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BASAL MET ABOLIC RA TE (BMR) - WHA T DOES IT MEAN? Your 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 con tinual work 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.Y our BMR is influenced by a
number of factors, including age, weight, height, gender , dieting and exercise habits.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
How exactly is m y body fat and water being measured? This Sal ter Scale uses
a measurement method known as Bioelectrical Impedance Anal ysis (BIA). A minute
current is sent thr ough your body , via your fee t and legs. This curren t flows easily
through the lean muscular tissue, which has a high fluid con tent, 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. Fr om 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 curr ent is less than 1mA, which is tiny and perfectly safe.
Y ou will not be able to feel it. Please note however , that this device should not be
used by anyone with an internal electr onic medical device, such as a pacemaker , as a
precaution against disruption to that device.
If I measure my body fat and wa ter at dierent times during the day , it c an
vary quite considerably . Which value is correct? Y our body fat per centage
reading varies with body water content, and the latter changes thr oughout the course
of the day . Ther e is no right or wrong time of the day to take a r eading, but aim to
take measurements at a r egular time when you consider your body to be normall y
hydrated. Avoid taking r eadings after having a bath or sauna, follo wing intensive
exercise, or within 1-2 hours 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 Fat and Water tables included with the pr oduct. They will guide you as
to whether your body fat and water r eading falls into a healthy category (r elative to
your age and sex).
What should I do if my body fat r eading is very ‘high? A sensible diet, fluid
intake and exer cise program can r educe your body fat per centage. Prof essional
medical guidance should always be sought befor e embarking on such a progr am.
Why are the body fat per centage ranges f or men and women so dierent?
Women natur ally carry a higher per centage 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 y ou are
regularly taking sucient water and w ork towards moving your f at percentage into
the healthy r ange.
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 per centage readings
could be inaccurate and misleading. Pr egnant women should theref ore only use the
weight function.
ADVICE FOR USE AND CARE Al ways weigh yoursel f 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 will exist due to manufacturing toler ances. • Placing your
scale on a hard, e ven floor will ensure the gr eatest accuracy and consistency . • It
is recommended that you measur e at the same time of the day , pr eferably 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 your self 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 car e - it is
a precision instrument. Do not dr op it or jump on it. • Caution: the platform may
become slippery when wet.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Y ou must have bar e feet when using body fat and total
body water measurements. • The condition of your skin on the bottom of your f eet
can aect the reading. T o get the most accurate and consistent r eading, wipe your
feet with a damp cloth, leaving them slightl y moist before stepping on the scale.
WARNING INDIC A TORS
Lo Replace battery.
O-Ld W eight exceeds maximum capacity .
Err Out of range, incorrect oper ation or poor feet contact. Unstable weight.
Stand still.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TION
80 cm - 220 cm Athlete mode = 15-50 years
2’8” - 7’2” d = 0.1 % body fat
6 - 100 years d = 0.1 % body water
Male/Female d = 0.1 % muscle mass
12 user memory d = 1 kcal BMR
Child mode = 6-12 years
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 T TERY 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 wil l repair 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 cover s working 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 r eturned 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, K ent TN11 0GP , UK. Helpline T el No:
(01732) 360783. F or Ireland, please contact P etra 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, votr e
masse aqueuse, votr e indice de masse corporelle (IMC), v otre taux métabolique
basal (TMB) et votre masse musculair e, ce qui vous permet d’obtenir un r ésultat
plus précis sur votr e état de santé général et sur votr e forme. Ce pèse-personne
achera également le poids, la masse lipidique et la masse aqueuse des enfants
et adolescents âgés de 6 à 17 ans. La masse musculair e, l ’IMC et leTMB ne sont pas
indiqués pour cette tranche d’âge.
Ce pèse-personne est capable de mémoriser les données personnelles de 12
utilisateurs diérents. Bien que cet appareil soit un analy seur , 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 ARA TION DE L ’ APP AREIL 1. Ouvrir le compartiment batterie situé au dos de
l’appar eil. 2. Retirez la languette isolan te de sous les piles (si elles sont installées)
ou insérez les piles en r espectant les polarités (+ et -) indiquées à l’intérieur du
compartiment des piles. 3. F ermer le compartiment batterie. 4. Sélectionner le
mode de calcul du poids (kg, st ou lb) à l ’aide du bouton à la base de l ’appareil.
5. Pour une utilisation sur revê tement moquette, fixer les pieds pour tapis. 6. Placer
le pèse-personne sur une surface plane et stable.