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Body Fat Analyzer
and Scale Instruction Manual
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BATTERY INFORMATION AND GENERAL SET-UP 2. Remove plastic strip. 3. Position scale on flat 1. Select weight mode. Ensure the + sign is up. surface. This scale operates on 1 CR2032 lithium battery (installed). Please remove any plastic strips from the battery compartment before con- tinuing with these instructions. Some models have a static cling label on the lens to prevent scratching. Please remove before use. Your scale has been set to measure in pounds and inches (lb). To change the measuremen
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USING YOUR BODY FAT SCALE In order to measure body fat and body water, you must first enter your height, age, and gender. The analyzer uses these factors to calculate your results. Onscreen prompts will lead you through programming your personal information into the analyzer. The analyzer will then use this data to com- pute your body fat/body water percentages. You must have bare feet to use the body fat analyzer function. Remove your shoes and socks before proceeding. To get the most accurate
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1. Press the ON button to turn the scale on. A memory number (P0-P3) will blink. 1 2. Press the (▲) or (▼) button to select a memory. Press the SET button to confirm. The gender icon blinks. 2 3. Press the (▲) or (▼) button to toggle between the male and female icons. Press SET button to confirm your gender. The age digits blink. 3 4. Press the (▲) or (▼) button to increase / decrease the age value. Press SET button to confirm displayed age. The height digits blink. 4 5. Press the (▲) or (▼) but
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HOW TO TAKE A WEIGHT/BODY FAT READING 1. Press the (▲) or (▼) button to select your 1 personal memory number. Your personal data will display again. 2. Wait until the display shows “0.0”, then on the scale with bare feet. Stand still while 2 the unit measures your weight. 3. Your weight will display for 2 seconds. 3 4. Continue to stand still on the scale while your other readings are taken. The screen 4 will show “---” while the scale computes. 5. When measurement is complete, remain on 5 the s
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TO TURN OFF THE SCALE: To turn the scale off, press the ON button. Or, the scale will turn off after about 20 seconds if no keys are pressed or nothing is weighed. NOTE: If you are having a problem operating this Analyzer please call 866- 843-3905 from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Mountain Standard Time, Monday through Friday. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS How exactly is my body fat and water being measured? The Taylor Body Analyzer Scale uses a measurement method known as Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA).
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Why are the body fat percentage ranges for men and women so dif- ferent? Women naturally carry a higher percentage of fat than men, because the make-up of the body is different being geared towards pregnancy, breastfeed- ing etc. Why should I avoid using the Taylor Body Analyzer Scale while pregnant? During pregnancy a woman’s body composition changes considerably in order to support the developing child. Under these circumstances, body fat percentage readings could be inaccurate and misleading.
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WARNING MESSAGES = Initialization error. If this error occurs after ER0 re-locating the scale, please slightly press the scale EEEE = Overload Warning. The maximum weigh- again to re-initialize the scale. ing capacity of the scale has been exceeded. Remove the weight immediately; otherwise, per- ER1 = Instability error. Step off and back onto the manent damage to the scale will occur. scale, standing still while your weight computes. ER2 = Overload Warning. The maximum weigh- ER0 = Instability
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MALE AGE LOW MODERATE OVERWEIGHT OBESE BODY WATER <20 <12.0 12.0-20.0 21.0-29.0 >29.0 60% 20-30 <13.0 13.0-21.0 22.0-30.0 >30.0 30-40 <15.0 15.0-23.0 24.0-32.0 >32.0 40-50 <16.0 16.0-24.0 25.0-33.0 >33.0 55% 50-60 <17.0 17.0-25.0 26.0-34.0 >34.0 >60 <18.0 18.0-26.0 27.0-35.0 >35.0 50% FEMALE AGE LOW MODERATE OVERWEIGHT OBESE BODY WATER <20 <17.0 17.0-25.0 26.0-34.0 >34.0 50% 20-30 <17.0 17.0-25.0 26.0-34.0 >34.0 30-40 <19.0 19.0-27.0 28.0-36.0 >36.0 40-50 <20.0 20.0-28.0 29.0-37.0 >37.0 47% 50-6
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You must wait several hours before taking a body fat reading when: drinking coffee or alcohol, taking diuretic medications, or exercising. These all affect your level of hydration and the accuracy of this analyzer. SPECIFICATIONS • Uses BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) to determine body fat and body water percentage • Weight Capacity: 350 lb or 160 kg or 25 st • Weight Graduation: 0.2 lb or 0.1kg or 1 lb • Body Fat Graduation: 0.1% (in the range from 5% - 60%) • Body Water Graduation: 0.1%
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LIFETIME WARRANTY This scale is warranted against defects in materials of workmanship for the life of the original purchaser from date of retail purchase. It does not cover damages or wear resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, commercial use, or unauthorized adjustment and/or repair. Do not return to retailer. Should this scale require service (or replacement at our option) while under warranty, please pack the item in the original pack- aging and return it prepaid, along with store receipt sh
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