ProScale Moderno User Manual
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1. off the scale slightly and your weight will be shown The scale will turn off automatically after 10 seconds 3 Body fat and water measuring operation To measure body fat ratio and water ratio accurately first input your personal data such as gender height and age the scale calculates the body fat ratio and water ratio by combining these factors with weight and EMP automatically There are three keys lt q SET gt which are used to set personal data please set your personal data as explained in the following steps 1 Switch on the scale by stepping or tapping on it the scale displays 8888 several seconds later it will show 0 0 2 Press the SET button to start entering your data the memory number 01 is shown use the gt button and the lt button to select your memory number between 01 10 and press the SET button to confirm the memory number you selected 3 Use gt or lt to choose the icon of man or woman depending on your gender Then press SET to confirm the displayed gender 4 The height figure from the previous setting will be displayed on the LCD and it will flash Press P or lt to increase decrease the displayed height Press SET to confirm the displayed height 5 The age figure of the previous setting will be displayed on the LCD and it will flash Press gt or lt 4 to increase decrease the displayed age Press SET to confirm the displaye2. This document hosted by OldWillKnottScales a BECICRHEBE z to visit us the next time you need a scalel ProScale Moderno User Manual Proscale Moderno Body Fat and Water Scales Instruction Manual ID Production Description This product not only measures your weight but also your Body Fat Ratio and water ratio By monitoring changes in your Body Fat Ratio and water ratio you will be able to see the change in your health by keeping a normal weight CAUTION Body Fat ratio and water ratio is for your information only For further information consult your doctor or dietician a It is important to read this instruction manual carefully before using the scale b The scale may affect the function of heart pacemakers Do not use this scale if you have a pacemaker or other electronic medical implant c The scale surface is slippery when wet Only use if the scale is dry and your feet are dry d To prevent accidents do not place feet on the edge of the scale Notes a If during the measuring process a fault occurs which causes incorrect body fat percentage Err will be displayed and the unit will switch off automatically Please see the troubleshooting section at the end of this manual b If your weight exceeds the max measuring capacity 150 kg 330Ib FFFF appears on the display c If the BATTERY ICON is displayed low power of the battery is indicated and you should change the battery d Put the scale on a fla
3. are advised not to use the monitors Although there are no known health risks this is a precaution that is advocated by all manufacturers of BIA Devices Fat Percentage accuracy can be an issue for certain small categories of people listed below but the Moderno BIA may still be used to monitor trends and accurately show degree of change The following categories of people may not get highly accurate readings from the Moderno BIA method People who have a body fat rate of less then 9 Pregnant women People who exceed the weight capacity of the scale models vary and or exceed 75 body fat Q How accurate and reliable are My Weigh Body Fat Monitor Scales A Independent research at several major universities including Columbia University in New York City has confirmed that in clinical settings BIA is accurate within 5 percentage of the institutional standard of body composition analysis Dual Energy X ray Absorptiometry DEXA It should be made clear that there is only one method of calculating body composition that is close to 100 accurate and that is an autopsy We believe the BIA method to be the most convenient and accessible to accurately predict body composition Moderno s Body Fat Monitor results are repeatable to within 1 percent variation when used under consistent conditions Q What conditions might cause skewed results or an Error reading in the display A e Hydration fluctuations which may result from alcoh
4. ass bones organs etc but would only be carrying 10 Ib or only 9 bodyfat From the chart above you can see that this is a dangerously low percentage A better goal might be for the woman to reduce her body fat from 23 to 18 In this case 130 Ib x 0 18 23 Ib body fat 100 Ib lean body mass 23 Ib 123 Ib goal weight So for this individual to achieve a lean but healthy 18 fat she would need to lose only 7 pounds of fat reducing her weight from her current 130 pounds to 123 pounds Losing more than 7 pounds means losing lean body mass usually metabolically active muscle tissue which is clearly not desirable So before you decide that you need to lose weight remember to consider that weight consists of both lean body mass and body fat Try to keep your weight loss goals realistic and remember keep the calorie burning muscle and lose only the fat This manual and it s contents are Copyright GKI Technologies Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited
5. d age 6 The memory number will appear on the display again press SET and it will display all the data entered for proofing Next the scale will display 0 0 and it is ready for weighing 7 Take off your shoes and socks before stepping on the scale Stand on the scale and get your weight firstly when the reading of your weight is stable the lock sign H will be display After two seconds the weight reading will disappear and turn to 1 2 3 4 successively and then your body fat percentage and water ratio will be shown Now you can stop off of the scale and it will turn off automatically after 6 seconds F21 8 H65 2 F21 8 F refers to body fat ratio H65 2 H refers to water ratio Note This product can store the personal data of up to 10 people The personal data stored is gender age and height The scale only takes the Body Fat Ratio and water ratio for normal or athletic people it is not recommended for professional athletes or children under 10 years old This body fat ratio and water ratio feature can only be used for people between the age of 10 100 and 100 200 cm height 4 To Recall memory Remember your memory number set in the unit Each time when you want to measure your body fat and water ratio you just need to find your memory number the height age and gender of the memory number will be displayed automatically Step on the scale with bare feet and the scale will ca
6. e soles of your feet are clean The reading may not be accurate if the soles of your foot are too dry or covered with large area of thick calluses Measurements taken under other conditions may not give the same absolute reading values However the readings are accurate monitoring changes in body fat percentage as long as they are taken in a consistent manner II Key features Max weight 150kg 330Ib Weight Graduation 0 1kg 0 21b Weight deviation 1 Graduation of body ratio display and water ratio 0 1 Recommended operating temperature 20 C 15 C Programmable memory stores setting of up to 10 people HI Operation 1 Battery 1 Battery insertion The battery compartment is on the back of the scale This scale will include 4XAA batteries in the individual box 2 Please take out the batteries from the compartment when the scale is not in use for a long period of time 2 Weighing operation 1 Select kg Ib units by the slide switch on the bottom of the scale when the scale is off 2 Place the scale on a firm flat surface to achieve best accuracy You can get your weight by the following two ways a Turn the scale on with your foot by lightly tapping the scale the display will show 8888 and then 0 0 kg or lb after several seconds Step on the scale stand perfectly still and the scale will measure your weight b Directly step on the scale the display will show 8888 then it will show 0 0 kg or Ib step
7. lculate your body fat percentage 5 Unit switch On the bottom of the scale is a kg lb switch Select weighing units by this switch when the machine is turned off 6 Note 1 When measuring body fat ratio and water ratio stand on the platform s left and right metal electronic board separately with bare feet put one foot on the left medal footpads and one foot on the right metal footpads 2 If body fat ratio and water ratio exceeds the range of display because of incorrect operation ERR will be shown and the scale will be turned off automatically 3 Overloading If you overload the scale put more then 150kg 3301b on it the screen will display FFFF Warning Overload can cause permanent damage to the scale and voids your warranty 4 Low voltage alert If the battery is low on power the icon of battery will be shown and please change the batteries immediately 5 If the load cell is damaged by overload drop shock or shipping damage the scale will displays ERRO ERR1 6 Place the scale on a flat hard surface It must be level hard and flat Carpeting can affect the accuracy of the scale 7 Do not put this product in direct sunlight high temperature or high humidity for a long time 8 Do not put heavy things on this scale for a long period of time Moderno Body Fat Scale Common Questions Q Are there certain people for whom the monitor is not appropriate A Yes People with pacemakers or other medical implants
8. ol or food consumption sleep intense exercise medication or pre menstruation e A very full bladder Severe calluses on heels or soles of feet about 1 400 people tested e Unclean or scratched foot pads may interfere with conductivity Nylons interfere with conductivity If it is absolutely necessary to measure in nylons use a drop of isopropyl rubbing alcohol on the foot pads to act as a conductor Using the scale on a carpeted surface e Interference from Cordless phones or other RF devices such as TV s Microwaves Cell phones etc e A Low Battery please try a new battery this is often the cause of many problems such as Err or inaccuracy Q What type of maintenance is necessary A There is simply no maintenance other than the use of alcohol to wipe the foot pads clean and glass cleaner to keep them shiny always apply to a cloth first and then to the product avoid soaps or any abrasive compounds they may damage the finish of the scale Understanding Your Body Fat Percentage Body fat measurements and the measuring tape are recognized as superior methods for measuring weight loss When one declares that they want to lose weight what they often mean is that they want to lose fat So now that you ve had your body fat percentage measured what does the number really mean First your body fat percentage is simply the percentage of fat your body contains If you are 150 pounds and 10 fat it means that your body c
9. onsists of 15 pounds fat and 135 pounds lean body mass bone muscle organ tissue blood and everything else A certain amount of fat is essential to bodily functions Fat regulates body temperature cushions and insulates organs and tissues and is the main form of the body s energy storage The following table describes body fat ranges and their associated categories General Body Fat Percentage Categories For females Age Thin Normal Little fat Overweight 13 39 Less than 19 20 25 26 31 More than 32 40 55 Less than 20 21 26 27 32 More than 33 55 amp above Less than 21 22 27 28 33 More than 34 For males Age Too Thin Normal Little fat Overweight 13 39 Less than 16 17 23 24 29 More than 30 40 55 Less than 17 18 24 25 30 More than 31 55 amp above Less than 18 19 25 26 30 More than 32 Knowing your body fat percentage can also help you determine if your weight loss goals are realistic Remember weight loss doesn t always mean fat loss For example Let s say you re a 130Ib woman with 23 body fat and you goal is to lose 20 pounds Initial body fat 130 Ib x 0 23 fat 30 Ib body fat Lean body mass 130 Ib total 30 Ib fat 100 Ib lean body mass bones organs and all else Goal 130Ib 20Ib 110 pounds As you can see the goal of losing 20 pounds is not realistic or healthy At 110 pounds this woman still requires 100 Ib of lean body m
10. t and solid surface Use the scale only with dry feet There is danger of slipping on the scale e Do not use the scale in places that are extremely hot cold or humid f To clean the scale use only a soft and light damp cloth with mild cleaning agent g Avoid extreme vibrations and temperature fluctuations h For long term storage remove the battery i Do not disassemble the scale you risk injury and will void Your warranty j This scale is designed for Home Use k This scale must only be used on a hard surface such as tile wood linoleum etc This and most scales will not perform properly on carpeted surfaces because carpeting absorbs your weight and will cause incorrect or ERR readings CAUTION WARNING ATTENTION C AUTI O N AN This scale can disturb the function of heart pacemakers and other electronic medical devices DO NOT USE THIS SCALE IF YOU USE A PACEMAKER The scale can disturb the function of heart pace makers OTHER ELECTRONIC MEDICAL IMPLANTED OR EXTERNAL DEVICE GETTING ACCURATE READINGS To get the most accurate readings Be sure you are barefoot otherwise the body fat function won t work Be sure both feet touch the electrodes on the measuring platform firmly Stand erect on the platform and remain perfectly still Try to wait about three hours after waking eating or hard exercise before taking measurements Try to take readings at the same time of day Be sure that th
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