balanced diet can help maintain healthy bones. Like muscle, bone is a living tissue that can respond to exercise by becoming stronger, and it can become weaker from lack of excercise. For most people, bone density peaks in their thirties and then begins to decline, but regular exercise can help prevent the decline. Calcium and Vitamin D (good sources of which are dairy products, green leafy vegetables, and fish) contribute to healthy bones.
BODY WATER Body water is the single most important factor of body weight. It represents over half of your total weight and almost two-thirds of your lean body mass. Body weight is also a key contributor to cellular functions and plays a vital role in regulating body temperature, mostly though perspiration. The combination of your weight and fat measurements could appear to be “normal” but your body hydration level could be insufficient for healthy living.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ? How exactly is my body fat and water being measured? The formfit uses a measurement method known as Bio-electrical Impedance Analysis (BIA). A minute current is sent through your body, via your feet and legs. This current flows easily through the lean muscular tissue, which has a high fluid content, but not easily through fat.
CARE & MAINTAINANCE • Clean exposed parts with a soft, slightly damp cloth. • Never use detergents, excess water, treated cloths, harsh cleaning agents, or sprays. • Do not immerse the scale in water. • Treat your scale with care. It contains sensitive electronic parts. Avoid rough treatment. • Do not jump on, drop, or kick the scale. Treat it with care to ensure the best performance. • Do not store the scale where you store cleaning chemicals.
CAUTION BIA (Bio-electrical Impedance Analysis) method determines your body fat percentage by sending a harmless signal through the body. This device should not be used by anyone with an internal electronic medical device, such as a pacemaker, as a precaution against disruption to that device. If in doubt, contact your physician. This product is for domestic use only. Professional medical guidance should always be sought before embarking on diet and exercise programs.
SAFETY INFORMATION The formfit Digital Scale & Body Analyzer allows you to track and analyze several key components of your weight. It is intended for use by adults and it is not intended for use on infants and children. This device is designed for home use only. CAUTION As instructed on page 1, read this user manual thoroughly before use. This device is designed and manufactured to operate within defined limits. Misuse may result in harm.
SAFETY INFORMATION Symbol Description The Operation Guide Must be Read Serial Number Manufacturer Direct Current Complies with EU Requirments Indoor Use Only ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION - Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice WARNING INDICATORS Symbol Description Overload Warning. The maximum weighing capacity of the scale has been exceeded.
DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS Product Name formfit Digital Scale & Body Analyzer - VG42252-0000 Dimensions 12.63 in x 12.88 in x .94 in (Approx. 321mm x 327mm x 24mm) Net Weight 4.2 lbs (Approx 1.91 kg) Display Digital LCD, V.A. = 2.83 in (L) x 1.38 in (W) Measurement Units (lb/in), (kg/cm) or (st/in) Measurement Range 5 kg to 150 kg / 0 st: 11 lb to 23 st: 8 lb / 11 lb to 397 lb Weight Capacity 150 kg; 397 lb; 28 st 5 lb Weight Graduation kg: 0.1 kg / lb: 0.2 lb / st: 0.
EQUIPMENT CLASSIFICATION & EQUIPMENT and its APPLIED PARTS shall be classified by marking and /or identification as described in Clause 6. This includes: 5.1 According to the type of protection against electric shock: a) EQUIPMENT energized from an external electrical power source: — CLASS I EQUIPMENT; — CLASS II EQUIPMENT. b) INTERNALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT. 5.2 According to the degree of protection against electric shock: — TYPE B APPLIED PART; — TYPE BF APPLIED PART; — TYPE CF APPLIED PART. 5.
GENERAL USE used (see also Sub-clause 44.7) or, where necessary, identify suitable sterilization agents, and list the temperature, pressure, humidity and time limits which such EQUIPMENT parts can tolerate.
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