Activ8rlives Body Analyser User manual

Revised 08/04/2018
www.activ8rlives.com
Body Composition
Body Analyser connects via Bluetooth 4.0 and uploads data to Activ8rlives4 Health+Wellness App.
Works with: Bluetooth Smart Ready device (typically Bluetooth 4.0 or later). iPhone 5 or later, iPad 4th
Generation or later, iPad Mini 2 or later, all iPad Air and iPad Pro models or iPod Touch 6th generation.
Android devices running 5.0 or later. Amazon Kindle Fire devices running Amazon Fire OS 5.0 or later.
Apple Health App compatible.

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Contents
Getting Started 3
Your Body Analyser 5-6
Health and Safety Notices 7
What does it measure? 8-11
Adding batteries to your device 12-13
How does the device work? 15
Installing Activ8rlives App 16-17
Register for Activ8rlives account 18-19
Start-up Screens 20-21
Connecting by Bluetooth 22
Correct placement of feet 22-23
Pairing and Taking a Reading 24
Viewing Data 25
Sending data to cloud 26
Viewing data on PC or Mac 27
Weight Change Widget 28
Apple Health Integration 29
Trouble shooting 30
Manual data entry and Custom trackers 31
Case Study 33
Specifications 34
Warranty, Label and Symbols 35
Website 36
Groups, Adventures, Rewards and Medals 37
Food Diary 39

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Need Help Setting-Up?
View Help Videos within App
Call us 7 days a week, between 09:00—18:00
UK [phone]

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We are a healthcare company. Our mission is to empower you to take care
of your health and that of your family by self-management through self-
monitoring.
From tracking levels of physical activity, weight, food intake, cardiovascular
and lung function, to a new generation of at-home testing for long-term lung disease, we
provide the devices and web-based tools to help you be active, eat well and stay healthy.
Learn more at www.activ8rlives.com

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Your Activ8rlives Body Analyser
Please read this manual carefully before you use your new device so that you do not injure
yourself or others, or cause damage to your new device through improper use.
The Activ8rlives Body Analyser Smart Scales is an easy-to-use device that can measure your
body’s composition — especially useful as part of an exercise schedule or weight loss
programme. It sends information to your private Activ8rlives account via your Bluetooth 4.0
enabled Smartphone or Tablet (not included) so that you can see how well you are doing and
keep track of your health and wellbeing. You can stay committed to your goals by forming
groups with other members of your family, club, school or by joining our online communities. By
working together in groups, we are more successful in achieving our health goals. Activ8rlives is
designed to help you achieve this.
The Activ8rlives Body Analyser Smart Scales does a lot more than just measure your weight—it
helps you understand how your body is changing in response to lifestyle choices you are
making. It measures your % fat and % protein (muscle). It also measures your visceral fat—a key
parameter linked to type 2 diabetes. This manual shows you how to quickly set-up your
Activ8rlives Body Analyser Smart Scales —it will take just 5 minutes if you follow this guide
through.
Included is the free Activ8rlives4Health+Wellness App, which also tracks your food intake via our
photo-based Food Diary, or by adding a full description or carb counting. This information and
the images of your food are sent directly to your Activ8rlives account. Your activity, body
composition and food intake can then all be viewed on a single page. Talk about cause and
effect—very powerful.
If in any doubt about your health, please consult your medical team first and follow their advice
closely.

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Your Activ8rlives Body Analyser
Your Activ8rlives Body Analyser Smart Scales have several parts: the Main Unit, LCD Display and
the Film.
The Main Unit houses all the electronics and Bluetooth component. The Activ8rlives Body Analyser
has four replaceable and non-rechargeable AA batteries (instructions on Page 12-13).
Other than the battery compartment, the Device has no user-serviceable parts and opening the
case to expose the electronics will void your warranty.
On the reverse side of the Activ8rlives Body Analyser is the Battery Compartment, four Strain
Gauges (or feet) and the Change Measurement button.
LCD Display
Film—place feet on these surfaces
Strain
Gauges (x4 at
each corner)
Change
Measurement
Scale (Kg, Lbs,
Stone & Lbs)
Battery Compartment

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Health and Safety Notices
WARNINGS: The Activ8rlives Body Analyser main unit is NOT waterproof and is sensitive to
knocks and bumps. Do not submerge it in water or use in a damp environment and do not
subject your device to harsh physical treatment.
• PLEASE seek medical advice before undertaking strenuous exercise or weight loss
programmes. Seek advice from your Doctor about any long-term condition. This device
should not be used to make a primary diagnosis.
• DO NOT use if you have a pace-maker fitted or medical implant with electronic
components.
• This device is not a toy. It is not calibrated for persons under 16 years of age, pregnant
women, or professional athletes.
• Use a soft, microfiber cloth for cleaning. Don’t use harsh cleaning products as these will
cause damage to your Activ8rlives Body Analyser. Don’t allow sharp objects to scratch
the screen of the LCD display or Film as this may damage them.
• Do not allow your Activ8rlives Body Analyser to be subjected to excessive forces, shocks,
dust, temperature changes or humidity. Don’t expose your Activ8rlives Body Analyser to
direct sunlight for long periods of time. Harsh physical treatment may stop your
Activ8rlives Body Analyser from working properly, particularly the Strain Gauges (feet).
• Your Activ8rlives Body Analyser is a sensitive instrument and may experience interference
if placed near to radio transmitting devices such as walkie talkies and microwave ovens
etc. In extreme cases, the Activ8rlives Body Analyser may have to be restarted by
removing the batteries.
• Don’t remove the back cover to expose the internal components. If you do, you will
invalidate your warranty and may cause irreparable damage. Other than the
replacement of the batteries, there are no user serviceable parts.
• Take precautions when handling all battery types and dispose of batteries properly.
Remove the batteries if you are planning to store the device for a long period of time.
We hope you use your device for many years of course, but long periods of storage with
the batteries in place may damage the device and will cause the batteries to discharge.
Only use the battery type recommended in this manual. Do not touch the exposed
electronic circuits, as there is a danger of electric shock.
• When disposing of this product, ensure that it is collected separately for special treatment
and not as normal household waste.
• The measurement functions built into the Activ8rlives Body Analyser are not meant to
substitute professional measurement or industrial precision devices. Values produced by
the unit should be considered as reasonable representations only.
• The technical specifications for this product and the contents of the user manual are
subject to change without notice.
• Contact us if your Activ8rlives Body Analyser Smart Scales does not work properly.
Call us 7-days-a-week, between 09:00—18:00
t: [phone] or [e-mail]

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For guidance, the Body Fat ranges for men and women are:
For Men
For Women
AGE 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Low <13 <14 <16 <17 <18
Optimal 14-20 15-21 17-23 18-24 19-25
Moderate 21-23 22-24 24-26 25-27 26-28
High >23 >24 >26 >27 >28
AGE 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Low < 19 <20 <21 <22 <23
Optimal 20-28 21-29 22-30 23-31 24-32
Moderate 29-31 30-32 31-33 32-33 33-35
High >31 >32 >33 >34 >35
Population tables from World Health Organisation and NHS Choices.

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What does Your Activ8rlives Body Analyser Measure?
Weight
Your weight is calculated and stored in the Cloud server. For a single view of your weight, it will
fall either in the Red, Amber or Green zones of the charts used in the Activ8rlives4
Health+Wellness App to indicate if you are within a healthy range for your height and weight.
Body Fat %
This value can serve as a guide to whether you need to adjust your diet, fitness programme or
fluid intake to help you to achieve a healthy weight and balance of body composition.
Our bodies comprise of bone, fat and muscle. Fat is vital for a healthy, functioning body - it
protects vital organs, cushions joints, helps regulate body temperature, stores vitamins and
helps the body sustain itself when food is in short supply. But too much or too little body fat can
be damaging to our health. This is why it is important to measure and monitor our body fat
percentage using the Activ8rlives Body Analyser.
Body fat percentage gives us a good measure of wellness when used in conjunction with
weight –if we are aiming to lose weight, our weight loss may be caused by the lose of muscle
mass rather than fat - we can still have a high percentage of fat even when a scale indicates
‘normal weight’.
For guidance for the Body Fat ranges for men and women, tables are supplied on Page 8.
Muscle Mass %
Knowing our muscle mass percentage is useful if we are undergoing any changes in our
exercise regime or undertaking a programme of weight loss. Lean muscle mass may decrease
by nearly 50% between the ages of 20 and 90. We can replace this loss with fat if we don't
maintain our exercise levels. We can also lose muscle rather than fat if we undergo starvation-
type diets, which are not recommended. At rest, the body burns approximately 110 additional
calories for each kilo of muscle gained. So if we come off a starvation-type diet, we actually
put on more weight as fat. Ideally we want to maintain our muscle mass % while reducing fat
%, especially visceral fat.
Visceral Fat
Visceral fat is located in our abdominal cavity (stomach area) and surrounds our vital organs.
The more visceral fat you have the greater the chance of developing insulin resistance
(leading to type 2 diabetes), heart disease and high blood pressure.
The Activ8rlives Body Analyser gives a visceral fat rating between 0 –29.
Rating between 1 –12: Indicates that we have a healthy level of visceral fat.
Rating between 13 –29: Indicates that we could have excess visceral fat and we may wish to
consider modifying our diet or increasing our exercise levels.

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Male Weight 60kg less than 60-75kg 75kg more than
Calculated Bone 2.5kg 2.9kg 3.2kg
Female Weight 45kg less than 45-60kg 60kg more than
Calculated Bone 1.8kg 2.2kg 2.5kg
Bone Mass percentages for Males and Females.

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Bone Mass %
Similar to Muscle Mass percentage, understanding changes in our Bone Mass % can be useful,
especially during weight reduction programme.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
BMI is an index of weight-for-height that is routinely used to classify underweight, overweight and
obesity in adults.
The Activ8rlives Body Analyser Smart Scales calculates our BMI value for us. The BMI categories
shown in the chart on Page 10 are recognized by the WHO (World Health Organization) and can
be used to interpret our BMI value.
The Body Analyser is not calibrated to determine the BMI for children, pregnant women or
professional athletes.
Basal metabolic rate (BMR)
BMR is the amount of energy expended while at rest in a neutrally temperate environment, in the
post-absorptive state (meaning that the digestive system is inactive, which requires about twelve
hours of fasting).
The release of energy in this state is sufficient only for the functioning of the vital organs, such as
the heart, lungs, brain and the rest of the nervous system, liver, kidneys, sex organs, muscles and
skin. BMR decreases with age and with the loss of lean body mass. Increasing muscle mass
increases BMR.
Water or Hydration
Total Body Water (TBW) as a percentage gives us an understanding of our hydration level. Water is
a vital element in the majority of the body’s functions and can be found in every cell, tissue, and
organ.
A healthy TBW% needs to be maintained to ensure that we are operating at maximum
efficiency. Hydration levels fluctuate throughout the day, so use this measurement as a guide and
not your absolute. Note that eating large meals, drinking alcohol, menstruation, illness, exercising
and bathing may cause variations in your hydration level. When starting a diet or exercise
programme, it is important to stay hydrated to maximise the positive effects.
Optimal hydration levels based on population data are:
What does Your Activ8rlives Body Analyser Measure?
Female 45-60% Male 50-65%

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Note: Do not tamper or attempt to open the unit in which the electronics
are housed, your warranty will be invalidated. Substances contained
within the battery may damage the environment or human health if
handled and so is a risk of electrical shock or burns. When disposing of this
product and its batteries, ensure that it is disposed correctly for special
treatment and not as normal household waste.
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Adding the Batteries
Your Activ8rlives Body Analyser Smart Scales uses four AA 1.5V alkaline batteries, which are
supplied. These are non-rechargeable batteries and no attempt should be made to recharge
these.
Open the battery compartment on the rear side of the device and insert 4 x AA batteries in the
direction indicated.
Replace the cover and the Display will illuminate. The device will go into sleep economy mode
within 30 seconds if not being used. If it is overloaded, it will also power off. Also a faulty
operation would make it power off.
Remove the batteries if you are planning to store the device for a long period of time. We hope
you use your device for many years of course, but long periods of storage with the batteries in
place may damage the device and will cause the batteries to discharge.
Replace the set of batteries (4 x 1.5V AA) in the right direction when the batteries are
exhausted, indicated by “LO” on the Display. No data is stored on the device in memory, so
exchange of batteries will not affect data storage.
Cleaning and Disinfection
It is recommended that you use a soft, microfiber cloth for cleaning. Don’t use harsh cleaning
products as these will cause damage to your Activ8rlives Body Analyser. Don’t allow sharp
objects to scratch the screen of the LCD display or the Film as this may damage it.
Never immerse the Activ8rlives Body Analyser Smart Scales central unit in water or disinfecting
solution. Do not use or store in places which are damp or have a high humidity (e.g. steamy
bathrooms).

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How Does the Activ8rlives Body Analyser Work?
The Activ8rlives Body Analyser Smart Scales uses a measurement principle known as Bioelectrical
Impedance Analysis (BIA). A very small electrical current is sent through your body, through your
feet and legs. The current flows with little electrical resistance through lean muscular tissue,
which is full of fluid. By contrast, body fat has a high electrical resistance—it acts as an electrical
insulator. By measuring your body’s resistance to the current (its impendence), the proportion of
muscle can be calculated. From this, the quantity of fat and water can then be estimated.
The size of the current used is only about 1 mAmp—this is a minuscule current and you will not
feel it. However, the Activ8rlives Body Analyser Smart Scales should NOT be used by those fitted
with a pace maker or if you have any other electrically-operated medical device fitted.
Best Time to Measure Your Body Composition
Our water content can vary at different times during the day and since body fat percentage is
calculated by measuring the water content, our body fat reading can also vary throughout the
day. There is no right or wrong time of the day to take a reading, but we find it most consistent to
measure our body weight and water content first thing in the morning before eating or drinking
and after using the toilet. It is about making the measurement consistent.
Taking measurements after having a bath or sauna, or following intensive exercise, or within 1-2
hours of drinking in quantity or eating a meal as the water content will distort the values
generated.
Never attempt to take readings when you are wet, after a shower or vigorous exercise, because
of the risk of slipping. Also the accuracy of the measurement will be distorted as the water
content of the body would have changed.

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1 Install the Activ8rlives4Health+Wellness App to your iOS or Android
Smartphone or Tablet;
How to operate, use and take care of your Activ8rlives Body Analyser
and connect to your Smartphone or Tablet; and
How to take routine readings and upload directly to your Activ8rlives
account.
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If you follow these directions sequentially, it will take you about 5-10 minutes to learn how to
measure your weight and body composition and connect to the Activ8rlives4Health+Wellness
App.
The Activ8rlives Body Analyser is programmed by and uploads information directly to and from
your Activ8rlives account each time your Bluetooth Smartphone or Tablet (not included) is
connected to it wirelessly by Bluetooth 4.0.
This guide will show you how to:
OK, let’s get started with the Set-up and Connect to the
Activ8rlives4 App
Help Videos in App, follow this ?
Website www.Activ8rlives.com
YouTube http://bit.ly/Activ8rlives
Still Need Help
We are here to help you 7-days-a-
week, so please call us to help you
set-up your device on UK 01480
352821.

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Installing the Activ8rlives4App on Your Smartphone or Tablet
(Bluetooth 4.0 Enabled Devices are required to use the Body Analyser)
Download the Activ8rlives4Health+Wellness App from the App Store appropriate to your device.
Search for Activ8rlives in the search bar of your App Store or scan the QR code below and it will
take you to the appropriate App Store for your device.
Compatible Bluetooth 4.0 Smartphones or Tablets
Apple devices running iOS 10 or above that are Bluetooth
Smart Ready (typically Bluetooth 4.0 or later) - iPhone 5 or
later, iPad 4th generation or later, iPad Mini 2 or later, all
iPad Air and iPad Pro models or iPod touch 6th generation.
Android devices running Android 5.0 or later that are
Bluetooth Smart Ready (typically Bluetooth 4.0 or later).
Amazon Kindle Fire devices running Amazon Fire OS 5.0 or
later that are Bluetooth Smart Ready (typically Bluetooth
4.0 or later) - Kindle Fire (5th generation or later), Kindle Fire
HD and Kindle Fire HDX (4th generation or later).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please adjust the screen lock function
on your Smartphone or Tablet to be longer than 2 minutes
to allow the Activ8rlives Body Analyser time to sync with
your device.
Short times of less than 2 minutes cause frequent loss of
connectivity.

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Register for Activ8rlives Account
Once you have installed the Activ8rlives4
Health+Wellness App, open the App making sure
your Smartphone or Tablet is connected to the
internet with Bluetooth switched on.
If you have already Registered, you can Login to
your Activ8rlives account. Click the Login icon and
enter your Username and Password.
If you have not previously Registered for your
Activ8rlives account, then click the Register icon
of the App screen.
Remember your Username (email) and Password
details associated with your account and keep
these safe. You use the same Username and
Password to access your account via the web:
www.activ8rlives.com.
Completing Your Registration
To complete the Registration for your free
Activ8rlives Account, add the correct details for
yourself by following the instructions on the App
and selecting Next at the bottom of each page.
As you complete the information, your Activ8rlives
account begins to learn more about you and your
health. These data are used to help you with your
self-care through self-monitoring. You can always
edit these data later if you make an error, but
please try to be accurate in entering your weight,
your height, your age and gender. These are
important data.

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Completed Registration
On Page 6 of the registration you can
select the Activ8rlives devices that you
have. Once you have completed your
Registration you will automatically be
directed to your Dashboard and a
summary of your activity and weight
targets are set into this Simple
Dashboard. These devices will now show
up on your Dashboard so that you can
use the Quick Measure option by
touching the image of the device on
your Dashboard and it will start the
Upload Devices process.
To add other health parameters to your
Dashboard, such as weight or Pulse
Oximetry readings, change and select
either the Advanced or Expert
Dashboard, that include increasing
number of trackers.
Help and Videos on App
Integrated into the Activ8rlives4
Health+Wellness App is a Help section
that can be reached from the Menu or
from any page which displays a ?in the
top right-hand corner of the screen. Scroll
down to access helpful information and
Help Videos.

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Start-up Screen automatically moves to the Dashboard
Make sure that Bluetooth on your Smartphone or Tablet is switched on.