Conair Thinner TH402 User manual

Body Water/Hydration Levels
General health standards indicate that one should consume approximately
64 oz. of water per day to maintain a healthy level of hydration. The
percentage of body water should lie within the following ranges:
Female: 43-60%
Male: 50-65%
Maintaining these levels will help improve your overall health and general
feeling of well-being. If your hydration levels are less than the recommended
levels in the chart above, you should increase your water intake accordingly.
Body Water/Hydration Level – how is it measured?
The hydration level is measured by using Bioelectric Impedance Analysis (BIA).
The same analysis that is used to calculate your body fat is used to calculate
your hydration level. The Thinner Body Water microprocessor again measures
impedance or transmission speed through water. Taking into consideration a
user’s age and gender, a calculation is made that determines the percentage
of water.
Please Note: It is not recommended to take the hydration measurements in
certain situations, such as following exercise, after drinking a glass of water,
or directly prior to, during, or shortly after menstrual cycles. Hydration may not
be at its normal level during these times.
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Conair Corporation
Service Department
150 Milford Road
East Windsor, NJ 08520
Conair Corporation
Service Department
7475 N. Glen Harbor Blvd.
Glendale, AZ 85307
1-800-326-6247
www.conair.com
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Made in China
The Scale with Built-In Power
Instructions
for use of
Thinner®
Bathroom Scales
Congratulations! By purchasing this
Thinner scale, you’ve made the first step
toward taking control of your weight.
To get the greatest benefit from your
purchase, please read this entire
brochure before using your scale.
TH402
This comprehensive digital scale provides all the information you need to
manage your weight and monitor important body analysis functions – all with
the touch of your toes! It measures weight, body fat, and body hydration level
with precision accuracy, and can be programmed for the entire family (up to 4
users). Simple to use, with a large and easy-to-read digital LCD screen, it’s the
ultimate home scale for healthy weight management.
Body Fat Percentage – what does it mean?
Simply speaking, your body is made up of lean mass and fat mass. Lean mass
consists of muscle, bones, organs, etc. Fat mass is body fat. While everyone
needs a certain amount of fat to assist the body in storing energy, providing
heat insulation and other functions, most people will find they are at their most
fit when they increase their lean mass and decrease their fat mass.
While standard scales are useful in providing a measurement of overall
weight, they do not calculate the percentage of fat within the body. However,
this Thinner® Body Analysis Monitor allows the user to check both of these
important measurements.
Body Fat Percentage – how is it measured?
The Thinner® Body Analysis Monitor uses a technique called Bioelectric
Impedance Analysis (BIA). A harmless amount of a bioelectric current is sent
from the footpads through the body. This current travels at different speeds
through lean and fat body masses. The scale’s microprocessor analyzes the
degree of impedance, or transmission speed.
Taking into consideration the user’s height, age, gender and weight, the
Thinner® Body Analysis Monitor calculates the composition of the body.
The percentage of the body that is composed of fat is displayed on the
monitor – “body fat percentage.”
Body Fat Levels – Recommended Ranges
MEN
age low normal range high
20-29 5-12.9% 13-23% 23.1-50%
30-39 5-13.9% 14-24% 24.1-50%
40-49 5-14.9% 15-25% 25.1-50%
50-59 5-15.9% 16-26% 26.1-50%
60-69 5-16.9% 17-27% 27.1-50%
WOMEN
age low normal range high
20-29 5-17.9% 18-28% 28.1-50%
30-39 5-18.9% 19-29% 29.1-50%
40-49 5-19.9% 20-30% 30.1-50%
50-59 5-20.9% 21-31% 31.1-50%
60-69 5-21.9% 22-32% 32.1-50%
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Facts You Should Know
Your Thinner® scale is a precise measuring instrument that is most accurate
when weighing a stationary object. To ensure readings that are 99% accurate,
always try to stand on the same area of the scale platform and DO NOT MOVE.
Should the weight on the scale exceed the scale’s capacity, you may see an
error message ”ERR”.
Electronic sensors are sensitive. Be careful not to drop or jar the scale. Place it
gently onto floor surface, and store where it will be protected from impact.
The scale is an electronic instrument and should never be submerged in water.
Clean with damp cloth and/or glass cleaner.
In the unlikely event that the scale battery malfunctions and needs to be
replaced, lift the battery cover on the bottom of the scale and replace the
old battery with a 3V lithium battery (CR2032). Dispose of the old battery
properly. Do not attempt to open the scale or to remove any components.
Servicing should be done by qualified technicians only. See warranty
information below.
Your personal data has now been entered and stored. User number will
display for 2 seconds, height for 2 seconds, and age for 2 seconds, to confirm
the programming. If any of these data points were set incorrectly, just go
through the customization steps (1–3) again. The scale is now ready for you to
weigh yourself and read body fat and body water measurements.
Using Your Thinner® Body Fat Monitor
Precautions for Use
CAUTION! Use of this device by persons with any electrical implant such as
a heart pacemaker, or by pregnant women, is not recommended.
1. Tap center of scale platform with foot to activate digital display
(display will flash).
2. Wait for "0.0" to appear in display window.
3. Firmly press the USER button located below the display several times until
your user number appears. Note: The scale will automatically scroll through
your customized data, then "0.0" will be displayed.
4. Step onto the scale BAREFOOT.
5. Weight will be displayed for 3 seconds. Remain on scale without moving!
6. Display will flash “bf” and “%”,
followed by your body fat
percentage.
7. Display will flash “H2O” and “%”,
followed by your body water
percentage.
8. The interpretive color bars will light up at the same time as your body fat
and body water measurements, showing you whether your results are normal
(green bar), lower (yellow bar) or higher than normal (red bar). Use color
bars as a guideline only and discuss any questions or concerns with your
healthcare provider.
9. Display will cycle through your measurements again and then automatically
turn off.
Using The Weight-Only Mode
For weight-only mode, no personal data entry is necessary.
1. Place scale on a flat, level surface.
2. Tap center of scale platform with foot to activate (display will flash).
3. Wait for "0.0" to appear in display window.
4. Step onto scale. Weight measurement will appear in display window.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Before Using Scale
1. Set switch on the back of the scale to measure in kg (kilograms) or lb
(pounds).
2. Set scale on floor. Surface must be level for accurate operation and safety.
Customizing Your
Thinner® Body Analysis Monitor
Setting Data for Body Fat/Hydration Measurement
1. Tap center of scale platform with foot to activate digital display (display
will flash).
2. Wait for "0.0" to appear in display window.
3. Press SET button. The scale is now ready to input your personal data.
Enter User Number
• "P-01" will flash in display window.
• Press UP or DOWN arrows to select your individual
user number (four user numbers available: P-01
through P-04).
• When selected user number appears in display,
press SET button to save user number.
• The scale is now ready for you to enter your height.
Set Height
• "Ht" (height) will flash in display window.
• Press UP or DOWN arrows to scroll to your
height measurement.
• Press SET button to save height.
• The scale is now ready for you to enter your age.
Set Age
• "Age" will flash in display window.
• Press UP or DOWN arrows to scroll to your age.
• Press SET button to save age.
• The scale is now ready for you to enter your gender.
Set Gender
• The gender icons will flash in display window.
• Press UP or DOWN arrows to select male or
female icon.
• Press SET button to save gender.
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LIMITED TEN YEAR WARRANTY
Conair will repair or replace, at our option, your appliance free of charge for 120
months from the date of purchase if the appliance is defective in workmanship
or materials.
To obtain service under this warranty, return the defective product to the service
center listed below that is nearest you, together with your sales slip and $5.00
for postage and handling. California residents need only provide proof of
purchase and should call 1-800-3-CONAIR for shipping instructions. In the
absence of a receipt, the warranty period shall be 120 months from the date of
manufacture.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS, OR LIABILITIES, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION
TO THE 120 MONTH DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations
may not apply to you.
IN NO EVENT SHALL CONAIR BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental, or consequential damages, so
the above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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