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- Page 1 Kompernaß GmbH Burgstraße D– Bochum Deutschland/Germany — www.kompernass.com KH 5509/10 v.1.3 12-05-2005 IB KH5509-10 UK.indb 1 IB KH5509-10 UK.indb 1 09.01.2006 16:10:26 Uhr 09.01.2006 16:10:26 Uhr...
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Page 2: Instructions For Use
KH 5509 Body fat, muscle mass and water analysis scales Instructions for use KH 5510 IB KH5509-10 UK.indb 2 IB KH5509-10 UK.indb 2 09.01.2006 16:10:32 Uhr 09.01.2006 16:10:32 Uhr... - Page 3 IB KH5509-10 UK.indb 3 IB KH5509-10 UK.indb 3 09.01.2006 16:11:44 Uhr 09.01.2006 16:11:44 Uhr...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Index 1. Safety instructions ......................... 4 2. Usage ............................5 3. Technical data ........................5 4. Scope of delivery ........................6 5. Components and operating elements ................... 6 5.1. Display remote control unit ......................6 5.2. Scales ...............................6 6. Preparing the scales for use ....................7 6.1. -
Page 8: Safety Instructions
ô Note: tween ° and ° Celsius. Th e scales should be kept within this temperature range even For the sake of simplicity, the body fat, muscle while not being used. Temperatures outside mass and water analysis scales will be called of this range can result in malfunctioning or “scales”... -
Page 9: Usage
Increments for fat percentage measure- Th e body fat, muscle mass and water analysis ment: , % Ú scales Balance KH /KH are not in- Water percentage measurement: – % Ú tended for use by those using medical devices Increments for water percentage measure- including but not limited to …... -
Page 10: Scope Of Delivery
Ú Operating temperature: ° C–° C 5. Components and operating elements 4. Scope of delivery 5.1. Display remote control unit Body fat, muscle mass and water analysis scales Display remote control unit Button (Down) AA/Mignon type batteries for scales Button ... -
Page 11: Preparing The Scales For Use
careful not to drop the display remote 6. Preparing the scales for use control unit. Remove the protective plastic from the 6.1. Unpacking the components two included batteries of type AAA/Mi- cro. Carefully remove the scales from the packaging. Please make sure that the dis- Place the display remote control unit face play remote control unit does not fall out down. -
Page 12: Prior To Initial Use
Other- once. “Balance” will be displayed moving wise it could malfunctions with the display re- across the screen. mote control. -
Page 13: Using The Scales
Press the on/off button to turn on the dis- treme physical strain such as miners. play remote control unit. “Balance” and “––––” will appear on the display screen. Switch between the symbols by briefl y Lightly touch the top of the scales with pressing the up and down buttons. -
Page 14: Measuring Body Weight, Body Fat, Muscle Mass And Body Water Percentages As Well As Caloric Requirement
† Danger! If no new body weight measurement is car- ried out within seconds, then the scales Never stand on only one side of the scales. Always will turn off automatically. Th e display re- stand in the middle of the scales with both feet. mote control unit will turn off automatically Th en place your feet on the right and left sensors. - Page 15 Th e body Press the on/off button to turn on the dis- weight display can fl uctuate while meas- play remote control unit. “Balance” and urements are being taken. Th erefore you “––––” will appear on the display screen.
- Page 16 Four rotating zeros are displayed in the upper section of the display screen. Th is indicates that the measurement process for body fat, muscle mass and body water percentages as well as caloric requirement Fig. 5a: Display of body fat percentage is being carried out.
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Page 17: Comparison Of Current And Previous Measurements
To compare the current measurement results Press the on/off button to turn on the dis- with previous results: play remote control unit. “Balance” and “––––” will appear on the display screen. Remain standing on the scales while the current measurement results are being Press the down button once. -
Page 18: Using The Guest Mode
Press the on/off button to turn on the dis- play remote control unit. “Balance” and Press the up or down buttons to switch to “––––” will appear on the display screen. -
Page 19: Maintaining The Scales
Warning! Inserting the batteries is described in chapter .. “Inserting batteries in the display remote Do not place a load of more than kilo- control unit”. grams on the scales! Otherwise the scales could be damaged beyond repair! 11. Troubleshooting/error If you remain standing on the scales, the messages device will automatically shut off aft er ... -
Page 20: The Display Screen Is Not Functioning Properly
Check to see if the batteries in the display 11.4.2. “Err” remote control unit are empty. A warning symbol will appear on the display screen If this error message is displayed, then the before the batteries are completely emp- scales can not measure body fat, muscle mass ty. -
Page 21: Measurement Results Seem Unrealistic
Th ere is an obstacle between the infrared one of the memory locations for personal receiver on the display remote control data will blink on the screen. unit and the scales. In this case, remove the obstacle. Select the memory location of your own personal data by pressing the up or down Th e display remote control unit is being button. -
Page 22: Cleaning The Scales
Place the display remote control unit in 12. Cleaning the scales the holder on the scales. Store the scales in a clean, dry place. Clean the scales only using a mild cleanser Make sure that the scales can not fall and a damp cloth. - Page 23 Background information about Body fat, body water and muscle mass Booklet UK.indb 1 Booklet UK.indb 1 06.01.2006 13:33:12 Uhr 06.01.2006 13:33:12 Uhr...
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Page 24: Body Water
Body water The often underestimated elixir of life A healthy human body consists of approximately 50–65 water. With the exception of oxygen, no other substance in the body has a comparable impact on so many diff erent bodily functions. Water is involved in all the body’s processes and is found in all of the body’s cells tissues and organs. -
Page 25: Body Fat
dark (possibly strong smelling) urine, a noticeably decreased urge to pass water, a dry mouth, dry lips and skin, nausea or constipation. Body water values that are too low do not necessarily indicate low consump- tion of fl uids. Th is could also be caused by consuming dehydrating substances (alcohol, drinks containing caff eine such as coff ee or black tea and some foods such as asparagus) or medicines. - Page 26 It is fat which pads the joints and protects internal organs. Excess body fat forms if the “energy balance” is positive, which means that the quantity of calories consumed is greater than the calories burned.
- Page 27 Exercise not only consumes additional energy, but also contributes to developing muscle mass. Th e role this plays in attaining a negative “energy balance” is not to be underestimated, because muscles also require more energy even when they are not being used.
- Page 28 Overview Average distribution of body fat, body water and muscle mass as related to body weight. Proportion Proportion Years Proportion fat as % water muscle of age as % as % normal high very high normal normal 10–12 < 8 8–18 18–24 >...
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