Body Fat Analyzer and Scale Leading the Way in Accuracy® Instruction Manual 5742
Thank you for purchasing a Taylor® Precision Product. Your Taylor® Body Fat Analyzer and Scale is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. Please read this instruction manual carefully before use. Keep these instructions handy for future reference. INTRODUCTION How Taylor's Body Fat Analyzer and Scale Works: This instrument uses BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis). BIA is one of the most accurate methods of measuring body fat.
BATTERY INFORMATION AND GENERAL SET-UP This scale operates on 4 AAA batteries (included). Insert the 4 AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Ensure the + and terminals are the correct way round. Some models have a static cling label on the lens to prevent scratching. Please remove before use. Your scale has been set to measure in pounds and inches (lb). To change the measurement units to kilograms/centimeters or stone/inches, move the switch on the bottom of the scale to (kg) or (st-lb).
USING YOUR BODY FAT SCALE In order to measure body fat and body water, you must first enter your height, age, and gender. The analyzer uses these factors to calculate your results. Onscreen prompts will lead you through programming your personal information into the analyzer. The analyzer will then use this data to compute your body fat/body water percentages. You must have bare feet to use the body fat analyzer function. Remove your shoes and socks before proceeding.
older. For ages 17 or under, this step is automatically bypassed). 7. Press the SET button to confirm all settings. A “beep” sound and an “R” icon on the LCD screen indicate successful programming, Your personal data is now saved in memory. 8. Repeat procedure for a second user. MEMORY FUNCTIONS This scale has 4 personal memory settings. You may save your height, age, gender, and normal/athlete selections into one of these memories.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS How exactly is my body fat and water being measured? The Taylor Body Analyzer Scale uses a measurement method known as Bioelectrical 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. Therefore, by measuring your body’s impedance (i.e. its resistance to the current), the quantity of muscle can be determined.
Why should I avoid using the Taylor Body Analyzer Scale while pregnant? During pregnancy a woman’s body composition changes considerably in order to support the developing child. Under these circumstances, body fat percentage readings could be inaccurate and misleading. Why is the Taylor Body Analyzer Scale unsuitable for athletes and children? The body compositions of both athletes and children require different mathematic algorithms for the body fat calculation. TROUBLE SHOOTING 1. 2. 3.
WARNING MESSAGES EEEE = Overload Warning. The maximum weighing capacity of the scale has been exceeded. Remove the weight immediately; otherwise, permanent damage to the scale will occur. ER0 = Instability error. Step off and back onto the scale, standing still while your weight computes. ER3 = Contact error. Body impedance is beyond the technical limit.
Body Water 3. 4. 5. It is recommended to measure body fat, body water or weight at the same time period daily. Please note that body fat contains some body water weight. Thus, body fat and body water percentages will not add up to 100%. Use this product without clothing for best accuracy. Clothes can vary in weight and affect the percentage calculation. Feet must be bare and clean. For best readings they should also be slightly damp.
You must wait several hours before taking a body fat reading when: drinking coffee or alcohol, taking diuretic medications, or exercising. These all affect your level of hydration and the accuracy of this analyzer. SPECIFICATIONS • • • • • • • • • Uses BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) to determine body fat and body water percentage Weight Capacity: 350 lb or 160 kg or 25 st Weight Graduation: 0.2 lb or 0.1kg or 0.25lb Body Fat Graduation: 0.1% (in the range from 4% - 50%) Body Water Graduation: 0.
TEN (10) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This scale is warranted against defects in materials of workmanship for ten (10) years for the original purchaser from date of retail purchase. It does not cover damages or wear resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, commercial use, or unauthorized adjustment and/or repair. Do not return to retailer.
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