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Adjusting the angle

The control unit can be pivoted on the wall holder, al-

lowing you to adjust the angle. A locking device pre-

vents the control unit from being removed from the wall

holder when it has been pivoted.

Pivot the control unit fully forwards again before

removing it from the wall holder.

Alternative wall mounting method

You can also fasten the wall holder to a wall using the

double-sided adhesive tape. For this purpose, the wall

surface must be clean and dry. This mounting meth-

od is suitable for tiles, glass, plastic and many other

surfaces.

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Remove the protective film from the adhesive tape

on the rear side of the wall holder.

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Press the wall holder firmly against the wall.

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Check that it is firmly seated.

After mounting the wall holder using adhesive

tape, wait at least 1 hour before inserting the con-

trol unit.

7. Information

The measuring principle

This scale operates according to the B.I.A. principle

(bioelectric impedance analysis). In the process, it is

possible to determine bodily proportions within sec-

onds, using an undetectable current which is com-

pletely harmless and safe.

The body fat percentage and other physical relation-

ships in the body can be determined by measuring the

electrical resistance (impedance) and calculating con-

stants and individual parameters such as age, height,

gender and degree of activity.

Muscle tissue and water have good electrical conduc-

tivity, and therefore lower resistance. Bones and fatty

tissue, on the other hand, have low conductivity as fat

cells and bones conduct hardly any current as a result

of their very high resistance.

This scale also measures using two different frequen-

cies in order to better determine impedance. These

different frequencies have different effects on the cell

membrane and on the body water. In addition, the elec-

trical contact with the body is optimised through the

used of 4 hand electrodes and 4 foot electrodes in

order to achieve a more accurate measurement and

therefore a better analysis.

This sensitive analysis technology means that the val-

ues may change marginally if repeat measurements are

taken. This is caused by variations during the imped-

ance measurement (e.g. different electrical contact of

the electrodes with hands and feet, different distribu-

tion of water in the body).

Please be aware that values obtained from the diag-

nostic scale represent only an approximation of actual

analytical medical data. Only a specialist physician can

accurately determine body fat, body water, muscle per-

centage and bone structure using medical procedures

(e.g. computed tomography).

Measurement methods

The analysis can be carried out as follows:

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Upper body: grip the control unit with both hands,

stand on the scale wearing shoes.

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Lower body: leave the control unit where it is (on the

scale for example) and stand barefoot on the scale.

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Upper and lower body: grip the control unit with both

hands and stand barefoot on the scale.

These instructions describe the analysis for up-

per and lower body.

If you hold the control unit in your hands for the

analysis, its weight is automatically deducted.

General tips

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If possible, always weigh yourself at the same time

of day (preferably in the morning), after using the toi-

let, on an empty stomach and unclothed, in order to

achieve comparable results.

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Important for the measurement: body fat (lower

body) can only be determined barefoot and should

be carried out with slightly moist soles if possible.

Completely dry soles can result in unsatisfactory

measurements due to inadequate conductivity.

•

Stand still and upright during the measurement.

•

Wait a few hours after unaccustomed physical activ-

ity.

•

Wait approx. 15 minutes after getting up in the morn-

ing to allow the water in the body to distribute.

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Remember that only long-term trends are important.

Short-term changes in weight within a few days are

usually caused by a loss of fluid. Body water plays

an important role towards our general wellbeing.

Limitations

When measuring body fat and other values, deviating

and implausible results may occur in:

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children under approx. 10 years,

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competitive athletes and body builders,

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pregnant women,

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persons with fever, undergoing dialysis treatment or

with symptoms of edema or osteoporosis,

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persons taking cardiovascular medication (affecting

the heart and vascular system),

•

persons taking vascular dilating or vascular con-

stricting medication,

•

persons with considerable anatomic deviations of

the legs in relation to total body size (length of the

legs considerably shortened or lengthened).

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