ViSAGE 95908 User manual

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User Manual
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English........06
Español ...... 23
BODY FAT SCALE
BÁSCULA DE GRASA CORPORAL

Dok./Rev.-Nr. 195782_20171106_US
Contents
Overview .............................................................................3
Use........................................................................................4
Package contents/device parts..........................................6
General information............................................................7
Reading and storing the user manual ..................................7
Explanation of symbols ...........................................................7
Safety...................................................................................8
Proper use................................................................................. 8
Safety instructions................................................................... 8
First use...............................................................................11
Checking the body fat scale and package contents..........11
Removing the protective foils and
cleaning the body fat scale ....................................................11
Setting your personal data................................................12
Operation............................................................................12
Measuring your body weight................................................14
Performing a body analysis .................................................. 14
Interpreting the measurements .......................................... 14
Cleaning and maintenance............................................... 16
Changing the batteries.......................................................... 17
Storage .............................................................................. 18
Troubleshooting................................................................ 19
Technical data ...................................................................20
Disposal..............................................................................20
Disposing of the packaging ................................................. 20
Disposing of the body fat scale............................................ 20

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Package contents⁄device parts
1Standing surface
2On/Off button
3“SET” button
4Arrow buttons
5Display
6Battery compartment (back side)
7Body fat percentage reading
8Age reading
9Weight/required calories reading
10 Unit of measure reading (kg/lb/st:lb)
11 Body analysis reading
12 Memory slot reading
13 Gender/athlete mode reading
14 Bone mass reading
15 Body water percentage reading
16 Muscle percentage reading
Notice:
Fig. A only shows three of the available models as examples.
Fig. B only shows one of the available models as an example.

General information
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General information
Reading and storing the user manual
This user manual accompanies this body fat scale and contains
important information on setup and handling.
Before using the body fat scale, read the user guide carefully.
This particularly applies to the safety instructions. Failure to do so
may result in personal injury or damage to the body fat scale. When abroad,
you must also observe country-specific guidelines and laws.
Store the user manual for further use. Make sure to include this user manual
when passing the body fat scale on to third parties.
Explanation of symbols
The following symbols and signal words are used in this user manual, on the
body fat scale or on the packaging.
WARNING! This signal symbol/word designates a hazard
with moderate risk, which may result in
death or severe injury if not avoided.
CAUTION! This signal symbol/word designates a hazard
with low risk, which may result in minor or
moderate injury if not avoided.
NOTICE! This signal word warns of possible damage
to property.
This symbol provides you with useful additional information on
handling and use.
If you step onto the standing surface with wet feet or if the
standing surface itself is wet, there is a risk of slipping.

Safety
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Safety
Proper use
The body fat scale is exclusively designed for determining your body weight,
the percentage of water and fat in your body as well as muscle and bone mass.
It is exclusively intended for private use and is not suitable for commercial or
medical application.
Only use the body fat scale as described in this instruction manual. Using it in
any other way is deemed improper and may result in damage to property or
even personal injury. The body fat scale is not a children’s toy.
The manufacturer or vendor cannot be held liable for damages incurred
through improper or incorrect use.
Safety instructions
WARNING!
Risk of injury!
If you use the body fat scale improperly, there is an increased
risk of injury.
− Do not use the body fat scale if it exhibits visible damages
or the battery has leaked.
− Do not open the housing; instead, have a qualified
professional perform repairs. Contact a qualified repair
shop for this. Liability and warranty claims are waived in
the event of repairs performed by the user or incorrect
operation.
− Only parts that comply with the original device data may
be used for repairs. This body fat scale contains electrical
and mechanical parts, which are essential for providing
protection against sources of danger.
− Do not immerse the body fat scale in water or other liquids.
− Only use the body fat scale in indoor areas. Do not operate
it in the rain.
− Never store the body fat scale so that there is a risk of
falling into a bath tub or washbasin.

Safety
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− Make sure that children do not insert any objects into
the housing.
− Do not put more than 400 lbs (180 kg) onto the body fat
scale. The safety glass could break and cause injuries.
WARNING!
Danger for children and persons with impaired physical,
sensoryormentalcapacities(e.g.,partiallydisabledpersons,
older persons with reduced physical and mental capacities)
or lack of experience and knowledge (e.g., older children).
− If they are supervised or have been instructed on how
to safely use the body fat scale and have understood
the risks associated with operating it, this body fat scale
may be used by children ages eight and over as well
as persons with impaired physical, sensory or mental
capacities, or those lacking experience and knowledge.
Children may not play with the body fat scale. Cleaning
and user maintenance must not be performed by
unsupervised children.
− Keep children under the age of eight away from the body
fat scale.
− Make sure that children do not play with the plastic
wrapping. They may get caught in it when playing
and suffocate.
WARNING!
Health hazard!
If children or animals swallow the batteries, this poses a serious
health hazard.
− Store batteries so that they are not accessible for children
and animals.
− Immediately dispose of used and leaky batteries in
accordance with applicable regulations.

Safety
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− If you suspect a battery to have been swallowed, seek
immediate medical attention.
WARNING!
Risk of explosion!
If you do not handle the battery properly, there is an increased
risk of explosion hazard.
− Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as from
sunshine, fire and the like.
− Only replace the battery by a battery of the same type.
− Ensure that the batteries are inserted the right way round,
i.e. observe the polarity (+ and –).
− Always replace all batteries in a battery compartment at
the same time.
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
If you do not handle the body fat scale properly, you may
damage it.
− Place the body fat scale on a level, dry and sufficiently
stable surface.
− Never expose the body fat scale to high temperatures
(heaters etc.) or to the effects of the weather (rain etc.).
Never fill the housing with liquid.
− Stop using the body fat scale if the housing exhibits cracks
or breaks or is deformed. Only replace damaged parts
with corresponding original spare parts.
− Avoid any deep discharge of the batteries as this may
reduce their service life.
− Do not step on the standing surface with two or more
persons.

First use
11
− Do not step on the standing surface if you are wearing
shoes. This may damage the glass surface of the body
fat scale.
First use
Checking the body fat scale and package contents
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
If you are not cautious when opening the packaging with a sharp
knife or other pointed object, you may quickly damage the body
fat scale.
− For this reason, be very careful when opening it.
1. Take the body fat scale out of the packaging.
2. Check to make sure that all parts are included (see Fig. A).
3. Check whether the body fat scale or individual parts are damaged. If this
is the case, do not use the body fat scale. Contact the manufacturer via the
service address indicated on the warranty card.
Removing the protective foils and cleaning the body
fat scale
Remove any leftover packaging from the body fat scale. Proceed as follows:
1. Pull the protective foil out of the battery compartment 6by the tab to
activate the body fat scale.
2. Clean the body fat scale (see chapter “Cleaning and maintenance”).

Setting your personal data
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Setting your personal data
Set the personal data in order to display the percentage of body water, body
fat, muscle and bone mass. You do not have to set your personal data if you
only want to weigh yourself.
You can save 12 different data records. They include:
• gender,
• athlete mode,
• age,
• height (cm/in),
• desired unit of measure (kilogram (kg),
pound (lb) or stones (st:lb)).
Select the athlete mode if you are an athlete and perform more than 10 hours of
intense exercise every week and have a resting pulse of under 60 beats
per minute.
1. Use the On/Off button 2to switch the body fat scale on.
2. Push the “SET” button 3.
The memory slot “1” will appear on the display 5.
3. Use the arrow buttons 4to select the desired memory slot and confirm
your selection with the “SET” button.
4. Then use the arrow buttons to make the desired selection when asked for
the aforementioned personal data; confirm each selection with the “SET”
button.
The body fat scale will then display the set personal data. The weight reading
“0” will appear on the display (see Fig. E).
You can now use the body fat scale and all its functions.
Operation
WARNING!
Risk of slipping!
If the body fat scale or your feet are wet or you have applied
lotion to them, you could slip on the body fat scale and
injure yourself.
− Make sure that your feet are not wet and that you have
not applied lotion to them.
− If there is water on the standing surface of the body fat
scale, wipe it dry before you use the body fat scale.

Operation
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CAUTION!
Risk of injury!
If you do not use the body fat scale properly, there is an
increased risk of injury.
− Do not use the body fat scale
• if you are pregnant,
• if have a pacemaker,
• if you are ill or have a fever,
• if your legs are swollen or you have an edema,
• for children under 6 years of age.
Tips for the measurement process
− If you perform an analysis of your body directly after a meal,
higher measurements may be displayed.
− Women may experience fluctuations in the measurements in
connection with their menstrual cycle.
− If e.g. you have lost a significant amount of body water as the result
of illness or physical exertion, the measurements may be falsified.
Wait at least 8 hours before you perform the body analysis.
− The measurements may vary or be falsified if you
• suffer from osteoporosis,
• undergo dialysis treatment,
• take cardiovascular medications,
• have thick calluses on the soles of your feet,
• are an athlete or body builder,
• are under 17 years of age,
• are an athlete and perform more than 10 hours of intense
exercise on a weekly basis and have a resting pulse of less than
60 beats per minute. If this is the case, use the athlete mode.
− We recommend performing a body analysis in the morning after
you get up. This will provide you with the most reliable measuring
results.
− Do not perform a body analysis if you have just taken a bath.
Otherwise, the body water percentage will be too high and the
body fat percentage will be too low.

Operation
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Measuring your body weight
You can use the body fat scale without having to enter personal data. In this
case, only your body weight will be measured. To use the other functions,
please enter your personal data (see chapter “Setting your personal data”).
1. Activate the body fat scale by stepping on the standing surface 1.
2. Step off of the standing surface before the reading on the display blinks and
“0” appears on the display.
3. Set the desired unit of measure by pushing the “SET” button 3until the
desired unit of measure appears on the display 5.
You only have to perform this step the first time you use the body fat scale.
Afterwards, the unit of measure will be automatically saved.
4. Step on the standing surface. Your weight in the previously set unit of
measure will appear on the display (see Fig. D).
If you do not push any of the buttons for approx. 10 seconds, the body fat scale
will automatically deactivate.
Performing a body analysis
1. Use the On/Off button 2to switch the body fat scale on.
2. Wait until the weight reading “0” appears on the display 5.
3. Use the arrow buttons 4to select the desired memory slot (see Fig. E).
4. Step barefoot onto the standing surface 1and make sure your feet touch
the metal plates on the standing surface.
Your body weight will appear on the display in the preset unit of measure.
5. If you remain on the standing surface, the readings for body water, body
fat, required calories as well as muscle and bone mass will be calculated
automatically and shown for approximately 3 seconds (see Fig. F and G).
The sum of the measurements may exceed 100% as there is water stored
in body fat and muscles. Body fat and muscle mass are also measured in
the process.
The measurements will be performed several times. Then the body fat scale
will automatically deactivate.
Interpreting the measurements
The following tables will help you to properly assess the measurements shown.

Operation
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Body water
− If you lose 5% of your body water, your physical enegy may
decline by 20 to 30%. You should therefore drink at least
70.4 fl oz of water every day.
− Athletes generally have a higher percentage of body water.
− The percentage of body water decreases with age.
The adult human body is made up of approx. 60% water.
If the percentage of body fat increases, the percentage of body water decreases.
This is because body water is stored outside the fat cells of the body and fatty
tissue generally has a very low percentage of water.
Women (%) Men (%)
Children > 58 > 60
Adults > 52 > 58
Athletes > 56 > 60
Body fat
− Consult a physician if your body fat is too high or too low.
A high or very high body fat percentage increases the risk of
illnesses like diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.
A low body fat percentage increases the risk of metabolic disorders.
The subcutaneous fatty tissue and the body create fat stores to
protect internal organs and safeguard metabolic functions.
− The body fat percentage increases with age.
− If you would like to reduce your weight, you must build more
muscle at the same time. We need muscles in order to burn excess
energy or fat stores.
Women
Age
(years)
Low body fat
percentage
(%)
Normal body
fat percentage
(%)
Elevated body
fat percentage
(%)
Excessively
elevated body fat
percentage (%)
6 to 12 < 7 7 to 19 19 to 25 > 25
13 to 19 < 20 20 to 31 31 to 37 > 37
20 to 39 < 21 21 to 32 32 to 38 > 38
40 to 59 < 23 23 to 34 34 to 40 > 40
60 to 79 < 25 25 to 36 36 to 42 > 42
Athlete 12 to 25

Cleaning and maintenance
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Men
Age
(years)
Low body fat
percentage
(%)
Normal body
fat percentage
(%)
Elevated body
fat percentage
(%)
Excessively
elevated body fat
percentage (%)
6 to 12 < 7 7 to 18 18 to 25 > 25
13 to 19 < 8 8 to 19 19 to 25 > 25
20 to 39 < 9 9 to 20 20 to 26 > 26
40 to 59 < 11 11 to 22 22 to 28 > 28
60 to 79 < 13 13 to 24 24 to 30 > 30
Athlete 3 to 15
Muscle mass
Muscles are the basis for our physical fitness and ensure that a certain body
temperature level is maintained.
Energy turnover takes place in the muscles for the most part.
Age (years) Women (%) Men (%)
6 to 12 > 36 > 40
13 to 79 > 30 > 34
Athlete > 38 > 42
Body analysis
One to five bars will appear under the weight reading on the display.
Underweight
Slight underweight
Normal weight
Overweight
Excessive overweight
Cleaning and maintenance
Clean and maintain the body fat scale at regular intervals and as needed.
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
If you do not clean the body fat scale properly, you may damage it.

Cleaning and maintenance
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− Do not use any aggressive cleaners, sharp or metallic
cleaning utensils such as knives, hard putty knives or
similar. They could damage the surfaces.
− Make sure that no water penetrates the housing.
− Never attempt to clean the body fat scale by immersing it
in water and do not use a steam cleaner to clean it.
− Do not place the body fat scale in the dishwasher.
1. Use a damp cloth to wipe off the body fat scale.
2. Dry off the body fat scale thoroughly.
Changing the batteries
If the message “Lo” appears on the display, replace the inserted battery (button
cell) as follows (see Fig. B):
1. Carefully turn the body fat scale over.
2. Use a Philips screwdriver to loosen the screw on the battery compartment
cover 6.
3. Take the cover of the battery compartment off.
4. Take the inserted battery out of the compartment and dispose of it in
accordance with applicable regulations (see chapter “Disposing of the body
fat scale”).
5. Insert a new battery of the same type in the battery compartment.
Make sure the polarity is correct (“+” side is facing up).
6. Put the cover back on the battery compartment so that it locks into place.
7. Use the Philips screwdriver and tighten the screw on the cover of the
battery compartment.
You have successfully replaced the battery.
The round version requires two batteries and the battery
compartment cover does not contain a screw (see Fig. C).

Storage
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Storage
CAUTION!
Risk of leaked battery liquid and risk of damage!
If you store the body fat scale with the battery inserted
for a prolonged period of time, the battery may leak and
permanently damage the body fat scale. The battery liquid
(electrolyte) is corrosive.
− Store the battery separately if you do not use the body fat
scale for a prolonged period of time. Store the battery so
that it is not accessible for children.
− Do not remove the battery liquid with bare hands. Do not
allow battery liquid to come into contact with skin, eyes
and mucus membranes. Use conventional rinsing gloves.
If, however, your skin does come into contact with battery
liquid, immediately wash your hands with plenty of water
and, if necessary, consult a physician.
− Wipe up the leaked battery liquid with a damp cloth.
You can wash the used cloth and reuse it or dispose of it
with household garbage.
1. Use the On/Off button 2to switch off the body fat scale.
2. Clean the body fat scale (see chapter “Cleaning and maintenance”).
3. Take the inserted battery out of the battery compartment 6and store it in
accordance with applicable regulations.
4. Store the body fat scale in a dry, clean area. We recommend using the
original packaging for this purpose.

Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
NOTICE!
Risk of damage!
If you do not use the body fat scale properly, you may damage it.
− Do not open the housing; instead, have a qualified
professional perform repairs. Contact a qualified repair
shop for this. Liability and warranty claims are waived in
the event of repairs performed by the user or incorrect
operation.
Some malfunctions may be caused by minor faults, which you can resolve
yourself. Follow the instructions in the following table for this.
If it is not possible to rectify the fault in this way, contact our customer service
team. Do not repair the body fat scale yourself.
Problem Possible cause Troubleshooting
The body fat
scale does not
turn on.
The battery was
incorrectly inserted or
not inserted at all or the
battery is empty.
Change the battery
(see chapter “Cleaning and
maintenance”).
The protective foil on the
battery compartment has
not yet been removed.
Pull the strap on the protective
foil to remove it from the
battery compartment 6.
The settings
cannot be
changed.
If there is weight on the
standing surface, you
cannot make any settings.
Remove the weight from
the standing surface 1.

Technical data
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Technical data
Model: 95908
Measurable percentage: Body fat percentage: 3 to 50 %
Body water percentage: 25 to 75 %
Muscle mass: 25 to 75 %
Bone mass: 1 to 15 %
Age limit: 6 to 100 years
Height limit: 31.5 in to 87.6 in (80 cm to 220 cm)
Weight
- rectangular version:
- round version:
approx. 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg)
approx. 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg)
Dimensions
- rectangular version:
- round version:
approx. 12.2 × 11.8 in (31 × 30 cm)
approx. ∅ 13 in (33 cm)
Battery type
- rectangular version:
- round version:
1× Lithium button cell battery (CR 2032), 3 V, direct voltage
2× Lithium button cell battery (CR 2032), 3 V, direct voltage
Max. load: 180 kg / 400 lbs.
Measurement accuracy: Measurement of the body weight in 100 g / 0.2 lbs;
Percentage of body water, body fat and muscle mass
are measured in 0.1% increments
Memory slots: 12
Automatic activation: Yes
Product code: 95908
Disposal
Disposing of the packaging
− Sort the packaging before you dispose of it. Dispose of paperboard and
cardboard with the recycled paper service and wrappings with the appro-
priate collection service.
Disposing of the body fat scale
− Should the body fat scale no longer be capable of being used at some point
in time, dispose of it in accordance with the regulations in force in your
city or state.
− Please ensure your recycling information applies to local regulations and
the EPA recommendations (www.epa.gov).