LifeSource UC-321 User manual

❒Please read this booklet before using your scale.
❒Do not place your scale on a soft, wet or slippery floor.
It is recommended you place your scale on the solid
and level floor.
❒Place your scale on a solid level flooring surface. Your
scale contains delicate, high-precision parts. Avoid
extremes in temperature, humidity, direct sunlight,
shock, moisture and dust.
❒Do not step on to your scale with wet feet. Make certain
that feet are dry to prevent slipping or serious injury.
❒Gently step onto the center portion of your scale.
❒Do not place feet on the display window.
❒Holding the measurement switch for extended periods
will shorten battery life.
Indications for Use
❒The ProFIT and IntelliSCALE scale is designed to be used at home by adults.
Compliance with European Directive
The scale complies with the statutory EMC (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) directive 89/336/EEC. Note: The displayed value may
be adversely affected under extreme electromagnetic influences.
Precautions
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Instruction Manual
Before Use
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Scale Components . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Display Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Installing (or Replacing) Batteries .3
Operations
Normal Measurement . . . . . . . . . .4
Memory Function . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Target Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
BMI Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
References
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Maintaining the Scale . . . . . . . . .12
Before Requesting Service . . . . .12
How to Maintain and Store
your Precision Scale . . . . . . . . .12
Precision Health Scale
ProFIT / IntelliSCALE

Scale Components
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❒ The following four measurements can be selected by the function switch.
❒The scale has an "automatic-power-off" function to turn off power after no
operation for 10 seconds.
Refer to "Normal Measurement" and "Measuring a
baby or an animal". The function to measure your
weight, the weight of a baby or animal.
Refer to "BMI Indication". BMI is a useful indicator of
obesity and malnutrition in adults.
Refer to "Memory Function". Up to 31 weight data
measurements can be stored in memory.
The difference from the previous result is displayed
automatically.
Refer to "Target Function".The difference between the
preset target weight and the current weight can be
displayed.
WEIGHT
BMI
MEMORY
TARGET
Battery Compartment
Measurement Switch
Low Battery Mark
Stable Symbol
Slide Switch
Function Indicator
Back
Front

Display Symbols
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Caution
❒Insert the battery with the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals properly
aligned with the corresponding symbols in the Battery Compartment.
❒Improper installation of the batteries may cause battery leakage.
❒Replace four batteries with new ones, when symbol is displayed.
❒Do not mix used and new batteries. It may result in damage to the scale or
shorten battery life.
❒The battery life is dependant upon the environmental temperature, battery
performance and usage.
❒Remove the batteries from the battery compartment, when the scale is not
to be used for a long time. They may leak and damage your scale.
❒The battery life of accessory batteries may be shorter than new ones.
Steps for Installing (or Replacing) Batteries
1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the
underside of the scale by gently pushing on the
arrow and lifting the cover backward.
2. Place four new batteries with positive (+) and
negative (-) terminals properly aligned with the
corresponding symbols in the battery compartment.
3. Replace the cover by sliding it into the compartment
and gently pressing into place.
Installing (or Replacing) Batteries
This symbol is displayed, when the measurement display is stable.
Low battery mark. If this mark is displayed, replace the batteries
with new ones.
The arrow symbol indicates the function that is displayed.

Normal Measurement
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Measuring Your Weight
1Set the slide switch to "WEIGHT".
2Press the measurement switch gently.
All display segments are visible for several
seconds. Wait until the display 0.0 lb (0.00 kg)
and stable symbol appear.
3Wait until the symbol appears.
Step on the scale gently and stand still during
measurement.
Note: If the display 0.0 lb (0.00kg) is visible for
approximately 10 seconds, the scale will
automatically turn off.
4Your weight is displayed after the mark
appears.
The scale will turn off automatically.
5Step off the scale.
Slide Switch Measurement Switch

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Measuring a Baby or a Small Animal
1Set the slide switch to "WEIGHT".
2Press the measurement switch gently and
step on your scale.
All display segments are indicated for several
seconds. Step on the scale without any baby or
animal in your hands before displaying 0.0 lb
(0.00kg).
3Have the infant or animal placed.
Stay on the scale and have the infant or animal
placed securely in your arms within 10 seconds
after the scale is displaying 0.0.lb (0.00kg) and
symbol. Keep still during the measurement
until the stable symbol is displayed.
4The weight of the infant or animal can be
read after the stable symbol is displayed.
After approximately five seconds, the scale will
automatically power off.
5Step off the scale.

The Memory Function
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Up to 31 weight data measurements can be stored in memory. The 32nd data
measurement is stored by deleting the oldest stored measurement.
The difference from the last stored measurement and the current measure-
ment is automatically displayed.
Storing a Current Weight.
1Set the slide switch to "MEMORY".
2Press the measurement switch gently.
The last weight is displayed.
3Step on your scale.
Gently step on your scale after the 0.0 lb
(0.00kg) and stable symbol are visible.
When the stable symbol disappears, the
measurement sequence has initiated. Stand
still during the measurement. When the dis-
play 0.0 lb (0.00kg) has remained visible for
approximately ten seconds, the scale will
automatically power off.
4The weight can be read after displaying
the stable symbol .
5 Step off the scale.
6 Weight Data Measurements are stored in
memory and the difference from the last
stored measurement and the current
measurement is automatically displayed.
When the display 0.0 lb (0.00kg) has
remained visible for approximately five
seconds, the scale will automatically
power off.

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Displaying Weight Data Measurements Stored in Memory
Weight data measurements are displayed in order from the last (most recent)
to the first (oldest).
1 Set the slide switch to "MEMORY".
2 Gently press an hold the measurement
switch
Weight data measurements are displayed in
order from the last (most recent) to the first
(oldest). If you want to stop the data measure-
ment recall display, press the measurement
switch. The scale will instantly power off.
Slide Switch Measurement Switch

The Target Function
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The difference between the preset target weight and the current weight can
be displayed.
Presetting a New Target Weight
1 Set the slide switch to "TARGET".
2 Gently press an hold the measurement switch.
The last preset target weight is displayed.
3 Gently press the measurement switch and hold
until the desired target weight is displayed.
Press and hold the measurement switch, the
value will increase continuously. By releasing and
pressing the switch continuously, the target weight
can be adjusted by 1/10 lb (0.05kg) increments.
4 When the desired target weight is displayed,
release the measurement switch.
When the new target weight value has remained
visible for approximately five seconds, the scale
will automatically power off.
Slide Switch Measurement Switch

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Comparing a Current Weight with a Preset Target Weight
1 Set the slide switch to "TARGET".
2 Press the measurement switch gently.
The stored target weight is displayed.
3 Step on the scale.
Gently step on your scale after the
0.0 lb (0.00kg) and stable symbol
are visible. Stand still during the
measurement. (If you do not step on
the scale, the display 0.0 lb (0.00kg) will
remain visible for approximately ten
seconds, then the scale will
automatically power off.)
4 The difference between the preset
target weight and the current weight
is displayed.
The difference, +/- 0.0 lb (0.00kg) will
remain visible for approximately five
seconds, then the scale will automatically
power off.
5 Step off the scale.

BMI Indication
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BMI
Body Mass Index or BMI (kg/m2), based
on an individual's height and weight, BMI
is a useful indicator of obesity and malnu-
trition in adults.
According to recent NHLBI (National
Institute of Health) guidelines, the BMI
value indicates the following:
Presetting Your Height
Store your height in memory before measuring your weight to calculate a
BMI value. The scale can store a height between 1 ft. and 8 ft. in increments
of 1/10 of an inch (between 30 cm and 220 cm in increments of 0.1 cm).
1 Set the slide switch to "BMI".
2 Press and hold the measurement switch gently
in the condition of displaying nothing.
The preset height is displayed.
3 Gently press the measurement switch to
display the desired height value.
Press and hold the measurement switch, the
value will increase continuously. By releasing
and pressing the switch continuously, the target
height can be adjusted by 1/10 inch (0.1 cm)
increments. Stop when you have reached the
desired value.
4 Release the measurement switch to store a
new height, when displaying it.
The scale is automatically turned off after
displaying the new height for approximately five
seconds.
Underweight Below 18.5
Normal 18.5 to 24.9
Overweight 25.0 to 29.9
Obesity 30.0 and Above

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Displaying the BMI Score
1 Set the slide switch to "BMI".
2 Press the measurement switch gently.
The preset height is displayed.
3 Step on the scale.
Gently step on your scale after the 0.0 lb
(0.00 kg) and stable symbol are visible.
Stand still during the measurement. The
display 0.0 lb (0.00 kg) will remain visible
for approximately ten seconds, then the
scale will automatically power off.
4 The preset height and calculated BMI
score is displayed alternately.
The scale is automatically turned off after
displaying them for approximately ten
seconds.
5 Step off the scale.
Slide Switch Measurement Switch

Specifications
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Digital display Liquid crystal display, one inch character height
Maximum capacity 350 lb. (150 kg)
Minimum display 0.1 lb. (0.05 kg)
Power source Four type AA batteries (R6P, 1.5 volt x 4)
Battery life Approximately 2000 measurements
Accessories Instruction manual
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice and any obligation on the part of the manufacturer.
❒Clean the scale with a dry, soft cloth or a cloth moistened with water and a
mild detergent. Never use alcohol, benzene, thinner or other harsh chemi-
cals to clean the scale.
❒Remove the batteries, if the scale is not going to be used for a long time.
For more information regarding the use, care or service of your precision scale,
contact:
A&D Medical
ADivision of A & D Engineering, Inc.
1555 McCandless Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 U.S.A.
LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966
www.LifeSourceOnline.com
For Canada Residents, please contact:
Auto Control Medical
6695 Millcreek Drive, Unit 5, Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 5R8 Canada
AutoControl (Toll-Free): 1-800-461-0991
www.autocontrol.com
Maintaining the Scale
Before Requesting Service
How to Maintain and Store your Precision Scale
Symptoms
Nothing is displayed by pressing
the measurement switch.
The indication is fixed to 88888.
Hor Lis displayed.
There is a large difference
between estimated weight and
data measurement.
E-0 is displayed.
Corrective Action
Check the battery installation.
Replace batteries.
Remove and reinstall batteries.
Place scale on a firm surface.Is
something touching the button case?
Replace batteries.