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BASAL METABOLIC RATE WITH BODY MASS INDICATOR – INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARRANTY
Dear customer, Laica would like to thank you for choosing one of our products, designed according to
strict performance and quality criteria in order to ensure total satisfaction.
IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The instruction manual must be considered an integral part of the product and must be kept for
its entire life.
transferred in its entirety
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warnings contained in the manual insofar as they provide important information regarding safety
user and maintenance instructions.
If the instruction manual is lost or in the event you require additional information or clarifications,
please contact the company at the address shown below:
Laica S.p.A.
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Electronic bathroom scale that measures the weight and calculates the body composition (percentage of
body fat, water, bone, muscle, and BMI) and the basal metabolic rate based on height, age and gender.
Compatible with bluetooth 4.0 and higher technology, it allows you to automatically send the data to your
smartphone so you can monitor your progress at any time.
INDEX
SYMBOLS KEY
SAFETY WARNINGS
BOD
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
DISPOSAL PROCEDURE
WARRANTY
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SYMBOLS KEY
Warning Prohibition
SAFETY WARNINGS
• Before using, make sure the device is intact with no visible damage. If you have any doubts, do not
use the device and contact the retailer.
• Keep the plastic bag used for packaging out of reach of children: suffocation hazard.
• This device must only be used for its intended purpose and in the manner indicated in the instructions.
All other uses are considered improper and therefore hazardous.
The manufacturer cannot be considered responsible for any damage due to improper or incorrect use.
• This device can be used by children on their own from the age of 8 upwards.
• Individuals with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or unskilled people must only use the
product if previously instructed on its use, in safety and only if informed of the dangers connected to
the product itself. Children must not play with the device.
Cleaning and maintenance operations must not be performed by children without adult supervision.
• In the event of a failure and/or malfunction, do not tamper with the device.
Always contact your retailer for repairs.
• Handle the scale with care, protect it against knocks, extreme temperature fluctuations, humidity,
dust, direct sunlight and sources of heat.
This appliance is not waterproof. Do NOT leave and do NOT use the scale in water-saturated
environments; humidity rates greater than 85% or contact with water or other liquids may cause
corrosion or compromise proper scale operation.
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• The body fat, water, and skeletal muscle percentages and the basal metabolism calculated
by the scale must only be considered to be indicative data. For further information, consult
a doctor or dietician.
• Through the electrodes located on the platform, the scale sends a weak, low intensity
electrical current that passes through the body. The scale is not dangerous in any way.
• The scale is not recommended for the following individuals as the data detected by the
scale may not be accurate:
o individuals wearing a pacemaker or other electronic medical device
o people with fever
o children under 10 years of age
o pregnant women
o individuals undergoing dialysis, with oedema in the legs or osteoporosis
o people who take cardiovascular medication
SAFE USE OF BATTERIES
• Remove the batteries if the scale is not used for long periods of time and keep them in a well-
ventilated and dry place, at room temperature.
using unsuitable equipment.
Failure to observe these instructions may result in damage to and/or the explosion of the batteries.
• The removal or replacement of batteries must always be performed by an adult.
• Keep the batteries far from the reach of children: swallowing batteries carries the risk of death.
If batteries are swallowed, immediately contact a doctor.
• The acid contained in the batteries is corrosive. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or garments.
BOD
The body composition is made up of:
• lean mass: all components without fat (water, muscle, connective tissue, and other non-fatty organic
components), bone, muscles, bowels, water, organs, and blood;
• fatty mass: all fats that can be extracted from adipose tissue and other tissues/organs;
• bone mass.
Through the electrodes located on the platform, the scale sends a weak, low intensity electrical current
that passes through the body. The different masses respond differently to the current: lean mass provides
less resistance than the opposite. This body resistance is called bioelectrical impedance. The relative
percentage of the various body masses varies based on gender, age, and physical stature.
Body fat %
The body fat percentage indicated in the table below represents the total fat that is calculated by adding
essential fat and storage fat. Essential fat is necessary for various bodily functions. The percentage is 3%
in men and 12% in women. Storage fat gives energy, protects against physical trauma, and insulates the
body to preserve heat.
table below. If the percentages indicated by the scale do not fall within the values indicated as
"normal" in the table, we recommend consulting with your family physician.
BOD
Age
UNDERWEIGHT NORMAL OVERWEIGHT OBESE
WOMEN
10-39
14-19%
19.1-29% 29.1-34%
> 34.1%
40-55
15-20%
20.1-30% 30.1-35%
> 35.1%
56-80
16-21%
21.1-31% 31.1-36%
> 36.1%
MEN
10-39
11-19%
19.1-24% 24.1-29%
> 29.1%
40-55
12-20%
20.1-25% 25.1-30%
> 30.1%
56-80
13-21%
21.1-26% 26.1-31%
> 31.1%
% of muscle mass (% of skeletal muscle)
There are three different types of muscle: smooth, striated skeletal, and striated cardiac.
Smooth muscle is made of smooth fibres. These are found in the walls of the digestive tract, respiratory
tract and genital tract and in the wall of the venous and arterial blood vessels.
Human striated skeletal muscle is in the skeletal and facial muscles. Cardiac striated muscle is found
in the heart. This scale calculates the % of skeletal muscle and smooth muscle tissue in the body. On
average, 40% of body mass is made up of skeletal muscle. Men usually have more pronounced muscles
than women and the percentage may increase in those who practice sports.
The percentage of muscle starts to decrease with age.
Water %
The % of water in the body differs based on gender: in healthy adult women it ranges from 45% to
60% while in men it ranges from 50% to 65%. The percentage of water is greater in childhood and
decreases with age. Body weight variations can occur in a short period of time (hours), a medium period
of time (days) or over a long period (weeks). Small variations in weight over a few hours is normal and
due to water retention since extracellular water (which includes the interstitial fluid, plasma, lymph and
transcellular fluid) is the only part capable of varying so rapidly. When weight losses occur in just a few
days, it is very likely that it is part of the total water.
The skeletal system
The skeleton is the sturdy and flexible structure that supports our body, giving it shape, protecting the internal
organs, anchoring the muscles and allowing movement. It is primarily made up of bones (206) and cartilage.
Most of the bones in the female skeleton are the same as those in the male skeleton, except smaller.
The exception is the pelvis. In fact, the female pelvis is usually larger than the male pelvis. This scale
gives the weight of the skeleton.
The skeletal weight reading must be related to the age, height and lifestyle of each individual.
Basal metabolic rate
The Basal Metabolic Rate, or BMR, is the minimum calories required for the human body to survive, in order
to carry out basic functions such as circulation, breathing, digestion, and maintaining body temperature.
BMR is calculated on a person when at physical and mental rest, lying down on their back, having not
eaten for 12 hours, after at least 8 hours' sleep and with a constant body temperature of 20°C. Adult BMR
varies from 1200 to 1800 kcal. BMR is influenced by many factors: age, gender, height, body composition,
fever / stress, nutritional state and ambient temperature.
Body mass index
The body mass index (BMI) is the relation of body weight to height. The classification given be low is
correlated to the risk that body weight exerts on health. When BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9 it means
that the weight does not statistically impact health and is to be considered normal.
Any deviation, above or below this BMI interval should be considered a health risk. In this case, we
recommend consulting a physician. Getting in the habit of following a balanced diet definitely helps improve
quality of life, promote health and prevent illness, increase
vitality and maintain ideal weight! It is important to know that
BMI does not allow accounting for weight variations due to
muscle mass, bone mass, water content or fat accumulation.
Therefore, a simple BMI calculation alone should not be
misinterpreted, leading to "DIY" diets. The evaluation of the
BMI should be made by a doctor or other specialists such as
a nutritionist or dietitian.
Considerations
When assessing your body composition trend, it is necessary to keep the following in mind:
• A decrease in weight accompanied by no change in body fat or even an increase in body fat means
that your body only lost water (for example, after exercising, time in the sauna or a limited diet for
rapid weight loss).
• An increase in weight accompanied by a decrease or no change in body fat indicates the development
of muscle mass.
• When the weight and body fat decrease at the same time it means that your diet is working and
volume is being lost.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
(see fig.1)
1. Display
2. Electrodes
3. Battery compartment
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Capacity: 180 kg / 396 lb
- Division: 100 g / 0.2 lb
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BMI T BMI V
UNDERWEIGHT
<18.5
NORMAL
18.5-24.9
OVERWEIGHT
25.0-29.9
OBESE
>30
