Soehnle Body Balance Shape F3 User manual

Body Balance Shape F3
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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 and weight based on
your personal data and the
recommendations of health
and body composition
experts.
An individual evaluation of
the analysis results with
personal recommendations
will be performed.
Memory slots for 8 persons
and automatic recognition of
persons.
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1.
1 2 3
3 x 1,5 V Size AAA
2.
3.
4.
Operating Elements
1. Confirm ( )
2. Minus (▼)
3. Plus (▲)
Preparation
1. Insert batteries.
Note: Immediately after inserting the bat-
teries (while "0.0" is still being display-
ed), place the body analysis scale on a
level surface 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.
2. For all measurements: place scale level
on a hard surface (not carpet).
3. Cleaning and care: clean only using
slightly damp cloth. Do not use solvents
or abrasives.
Never submerge scale in water.
4. A country-specific option to switch from
kg/cm to st/in or lb/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 (push
key for 1 second).
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. Select sex using ▼/▲
( =male, =female)
Push key and
hold for 3 seconds
until "0.0” appears on
the screen.
7. 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
automatically recognize
persons at a later time. If
no person steps on the
scale, data entry must be
repeated.
The first body analysis is
performed 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.
Data must be entered
again after battery change.
4.
5.
6.
7.
3.
2.
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2.
2.
3.
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
( ) and body water con-
tent ( ) is displayed
along with the correspon-
ding status bar. The
respective person’s average
range of values is located
in the median 3 segments
of the bar indicator.
Interpretation of measure-
ment values: see page 19.
3. 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!
4. 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 is displayed.
In the event of a difference in
body weight of more than
+/- 3 kg compared to the last
measurement, the user is not
recognized and data entry
must be repeated.
Please note that when step-
ping on the scale while wea-
ring footwear or socks, only
the weight is being determi-
ned; a body analysis is not
performed or performed incor-
rectl
You will achieve continuously
accurate results if you always
stand at the same spot on the
scale, if possible.
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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 individu-
al standard value
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%.
Individual Recommendation
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
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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:
Measured body fat content = 15.2 % of total weight
This value is approx. 3 % above the calculated personal normal
value.
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.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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:
Measured body water content = 62.4 % of total weight
This value is approx. 2 % above the calculated personal normal
value.
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.
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Technical Specifications
Load capacity x graduation = max. 150 kg x 100 g
Display resolution:
Body fat content: 0.1%
Body water content: 0.1%
Body height: 100-250 cm
Age: 10-99 years
8 memory slots for individual persons
Large LCD screen
Batteries requirements: 3 x 1.5 V AAA
Batteries included.
Analysis is based on the mea-
surement of the body's elect-
rical resistance. Eating and
drinking habits during the
course of the day and indivi-
dual lifestyle affect the water
balance. This is noticeable by
the fluctuations in the dis-
play.
In order to ensure that the
results of analysis are a accu-
rate and consistent as possi-
ble, keep the measurement
conditions constant, as only
in this way will you be able to
observe changes over an
extended period.
Other factors can affect water
balance:
After a bath, the body fat rea-
ding may be too low and the
body water reading too high.
After a meal, readings can be
higher.
Women may experience
fluctuations due to the mens-
trual cycle.
Due to loss of water caused
by illness or after physical
activity (sport). After taking
exercise, wait for 6 to 8 hours
before carrying out the next
measurement.
Varying or implausible results
can occur in the case of:
Persons with a high tempera-
ture, symptoms of oedema or
osteoporosis.
Persons undergoing dialysis
treatment.
Persons taking cardiovascular
medicine.
Pregnant women.
If the analysis is performed
while wearing wet socks.
Factors Influencing Maesurement Readings
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1.
2.
3.
4.
Messages
1. Batteries spent.
Insert new battery.
2. Overload: From 150 kg.
3. Implausible analysis
result – check individual
programming.
4. Bad foot-contact:
Clean scale or feet or
check for sufficient skin
moisture.If skin is too dry
– moisten feet or carry out
measurement after taking
a bath or shower.
Disposal of Spent
Batteries
Batteries must not be dispo-
sed of as normal household
waste. Note that you are
legally obliged to dispose of
used batteries in a correct
way. You canreturn spent
batteries either to public
collection points in your town
or to any outlet selling
batteries of the same kind.
Pb = Battery contains lead
Cd = Battery contains
cadmium
Hg = Battery contains
mercury
Disposal of Old
Electrical and
Electronic Equipment
This symbol on
the product or on
its packaging
indicates that this
product shall not
be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recyc-
ling of electrical and electro-
nic equipment. For more
detailed information about
recycling contact your local
city office, your household
waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased
the product.
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Warranty
SOEHNLE guarantees that all
defects due to materials or
manufacturing faults will be
remedied by replacement or
repair, free of charge, for a
period of 3 years from the
date of purchase. Please keep
your purchase receipt and the
guarantee card in a safe
place.
If you have any complaints,
please return the scale to your
dealer with the guarantee card
and receipt.
✁
If you have questions or com-
ments, the following points of
contact are available:
Consumer service
Ph: (08 00) 5 34 34 34
Monday to Thursday
09:00 to 12:15 and
13:00 to 16.00.
Friday
from 09:00 to 12:15
and 13:00 to 15:00.
Please visit the SOEHNLE
homepage www.soehnle.com
and see the menu item
"Service / International
Contacts” to find a contact
person in your country.
GARANTEE CARD
If you have any complaints, please return the scale to your dealer with the guarantee card and your
receipt.
Sender
Reason for complaint
Compliance Declaration
Soehnle hereby
declares that the
Body Balance device
complies with the basic
requirements and the other
relevant terms of Directive
2004/108/EC.
This device is screened in
accordance with the
applicable EC Directive
2004/108/EC.
Note: the display value may
be affected by extreme elec-
tromagnetic influences, e.g.
when a radio is operated in
the immediate vicinity of the
device.
The product can be used for
its intended purpose again
when the interference disap-
pears (a reset may be requi-
red)
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