Oregon Scientific Body Fat Monitor with
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1. ol a en 9 5g oe mam Te oe de m 2 Once the green LED stops blinking the Remote Monitor will prompt you for a Gender Yy Male Female b Birth Month 449 Lil c Birth Year aeees_icon appears d Height e In centimetre cm if kg kilogram weight unit was selected e In feet and inches if Ib pound or st lb stone weight unit was selected NOTE Press A W to adjust the values of each setting Press SET to confirm USER PROFILE MEASUREMENTS Once you set a User Profile the GR101 can automatically calculate the body mass index BMI Body Fat Percentage and Body Water measurements 1 Press the User Switch 1 to 4 that has your User Profile configured 2 Your profile will appear on screen Once the Reception icon blinks and the Scale s LED Indicator is blank the Remote Monitor is ready to receive your weight information aa HEIGHT lt Y LI 3 m 145 Lim de aay a a A D m E i ey lt a Ik 3 Step onto the Scale Stand still while the measurement is being taken The Scale s green LCD Indicator will blink NOTE It is recommended that you step onto the scale with your bare feet The electric signal sent from the scale cannot give readings if socks or shoes are worn Your weight and BMI will first appear on the Remote Monitor Remain still and the green LED Indicator2. Automatic calculation of weight body mass index BMI body fat percentage and body water percentage weight e Wireless Remote Monitor with 8 meter range and a large LCD display e Patented step on technology that automatically turns on the scale whenever you step onto it guest mode e Storage of up to 4 different height and age information for four different users guest mode available e Storage of up to 30 previously recorded weight BMI body fat percentage and body water percentage weight This manual contains important safety REMOTE MONITOR and care information and provides step by step instructions for using this product Front View Read the manual thoroughly and keep it in a safe place in case you need to later refer to it On Key Features SCALE UNIT Front View 1 User Switches 2 LCD Display 3 Set Button 4 Guest Weight Button 5 A W Buttons 6 Clock Alarm Button O Back View O 1 LED Indicator 2 Metal Footpads 3 Scale Platform o 4 Carrying Handle Back View 7 Wall Mount 8 Battery Compartment Button z 9 Reset Hole 10 Battery Compartment o AN y Getting Started Alili UNPACKING THE PRODUCT When you unpack your product make sure to keep
3. C 45 C 41 F 113 F at lt 85 relative humidity Storage 20 C 60 C 4 F 140 F at lt 85 relative humidity ye About Oregon Scientific Visit our website www oregonscientific com to learn more about your body fat monitor and other Oregon Scientific products such as digital cameras telephones alarm clocks and weather stations The website also includes contact information for our customer service department in case you need to reach us rae Help us protect the environment Recycle the packaging batteries and product after you no longer need them
4. I ranges are only and based on adult heights teenagers Athletes BMI does not and body differentiate between builders fat and muscle thus making it inaccurate for persons with high muscle volumes Pregnant This group generates or nursing naturally high fat women reserves as part of the pregnancy References 1 Jequier E 1987 Energy obesity and body weight standards 2 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 45 1035 1047 3 Japan Society for the Study of Obesity 4 The Weight Loss Research Center 5 myDr www mydr com au BODY FAT PERCENTAGE What is Body Fat Percentage Body Fat Percentage is a measurement of the total percentage of fat in your body For example if you weigh 70 kg and your Body Fat Percentage is 15 then you are retaining 10 5 kg of fat The remaining weight is composed of muscles bones tissues and water weight Among overweight people it is excess fat and not weight alone that carries health risks Since the body comprises elements of varying densities weight or BMI cannot fully measure exactly how much excess fat a person carries For example two people of the same weight and BMI may have big differences in body composition One may carry excess fat while the other carry acceptable level of fat needed to regulate the body As such a Body Fat Percentage measurement is an effective assessment of your current health level NOTE Essential fat is necessary for bodily func
5. a icon will appear 4 Press O anytime to return to normal clock display Snooze When the alarm rings e Press O to turn alarm snooze off e Press any other buttons to temporarily disable the alarm for 8 minutes SNOOZE Y icon will appear LOW BATTERY WARNING Scale The LED Indicator also functions as a battery level indicator When you step on the scale the following LED colour indicates e Green Adequate battery level e Yellow Low battery level e Red Battery is depleted Remote Monitor The LCD Display can show Low Battery Warning symbols for both the Scale and the Remote Monitor Mgnitor The Remote Monitor s CSF batteries are low DF The Scale s batteries are Scale low RESET The RESET hole is used whenever the product is not performing as expected such as when the Remote Monitor cannot detect the Scale or when new batteries are inserted This will return the settings to default values Both the Scale and Remote Monitor have RESET holes located inside the Battery Compartment Use a blunt stylus such as a paper clip to press into the hole RE NOTE The stored time information will be erased when the RESET hole is pressed on the Remote Monitor All other values such as date and month will not be affected 9 How the Body Fat Monitor Wi Works When you step on the scale a weight measurement is taken The GR101 can also help you to automatically calculate you
6. ace the scale on a wet surface Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators stoves and heaters Do not use the Scale on an uneven surface Use carpet feet supplied if you place the Scale on a carpet KO This product has been engineered and manufactured to the highest safety standards The product is designed to provide you with many years of reliable service provided that it is properly used and cared for To ensure your safety and prolong the life of the product please observe the following precautions ABOUT THE DEVICE WARNING It is not recommended for persons with implanted medical equipment such as pacemakers or pregnant women to use the GR101 e The GR101 is intended for home use only not for hospital diagnosis purposes e The BMI Body Fat Percentage and Body Water measurements done with the GR101 should only be treated as an approximate indication of your health level Consult with your physician for a full and thorough evaluation e Body Fat Percentage and Body Mass Index measurements are less accurate for professional athletes bodybuilders children teenagers and persons over the age of 65 due to the difference in their body compositions However this device can still help individuals in the groups above to track their body fat trends over time GENERAL WARNINGS e Read and observe all warnings and instructions Content
7. all the packing materials in a safe place in case you need to later 5 Reset Hole transport or return it for servicing In the 6 Battery Compartment box you will find Scale Unit Remote Unit 8x AA Batteries 4x Carpet Feet PLACING THE UNITS The Scale and the Remote Monitor should be within 8 metres of each other in order to ensure proper reception Remote Monitor Installation Mount or place the Remote Monitor ona wall or a flat surface as shown below For best results it should be located within 8 meters of the Scale Avoid obstructions such as walls or heavy furniture Scale Placement For best results place the Scale on a flat even surface Use the supplied carpet feet if the Scale is to be placed on carpet NOTE eave the Scale on the floor for 5 seconds to allow for self calibration QUICK START 1 Install the supplied batteries into both the Scale and Remote Monitor 2 Onthe Remote Monitor press and hold SET to select in order a Weight unit Ib pound kg kilogram or st lb stone 12 or 24 hour format Current hour Current minute Current year Date Month or Month Date format Current Month h Current Date mo aos NOTE Press A W to adjust the values of each setting Press SET to confirm GUEST MODE The Guest Mode is for users without a User Profi
8. ded This is the ideal level of body fat for the average person Optimal Low For athletes this is a desirable level of body fat For regular persons a regular diet should be considered to improve the balance of body composition Very Low The level of body fat is too low Consult a physician for advice How to Interpret Body Fat Level Indication In addition to displaying your Body Fat Percentage the GR101 provides a Body Fat Level Indication on the LCD screen to help you immediately gauge your level of body fat without referring to the chart above CE PAn Very High BODY FAT Very Low Low BODY FAT BODY FAT Optimal High BODY FAT BODY FAT Reference 1 Robert M Ross Andrew S Jackson Exercise concepts calculations and computer applications Carmel Ind Benchmark Press 1990 How Body Fat Percentage Fluctuates It is recommended that you choose a time slot to measure body fat and then monitor it regularly at the same condition Ideally body hydration level is most stable during late afternoon right before dinner Please note the many factors may alter an individual s body fat reading including alcohol consumption taking a bath or exercising waking up eating fever and illnesses BODY WATER What is Body Water Total Body Water is the amount of water retained in the body and comprises between 50 70 of the total body weight Ge
9. le set up You can measure your weight and BMI in this mode 1 Press Guest Weight Once the Reception icon blinks and the Scale s LED Indicator is blank the Remote Monitor is ready to receive a a r sm u Follow Steps 3 and 4 of the USER PROFILE MEASUREMENTS section NOTE You can choose to skip the next set of instructions if you do not want to measure your Body Fat and Body Water levels Once the green LED stops blinking the Remote Monitor will prompt you for J a Gender V Male Female b Birth Month YY Lil c Birth Year E d Height e In centimetre cm if kg kilogram weight unit was selected e In feet and inches if Ib pound or st lb stone weight unit was selected icon appears NOTE Press A W to adjust the values of each setting Press SET to confirm 4 When completed your Body Fat and Body Water measurements will be alternately displayed on the Remote Monitor SETTING USER PROFILE With this product you can set and store the age gender and height for up to four people User 1 to 4 who regularly use the Body Fat Monitor NOTE If the batteries are low you cannot store the height and age to memory 1 On the Remote Monitor each user is represented by one of the four User Switches Press 1 2 3 or 4 to select a user NOTE Make sure not to store your height and birth date over someone else s existing profile
10. more water to keep it should check here before arranging for Low proper hydration SeIicmg Low Consult your physician for Symptom Check Remedy advice The The Replace Remote batteries with new The GR101 provides a Body Water Level el S wa she oes gt Indication on the LCD screen to help you gt a ay is Gla po immediately gauge your level of body a 4 il Batteries Insert the water without referring to the chart above an are batteries inserted correctly gt incorrectly p 3 Symptom Check Remedy Symptom Check Remedy Scale The scale The Err The Make sure shows is over maximum shown weight to remain ol when loaded weight on the on the still and weighing is 150kg display scale is place the 330 Ib unevenly scale ona 23st 8lb distributed flat surface Remove the or Use the weight from unstable carpet feet if the scale the ground The The scale Use the is carpeted measure is uneven supplied or uneven ment is or on carpet feet Erra You have For guest inaccurate carpet or place the shown stepped user wait scale on a on the on the until the flat even display scale too LCD is and hard early blank For surface user with Socks or Remove saved shoes are your socks settings worn shoes and wait until other heavy the display accessories shows the before using weight as the scale 0 0 before The Re enter stepping on entered your user Er
11. nerally men tend to have higher water weight than woman due to a greater amount of muscle Athletes also tend to have 5 8 more Total Body Water due to more muscle mass Staying within the proper Body Water range is very important in order to stay healthy It plays an important role in the regulation of body temperature removal of waste from the body cell metabolism and keeping skin and tissues moist How to Interpret Body Water Levels Use the resulting Body Water Percentage value with the chart below to determine your current level of body water Body Water Male Female Level High gt 70 gt 65 Slightly High 65 70 60 65 Normal 53 65 50 60 Slightly Low 48 53 48 50 Low lt 48 lt 48 Body Advice Water Level High Consult your physician for advice Very Low Low Optimal w uw W So WH WH 9 Weight Conversion Table Ll Unit Name Conversion kg Metric 1 kg 2 20 Ib kilogram 4 kg 0 16 stb Ib Imperial 1 lb 0 45 kg pound 4 b 0 07 stlb st lb British 1 stone 14 0 Ib stone 1 stone 6 35 kg pound A Troubleshooting Guide ss Sere a nromal This section includes a list of frequently 1g waler INtaKe asked questions for problems you may Normal This is the ideal level of encounter with your Body Fat Monitor If body water the product is not operating as you think Slightly Drink
12. r Body mass index BMI and Body Fat Percentage two internationally accepted indicators of health and obesity levels Weight alone is not a good enough indicator of health because it does not differentiate between muscles tissues bones and fat As such when a person loses weight it may be a result of the loss of muscles or body water but not fat In order to better understand your body composition and current health level both the BMI and Body Fat Percentage should be observed Neither the BMI nor the Body Fat Percentage taken individually gives the complete picture of your health For example bodybuilders often have high BMI considered obese but low Body Fat Percentage considered healthy The BMI in this case does not take into account that the extra weight is from muscles and water but not fat Conversely a very thin person may have low Body Fat Percentage considered healthy but also lower than accepted BMI considered unhealthy This means that the person is still at risk health wise despite the low Body Fat Percentage NOTE Consult your physician before you begin a new diet or exercise program BODY MASS INDEX What is Body Mass Index BMI Body mass index BMI is a widely used international standard that measures height to weight ratio to determine obesity BMI is expressed by the following terms BMI Body weight kg Body height m The BMI is only a general indicator of your health le
13. r3 The Scale Lift the gender settings with shown is not Scale up birth date the correct on the properly then place it or height values display calibrated back on the is wrong floor to allow Measure Fluctuations for self ments in body fat calibration vary after during the a short day are period normal Weight Retry Wait does not measuring until the display Reception icon appears AN Safety and Care C CARING FOR YOUR BODY FAT MONITOR To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from using this product please observe the following guidelines Clean with a damp cloth Do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaning agents Do not attempt to repair the product yourself Contact the dealer or a qualified repairman if the product requires servicing Do not store the Scale in an upright position Do not place objects on the Scale or Remote Monitor Do not expose the product MAX 150kg to excessive force dust temperature fluctuations or humidity a Allow the Scale to settle for Obed at least 30 minutes whenever 99 there is a sudden change in fronin ambient environment e g from an outdoor area to an air conditioned room SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please observe the following safety precautions when setting up and using your Body Fat Monitor Do not immerse the product in water or pl
14. s of this user manual are subject to change without further notice Figures and display examples are for reference only and may slightly differ from the actual product e Batteries Reversing the battery polarity may damage the product Remove the batteries if the Body Fat Monitor will be in storage for an extended period of time e Liquids moisture and foreign objects Never insert foreign objects in or spill liquids on the product as this can cause electric shock and damage to the unit Do not immerse this product in water Specifications SCALE UNIT Dimension 315 W x 340 D x 50 H mm Weight 1 8 kg excluding batteries Battery Power Save 4 x LR6 AA UM 3 1 5V Auto off after 5 10 seconds REMOTE MONITOR Dimension Weight Battery 186 W x 120 H x 33 T mm 380g excluding batteries 4xLR6 AA UM 3 1 5V batteries WEIGHT MEASUREMENT Mechanism Unit Maximum Graduation 4 load cell strain gauges kilogram kg pounds Ib stone pounds st Ib 150kg 330 Ib 23st 8lb 0 1 kg 0 2 Ib BMI MEASUREMENT Range 1 8 50 kg m BODYFAT MEASUREMENT Mechanism Range Resolution Gender Age 6 conductive pads 5 75 0 1 Male Female 7 to 99 years old HEIGHT Unit centimetres cm feet and inches Range 80 0 230 0 cm 2 7 5 T 6 6 Resolution 0 1cm or 0 1 Gender Male Female Age 7 to 99 years old TEMPERATURE Operation 5
15. tions since it helps to maintain body temperature an insulate organs and tissues How Body Fat is Measured The GR101 uses the method of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis BIA to measure body fat This method is completely safe and is widely used in the medical field The principle of BIA is as follows GR101 sends a low harmless electrical signal through your body that flows freely through fluids but not fat As such the machine measures the opposition to the signal BIA and uses this to Foot to Foot calculate the body fat Measuring percentage along with Diagram the person s age height and weight How to Interpret Body Fat Percentage Use the resulting Body Fat Percentage value with the chart below to determine your current level of health ADULT MEN Age Group in Years lt 30 gt 49 ADULT WOMEN Very High High Normal Low Very Low Body Fat Standard Reason Very High Percent fat at this level indicates the person is seriously obese to a degree that this can have adverse health consequences Maintaining this level of fat for a long period of time places the person at risk of hypertension heart disease and diabetes Consult your doctor on a long term weight loss and exercise program High It is likely that the person is obese Careful implementation and monitoring of diet and exercise is recommen
16. vel As such accuracies may vary depending on your body type and composition Consult your physician to find out more about your current health NOTE Refer to WEIGHT CONVERSION TABLE to convert between weight units How to Interpret BMI Use the resulting BMI value with the chart below to determine your current level of health NOTE Asians have a separate BMI range due to their different body composition Health BMI Description Indication Range Less Your body Under than weight is weight 20 0 currently lower than average Work toward Asian healthy regular BMI food intake Less and exercise than routine to 185 build up your health to recommended levels 20 0 Your health Recom 25 0 is at the mended recommended level Maintain a balanced diet Asian and exercise BMI to keep your 18 5 current level of 23 0 health 25 1 Your body Over 29 9 weight may be weight above normal Increase your a exercise and f ra work out a diet 23 0 plan to lower 29 9 your risk for serious illness 30 0 or At this level Obese greater you may be at risk for heart disease high blood pressure and _ other illnesses Asian Consult with BMI your doctor 30 0 or to develop a greater proper health and fitness plan NOTE BMI should not be used as a guideline for health risks for the following groups Group Reason Children BM
17. will blink more rapidly to record your Body Fat and Body Water a NOTE If OL is shown on the Remote Monitor the maximum loading capacity for the Scale has been exceeded Step off the Scale and try again with less than 150kg of weight NOTE f you wait for too long before stepping on the Scale your measurements will not be taken correctly Step off the Scale and follow these instructions again Once the green LED stops blinking your Body Fat and Body Water measurements will be alternately displayed on the Remote Monitor Weight Body Fat and BMI Display BI a DERE WEIGHT m4 4 rc Ae Body Water Weight and Percentage Display v BODY WATER Hir E an E D h MEMORY MODE The GR101 can store up to 30 previous measurements To display previous measurements taken by a user with a profile 1 Press the User Switch 1 to 4 corresponding to your User Profile 2 Press A W to cycle through your previous MEM measurements The MEM box will indicate ad the current memorized j m measurements that you are viewing k Other Settings ALARM The Remote Monitor also has alarm function with snooze Set Alarm Press O to enter Alarm Mode 2 To adjust the alarm time a Press and hold SET b Press A to adjust the hour and minute Press SET to confirm 3 To turn alarm on off press A VW When turned on the
18. yh OREGON mM SCIENTIFIC Body Fat Monitor with Wireless Remote Display GR101 User Manual INTFOGDUCTION A E EE Key Features ccccccseeececeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Getting Started ccesssssenseeeeneereeees Unpacking the Product Placing the Units isisisi QUICK Start eee eienennou nnas Guest Mode irinna User Profile cceccccssseeeseeeeeessneeseeeeneenes Setting User Profile eee User Profile Measurements How the Body Fat Monitor Works Body Mass Index ceeeeeeeeees What is Body Mass Index BM 2 eison fast tac seenen How to Interpret BMI 00 Body Fat Percentage 08 What is Body Fat Percentage How to Interpret Body Fat Percentagesisecnirin srmn How to Interpret Body Fat S of ane eee BOO Wate ess ooi What is Body Water aaee How to Interpret Body Water lEVElS iari E Weight Conversion Table cccccssee Troubleshooting Guide 2 0 Safety and Care ccseeesseeseeeneeeeenes Warnings 1 00 eeeceeseeee essen eeeeeeeeeeeteeeesseneeneees Specifications 0 0 00 ceceeeeeseeseeeeeneeeeeees About Oregon Scientific cceeeeee On Introduction Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific Body Fat Monitor as your healthcare product of choice Your GR101 Body Fat Monitor is designed to give you many years of reliable service Some of its features include e
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