Salter 9172 BK3R EasyView Analyser Scale - Manual (Page 2)

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 4 users. As well as being an analyser scale,
this scale can be used as a conventional scale.
display guide
new Feature!
This scale features our convenient step-on operation. Once initialised 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. Select kg, st or lb weight mode by the switch on the underside of the scale.
5. For use on carpet remove the non-slip pads from the scales feet and attach enclosed
carpet feet.
6. Position scale on a firm flat surface.
initialising your scale
1. Press the platform centre and remove your foot.
2. ‘ 0.0’ will be displayed.
3. The scale will switch off and is now ready for use.
this initialisation 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 set button to turn the scale on.
2. User number will flash. Press ▲ or ▼ buttons as necessary to set the user
number, press set to confirm.
3. Weight units will flash. Press ▲ or ▼ buttons as necessary to set the units
(kg,lb,St), press set to confirm.
4. The male or female symbol will flash. Press ▲ or ▼ buttons until the correct
symbol is flashing, press set to confirm.
5. The age display will flash. Press ▲ or ▼ buttons as necessary to set your
age, press set to confirm.
6. The height display will flash. Press ▲ or ▼ buttons as necessary to set your
height, press set to confirm.
7. The normal/athlete symbol will flash. Press ▲ or ▼ buttons to set athlete or
normal mode, press set to confirm.
Note: 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.
8. User number will flash. Your user data is now set. Wait for the scale to switch off.
9. Repeat the procedure for a second user, or to change user details.
weight & body Fat readings
1. Position scale on a firm flat surface.
2. Press set button. User number will flash. Press ▲ or ▼ buttons as necessary
to select your user number.
3. Your user data will be confirmed, wait until 0.0 is displayed.
4. With bare feet, step onto the scale platform and stand still.
5. Your weight will be displayed followed by BMI, body fat, body water and muscle mass.
6. Your weight will be displayed a second time then the scale will turn off.
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 weight’.
normal healthy range oF body Fat percentage
bod Fat %
body Fat % ranges for boys*
age low optimal moderate high
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
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.
gb
body fat body water
muscle mass
bmi
male/female
age
height
normal/athlete
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