SALTER 9185AR Body Analyser Scale Manual

BODY ANALYSER SCALE
Instructions and Guarantee

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HOW DOES THIS SALTER SCALE WORK? This Salter scale uses BIA (Bio Impedance Analysis) technology which passes a tiny electrical impulse through the body to determine fat from lean tissue, the electrical impulse cannot be felt and is perfectly safe. Contact with the body is made via stainless steel pads on the platform of the scale.
This method simultaneously calculates your personal weight, body fat, total body water, BMI, and muscle mass, giving you a more accurate reading of your overall health and fitness.
This scale stores the personal data of up to 12 users. As well as being an analyzer scale, this scale can be used as a conventional scale.
NEW FEATURE! This scale features our convenient step-on operation. Once initialized the scale can be operated by simply stepping straight on the platform – no more waiting!
PREPARING YOUR SCALE

1. Open the battery compartment on the scale underside.
2. Insert batteries (3 x AAA) observing the polarity signs (+ and -) inside the battery compartment.
3. Close the battery compartment. 4. For use on carpet attach enclosed carpet feet. 5. Position scale on a firm flat surface.

INITIALISING YOUR SCALE

1. Press the platform center and remove your foot.
2. ‘0.0’ will be displayed.
3. Select kg, st, or lb weight mode by pressing the buttons.
4. The scale will switch off and is now ready for use.

This initialization process must be repeated if the scale is moved.
At all other times step straight on the scale.
WEIGHT READING ONLY

1. Step on and stand very still while the scale computes your weight.
2. Your weight is displayed.
3. Step off. Your weight will be displayed for a few seconds.
4. The scale will switch off.

PERSONAL DATA ENTRY

1. Press the platform center and remove your foot.
2. Press the button.
3. Select a user number by pressing the buttons. Press the button to confirm your selection.
4. The male or female symbol will flash. Press to select male/female/male athlete/female athlete, then press the button.
   Athlete Mode: An athlete is defined as a person who is involved in intense physical activity of approximately 12 hours per week and who has a resting heart rate of approximately 60 beats per minute or less.
5. The height display will flash.
   Press as necessary to set your height, then press the button.
6. The age display will flash.
   Press as necessary to set your age, then press the button.
7. ‘0.0’ will be displayed.
8. Repeat procedure for a second user, or to change user details.

NOTE: To update or overwrite the memorized data, follow the same procedure, making changes as required.
WEIGHT & BODY FAT READINGS

1. Position scale on a firm flat surface.
2. Press the platform center and remove your foot.
3. Press the button.
4. Select your user number by pressing the buttons.
5. Wait while the display reconfirms your personal data then shows a zero reading.
6. When zero is displayed, with bare feet, step onto the platform and standstill.
7. Your weight is displayed followed by your body fat %, total body water %, BMI, and muscle mass.

BODY FAT -WHAT DOES IT MEAN? The human body is made up of, amongst other things, a percentage of fat. This is vital for a healthy, functioning body – it cushions joints and protects vital organs, helps regulate body temperature, stores vitamins, and helps the body sustain itself when food is scarce. However, too much body fat or indeed too little body fat can be damaging to your health. It is difficult to gauge how much body fat we have in our bodies simply by looking at ourselves in the mirror. This is why it is important to measure and monitor your body fat percentage. Body fat percentage gives you a better measure of fitness than weight alone – the composition of your weight loss could mean you are losing muscle mass rather than fat – you could still have a high percentage of fat even when a scale indicates ‘normal w eight’.
NORMAL HEALTHY RANGE OF BODY FAT PERCENTAGE
BODY FAT % RANGES FOR BOYS*

Age	Low	Optimal	Moderate	High
6	≤12.4	12.5 -19.5	19.6 – 22.6	≥22.7
7	≤12.6	12.7 – 20.4	20.5 – 24.0	≥24.1
8	≤12.7	12.8 – 21.3	21.4 – 25.4	≥25.5
9	≤12.8	12.9 – 22.2	22.3 – 26.7	≥26.8
10	≤12.8	12.9 – 22.8	22.9 – 27.8	≥27.9
11	≤12.6	12.7 – 23.0	23.1 – 28.2	≥28.3
12	≤12.1	12.2 – 22.7	22.8 – 27.8	≥27.9
13	≤11.5	11.6 – 22.0	22.1 – 26.9	≥27.0
14	≤10.9	11.0 – 21.3	21.4 – 25.8	≥25.9
15	≤10.4	10.5 – 20.7	20.8 – 24.9	≥25.0
16	≤10.1	10.2 – 20.3	20.4 – 24.2	≥24.3
17	≤9.8	9.9 – 20.1	20.2 – 23.8	≥23.9
18	≤9.6	9.7 – 20.1	20.2 – 23.5	≥23.6

BODY FAT % RANGES FOR GIRLS*

Age	Low	Optimal	Moderate	High
6	≤14.4	14.5 – 23.0	23.1 – 26.1	≥26.2
7	≤14.9	15.0 – 24.5	24.6 – 27.9	≥28.0
8	≤15.3	15.4 – 26.0	26.1 – 29.6	≥29.7
9	≤15.7	15.8 – 27.2	27.3 – 31.1	≥31.2
10	≤16.0	16.1 – 28.2	28.3 – 32.1	≥32.2
11	≤16.1	16.2 – 28.8	28.9 – 32.7	≥32.8
12	≤16.1	16.2 – 29.1	29.2 – 33.0	≥33.1
13	≤16.1	16.2 – 29.4	29.5 – 33.2	≥33.3
14	≤16.0	16.1 – 29.6	29.7 – 33.5	≥33.6
15	≤15.7	15.8 – 29.9	30.0 – 33.7	≥33.8
16	≤15.5	15.6 – 30.1	30.2 – 34.0	≥34.1
17	≤15.1	15.2 – 30.1	30.2 – 34.3	≥34.4
18	≤14.7	14.8 – 30.8	30.9 – 34.7	≥34.8

BODY FAT % RANGES FOR MEN**

Age	Low	Optimal	Moderate	High
19 – 39	≤8	8.1 – 19.9	20 – 24.9	≥25
40 – 59	≤11	11.1 – 21.9	22 – 27.9	≥28
60+	≤13	13.1 – 24.9	25 – 29.9	≥30

BODY FAT % RANGES FOR WOMEN**

Age	Low	Optimal	Moderate	High
19 – 39	≤21	21.1 – 32.9	33 – 38.9	≥39
40 – 59	≤23	23.1 – 33.9	34 – 39.9	≥40
60+	≤24	24.1 – 35.9	36 – 41.9	≥42

*Source: Derived from; HD McCarthy, TJ Cole, T Fry, SA Jebb, and AM Prentice: “Body fat reference curves for children”. International Journal of Obesity (2006) 30, 598–602.
**Source: Derived from; Dympna Gallagher, Steven B Heymsfield, Moonseong Heo, Susan A Jebb, Peter R Murgatroyd, and Yoichi Sakamoto: “Healthy percentage body fat ranges: an approach for developing guidelines based on body mass index1–3”. Am J Clin Nutr 2000;72:694–701.
The Body Fat % ranges published are for guidance only. Professional medical guidance should always be sought before embarking on diet and exercise programs.

BODY WATER -WHY MEASURE IT? Body water is the single most important component of body weight. It represents over half of your total weight and almost two-thirds of your lean body mass (predominantly muscle). Water performs a number of important roles in the body: All the cells in the body, whether in the skin, glands, muscles, brain, or anywhere else, can only function properly if they have enough water. Water also plays a vital part in regulating the body’s temperature balance, particularly through perspiration. The combination of your weight and fat measurement could appear to be ‘normal’ but your body hydration level could be insufficient for healthy living.

NORMAL HEALTHY RANGE OF BODY WATER PERCENTAGE
BODY WATER CHART***

	BF % Range	Optimal BW % Range
Men	4 to 14%	70 to 63%
	15 to 21%	63 to 57%
	22 to 24%	57 to 55%
	25 and over	55 to 37%
Women	4 to 20%	70 to 58%
	21 to 29%	58 to 52 %
	30 to 32 %	52 to 49%
	33 and over	49 to 37%

***Source: Derived from Wang & Deurenberg: “Hydration of fat-free body mass”. American Journal Clin Nutr 1999, 69 833-841.
For those using Athlete Mode: note that athletes may have a lower body fat range and a higher body water range than shown above, depending on their type of sport or activity. Body water measurement results are influenced by the proportion of body fat and muscle. If the proportion of body fat is high, or the proportion of muscle is low then the body water results will tend to below. It is important to remember that measurements such as body weight, body fat, and body water are tools for you to use as part of your healthy lifestyle. As short-term fluctuations are normal, we suggest you chart your progress over time, rather than focus on a single-day reading. The Body Water % ranges published are for guidance only. Professional medical guidance should always be sought before embarking on diet and exercise programs.
WHY SHOULD I KNOW MY MUSCLE MASS? According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), lean muscle mass may decrease by nearly 50 percent between the ages of 20 and 90. If you don’t do anything to replace that loss you’re losing muscle and increasing fat. It is also important to know your muscle mass % during weight reduction. At rest, the body burns approximately 110 additional calories for each kilo of muscle gained. Some advantages of gaining muscle mass include:

• Reversing the decline in strength, bone density, and muscle mass that accompanies age
• Maintenance of flexible joints
• Guide weight reduction when combined with a healthy diet.

This product is for domestic use only. Pregnant women should only use the weight function.
CAUTION: Do not use this product if you have a pacemaker or other medical device fitted. If in doubt, consult your doctor.
WHAT DOES MY BMI VALUE MEAN? Body Mass Index (BMI) is an index of weight-for-height that is commonly used to classify underweight, overweight, and obesity in adults. This scale calculates your BMI value for you. The BMI categories shown in the chart and table below are recognized by the WHO (World Health Organisation) and can be used to interpret your BMI value.
Your BMI category can be identified using the table below.

BMI Category	BMI Value Meaning	Health Risk-Based Solely On BMI
< 18.5	Underweight	Moderate
18.6-24.9	Normal	Low
25-29.9	Overweight	Moderate
30+	Obese	High

IMPORTANT: If the chart/table shows that you are outside of a ‘normal’ healthy weight range, consult your doctor before taking any action. BMI classifications are for adults (age 20+ years) only.

QUESTIONS and ANSWERS

How exactly are my body fat and water being measured?
This Salter scale uses a measurement method known as Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA). A minute current is sent through your body, via your feet and legs. This current flows easily through the lean muscular tissue, which has a high fluid content, but not easily through fat. Therefore, by measuring your body’s impedance (i.e. its resistance to the current), the quantity of muscle can be determined. From this, the quantity of fat and water can then be estimated.
What is the value of the current passing through me when the measurement is taken? Is it safe?
The current is less than 1mA, which is tiny and perfectly safe. You will not be able to feel it. Please note, however, that this device should not be used by anyone with an internal electronic medical device, such as a pacemaker, as a precaution against disruption to that device.

If I measure my body fat and water at different times during the day, it can vary quite considerably. Which value is correct?
Your body fat percentage reading varies with body water content and the latter changes throughout the course of the day. There is no right or wrong time of the day to take a reading but aim to take measurements at a regular time when you consider your body to be normally hydrated. Avoid taking readings after having a bath or sauna, following intensive exercise, or within 1-2 hours of drinking in quantity or eating a meal.
My friend has a Body Fat Analyser made by another manufacturer.
When I used it I found that I got a different body fat reading. Why is this?
Different Body Fat Analysers take measurements around different parts of the body and use different mathematic algorithms to calculate the percentage of body fat.
The best advice is to not make comparisons from one device to another but to use the same device each time to monitor any change.
How do I interpret my body fat and water percentage readings?
Please refer to the Body Fat and Water tables included with the product. They will guide you as to whether your body fat and water reading fall into a healthy category (relative to your age and sex).
What should I do if my body fat reading is very ‘high?
A sensible diet, fluid intake, and exercise program can reduce your body fat percentage. Professional medical guidance should always be sought before embarking on such a program.
Why are the body fat percentage ranges for men and women so different?
Women naturally carry a higher percentage of fat than men, because the make-up of the body is different being geared towards pregnancy, breastfeeding, etc.
What should I do if my water percentage reading is ‘low’?
Ensure that you are regularly taking sufficient water and work towards moving your fat percentage into the healthy range.
Why should I avoid using the Body Analyser Scale whilst 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. Pregnant women should therefore only use the weight function.
ADVICE FOR USE AND CARE • Always weigh yourself on the same scale placed on the same floor surface. Do not compare weight readings from one scale to another as some differences will exist due to manufacturing tolerances. • Placing your scale on a hard, even floor will ensure the greatest accuracy and consistency. • It is recommended that you measure at the same time of the day, preferably early evening before a meal for the most consistent results. • Your scale rounds up or down to the nearest increment. If you weigh yourself twice and get two different readings, your weight lies between the two. • Clean your scale with a damp cloth. Do not use chemical cleaning agents. • Do not allow your scale to become saturated with water as this can damage the electronics. • Treat your scale with care – it is a precision instrument. Do not drop it or jump on it.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE • You must have bare feet when using body fat and total body water measurements. • The condition of your skin on the bottom of your feet can affect the reading. To get the most accurate and consistent reading, wipe your feet with a damp cloth, leaving them slightly moist before stepping on the scale.

WARNING INDICATORS

Lo	Replace battery.
O-Ld	Weight exceeds maximum capacity.
Err2	Out of range, incorrect operation, or poor feet contact.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

100 cm – 220 cm	Male/Female
3’3” – 7’2”	12 user memory
6 – 100 years	Athlete mode

WEEE EXPLANATION This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased. They can take this product for environmentally safe recycling.
BATTERY DIRECTIVE This symbol indicates that batteries must not be disposed of in domestic waste as they contain substances that can be damaging to the environment and health. Please dispose of batteries in designated collection points.
15 YEAR GUARANTEE (UK & Ireland) FKA Brands Ltd guarantees this product from defect in material and workmanship for a period of 15 years from the date of purchase, except as noted below. This FKA Brands Ltd product guarantee does not cover damage caused by misuse or abuse; accident; the attachment of any unauthorized accessory; alteration to the product; or any other conditions whatsoever that are beyond the control of FKA Brands Ltd. This guarantee is effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the UK / EU. A product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed, manufactured, approved, and/or authorized or repaired of products damaged by these modifications is not covered under this guarantee. FKA Brands Ltd shall not be responsible for any type of incidental, consequential, or special damages. To obtain guaranteed service on your product, return the product post-paid to your local service center along with your dated sales receipt (as proof of purchase). Upon receipt, FKA Brands Ltd will repair or replace, as appropriate, your product and return it to you, post-paid. The guarantee is solely through Salter Service Centre. Service of this product by anyone other than the Salter Service Centre voids the guarantee.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights. For your local Salter Service Centre, go to www.salterhousewares.co.uk/servicecentres
15 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (Australia & New Zealand)
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For New Zealand:
Our Goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993. This guarantee applies in addition to the conditions and guarantees implied by that legislation.
The Warranty
HoMedics sells its products with the intent that they are free of defects in manufacture and workmanship under normal use and service. In the unlikely event that your HoMedics product proves to be faulty within 15 years from the date of purchase due to workmanship or materials only, we will replace it at our own expense, subject to the terms and conditions of this guarantee. The warranty period is limited to 3 months from the date of purchase for products used commercially/professionally.
Terms and Conditions:
In addition to the rights and remedies that you have under the Australian Consumer Law, Consumer Guarantees Act of New Zealand, or any other applicable law and without excluding such rights and remedies warranty against defects:

1. The Goods are designed to withstand the rigors of normal household use and are manufactured to the highest standards using the highest quality components.
   Whilst unlikely, if during the first 15 Years (3 months commercial use) from their date of purchase from the Supplier (Warranty Period), the Goods prove defective by reason of improper workmanship or materials and none of your statutory rights or remedies apply, we will replace the Goods, subject to the terms and conditions of this warranty.
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3. This Warranty does not extend to the purchase of used, repaired, or second-hand products or to products not imported or supplied by HoMedics Australia Pty Ltd, including but not limited to those sold on offshore internet auction sites.
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6. All such replaced or substituted Goods continue to receive the benefit of this Additional Warranty for the time remaining on the original Warranty Period (or three months, whichever is the longest).
7. This Additional Warranty does not cover items damaged by normal wear and tear including but not limited to chips, scratches, abrasions, discoloration, and other minor defects, where the damage has a negligible effect on the operation or performance of the Goods.
8. This Additional Warranty is limited to replacement or substitution only. As far as the law permits, we will not be liable for any loss or damage caused to property or persons arising from any cause whatsoever and shall have no liability or any incidental, consequential, or special damages.
9. This warranty is only valid and enforceable in Australia and New Zealand.

Making a Claim:
In order to claim under this Warranty, you must return the goods to the Supplier (place of purchase) for replacement. If this is not possible, please contact our customer service department at the following address.

• All returned Goods must be accompanied by satisfactory proof of purchase which clearly indicates the name and address of the Supplier, the date and place of purchase, and identifies the product. It is best to provide an original, legible, and unmodified receipt of the sales invoice.
• You must bear any expense for return of the Goods or otherwise associated with making your claim under this Additional Warranty.
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Contact:
HoMedics Australia Pty Ltd, 14 Kingsley Close, Rowville, VIC 3178, Australia (03) 8756 6500

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

This product is intended for domestic use.
ADVICE TO THE USER This product is a sensitive electronic instrument and as such may temporarily be affected by Radio Transmitting Devices being used in close proximity to it (such as Mobile Phones, Walkie Talkies, CB Radios, Radio Model Controllers, and some Microwave Ovens, etc.) Additionally, extreme levels of Electrostatic Interference may cause this product to temporarily malfunction. In such a case, it may be necessary to remove and re-install the battery to re-establish normal working. If the problem persists then contact your local agent.

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