Blufire BL-BA90 User manual

Body Fat Monitor / Scale
Model : BL-BA90
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting a BluFire Body Fat Monitor/Scale. This model uses
the BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) technique, a state-of-the-art
technology for body fat assessment.
Safety Precautions
•Persons with implanted electronic medical equipment, such
as a pacemaker, should not use the Body Fat Monitor feature
on this BluFire Body Fat Monitor/Scale. This Body Fat
Monitor/Scale passes a low-level electrical signal through
the body, which may interfere with the operation of a
pacemaker.
•The BluFire Body Fat Monitor/Scales are intended for home use only.
This unit is not intended for professional use in hospitals or other
medical facilities; it is not equipped with the quality standards required
for heavy usage experienced under professional conditions.
•Do not use this unit on slippery surfaces such as wet floors.
Important Notes for Users
This Body fat monitor is intended for adults and children (ages 7-17) with inactive to
moderately active lifestyles.
It is not intended for people with athletic body types. BluFire defines “athlete” as a
person involved in intense physical activity of at approximately 10 hours per week
and who has a resting heart rate of approximately 60 beats per minute or less.
People with athletic body types should use BluFire Body Fat Monitor/Scales
equipped with Athlete mode.
This scale is not intended for pregnant women, professional athletes or
bodybuilders.
Recorded data may be lost if the unit is used incorrectly or is exposed to
electrical power surges. BluFire takes no responsibility for any kind of loss
caused by the loss of recorded data.
BluFire takes no responsibility for any kind of damage or loss caused by these
units, or any kind of claim made by a third person.
Note: Read this Instruction Manual carefully and
keep it handy for future reference.
Note: Body fat percentage estimates will vary
with the amount of water in the body, and can be
affected by dehydration or over-hydration due to
such factors as alcohol consumption,
menstruation, illness, intense exercise, etc.

BluFire Body Fat Monitor/Scales allow you to determine your body fat
percentage at home as easily as you measure your weight.
What is Body Fat Percentage?
Body fat percentage is the percentage of fat in your body. Too much body
fat has been linked to conditions such as high blood pressure, heart
disease, diabetes, cancer, and other disabling conditions.
The BIA Method
BluFire Body Fat Monitor/Scales use the BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance
Analysis) technique. In this method, a safe, low-level electrical signal is
passed through the body. It is difficult for the signal to flow through fat in
the human body, but easy to flow through moisture in the muscle and other
body tissues. The difficulty with which a signal flows through a substance
is called impedance. So the more resistance, or impedance, the signal
encounters, the higher the body fat reading.
Hydration Fluctuations
Hydration levels in the body may affect body fat readings. Readings are
usually highest in the early waking hours, since the body tends to be
dehydrated after a long night’s sleep. For the most accurate reading using
BIA, a person should take a body fat percentage reading at a consistent time
of day under consistent conditions.
Besides this basic cycle of fluctuations in the daily body fat readings using
BIA, variations may be caused by hydration changes in the body due to
eating, drinking, menstruation, illness, exercising, and bathing. Daily body
fat readings are unique to each person, and depend upon one’s lifestyle, job
and activities.
PRINCIPLES OF ESTIMATING BODY FAT PERCENTAGE
20–39
40–59
60–79
Healthy Overfat ObeseUnderfat
Healthy Overfat ObeseUnderfat
Based on NIH/WHOBMI Guidelines.
As reported by Gallagher, et al,
at NY Obesity Research Center.
To determine the percentage of body fat
that is appropriate for yourbody,
consult yourphysician.
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20–39
40–59
60–79
Female
Body Fat Ranges for Standard Adults
Age
Male
Age
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BluFire’s patented “foot-pad”
design sends a safe, low-
level electrical signal
through the body to
determine its composition.
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If the following problems occur… then…
•A wrong weight format appears followed by kg, lb, or st-lb
Refer to “Switching the Weight Mode” on p.4.
• ”Lo” appears on the display, or all the data appears and immediately
disappears.
Batteries are low. When this message appears, be sure to replace the batteries immediately, since weak batteries will
affect the accuracy of your measurements. Change all the batteries at the same time with new AA-size batteries.
Note: Your settings will not be erased from the memory when you remove the batteries.
• ”Error” appears while measuring.
Please stand on the platform keeping movement to a minimum.
The unit cannot accurately measure your weight if it detects movement.
•The Body Fat Percentage reading does not appear or ”-----” appears after
the weight is measured.
Make sure socks or stockings are removed, and the soles of your feet are clean and properly aligned with the guides
on the measuring platform.
• ”OL” appears while measuring.
Reading cannot be obtained if the weight capacity is exceeded.
• ”Error%” appears while measuring.
The Body Fat Percentage is more than 75%, readings cannot be obtained from the unit.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE
Measuring Platform
1. Display Screen
2. Set Button / Memory Button
3. Arrow (Select) Buttons
4. Arrow (Select) Buttons / Data Botton
5. Ball-of-Foot Electrodes
6. Heel Electrodes
7. On / Off Key
Accessories
8. AA-Size Batteries (4)
8.
Inserting the Batteries
Open the battery cover on the back of the measuring platform. Insert the
supplied AA-batteries as indicated.
Note: Be sure that the polarity of the batteries is set properly. If the batteries are
incorrectly positioned the fluid may leak and damage floors. If you do not intend to use this
unit for a long period of time, it is advisable to remove the batteries before storage.
Please note that since the batteries were inserted at the factory, their energy
levels may have decreased.
Positioning the Monitor
Place the measuring platform on a hard, flat surface where there is minimal
vibration to ensure safe and accurate measurement.
Note: To avoid possible injury, do not step on the edge of the platform.
Handling Tips
This monitor is a precision instrument utilizing state-of-the-art technology.
To keep the unit in the best condition, follow these instructions carefully:
•Do not attempt to disassemble the measuring platform.
•Store the unit horizontally, and place it so that the buttons will not be
pressed accidentally.
•Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the unit.
•Place the unit in an area free from direct sunlight, heating equipment,
high humidity, or extreme temperature change.
•Never submerge in water. Use alcohol to clean the electrodes and glass
cleaner (applied to a cloth first) to keep them shiny; avoid soaps.
•Do not step on the platform when wet.
•Do not drop any objects onto the platform.
Open as shown.
Direction of the batteries.
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TAKING WEIGHT AND BODY FAT READINGS
2.Get Your Readings
Your weight will be shown first. Continue to stand on the platform.
“00000” will appear on the display and disappear one by one from left to right.
The readings will be shown alternately 5 times as follows:
MEMORY
SET
After programming your personal data you are ready to take a reading.
1.Tap the ON/OFF Key
The unit will beep and the display will show “0.0”. Now step onto the
platform.
Note: If you step onto the platform before “0.0” appears the display will show “Error” and you
will not obtain a reading. Furthermore, if you do not step onto the measuring platform
within about 30 seconds after “0.0” appears, the power is shut-off automatically.
When a wrong personal number appears, push MEMORY Button until your
personal number appears during measurement.
Note:
•When your data is not stored, push MEMORY Button until “F-1” appears. The unit will
then shut off. Please repeat the steps from “Setting and Storing Data in Memory”. (p.5)
•When “F-2” is displayed after measurement, no personal data is stored in the unit.
Please store your personal data before measuring.
Note:Do not step off until “00000” disappears.
Note: Even if you step off the platform after all the result are displayed, the alternating display of Body Weight and Body Fat Percentage will be repeated
5 times. The unit will then shut down automatically.
Personal data Weight Body fat percentage

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HOW TO DETERMINE BODY FAT PERCENTAGE
GETTING ACCURATE READINGS
Setting and Storing Data in Memory
The unit can be operated only if data has been programmed into one of the personal data memories.
1. Turn on the Power
Press the Set button to turn on the unit. The unit will beep to confirm
activation, the Personal data number will be displayed, and the display will
flash.
Note: If you don’t operate the unit for sixty seconds after the unit has been turned on, the
unit will turn off automatically.
Note: If you make a mistake or want to turn the unit off before you have
finished programming it, press the ON-OFF Key to force quit.
2. Select a Personal data Number
Press the Up/Down buttons to select a Personal data number 1 or 2.
Once you reach the Personal data number you wish to use, press the Set
button. The unit will beep once to confirm.
3. Set Age
The display defaults to Age 30 (range of user age is between 7-99). An
arrow icon appears on the lower left side to indicate Age setting. Use the
Up/Down buttons to scroll through numbers. When you reach your age,
press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm.
4. Select Female or Male
Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through Female ( ), Male ( )
settings, then press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm.
5. Specify the Height
The display defaults to 5’ 7.0” (170cm) (range of user is from 3’ 4.0” – 7’ 3.0” or 100cm –
220cm). Use the Up/Down buttons to specify Height and then press the Set button. The unit
will beep once to confirm.
The unit will beep twice and the display will flash all data (Male/Female, Age, Height.) three
times to confirm the programming. The power will then shut down automatically.
Checking Your Stored Data
To check your personal data, push DATA (Up arrow)button until your data number
will appear. Your data stored in the scale will then appear.
MEMORY DATA
SET
To ensure accuracy, readings should be taken without clothing and under consistent
conditions of hydration. If you do not undress, always remove your socks or stockings,
and be sure the soles of your feet are clean before stepping on the measuring platform.
Be sure that your heels are correctly aligned with the electrodes on the
measuring platform. Don’t worry if your feet appear too large for the unit -
accurate readings can still be obtained if your toes overhang the platform.
It is best to take readings at the same time of day. Try to wait about three
hours after rising, eating, or hard exercise before taking measurements.
While readings taken under other conditions may not have the same absolute values,
they are accurate for determining the percentage of change as long as the readings
are taken in a consistent manner. To monitor progress, compare weight and body
fat percentage taken under the same conditions over a period of time.
Heels centered on
electrodes
Toes may overhang
measuring platform
Note: An accurate reading will not be possible if
the soles of your feet are not clean, or if your
knees are bent or you are in a sitting position.
USEFUL FEATURES
AUTOMATIC SHUT-DOWN FUNCTION
•BluFire Body Fat Monitor/Scales allow you to measure both weight and body fat percentage simultaneously and easily,
simply by stepping on a scale.
•Your Body Fat Monitor/Scale can be set for Adults or Children (ages 7-17), Male or Female.
•Personal data (Female/Male, Age, Height) can be pre-set and stored in the personal data memory for 2 users.
•The unit emits a helpful “beep” when activated, and also at various stages in the programming and measuring process.
Listen for these sounds which will prompt you to step on the unit, look at your readings, or confirm a setting.
•Auto-recognition feature instantly recognizes each user.
The automatic shut-down function shuts off the power automatically in the following cases:
•If you interrupt the measurement process. The power will shut down automatically within 10 to 30 seconds,
depending upon the type of operation.
•If an extraordinary weight is applied to the platform.
•During programming, if you do not touch any of the keys or buttons within 60 seconds*.
•After you have completed the measuring process.
*Note: If the power shuts off automatically, repeat the steps from “Setting and Storing Data in Memory” (p.5).
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SWITCHING THE WEIGHT MODENote: For use only with models containing the weight mode switch
You can switch the unit indication by using the switch on the back of the scale as shown in the figure.
Note: If weight mode is set to pounds or stone-pounds, the height programming mode will be automatically set to feet and inches.
Similarly, if kilograms is selected, height will be automatically set to centimetres.