Simply Bathroom BF801-BK SL User manual

07/04/2011
Body Fat Scales
with body analysis functionality
Model Number BF801-BK SL/BL
instruction manual
After Sales Support
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Phone
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Contents
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Model Number: BF801-BK SL/BL 2
Page
1Introduction 3
2General Information and Safety Instructions 4
3Assembly and Parts List 7
4Useful Information 10
5Getting Started 15
6Features 17
7Instructions 18
8Miscellaneous 22
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1
Introduction
Internet/mail: www.medisana.com/scale-australia
Phone: [phone] Toll Free from Australian landline telephones
Model Number: BF801-BK SL/BL 3
Thank you very much
Thank you for your confidence in us and congratulations on choosing to
buy a Simply BathroomTM 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.
This personal scale with body analysis functionality is intended for
weighing and calculating the proportion of body fat, water content
and muscle mass in people.
All products brought to you by Simply BathroomTM 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.
Please fill in and return the Warranty Card to the address provided.
In order to achieve the desired effect with your
Simply BathroomTM Body Fat Scales in the long term,
we recommend that you read the following information
on its use and maintenance carefully.
We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.
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General Information and Safety Instructions
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Model Number: BF801-BK SL/BL 4
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE!
Explanation of symbols
This instruction manual belongs to this device.
It contains important information about starting up
and operation. Read the instruction manual thoroughly.
Non-observance of these instructions can result in serious
injury or damage to the device.
WARNING
These warning notes must be observed to prevent any
injury to the user.
CAUTION
These cautions must be observed to prevent any damage
to the device.
NOTE
These notes give you useful additional information on the
installation or operation.
Lot number
Manufacturer
Read the instruction manual carefully before using this device,
especially the safety instructions, and keep the instruction manual
for future use. Should you give this device to another person, it is
vital that you also pass on these instructions for use.
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General Information and Safety Instructions
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Model Number: BF801-BK SL/BL 5
Safety Information
•Only use the device for its intended use as in the instruction manual.
•If mis-used, all guarantee rights shall become null and void.
•The scale has been manufactured for domestic use. It is not suitable for commer-
cial use in hospitals or other medical institutions.
•Any treatment or diet for people who are underweight or overweight requires
the qualified advice of a professional (doctor, dietician). The values determined
with the scales may be source of useful support.
•This device is not suitable for a pregnant woman.
•These scales are not suitable for people with pacemakers or other medical
implants. The body fat information may be inaccurate in people with diabetes or
other medical/physical limitations. The same also applies to very highly trained
athletes.
•This device is not designed to be used by persons (including children) with
limited physical, sensory or mental abilities, or by persons with insufficient ex-
perience and/or knowledge, unless under observation by a person responsible
for their safety, or unless they have been instructed in the use of the device.
•Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.
•Do not use the device if it is not working correctly, if it has been dropped or has
fallen into water or has been damaged.
•Do not use the scale in a location where extremely high temperatures or humi-
dity may occur.
•Protect the unit against moisture.
Keep the scale away from water.
•The surface of the scales is slippery when wet. Keep the surface dry.
•Risk of tipping over!
Do not place the scale on an uneven surface. Do not stand on the
corners/edges of the scale. When weighing yourself, do not stand on
one side or the edge of the scales.
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General Information and Safety Instructions
2
•Risk of slipping!
Do not stand on the scale with wet feet.
Do not stand on the scale wearing socks.
•Place the scales on a firm, level base. Soft, uneven surfaces are un-
suitable for the measuring process and lead to incorrect results.
•Always weigh yourself on the same scales, in the same place and on the same
surface.
•Weigh yourself without clothes, socks and shoes, before meals and always at
the same time of day for consistent measuring.
•The scales have a measuring range up to 180 kg (396 lbs / 28 st 4 lbs). Do not
overload the scales – this can cause irreversible damage.
•Handle the scale with care. The scale must not be subjected to im-
pacts or vibration. Do not drop anything on the scales.
•Do not attempt to dismantle the scale, otherwise the warranty will be invali-
dated. The scale does not contain any parts that need to be maintained by the
user, with the exception of the battery.
•Do not attempt to repair the device yourself in the event of a malfunction since
this will invalidate the warranty. Repairs should only be carried out by authorised
service centres.
•Clean the surface and the electrodes after use with a damp cloth. Do not use a
scouring agent and do not immerse the device in water.
•Do not store the scales upright, as this can cause the batteries to leak.
•If the scale is not going to be used for a long period, please remove the batteries.
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Assembly and Parts List 3
Items supplied and packaging
Please check first that the device is complete and is not damaged in any way. If
in doubt, do not use it. Send it to a service point.
The following parts are included:
•1 Simply BathroomTM Body Fat Scales with body analysis functionality
•3 Type AAA, LR03 1.5V batteries
•1 Instruction manual
The packaging can be reused or recycled. Please dispose properly of any packa-
ging material no longer required.
WARNING
Please ensure that plastic pack/plastic material is kept away
from the reach of children!
Risk of suffocation!
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Assembly and Parts List 3
Device and controls
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




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Assembly and Parts List
Battery Compartment (on underside)
Button for setting the weight units (on the underside)
Display
DOWN button ▼
UP button ▲
SET button for setting the personal data
ON/OFF button for switching the scales on and off
Electrodes
Body fat value
Body weight value
Body water value
Preset P3 (e.g. user profile 3, male)
Muscle mass value
Calorific requirement value
Bone mass value
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
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











3
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Model Number: BF801-BK SL/BL 9
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Useful Information 4
Why is it important to know how much body fat you have?
The human body is made up amongst other things of water, fat and muscle mass.
A fat proportion which is too high or too low may lead to increased health risks.
The personal scales with body analysis functionality provide useful support in
motivating someone to reach or maintain the best possible body weight by
monitoring the proportion of body fat.
How does the scale with body analysis functionality work?
The scale measures using BIA (Bio-electrical Impedance Analysis). When you
step onto the metal plates barefoot, extremely weak electrical current is passed
into your body. The scale measures the difference between these signals. The
measurements are used in combination with personal data such as age, gender,
height and weight to calculate the amount of body fat.
NOTES
Excessive drinking, eating, training, medical treatment, the
female menstrual cycle etc. affect the measuring results.
The body fat, water content and muscle measurements will
be incorrect for women during pregnancy.
Prerequisites for correct measuring results
Reliable measurements can only be achieved under certain prerequisites:
Always measure barefoot.
The feet must have a good contact with the electrodes on the standing area.
Stand upright.
Carry out the measurement approximately 15 minutes after getting up, or after
bathing or showering, with towel-dried feet.
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Useful Information 4
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Please measure at the same time of day if possible.
Do not measure after strenuous physical exercise. Wait at least an hour before
measuring.
There must not be any dirt stuck to the soles of your feet. Erroneous measuring
results may occur if the soles of your feet are dry or extremely callused.
The amount of body fat, water content and muscle mass can only be reliably
monitored using the measurements if they are taken consistently.
Measurements that are taken under varying conditions can return different
values.
NOTES
The data in the following tables is for orientation purposes only.
If you have any questions about your proportion of body fat,
please consult your doctor.
Body fat proportion range in %
Female Age low normal high very high
(same values
for female 6-15 3.0-16.0 16.1-21.0 21.1-29.6 29.7-50.0
athletes) 16-30 3.0-16.4 16.5-22.0 22.1-30.4 30.5-50.0
31-60 3.0-17.0 17.1-22.4 22.5-31.4 31.5-50.0
>_60 3.0-17.6 17.7-23.0 23.1-32.0 32.1-50.0
Male Age low normal high very high
(same values
for male 6-15 3.0-13.0 13.1-17.4 17.5-25.6 25.7-50.0
athletes) 16-30 3.0-13.6 13.7-18.0 18.1-26.4 26.5-50.0
31-60 3.0-14.0 14.1-18.6 18.7-27.0 27.1-50.0
>_60 3.0-14.4 14.5-19.0 19.1-28.0 28.1-50.0
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Useful Information 4
Body fat value analysis:
In order to analyse your body fat proportion, please compare your value to the
values in the body fat table.
Body water proportion range in %
Female Age low normal high
(same values
for female 10-15 < 57 57-67 > 67
athletes) 16-30 < 47 47-57 > 57
31-60 < 42 42-52 > 52
61-80 < 37 37-47 > 47
Male Age low normal high
(same values
for male 10-15 < 58 58-72 > 72
athletes) 16-30 < 53 53-67 > 67
31-60 < 47 47-61 > 61
61-80 < 42 42-56 > 56
Body water value analysis:
In order to analyse your body water value, please compare your value with the
values in the body water table.
Average Muscle Mass
The average proportion of muscle mass for women between 15 and 100 years of
age is max. 44 % (for sportswomen/female athletes no more than 46 %) and for
men 46 % (for sportsmen/male athletes no more than 48 %).
Compare your value with this standard value to analyse your muscle mass.
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Useful Information 4
Proportion of bone in body weight in kg
Female Body weight <45 45-60 >60
(same values
for female average
athletes) bone mass max 3.0 4.2 max 6.5
Male Body weight <60 60-75 >75
(same values
for male average
athletes) 16-30 < 53 53-67 > 67
bone mass max 4.5 6.0 max 7.5
Daily calorific requirement,
measured according to body weight
Female Age Body weight Calorific requirement
(kg) (Kcal)
6-17 50 1265
18-29 55 1298
30-49 60 1302
50-69 60 1242
Male Age Body weight Calorific requirement
(kg) (Kcal)
6-17 60 1620
18-29 65 1560
30-49 70 1561
50-69 70 1505
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Useful Information 4
Sportswomen Age Body weight Calorific requirement
Female athletes (kg) (Kcal)
6-17 50 1445
18-29 55 1498
30-49 60 1490
50-69 60 1332
Sportsmen Age Body weight Calorific requirement
Male athletes (kg) (Kcal)
6-17 60 2030
18-29 65 1810
30-49 70 1761
50-69 70 1605
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Getting Started 5
Insert/replace batteries
Before you start up your digital scale, insert the three provided 1.5 V batteries
(type AAA, LR03) into the device. To do this, open the battery compartment
beneath the device and insert the batteries. Make sure the polarity is correct
(as shown in the battery compartment). Put the lid of the battery compartment
back on and push it until it clicks into place.
Change the batteries when the battery change symbol "Lo" appears in the
display or when nothing is shown in the display after the device is switched
on.
WARNING
BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION
•Do not disassemble batteries.
•Clean the battery and device contacts if necessary before
putting in the batteries.
•Remove discharged batteries from the device immediately.
•Increased risk of leakage, avoid contact with skin, eyes and
mucous membranes. If battery acid comes in contact with any
of this parts, rinse the affected area with copious amounts of
fresh water and seek medical attention immediately.
•If a battery has been swallowed seek medical attention
immediately.
•Replace all of the batteries simultaneously.
•Only replace with batteries of the same type, never use
different types of batteries together or used batteries with
new ones.
•Insert the batteries correctly, observing the polarity.
•Keep the battery compartment well sealed.
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Getting Started 5
WARNING
BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION
( continued )
•Remove the batteries from the device if it is not going to be
used for an extended period.
•Keep batteries out of children's reach.
•Do not attempt to recharge these batteries! There is a danger
of explosion.
•Do not short circuit. There is a danger of explosion.
•Do not throw into a fire. There is a danger of explosion.
•Keep unused batteries in their packaging away from metal
objects in order to prevent short circuiting.
•Do not throw used batteries into the household waste; put them
in a hazardous waste container or take them to a battery
collection point.
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Features 6
•Flat design, 24 mm high
•Top quality safety glass
•Top quality sensor technology
•Age entry from 6 to 100 years
•Height entry from 80 to 220 cm
•Athlete mode
•Measuring range to 180 kg, 396 lbs or 28 st 4 lbs
•100 g, 0.2 lb or 1/4 lb graduation
•Switchable between KG, LB and ST
•Body fat analysis 3 - 50 % in 0.1 % steps
•Water content measurement 20 - 75 % in 0.1 % steps
•Muscle mass measurement 20 - 75 % in 0.1 % steps
•Bone mass measurement 0.5 - 8 kg in 0.1 kg steps
•Calorie intake/day display in Kcal
•10 presets for saving data for 10 persons
•Direct measurement of body weight
•Clear, illuminated LC display
•Easy to use
•Automatic switch-off
•Overload warning
•Low battery warning
•Includes 3 type AAA, LR03 1.5V batteries
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Instructions 7
Weight only / “step-on”-function
1. Make sure the scales are on a firm, level surface. If you only want to weigh
yourself but have moved the scales just before, you must first initialise the
scales. To do this, press your foot on the middle of the surface of the scales.
" 0.0 kg " appears in the display. When the scales switch off, they are ready for
the “step-on” function.
This procedure is not necessary if you have not moved the scales.
2. Step onto the scales and stand still. The device switches on automatically
and the display briefly shows "
0.0 kg ".
3. Your weight is measured, flashes twice and is then finally displayed.
4. Step down from the scales. The display changes to " 0.0 kg ". The scales
switch off automatically after 8 seconds if you do not do anything else.
Change unit of weight
1. Press the ON/OFF button to switch on the scales. " 0.0 kg " appears in the
display.
2. Turn the scales over and press the red button to select the weight units
(kg - st - lb).
Programming personal data
The scales can store data for up to 10 people, recording sex, age, height.
The scales have preset values. These are: kg, female, 25 years old, 165 cm .
1. Press the ON/OFF button to switch on the scales. The panel for setting
the sex flashes in the display.
2. After that, the panels for setting the height and age, "- - - -" and "
0.0 kg "
flash in succession in the display.
3. Press the ▲button and/or the ▼button to select the preset for your
user profile (0 - 9).
4. Press the SET button to save the setting. The symbol for the sex starts
flashing in the display.
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Instructions 7
= male = female = male/athlete = female/athlete
5. Set your sex by pressing the ▲button and/or the ▼button to select
the appropriate symbol in the display. If you are a fit sportsman or sports-
woman between 15 and 50 years of age, you can select athlete mode for
this setting.
= male athlete = female athlete
NOTE
Because trained sportsmen and sportswomen usually have a
very low percentage of body fat, it is advisable to select
athlete mode. This mode ensures that athletes’ bodies are not
displayed as underweight due to the low percentage of body fat.
6. Press the SET button to save the setting. The preset height starts flashing
in the display.
7. Press the ▲button and/or the ▼button to set your height.
8. Press the SET button to save the setting. The preset age starts flashing in
the display.
9. Press the ▲button and/or the ▼button to set your age.
10. Press the SET button to save the setting.
11. The settings are now concluded. " 0.0 kg " appears in the display.
Before you switch off the device, you can press the ▲button and/or the ▼
button to program other presets. Proceed as described above and repeat
steps 4. to 10.. If you do not press any button for 10 seconds during the pro-
gramming, the scales switch off automatically.
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Instructions 7
Weighing and measuring body fat, water content
and muscle mass
1. Press the ON/OFF button to switch on the scales. The preset flashes in
the display.
2. Press the ▲button and/or the ▼button to select your personal
preset (0 - 9).
3. Your personal data is displayed.
4. When " 0.0 kg " appears in the display, step barefoot onto the scales and
stand still. Place your feet on the electrodes . First, your weight is display-
ed. At the same time, the display shows a moving symbol “ “, which
indicates that your body fat, water and muscle mass are being measured.
5. When the “ “ symbol in the display stops, the values are fixed. The
display shows the values measured for the body fat, water, body weight and
then the muscle mass, bone weight and calorific requirement. The series of
measured values is repeated twice in the display. The scales then switch off
automatically. Step off the scales.
NOTES
Reliable measurements can only be achieved under certain
circumstances, as described in “Prerequisites for correct
measuring results“, p. 10-11.
Note that the measured muscle mass contains a certain amount
of water, which is included in the result.
The values measured for the water and muscle mass in your
body can therefore not be added together.
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