Soehnle Body Balance Slim F5 User manual

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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 whene-
ver it is needed.
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WEIGHT IS NOT
EVERYTHING –
IT ALL DEPENDS ON THE
RIGHT BODY ANALYSES
In the past, a person’s abso-
lute weight was the determi-
ning 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 our-
selves to maintain a healthy
lifestyle.
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 reser-
ves, 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.
This body analysis scale sig-
nificantly benefits your
health.
This electronic body analysis
scale calculates your conditi-
on in regards to weight, body
fat, body water, and muscle
mass as well as energy requi-
rements based on your perso-
nal data.
It shows an individual evalua-
tion of analysis results with a
personal action plan and is
equipped with memory slots
for 8 different persons and
automatically recognizes
these persons.
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IMPORTENT 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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PREPARATION
1. Remove battery safety strip.
Note:
After removing the battery safety strip,
immediately place the body analysis scale
(while "0.0” is still displayed) on a level sur-
face and wait until the scale switches off
automatically.
After this, begin data entry.
2. Place the scale on a level and
hard surface (not carpet) for
all measurements.
3. Attention! Hazard of slips on wet surfaces.
4. Cleaning and care: Only clean using a slight-
ly damp cloth. Do not use solvents or abrasi-
ve cleaning agents. Do not submerge the
scale in water.
5. Option to switch from kg/cm to lb/in or st/in
(while scale is switched on) for country spe-
cific settings.
CONTROL ELEMENTS
1. Confirm
2. Minus
3. Plus
3V
CR2430
+
3V
CR2430
+
1 2 3
4.
5.
2.
1.
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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.
The scale is equipped with a
standby mode and switches
off automatically if no keys
are pushed for approx. 1 min-
ute.
1. Place scale on a table for
programming.
2. Start programming ( ).
3. Memory location (P1 ...
P8) select (▼= minus, ▲
= plus) and confirm ( ).
4. Enter your height (▼=
minus, ▲= plus) and con-
firm ( ).
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 deter-
mine energy requirement.
Press for 3
sec. to confirm
until 0.0 appears
in display.
Now place the scale on the
floor immediately and
stand on it barefoot.
* Intensive training signifi-
cantly influences the
results of the analysis.
Therefore, this scale is
equipped with two diffe-
rent modes for athletes.
You can recognize the
selected value based on
the following symbols
or .
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
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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Normal Range
BODY MONITORING
Always measure in bare feet.
Personal data must be pro-
grammed first.
1. Step on to the scale. Your
weight is indicated, with a
bar display while analysis is
taking place (25-30
seconds).
Stand still until analysis is
complete.
2. After automatic recognition
of the person, the scale
again displays the body
weight, the body fat con-
tent( ), the body water
content ( ), muscle mass
content ( ) and energy
consumption (kcal). Average
range of the corresponding
person is within the middle
3 segments of the bar
display.
Interpretation of measure-
ment values (page 23).
The display shown next is the
recommendation for your per-
sonal conduct.
Meaning of the symbols:
+You should drink more!
+Muscle-building training
is recommended!
Change of diet is recom-
mended!
Your analysis figures are
fine!
4. Step off the scale. The scale
switches off automatically
when the person steps off.
In rare cases, the automatic
recognition of persons is not
possible. In this case, the
scale switches between the
memory slots of individual
persons coming closest to the
analysis result. Since measu-
rement is already completed,
you can now step off the
scale and confirm your indivi-
dual memory slot using the
"▲” or "▼” key ("▼” key for
the first memory slot display-
ed, "▲” key for the second
memory slot displayed).
Following this, body weight,
body fat, body water and
muscle mass content, as well
as calorie consumption 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.
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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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 deter-
mined your total body water
content and muscle 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%.
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 acti-
ve 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 distinguish 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
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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 pro-
portion of body fat is also
usually associated with a rai-
sed proportion of fat in the
blood and this increases gre-
atly the risk of various illnes-
ses such as for instance dia-
betes, 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 pro-
portion 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:
Measured body fat content = 15.2 % of total weight
This value is approx. 3 % above the calculated personal normal
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 pro-
portion of body fat automati-
cally decreases with an incre-
asing proportion of water in
the body.
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.
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PROPORTION OF MUSCLE
Whilst the proportion of mus-
cle 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 aes-
thetically 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
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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:
Measured muscle mass = 44.7 % of total weight
This value is approx. 4 % above the calculated personal normal
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 ener-
gy consumption, then your
body will react by losing
weight. Your weight will
increase if you take in more
calories.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
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:
Measured energy consumption = 2503 kcal.
This value exceeds the calculated normal energy consumption
by 5 %.
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FACTORS INFLUENCING
MAESUREMENT READINGS
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.
Athletes who undertake more
than 10 hours of intensive
training per week and have a
resting pulse rate of under
60/min.
Competitive athletes and
body builders.
If the analysis is performed
while wearing wet socks.
TECNICAL DATA
Weighing capacity x graduation = max. 150kg x 100g
Display resolution: body fat: 0.1%
Display resolution: body water: 0.1%
Display resolution: muscle mass: 0.1%
Display resolution: energy consumption: 1 kcal
Height: 100–250 cm
Age: 10–99 years
8-person individual memory locations
Large LCD display
Batteries: 2 x 3V CR 2430
Batteries included.
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MESSAGES
Batteries spent.
Overload: From 150 kg.
Implausible analysis result –
check individual program-
ming
Bad foot-contact:
Clean scale or feet or check
for sufficient skin moisture.
If skin is too dry – moisten
feet or carry out measure-
ment after taking a bath or
shower.
DISPOSAL OF SPENT BAT-
TERIES
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 bat-
teries either to public collec-
tion 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 ELECTRI-
CAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIP-
MENT
This symbol on the product or
on its packaging
indicates that this
product shall not be
treated as house-
hold waste.
Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of elect-
rical and electronic 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.
COMPLIANCE DECLARATION
Soehnle hereby declares that
the Body Balance devi-
ce complies with the
basic requirements and the
other relevant terms of
Directive 1999/5/EU.
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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 com-
plaints, please return the
scale to your dealer with the
guarantee card and receipt.
This device is screened in
accordance with the applica-
ble EC Directive 89/336/EEC.
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)
✁
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.
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
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