Crofton MD 10928 Manual de usuario
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BODY FAT SCALE
MD 10928
Email and Web Support at www.medionusa.com
Toll Free Customer Care: 1-866-633- 660
Item # 51 9
Two Year Limited Warranty
Toll Free Customer Care: 1-866-633- 660
12/06
MSN 5002 1761
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Keep battery operated equipment out of reach of children . . . . .4
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Measuring body fat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Never undertake your own repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Cleaning the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Notes on Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Body fat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Body water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Varying measuring result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
How it works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Overview of the scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Inserting batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Messages in the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Measuring weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Entering personal data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Measuring weight, body fat and body water . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Compliance with FCC Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Medion Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Keep battery operated equipment out of reach of children
The device is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons
without supervision.
The device is battery-operated. Batteries may endanger life if swallo-
wed. For these reasons, keep the device out of reach of children. If a
battery is swallowed, please obtain immediate medical assistance.
General information
Place the scale on a flat surface. Do not place the scale on a carpe-
ted surface. Do not use this scale on slippery surfaces such as a wet
floor.
Do not store the scale in a vertical position.
Do not put weights on the scale unless you are measuring them and
do not store items on it.
Protect the scale from moisture - do not expose to extreme humidity.
Do no step or stand on the scale when your feet or body is wet.
Stand in the center of the weighing area. Your feet must be placed
on the metal measuring points for the scale to measure body fat and
water.
Do not step on the edge of the scale.
Do not use the scale when the unit or glass surface is damaged.
About these instructions:
Read these instructions carefully before using the scale. Note the
warnings on the device and in the operating instructions.
Always keep the operating instructions close at hand. If you sell or
pass on the product, make sure to include this manual with the unit.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Batteries
Never try to recharge normal batteries. There is a risk of an explosion!
Store batteries in a cool, dry location. Direct heat can damage the
batteries; therefore, never expose them to sources of heat (e.g. ra-
diators) or direct sunlight.
Never short-circuit the batteries.
Never throw batteries into a fire.
If the scale is not going to be used for long periods, remove the bat-
teries.
Immediately remove leaking batteries from the unit. Clean the con-
tacts before inserting new batteries. There is a risk of corrosion due
to battery acid!
Measuring body fat
The following persons should not apply the body fat measuring
function of the scale:
pregnant women;
persons with implanted medical equipment, such as a pacemaker;
this device passes a low-level electrical signal through the body
which may interfere with the operation of a pacemaker;
persons with a high fever;
persons with swollen feet/legs or edemas;
particularly hydrated or de-hydrated persons.
The body fat measuring function is not designed for children under six.
Never undertake your own repairs
Never try to open and/or repair the unit yourself. If there is a defect
contact our Service Center.
Cleaning the device
To clean the unit, only use a moistened, soft cloth. Use mild soap
solutions or commercial glass cleaners. Avoid the use of chemical
solutions and cleaning products because these may damage the
device’s surface or markings.
Always dry the scale off completely. There is a risk of slipping!
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NOTES ON MEASUREMENTS
Body fat
A certain amount of body fat is essential for a healthy body.
A thin person can have too high of a percentage of body fat, and an
overweight person might be particularly muscular and have a healthy
amount of body fat.
The normal body fat level varies with age and, in particular, gender.
The normal value for women is around 10% higher than for men. With
increasing age the body breaks down muscle mass and this increases
the body fat level.
These percentages are given only as a basic guideline. Please consult
your doctor to determine the ideal body fat range for you.
Percentage ratio of body fat to total weight:
FEMALE
Age Body fat Body water Calorie (kcal) demand/day
underweight normal overweight obese normal suggestion
6 - 12 < 7 7-19 19-25 > 25 > 58 1050-2300
13-19 < 20 20-31 31-37 > 37 >56 1125-2700
20-39 < 21 21-32 32-38 > 38 >54
40-59 < 23 23-34 34-40 > 40 >53
60-79 < 25 25-36 36-42 > 42 >52
Athlete 12-25 >56 2100-4200
MALE
Age Body fat Body water Calorie (kcal) demand/day
underweight normal overweight obese normal suggestion
6-12 < 7 7-18 18-25 > 25 >60 1175-2800
13-19 < 8 8-19 19-25 > 25 >58 1450-3300
20-39 < 9 9-20 20-26 > 26 >56
40-59 < 11 11-22 22-28 > 28 >55
60-79 < 13 13-24 24-30 > 30 >54
Athlete 3-15 >60 2500-5000
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NOTES ON MEASUREMENTS
Body water
The body of an adult person consists of 60 % water. As age increases
the water ratio falls by around 10 %. Men have a higher water per-
centage than women, as women have a higher percentage of body
fat. In general, athletes have 5 % more body water. The correct ratio
of water is essential for the complete metabolic process, for healthy
skin and to eliminate harmful substances (via sweat and urine).
A 5 % loss of water can reduce body energy by 20-30 %. Drink at
least 8 cups of liquid every day.
Normal percentage of body water:
Varying measuring result
The measuring results may vary slightly depending on a large number
of circumstances. Such factors are:
Measuring after having a meal or a drink
Measuring after taking a bath
Measuring during menstruation
Measuring after excessive exercise or sports
The following factors may lead to abnormal measuring results:
Osteoporosis
Dialysis treatment
Cardiovascular medicine
Dry skin under the feet
Intensive sports training of more than 10 hours per week and a
resting pulse rate of below 60/min
Under the age of 17
Achieving reliable measuring results
I
n order to achieve reliable measuring results over a longer period of
time, we strongly recommend creating reliable measuring conditions.
Best to take the measurements in the morning after getting up. This will
give you comparable results which can show you a tendency.
FEMALE MALE
Child 58-70 60-73
Adult 42-61 46-66
Athlete 56-71 60-73
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OPERATION
Overview of the scale
How it works
The body fat scale MD 10928 displays the percentage of body fat and body
water in relation to the total body weight.
The electrodes under the standing platform send out a mild, safe electrical
current to measure the electrical resistance of the body. Lean muscle has a
lower resistance than fat and this can be correlated with body weight. The built-
in computer uses this information along with your gender, height, and age to
compute the percentage of body fat.
The scale has up to 12 memory slots, allowing it to be used by everyone in the
family without entering personal data every time.
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OPERATION
Inserting batteries
The scale requires 4 1.5V AAA batteries (included).
`Open the battery compartment on the rear of the scale.
`Insert the 4 AAA batteries. Observe the polarity as shown by the
diagram in the compartment.
`Close the battery compartment.
If the screen shows "LO" or the display's intensity lightens, the batteries
must be replaced.
Please note
: After inserting the batteries, the scale will automatically
switch itself on. While the device is being handled, it will weigh its own
weight. 5.00 lb will show in the display.
If this is the case, place the device on the floor in a stable position, then
press and hold the ON/OFF button for approximately 3 seconds to
switch the scale off before switching it on again.
Messages in the display
Below is a list of all the messages the screen displays:
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OPERATION
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Measuring weight
If the scale does not register weight within 10 seconds it switches itself
off automatically.
`Press ON/OFF. The screen displays the most recently selected me-
mory location (age, height, user mode); the pre-programmed num-
ber "1-12" flashes.
`Within 10 seconds, press ON/OFF again (after 10 seconds the
scale will switch itself off).
If you do not press ON/OFF again and stand on the scale, the scale
will also try to measure the body fat and water. The display shows
"HI ----".
`Wait until the display shows "0.0".
`Stand in the center of the scale. After a few seconds the screen in-
dicates your weight in lb.
`To switch the scale off, press and hold ON/OFF for approximately
3 seconds.
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OPERATION
Entering personal data
The scale interprets your body fat and water values on the basis of your
personal data. Therefore you have to enter your personal data before
measuring your body fat and water mass. 12 memory spaces are pro-
vided for this.
Enter your personal data as follows:
The scale will turn off automatically if you do not press any button wi-
thin 30 seconds while setting the personal data.
`Press ON/OFF. Press ON/OFF. The screen displays the most recently
selected memory location (age, height, user mode); the pre-pro-
grammed number "1-12" flashes.
`While "1-12" is flashing, press the UP or DOWN button to select the
desired memory space.
`Confirm by pressing SET.
The display now moves to the symbols for "male" and "female".
`Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select the sex and confirm by pres-
sing SET.
The display then switches to height.
`Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select the height and confirm by
pressing SET.
The display now switches to age.
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