Soehnle Ft 5 User manual

Body Balance Slim Design FT 5

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English

Introduction 26

Important information 26

Operating Elements 28

Preparation 28

Teaching 30

Body Analysis 32

Repeat Entry of Personal Data (TEACH) 33

Recall of Analysis Value (STATE) 34

Changing Personal Data (SET) 35

Delete Personal Data (DEL) 36

Trend Curve 37

Individual Recommendation 38

Important Information 43

Factors Influencing Maesurement Readings 44

Technical Specifications 44

Disposal of Old Electrical and Electronic

Equipment 45

Messages 45

Disposal of Spent Batteries 45

Consumer service 46

Compliance Declaration 46

Warranty 46

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Thank you for purchasing the

Soehnle Body Analysis Scale.

This brand-name product will

aid you in the evaluation of

your body condition.

Please read this user manual

prior to operating your body

analysis scale and familiarize

yourself with the device.

Please retain these user

instructions so as to have this

information on hand whenever

it is needed.

Important information

Whether you would like to

reduce your body weight

because you are overweight or

increase it if you are under-

weight, please contact a phy-

sician. Every treatment and

diet programs require the

advice of a physician.

Recommendations for fitness

programs or diets based on

calculated values should be

obtained from a physician or

other qualified person.

SOEHNLE is not liable for any

damages or losses caused by

the use of Body Balance or for

Third Party claims.

This product is intended only

for private use by the consu-

mer. It is not suitable for pro-

fessional operation in hospi-

tals or medical institutions.

It is not suitable for persons

with electronic implants (pace

maker, etc.)

Only operate this body analy-

sis scale on sturdy, level sur-

faces (tile, hardwood floor,

etc.).

Carpets could cause erroneous

measurements.

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Weight is not everything

- it all depends on the

right body analyses

In the past, a person’s absolu-

te weight was the determining

factor for evaluating

one’s body. But today, we

know that it’s all about the

"composition". Evolution for-

med mankind as a living

creature, which had to be very

active while sustaining itself

on a sparse diet.

"Modern" men and women,

however, do the exact opposi-

te: Sparse activity and a plen-

tiful diet, often a "bad” diet.

The consequences are known

to all of us. Many diseases of

civilization could be avoided if

only we could program oursel-

ves to maintain a healthy life-

style.

Usually, we weigh too much

because we have too much

body fat! This means: If you

want to loose weight, increase

your muscle mass. During

times when food is sparse

(= diet), the human body

reacts with an "emergency

program":

Before using up its fat

reserves, it uses muscle mass.

And vice versa, when normal

nutrition is resumed, it first

adds further fat reserves,

which results in the much

feared "yoyo" effect.

With simultaneous muscle

and fitness training you will

be able to balance your

weight, body fat and muscle

mass.

The Body Balance will be a

decisive contribution to your

health. This electronic body

analysis scale features the

following functions:

The Body Balance will deter-

mine your condition in regard

to body fat and body water

content, muscle mass and

weight based on your personal

data and the recommenda-

tions of health and body

composition experts.

An individual evaluation of

the analysis results with per-

sonal recommendations will

be performed.

Display of a trend curve of

body fat or body water con-

tent, muscle mass, energy

consumption or weight, in

daily, weekly or monthly steps

and the respective average

range.

Memory slots for 8 persons

and automatic recognition of

persons.

2 additional measurement

modes are available for athle-

tes.

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Operating Elements

1. Confirm ( )

2. Minus (▼)

3. Plus (▲)

Preparation

1. Insert batteries.

The time settings mode will

open automatically.

2. Time: SET hours (▼= minus,

▲= plus) and confirm ( ).

3. Time: SET minutes

(▼= minus, ▲= plus) and

confirm ( ).

Note:

Immediately after inserting the

batteries and setting the time

(while "0.0" is still being

displayed), place the body

analysis scale on a level surfa-

ce and wait until the scale

powers down automatically.

Then begin with data entry.

Otherwise, it might be possible

that the weight of the scale

would erroneously be added to

the initial weighting process.

The same might occur if the

scale is held in the hand prior

to the weighing process.

1 2 3

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4. For all measurements:

place scale level on a hard

surface (not carpet).

5. Cleaning and care: clean

only using slightly damp

cloth. Do not use solvents

or abrasives.

Never submerge scale in

water.

6. A country-specific option

to switch from kg/cm to

lb/in or st/in is possible by

pushing the key on the

bottom of the scale.

Attention! Slipping hazard if

surface is wet.

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Teaching

It is necessary to enter perso-

nal data for each correspon-

ding person and to step on

the scale with bare feet

immediately after data entry

to ensure correct functionality

of this body analysis scale.

1. Place scale on a table for

programming.

2. Start data entry ( ) and

select "NEW” using keys

"▼” and "▲”.

Confirm using ( ).

3. Memory location

(P1 ... P8) select

(▼= minus, ▲= plus)and

confirm ( ).

4. Enter your height

(▼= minus, ▲= plus) and

confirm ( ).

5. Enter your age

(▼= minus, ▲= plus) and

confirm ( ).

6. Input your gender

(▼= male , ▲=

female) and confirm ( ).

7. Select desired value for the

degree of activity

(▼= minus, ▲= plus).

This value is essential to

determine energy require-

ment.

Activity level

1Little physical activity Stand or move for

max. 2 hours/day

2Mild activity, either sitting or

standing

3Work in house and garden, chiefly

standing up, occasionally seated

4* Athletes and persons with

a lot of physical activity Min. 5 h/week of

intensive training

5* Competitive athlete, worker

with heavy physical activity

Min.10 h/week of

intensive training

* Intensive training significantly influences the results of the

analysis. Therefore, this scale is equipped with two different

modes for athletes. You can recognize the selected value based

on the following symbols or .

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10.

8. Enter desired time period

for trend display (day,

week, months) (

▼

= minus,

▲

= plus) and confirm

( ). We recommend to

initially use a daily trend

curve. Otherwise, the initial

measurement value won't

be displayed in the trend

curve until one week or one

month has passed.

9. Set desired body value

(body weight, body fat/body

water content, muscle

mass, energy consumption)

to be displayed as a trend

curve (

▼

= minus,

▲

= plus) and confirm

using ( ).

10. Confirm "OK” using

().

Following this, immediately

place the body analysis scale

on the floor, wait until the

screen displays "0.0" and then

step on the scale with bare

feet.

The initial measurement is

indispensable and serves to

store the data and to automa-

tically recognize persons at a

later time. If no person steps

on the scale, the screen will

display "ERROR" and data

entry must be repeated.

The first body analysis is per-

formed after a person steps on

the scale.

This scale is equipped with a

Time-Out mode.

It will automatically switch off

after approx. 40 seconds if no

keys are pressed.

The data will remain stored

even if the batteries are repla-

ced.

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Body Analysis

For most precise results,

please step on the scale while

unclothed.

1. Step on scale. The weight

and – for the duration of

the analysis (5 to 10

seconds) - a moving bar

indicator will be displayed.

Please stand still until the

analysis is complete.

2. After automatic recognition

of persons, the body

weight, body fat content

( ), body water content

( ), muscle mass ( )

and energy consumption

(kcal) is displayed along

with the corresponding sta-

tus bar. The respective

person’s average range of

values is located in the

median 3 segments of the

bar indicator.Interpretation

of measurement values:

see page 38.

3. Following this, the trend

curve will be displayed as

selected during data entry.

4. Next, your personal action

recommendations are dis-

played.

Meaning of symbols:

+You should drink more

fluids

+Muscle growth training

is recommended!

Change of diet is

recommended!

Your analysis values

are ok!

5. Step away from the scale.

After display of your

memory slot, the scale will

switch off automatically.

In rare cases it is not possible

to automatically allocate the

analysis results. If this

occurs, the scale will alterna-

tely display the memory slots

of persons coming closest to

the analysis result. Since

weight measurement is alrea-

dy completed, you may now

step off the scale and use the

key ”▼” (for the first memory

slot displayed) or ”

▲

”

(for the second memory slot

displayed) to select your indi-

vidual memory slot.

Following this, body weight,

body fat and body water

content, muscle mass, as well

as energy consumption is

displayed.

In case of weight differences

of more than +/- 3 kg compa-

red to the last measurement

(e.g. after a vacation), the

user will not be recognized or

will be allocated to a wrong

memory slot. In this case,

proceed as described in

"Repeat Entry of Personal

Data (TEACH)”.

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Repeat Entry of

Personal Data (TEACH)

If the user cannot be recogni-

zed automatically or if the

user is allocated to a wrong

memory slot, please proceed

as follows:

1. Start data entry ( ).

2. Select corresponding

memory slot (P1... P8)

using keys ▼/▲and

confirm using ( ).

3. Select "TEACH” using ▼/▲

keys and confirm using

( ).

Now, immediately place the

body analysis scale on the

floor, wait until the screen

displays "0.0" and then step

on the scale with bare feet.

The body analysis is perfor-

med after the person steps on

the scale. The user is again

allocated to his or her pre-

vious memory slot and will

again be recognized automati-

cally.

Note that you will only obtain

a weight reading – and no

body monitoring data – if you

step on the scale with your

shoes or socks on!

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2. 3.

Recall of Analysis Value

(STATE)

If required, the last analysis

values of recognized persons can

recalled.

1. Start recall ( ).

2. Select memory slot (P1 … P8)

using keys ▼/▲and confirm

using ( ).

3. Confirm "STATE” using ( ).

You can now select previous

analysis values using the keys

▼/▲.

4. Push the key " " once more

to recall the trend curves. Use

▼/▲keys to alternate between

individual trend curves. Push

the key " " one more time to

recall the personal action

recommendations of your last

analysis.

5. Repeat use of the key " "

will allow the user to select

various levels of the display

menu.

Use "EXIT” or "OFF" and con-

firm using key " " to enter

the respective next level.

The display will shut down if

no keys are pushed for one

minute.

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Changing Personal Data

(SET)

For example:

- If the age of a child

increases by 1 (birthday),

- The body height changes

(children in a growing

period),

- The activity level increases,

- The trend display is to be

changed.

Please proceed as follows:

1. Start data entry ( ).

2. Select memory slot

(P1 … P8) using keys ▼/▲

and confirm using ( ).

3. Select "Set” using keys

▼/▲and confirm using

( ).

It is now possible to chan-

ge the desired data as des-

cribed in "Data Entry”.

4. After confirming with "OK",

your new data is stored.

Starting with the next

analysis, the changed data

will be used.

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Delete Personal Data

(DEL)

If the data of one person –

combined with the trend

curves – is to be deleted

completely, please proceed as

follows:

Start data entry ( ).

2. Select memory slot

(P1 … P8) using keys ▼/▲

and confirm using ( ).

Select "DEL" using keys

▼/▲and confirm using

( ).

A security question will

appear.

Push the key "▲" to delete

all data of this person.

The memory slot can be

re-programmed.

Use the key "▼" to exit the

deletion process, the data

will remain stored.

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Trend Curve

Please weigh yourself regularly

so that the trend curve will be

display a precise trend.

The trend curve can display

up to 60 values, subject to a

corresponding number of mea-

surements.

In case of several measure-

ments daily, one single medi-

an value is stored.The weekly

median value is determined

based on 7 daily values.

The monthly median value is

determined based on 30 daily

values.

The value displayed after

"max” and "min” is the maxi-

mum or minimum value of the

curve – rounded up or down to

the next whole number.

1. The calculated average

range for the respective

person will be displayed in

the trend curve in the area

between the boundary

lines.

2. If a boundary line of the

average value is positioned

outside of the display

range – in relation to the

trend curve – the corre-

sponding boundary line is

displayed on the edge of

the screen.

3. 4. If only one line is

displayed on the top or

bottom, this means that

the total curve is above

or below the average

range.

The display symbols of your analysis scale

Normal range

Border line

Body water

Body fat

Muscle proportion

Action recommendations

Modes for athletes

Trend curve

Unit

Status indicator

Maximum value

Minimum value

* Meaning of symbols for action recommendations:

+You should drink more fluids!

+Muscle growth training is recommended!

Diet change is recommended!

Your analysis values are ok!

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Body Weight

Whilst the body weight is

shown in the display in kg,

one of the 9 segments is

shown in the bar below it.

Here the position of the

active segment indicates the

assessment of the body

weight mentioned on the

basis of the BMI figure.

The BMI (Body Mass Index)

is a measure for the health

risk resulting from overweight

or underweight.

On the basis of categorisation

of the BMI, doctors distin-

guish between "underweight”,

"normal weight”, "overweight”

and "obese”.

BMI =

body weight (kg)

height (m)2

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

BMI

1 < - 7,5

2 - 7,5

3 - 5,0

4 - 2,5

5 0,0

6 + 2,5

7 + 5,0

8 + 7,5

9 > + 7,5

Difference compared with your individual

standard value

Individual

Recommendation

This body analysis scale

determines your individual

ideal condition in regards to

weight and body fat content,

based on your personal data

and recommendations by

health experts.

It also determined your total

body water content and mus-

cle mass.

Please remember that mus-

cles also contain body water,

which is already calculated in

the body water analysis.

Therefore, the total result will

always exceed 100%.

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Proportion of Body Fat

Whilst the proportion of body

fat in % is shown in the

display, one of the 9 seg-

ments appears in the bar

below it. Too much body fat

is unhealthy and does not

look nice. What is more

important is that a high

proportion of body fat is also

usually associated with a

raised proportion of fat in the

blood and this increases

greatly the risk of various ill-

nesses such as for instance

diabetes, heart disease, high

blood pressure etc. But a very

low proportion of body fat is

equally unhealthy.

Apart from the fatty tissue

under the skin, the body also

stores important fat deposits

for the protection of the inter-

nal organs and to ensure

important metabolic func-

tions. If this essential fat

reserve is compromised, this

can lead to metabolic distur-

bance.

So for instance in women

with body fat figures of

under 10%, menstruation

may cease. In addition, the

risk of osteoporosis increases.

The normal proportion of

body fat is dependent on age

and above all on sex.

In women the normal figure

is about 10% higher than in

men. With increasing age the

body loses muscle mass and

so the proportion of body fat

increases.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Difference compared with your individual standard

value

1 < - 12 % very low proportion of fat

2 - 12 % low proportion of fat

3-7%

4 - 3 % normal proportion of fat

50%

6+3%

7 + 7 % high proportion of fat

8+12%

9 > + 12 % very high proportion of fat

Example:

Actual body fat proportion calculated = 31.3 % of total weight.

This value is about 7 % above the calculated individual stan-

dard value.

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Proportion of Body

Water

Whilst the proportion of water

in the body in % is shown in

the display, one of the 9 seg-

ments appears in the bar

below it.

The figure shown in this ana-

lysis reflects the "total body

water” (TBW). The body of an

adult is composed of about

60% water. Here there is of

course a certain range, with

older people showing a lower

proportion of water than

younger people and men sho-

wing a higher proportion than

women.

The distinction between men

and women is a result of the

higher mass of body fat in

women. Since the majority of

the body’s water is to be

found in the fat-free mass

(73% of the FFM is water)

and since the water content

in the fat is very low by its

nature (about10% of the

fatty tissue is water), the

proportion of body fat auto-

matically decreases with an

increasing proportion of water

in the body.

Difference compared with your individual standard

value

1 < - 6 % very low proportion of water

2 - 6 % low proportion of water

3-4%

4 - 2 % normal proportion of water

50%

6+2%

7 + 4 % high proportion of water

8+6%

9>+6%

Example:

Calculated actual proportion of water in the body = 51.7 %

of total weight.

This value is about 4 % below the calculated individual stan-

dard value.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Proportion of Muscle

Whilst the proportion of

muscle in % is shown in the

display, one of the 9 seg-

ments appears in the bar

below it.

The muscle mass is the engi-

ne of our bodies. Most of our

energy conversion takes place

in our muscles. The muscles

take care of the maintenance

of body temperature and they

are the basis of our bodily

performance. An exercised,

muscular body is seen as

aesthetically pleasing.

A check of the muscle mass

is particularly important for

people with weight and fat

problems. Since the body

needs muscles to reduce

excess energy reserves or

folds of fat, longterm weight

reduction can only

Difference compared with your individual standard

value

1 < - 6 % very low proportion of muscle

2 - 6 % low proportion of muscle

3-4%

4 - 2 % normal proportion of muscle

50%

6+2%

7 + 4 % high proportion of muscle

8+6%

9>+6%

Example:

Actual proportion of muscle calculated = 30.4 % of total

body weight.

This value is about 6 % below the calculated individual

standard value.

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Energy Consumption

While energy consumption is

shown in the display in kcal,

one of the 9 segments appe-

ars in the graphics panel

below.

Energy consumption is calcu-

lated from the personal data

– corrected by a factor for the

relevant activity type - and

the distribution of body mass

measured.

Basic rate

+ performance rate

= energy consumption.

If you take in fewer kilocalo-

ries than your individual

energy consumption, then

your body will react by losing

weight. Your weight will

increase if you take in more

calories.

Difference compared with your individual standard value

1 < - 15 % very low energy consumption

2 - 15 % low energy consumption

3-10%

4 - 5 % normal energy consumption

50%

6+5%

7 + 10 % high energy consumption

8+15%

9>+15%

Example:

Energy consumption measured = 1,855 kcal.

This value is 5% below the calculated normal level of energy

consumption.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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Important Information

How to measure correctly?

The measurement process

should be performed unclo-

thed, if possible, and bare-

foot. It is recommended to

perform the measurements

under similar conditions and

at the same time of day

(e.g. in the morning, sober).

How often should measure-

ments be performed with

Soehnle body analysis scales?

Actually, that is up to you.

However, we recommend

always measuring at the same

time under the same condi-

tions, once a day. The daily

routine, eating and drinking

habits, but also your lifestyle,

influence the water content of

your body. When using body

analysis scales, this can affect

deviations in the display. The

scale stores the median value.

Is it possible to recognize a

change in the percentage of

body mass contents on the

first day?

It is possible for the body ana-

lysis scale to display deviating

values. This is caused by the

changing water content of

your body throughout the day

and the fact that your body's

own values change depending

on stress.

Will stored trend curves be

lost if the data of one memory

slot is changed?

No. Only, if the data is

deleted.

Can external influences

impact the measurement

values?

Extreme electromagnetic

influences, e.g. operating a

radio transmitter in the imme-

diate proximity of the device,

can influence the measure-

ment results.

After removal of the influence,

the product will be fully

functional again.

However, it might be necessa-

ry to switch the device off and

back on.

How are trend curves created?

Daily trend curve (day) means:

The daily median values of

the last 60 days will be

displayed. The last value will

always be added to the right

side.

Weekly curves (week) means:

A weekly median value will be

determined based on 7 daily

median values. Therefore, the

first weekly median value can

be displayed only after one

week*.

The last 60 weekly median

values will be displayed.

Monthly curve (monthly)

means:

A monthly median value will

be determined based on 30

daily median values.

Therefore, the first monthly

median value can be display-

ed only after one month*. Up

to 60 monthly median values

can be displayed.

* We therefore recommend to

select a daily trend initially.

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