Taylor 5594 Scale User Manual
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1. nionn uw wu Ls d wos 3 Press UP DOWN button to a scroll to the desired memory number 4 When your memory number EEE Tg i appears on the LCD press SET to gn m r 0 select A beep will sound Your data will toggle on the screen 5 Step on the scale with bare feet Stand still while the scale measures your weight 6 Your weight will display for 2 seconds Continue to stand still on the scale 7 The scale will start to measure body fat and body water The LCD will show spinning zeroes 0000 while the scale computes 8 A beep sounds when measurement ig is complete D Fc 3 Bu 1J D u Remain on the e aw O te g scale The body fat body water an and weight will appear in sequence 6 times each 9 The scale turns off automatically To Clear Memory 1 Follow steps 1 3 in To Access and Use Memory Data 2 If the selected memory is occupied indicated by a symbol in the lower corner of the LCD press SET button to clear the data in the selected Memory 2 The optimal TBW of an individual varies according to age and gender The table as follows may be used as a guide Body water healthy range percentages female male age 6 12 58 70 60 73 athlete female male age 12 99 42 61 46 66 age 12 99 56 71 60 73 3 It is recommended to measure body fat body water or weight at the same time period daily Please no2. Should this scale require service or replacement at our option while under warranty please pack the item carefully and return it prepaid along with store receipt showing date of purchase and a note explaining reason for return to Taylor Precision Products 2220 Entrada Del Sol Suite A Las Cruces New Mexico 88001 USA There are no expressed warranties except as listed above This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state If service is required do not return to retailer For service call 1 866 843 3905 from 7 30 am to 4 30 pm Mountain Standard Time Monday through Friday To assist us in serving you please have the model num ber and date of purchase available 2006 Taylor Precision Products and its affiliated companies all rights reserved Taylor and Leading the Way in Accuracy are registered trademarks of Taylor Precision Products and its affiliated companies All rights reserved Made to our exact specifications in China Not for legal trade www taylorusa com 5594 7 08 5594 TAYLOR Body Fat Analyzer and Scale Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing a Taylor Precision Product Your Taylor Body Fat Analyzer and Scale is an example of superior design and craftsmanship Please read this instruction manual carefully before use Keep these instructions handy for future reference How Taylor s Body Fat Analyzer
3. LOAD WARNING the maximum weight capacity of this scale is 350 Ibs 160 kgs 25 st Remove the weight immediately when the scale displays Err2 otherwise permanent damage to the scale will occur 2 The product is intended for home consumer use only it is not intended for professional use in hospitals or medical facilities 3 Do not disassemble the product Other than replacing the batteries it contains no user serviceable parts 4 Clean after use with a lightly dampened cloth Do not use solvents or immerse the product in water 5 Your scale contains sensitive electronic parts Avoid rough treatment Do not drop kick or jump on it Treat it with care to ensure the best performance 6 Do not store the scale where you store cleaning chemicals The vapors from some household products may affect the electronic components of your scale Do not store the scale on its side 7 This scale is a sensitive weighing device To prevent run down of the battery do not store anything on the scale 8 Do not dispose of batteries in fire Batteries may explode or leak Remove the batteries if the scale will not be used for a long period of time Trouble Shooting 1 You must have bare feet to make this measurement To get the most accurate and consistent reading wipe your feet with a damp cloth leaving them slightly damp before stepping on the scale 2 Display Erro Initialization error To correct step off the scale Press on the
4. NOTE If a memory already has data saved in it a symbol appears in the lower corner of the LCD You may use the steps listed above to save over the old data or press up down to move to an empty memory location To Access and Use Memory Data 1 Press and hold SET button for 3 seconds while the power is off The scale will enter Memory Recall mode To Clear Memory Cont 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 General Information about Body Fat and Body Water 1 Ideal body fat body water content is not the same for all people Age sex and heredity are variables in this measurement Consult your physician to determine what levels are most ideal for you 2 The last used memory number will appear on the LCD for 1 second mi 3 The data stored in that memory TT E number will toggle on the screen Height i m i If no data is stored the default val of ue i m ues will toggle on the screen i Male Female Age Low Normal High Age Low Normal High 06 12 lt 7 7 1 18 18 1 gt 06 12 lt 7 7 1 19 19 1 gt 13 19 lt 8 8 1 19 19 1 gt 13 19 lt 20 20 1 31 31 1 gt 20 39 lt 9 9 1 20 20 1 gt 20 39 lt 21 21 1 32 32 1 gt 40 59 lt 11 11 1 22 22 1 gt 40 59 lt 23 23 1 34 34 1 gt 60 99 lt 13 13 1 24 24 1 gt 60 99 lt 25 25 1 36 36 1 gt Ib ico4
5. NT The scale needs to be initialized after battery installation The scale may also need to be initialized if it is moved or bumped At all other times you may directly proceed with the following instructions for programming your personal data into the scale To initialize the scale simply press lightly on the scale platform The display will show then 0000 and automatically turn off Your scale is now ready for use You must have bare feet to use the body fat analyzer function Remove your shoes and socks now before proceeding with Step 2 To get the most accurate and consistent reading wipe your feet with a damp cloth leaving them slightly damp before stepping on the scale You have approximately 15 seconds to step on the scale in Step 11 before it automatically shuts off to conserve the battery 2 Press SET button to turn on the scale and enter Hight Body Fat Analyzer mode The height digits blink cn 4q 3 Press UP DOWN button to increase decrease a Ls the height value 4 Press SET button to confirm displayed height The 4 age figure blinks r the age value 6 Press SET button to confirm displayed age Then gender icons blink male i and female icons 8 Press SET button to confirm your gender 9 Press UP DOWN button to toggle between ath 42 lete mode running man icon on screen and normal mode no icon on the sc
6. and Scale Works This instrument uses BIA Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis BIA is one of the most accurate methods of measuring body fat It simply sends a harmless sig nal through the fat and muscle in your body This method calculates both your personal weight and body fat simultaneously thus giving you a more accurate reading of your overall health and fitness NOTE This instrument is a personal monitor and should be used in a consistent manner for the most accurate reading While readings might vary between this analyzer and other methods of measurement hydro densitometry or hand held calipers your changes in body fat percent age shown by this instrument will be reflected accurately While this analyzer will work accurately as a scale for anyone and give accurate body fat readings for a majority of people it is not calibrated for use by pregnant women or children under the age of 18 See Caution Why is the Athlete Mode necessary in a Body Fat Analyzer It has been found that body fat estimation using BIA could overestimate the percentage body fat of adult elite athletes The physiological variation of athletes in bone density and level of hydration are two of the reasons said to account for the difference The Athlete mode is selectable only for adults of 18 years of age or older What is the definition of an Athlete The general consensus among researchers is that a quantitative dimension could be used to define an athlete In Ta
7. are pressed within 15 seconds the scale will turn off automatically to conserve battery power If this occurs sim ply repeat the programming steps above nun nu wi ow wi ow ww MEMORY FUNCTIONS This scale has 4 personal memory settings You may save your height age gender and normal athlete selections into one of these memories Once your personal data has been stored into memory you may take a reading simply by accessing your memory number and stepping on the scale Please see the next two sections entitled To Store Data into Memory and To Access and Use Memory Data To Store Data into Memory 1 Follow steps 1 10 in Body Fat and Measuring Operation A beep sounds in Step 10 after you enter your personal data 2 Press UP DOWN button to select a memory 1 4 The memory number appears on the screen mo 3 Press SET to enter your data into the selected ne ad memory number A beep will sound Your height age gender and normal athlete values are saved in that memory number 1 4 4 You may step on the scale for a measurement at this time Otherwise the scale will turn off automatically Your data remains saved in memory
8. before first use or after battery replacement Press lightly on the scale platform The display will show then 0000 and automatically turn off Your scale is now ready for use 7 Replace the batteries when Lo is displayed 8 Remove the batteries if the product will not be used for a long time IMPORTANT The scale needs to be initialized after battery installation The scale may also need to be initialized if it is moved or bumped At all other times you may step directly on the scale for a weight reading To initialize the scale simply press lightly on the scale platform The display will show then 0000 and automatically turn off Your scale is now ready for use WEIGHT ONLY OPERATION Your Taylor Body Fat Scale will operate as a basic weight reading scale No special programming steps are required Once the scale is initialized as previously described you may simply step on the scale to obtain your current weight Please read the follow ing section for additional directions regarding weight only operation Your scale has been set at the factory to measure in pounds and inch es lb On the bottom of the scale there is a slide switch that can change the measurement units to kilograms centimeters or stone inches Fig 1 If you wish to change the measurement units move the switch to kg or st Note When you utilize the body fat and body water measurement functions y
9. e or alcohol taking diuretic medications or exercising These all affect your level of hydration and the accuracy of this analyzer Caution BIA Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis method determines your body fat percentage by sending a harmless signal through the body Do not use this product if you have a pacemaker or other internal medical device When in doubt contact your physician This analyzer will give accurate body fat readings for a majority of peo ple but is not calibrated for use by the following groups Children Anyone under the age of 18 years Pregnant Women Specifications e Uses BIA Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis to determine body fat and total body water percentage e Uses high precision strain gauge technology to determine weight e Weight Capacity 350Lb or 160Kg or 25 St e Weight Graduation 0 2Lb or 0 1kg e Body Fat and Body Water Graduation 0 1 in the range from 3 50 e Height Range 2 8 7 3 80 220cm e Age Range 6 100 years e Measures weight body fat and body water simultaneously in about 10 seconds e Weight only feature with automatic step on Data can be stored for up to 4 individuals e Athlete or Normal mode selection not applicable for ages under 18 e User selectable units of measure Ib kg st e Low battery indicator e Auto off function after 15 seconds of nonuse for power saving e Operates on 4 AAA alkaline batteries not included Precautions 1 OVER
10. ou will be asked to input your height For LB and ST units your height data will be in inches For KG it will be in centimeters 2 Place the scale on a flat hard surface Carpeted or uneven floors may affect accuracy 3 Step onto the scale platform and remain still The scale will show a moving pattern while it computes your weight 4 Your weight will appear on the display LCD 5 The scale will automatically turn off BODY FAT AND BODY WATER MEASURING OPERATION In order to measure body fat body water you must first enter your height age and gender The analyzer uses these factors for body fat and body water calculations This analyzer also has an athlete mode option which uses additional software to calculate more accurate results for highly fit individuals Onscreen prompts will lead you through programming your personal information into the analyzer The analyzer will then use this data to compute your body fat body water percentages Your data may be stored into memory for future use thus eliminating the need to enter your personal information before each reading see the next section about Memory Functions To initialize the scale simply press lightly on the scale platform The dis play will show then 0000 and automatically turn off Your scale is now ready for use 5 Press UP DOWN button to increase decrease 7 Press UP DOWN button to toggle between the IMPORTA
11. platform The display will show then 0000 and turn off Repeat measurement 3 Display Err1 Instability error Step off and back onto the scale stand ing still while your weight computes 4 Display Err2 Overload Warning The maximum weighing capacity of the scale has been exceeded Remove the weight immediately other wise permanent damage to the scale will occur 5 Display Err3 Body fat percentage is beyond the range Do not wear shoes or socks during measurement Cleaning bottom of bare feet with a damp cloth and leaving them slightly damp may help to improve the contact Repeat measurement 6 Display Err4 Body water percentage is beyond the range Cleaning bottom of feet with a damp cloth and leaving them slightly damp may help to improve the contact Repeat measurement 7 The condition of the skin on the bottom of your feet can affect the reading The natural effects of aging or activity can make this skin hard Take the reading with clean slightly damp feet for best accuracy 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 Lifetime Warranty This scale is warranted against defects in materials or 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 commer cial use or unauthorized adjustment and or repair
12. reen NOTE This selection is only available to those aged 18 or older For ages 17 or under this step is automatically bypassed See Why the Athlete Mode is Necessary in a Body Fat Analyzer 10 Press SET button to confirm all the program settings A beep will Age sound The height and age num eat bers will toggle back and forth in 1 crm us au second intervals l Bo 11 Step on the scale with bare feet Stand still while the unit measures your weight The display will show a moving dash pattern while computing 12 Your weight will display for 2 seconds Continue to stand still on the scale 2 on u 13 Then the scale will start to meas ure body fat and body water The display will show a spinning zeroes pattern 0000 while computing 14 A beep tone sounds when 5 Tanta wo the measure at E m UE l o T ment is com orc e woe tC D plete Stay on e D the scale The body fat water and weight will appear in sequence 6 times each 15 At the same time the Taylor Body Fat Body Water Display Graph appears at the bottom of the LCD screen This graph ranks your gen eral condition Low Normal or High See the section General Information about Body Fat and Body Water for recommended levels 16 The scale will turn off automatically 17 NOTE You have approximately 15 seconds to complete each pro gramming step If no buttons
13. te that body fat contains some body water weight Thus body fat and body water percentages will not add up to 100 4 Use this product without clothing for best accuracy Clothes can vary in weight and affect the percentage calculation 5 Feet must be bare and clean For best readings they should also be slightly damp Level of Hydration This analyzer measures your weight the electrical impedance between your feet and combines those readings with the information you input Height Age Gender Normal Athlete It then automatically calculates your body fat and body water percentages Your level of hydration water content varies throughout the day and affects your impedance measurement If you are dehydrated there is a Levels of Hydration Cont greater chance for fluctuation in the body fat and body water percentage displayed by this analyzer than when you are fully hydrated For best results choose a consistent time to use this analyzer such as in the morning By establishing the pattern of your body s fluctuation over a period of one month you can determine your average level of body fat and body water Women will have more fluctuation in water content than men and need to monitor their reading over a longer time period to establish a personal average You must determine this as a reference point before measuring progress in a health program You must wait several hours before taking a body fat reading when drinking coffe
14. ylor s products an athlete is considered a person who does 10 hours or more per week of aerobic activity and has a resting heart rate of 60 beats per minute These individuals should select Athlete Mode for the most accurate results Taylor scales are not calibrated for professional athletes or body builders Description of Parts Fig 1 E EN AN N KOW S rT KG LB ST switch jan l Battery compartment e a Fig 2 Set Display LCD Turn scale on or off Confirm button for BFA function toggles between Height Age Gender amp Normal Athlete parameters Up Down arrows Change values of Height and Age toggle between Male Female icons and Normal Athlete mode in BFA function Recalls the 4 parameters Height Age Gender amp Normal Athlete from the 4 user memories Select Memory in Memory mode amp Recall mode Battery Information and First Time Setup 1 Some models have a static cling label on the lens to prevent scratch ing Please remove before use 2 This scale operates on 4 AAA alkaline batteries Note some models may include batteries Remove any plastic wrap from the batteries before proceeding 3 Open the Battery Compartment Cover on the bottom of the scale Fig 1 4 Place the batteries into the battery compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols marked in the compartment 5 Replace the Battery Compartment Cover 6 The scale needs to be initialized
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