Health 12005 User manual

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Contents
Welcome
Safety Instructions
Box Contents
Notes on Measurements
Getting Started
Measuring Weight
Saving Personal Data
Measuring Body Fat, Water and Muscle Mass
Errors
Technical Data
Cleaning
Disposal
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Welcome
Congratulations on choosing to buy a Health+® product. By doing so you now have the
assurance and peace of mind that comes with purchasing a product made by one of
Europe’s leading manufacturers. All products brought to you by Health+® are
manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety, and, as part of our
philosophy of customer service and satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive 3
Year Warranty. We hope you will enjoy your purchase for many years to come.
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Safety Instructions
Please read these instructions carefully before using the device and note the
warnings in the operating instructions.
Always keep the operating instructions close to hand. If you sell the device or
give it away, please ensure that you also pass on these instructions.
Keep battery operated equipment out of reach of children
The device is battery-operated. Batteries may endanger life if swallowed. Therefore, you
should keep the device out of reach of children. If a battery is swallowed, please obtain
immediate medical assistance.
General information
•Only use the scales on an even surface.
•Do not store the scales in a vertical position.
•Do not put weights on the scales unless you are measuring them and do not
store items on it.
•Protect the scales from moisture.
•Do not stand on the scales when your feet or body are wet. Stand in the centre of
the weighing area. Your feet must be placed on the metal measuring points for
the scales to measure body fat and water.
•Do not continue using the device if it is damaged as you could injure yourself.
Handling batteries properly
•The device uses two 3 V batteries Size CR2032.
•Before inserting the batteries, check whether the contacts in the device and
batteries are clean and, if necessary, clean them.
•Only use new batteries.
•Always change the complete set of batteries.
•Never combine battery types.
•Do not use rechargeable batteries.
•Never try to recharge normal batteries. There is a risk of an explosion!
•Store batteries in a cool, dry location. Direct strong heat can damage the
batteries. Therefore never expose them to sources of heat (e.g. radiators) or
direct sunlight.
•Never short-circuit the batteries.
•Never throw batteries into a fire.
•If the scales are not going to be used for long periods, remove the batteries.
•Immediately remove leaking batteries from the device. Clean the contacts before
inserting new batteries. There is a risk of corrosion due to battery acid!
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Measuring body fat
The following people should not use the body fat and water measurement:
•Pregnant women
•Those who have pacemakers fitted
•Those who are suffering from fever
•People with swollen legs or oedema
•People who are heavily hydrated or dehydrated
•Body fat measurement is not to be used for children under six.
Never undertake your own repairs
Never try to open and/or repair the unit yourself, in order to avoid damage. If there is a
defect contact our Service Centre or other suitable workshop.
Cleaning the device
For cleaning only use mild soap solutions or commercial glass cleaners. Avoid the use of
chemical solutions and cleaning products because these may damage the device’s
surface or markings.
Always dry the scales off completely. There is a risk of slipping!

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Box Contents
Remove all packaging materials.
Caution: Keep the plastic packaging out of reach of babies and children as it can
cause suffocation.
Unpack the unit and ensure that the following parts are included:
•Body Fat Scale
•2 x batteries 3V (CR 2032)
•Instruction manual and guarantee documents
•Quick Set-Up Guide
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Notes on Measurements
The body fat scales display the ratio of muscle, body fat and water to total body weight.
The standing area of the scales has electrodes which measure body fat by means of the
body’s electric resistance. Lean body tissue has a lower resistance than fatty body
tissue. The integrated computer relates the body fat measured to the person’s body
height, age, sex and total weight. This results in the body fat value.
Body fat
Too much body fat is unhealthy. What is more important is that a high body fat level is
usually accompanied by an increased blood fat level and the risk of various illnesses,
such as diabetes, cardiac illness, high blood pressure etc. is raised dramatically.
However, if the body fat ratio is too low this is also unhealthy. In addition to fat tissue
under the skin the body also creates important fat deposits to protect internal organs
and safeguard important metabolic functions. If these essential fat reserves are used
metabolic disturbances may occur, e.g. the risk of osteoporosis rises.
The normal body fat level varies with age and, in particular, gender. The normal value
for women is around 10% higher than for men. With increasing age the body breaks
down muscle mass and this increases the body fat level.
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Percentage ratio of body fat to total weight
FEMALE MALE
Age Low
fat
level
Normal
fat level
High
fat
level
Very
high
fat
level
Age Low
fat
level
Normal
fat
level
High
fat
level
Very
high
fat
level
6-12 < 7 7-19 19-25 > 25 6-12 < 7 7-18 18-25 > 25
13-19 < 20 20-31 31-37 > 37 13-19 < 8 8-19 19-25 > 25
20-39 < 21 21-32 32-38 > 38 20-39 < 9 9-20 20-26 > 26
40-59 < 23 23-34 34-40 > 40 40-59 < 11 11-22 22-28 > 28
60-79 < 25 25-36 36-42 > 42 60-79 < 13 13-24 24-30 > 30
Athlete 12-25 Athlete 3-15
Body water
60% of an adult’s body is made up of water. This varies according to certain factors:
older people have a lower water level than younger people, and men have a higher
water level than women. The difference between men and women is based on
women’s higher body fat mass. As the majority of the body water is found in the fat-free
mass (73% of the fat-free mass is water) and the water content of fat tissue is naturally
very low (around 10% of fat tissue is water), when the body fat ratio is low the body
water ratio falls automatically.
A 5% loss of water can reduce body energy by 20–30%. Drink at least 2 litres of liquid
every day.
Normal percentage of body water
FEMALE MALE
Child 58-70 60-73
Adult 42-61 46-66
Athlete 56-71 60-73
In general sports people have 5 % more body water. As age increases the water ratio
falls by around 10 %

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Muscle mass
The muscle mass is the body’s motor. The largest share of the energy we use is
consumed by muscles. The muscles ensure that the body temperature is maintained
and are the basis of our physical performance.
Checking the muscle mass is particularly important for people with weight or fat
problems. As the body needs muscles to remove excess energy reserves or fat deposits,
weight reduction can only be successful in the long term if muscles are built up at the
same time.
Age FEMALE MALE
Muscle Mass Muscle Mass
6 – 12 > 36 > 40
13-19 > 34 > 38
20-39 > 33 > 37
40-59 > 32 > 36
13 – 79 > 30 > 34
Athlete > 38 > 42
Athlete mode
Your scales have a separate setting for very fit sports people or those with a lot of
muscles (“athletes”). As muscle cells have a similar bio-electric resistance to fat cells the
scales could interpret muscles as fat. This problem only occurs if the muscle mass is
large; if a person has a normal range of muscles the scales do not measure this as fat.
The athlete mode prevents this incorrect interpretation. In this mode the actual body
fat values are measured using a different mathematical formula.
Bone mass and calorie demand
The following table gives you an overview about the bone mass and calorie demand of
an average person.
Age FEMALE MALE
Bone mass
(%)
Calorie
demand/day
(kcal)
Bone Mass
(%)
Calorie
demand/day
(kcal)
6 – 12 > 1.3 1600 – 2200 > 1.3 1800 – 2500
13-19 > 1.5 > 1.7
20-39 > 2.5
40-59 > 2.8
60-79 > 2.0
1800 – 2300
> 2.4
2300 – 3300
Athlete > 3.2 1900 – 2500 > 3.5 2500 – 3500

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Reasons for inaccurate measurement results
The analysis is based on measuring electrical body resistance. Eating and drinking
habits over the day and your personal lifestyle affect the level of water. This is
noticeable from variations in the indications.
In order to achieve an analysis result that is as precise and repeatable as possible ensure
that the measurement conditions are the same as this is the only way to observe
changes over a longer period of time. You will receive the most reliable measurement
results if you always take the measurement in the morning after waking up. This is the
best way of detecting a trend.
Other factors can also affect the level of water:
•After bathing you may get a result where the displayed body fat level is too low
and the body water level too high.
•The result may be higher after a meal.
•Women experience differences as a result of their menstrual cycle.
•Due to loss of body water as a result of illness or physical exertion (sport). After
sporting activity you should wait 6 to 8 hours before taking another
measurement.
Variances or implausible results occur for:
•People with osteoporosis
•People being treated with dialysis
•People taking cardio-vascular medicine
•Thick calluses on the feet
•Sports people who do over 10 hours of intensive training per week and have a
resting pulse under 60 beats per minute
•Top athletes and bodybuilders
•Young people under 17 years of age

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Getting Started
The scales are supplied with two 3V batteries, CR2032 size.
•Open the battery compartment cover under the device to insert or exchange the
batteries.
•Insert the batteries (ensuring that they face in the correct direction).
If the screen shows “Lo” or the display’s intensity falls the batteries must be replaced.
•Only insert new batteries and always exchange the complete set of batteries.
•Do not expose a device containing batteries to direct heat or sunlight. For
example, do not store it on a radiator.
•If the scales are not going to be used for long periods, remove the batteries.
Ensure you use the batteries properly and adhere to the safety advice on page 3!
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Measuring Weight
The scales switch on automatically to simply give a weight measurement.
•Stand on the scales.
•The scales switch on automatically and measures your weight.
•The weight is displayed for around 5 seconds.
•The scales switch themselves off again automatically.
Selecting the weight unit
Selecting the weight unit for weight measurement
This unit setting is intended for weight measurements only. For selecting the weight
unit for extended measurements see the next column.
•Turn around the scales.
•Use the weight unit switch on the lower side of the scales to select the weight
unit.
Setting the weight unit for extended measurements (with body fat, water, muscle and
bone mass, calorie demand)
•Choose memory space 12 (as shown in the following chapter).
•Set the desired weight unit in memory space no. 12. Settings made in this
memory space is the main preference for the scale.
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Saving Personal Data
The scales interpret your body fat, water and muscle values on the basis of your
personal data. Therefore you have to enter your personal data before measuring your
muscle mass, body fat, body water, bone percentage and calorie requirement. Twelve
memory spaces are provided for this.
The personal data is: height, age, sex, body structure and weight unit.
Entering personal data
Press the button. The body height flashes on the display.
•Use the or buttons to select the height in cm and confirm by pressing
SET .
The display now switches to age.
•Use the
 or  buttons to select your age and confirm by pressing SET .
The display now shows the symbols for “male” and “female”.
•Use the or buttons to select your sex and confirm by pressing
SET .
The display now shows the symbols for “normal“ and “athlete“.
•Use the or buttons to select your body structure and confirm by pressing
SET .
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The display now switches to the weight unit.
•Use the or buttons to select your weight unit (kg, lb, st) and confirm by
pressing
SET . A beep sounds.
The scales display the data that has been entered.
•Press and at the same time.
The display now switches to the memory preset number.
•Use the or buttons to select the desired memory preset number.
•If the selected memory space is already in use the display shows „HAVE“. You can
replace the chosen preset number or choose another one.
•Confirm your desired preset number by pressing
SET . A beep sounds.
The screen shows your set data. Your data is saved to the memory space so you can re-
access it later.
When “----“ flashes the measurement can be made.
Delete memory space content
•Press the button. The body height entered flashes on the screen.
•Press the and buttons at the same time to access memory mode.
•Select the desired memory preset number you’d like to delete: Use the 
button to select the uneven memory preset numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11) and the 
button to select the even ones (2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12).
•Press the and buttons at the same time again to delete the memory
content at the chosen memory space. The saved values have been deleted.

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Measuring Body Fat, Water and Muscle Mass
Important notes on correct measurement
To measure muscle mass, body fat and body water, bone percentage and calorie
requirement you have to stand barefoot on the measuring points on the scales where
the electrodes are located. Your feet must be dry and not moisturised.
Stand on the scales with straight legs and without bending your knees; ensure that
your knees do not touch each other.
Carrying out measurements
•Press the button. The most recently entered option flashes on the screen.
•When the option is flashing press the
 and  buttons at the same time.
•Select the desired memory preset number. Use the
 button to select the
uneven memory preset numbers and the
 button to select the even ones.
•Confirm your selection by pressing the
SET button. A beep sounds. The saved
values are displayed.
•Now stand on the scales and carry out the measurement.
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In the display the following values will be shown:
Shows your body fat percentage.
Shows your body water percentage.
Shows your body muscle percentage.
Shows how much energy you should absorb each day.
Shows your bone mass.
All results will be repeated three times. After that the scales turns off automatically.
The sum of the values body fat, water, muscle and bone can exceed 100 %. This is
possible as body fat and muscles also store water which is included in the
measurements. This is not a measurement error.

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Errors
Display Error message
Initialisation errors.
Carry out the measurement again to achieve a proper result.
Incorrect use or unstable base.
Take the measurement again.
Overloading
Remove the weight from the scales immediately otherwise lasting
damage may occur.
The measurable electricity is beyond the measurement range.
Clean the soles of your feet with a dry cloth and carry out the
measurement again.
The body fat level is outside the measurable range.
Clean the soles of your feet with a dry cloth and carry out the
measurement again.
Battery level too low.
Replace the batteries.
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Technical Data
Power supply 2 x 3V CR2032 batteries
Max. weight 180 kg / 396 lb
Measurable fat level 3 – 50 %
Measurable water level 25 – 75 %
Measurable muscle mass level 25 – 75 %
Age range 6 – 100 years
Size range 80 – 220 cm
Operational temperature 10 – 35 °C
Subject to technical changes.
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Cleaning
In order to clean the scale wipe it with a suitable cloth, for example a fine, leather,
microfibre or dust cloth. You can remove fingerprints and dust with careful wiping
movements. Do not expose the appliances to moisture.
Never treat the surfaces with hard brushes, aggressive or corrosive liquids, strong
cleaning materials or solvents such as paint thinners, oils, acids or similar.
Disposal
Packaging
The scale is packaged to protect it from transportation damage. Packaging
is raw material and can be re-used or added to the recycling system.
Device
At the end of its life, ensure that the appliance is disposed of in an
environmentally appropriate manner. This may be a local collection point
for old appliances. Seek the advice of your local authority about the local
options for disposing of waste.
Batteries
Do not dispose of used batteries in the household rubbish! They must be
deposited at a collection point for used batteries.
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