Microlife WS 200 BT Manual page 2

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1. Important Facts about Body Composition
1 Electrodes (conductive ITO coating)
2 Display
It is important to know the body composition of an individual in
3 Battery Compartment
order to be able to estimate his/her health condition. It is not
4 KG / LB Switch enough to know one's weight but it is necessary to define its
quality, which means dividing the human body in its two major
component masses:
Read the instructions carefully before using this device.  Lean body mass: bones, muscles, viscera, water, organs, blood
 Fat body mass: adipose cells
Under the same conditions of weight, these two masses have
different volumes.
Dear Customer,
By means of electrodes placed on the platform, the scale sends a
This new electronic personal scale allows you to evaluate your
weak low intensity electric current that passes through the body
body composition and to automatically calculate the body fat and
mass. The electric current reacts in a different way according to
water percentage in function of your height, age and sex. The
the masses it passes through: the lean body mass opposes a
exact knowledge of your body composition (calculation of lean
weak resistance, while the fat body mass has a greater resis-
body mass, fat body mass and total body water contents), allows
tance. This body resistance, called bioelectrical impedance,
a correct estimate of the excess fat and at the same time deter-
varies also in function of sex, age and height.
mines the advisable weight as a function of your nutritional condi-
For a correct control of one's ideal weight, it is important, besides
tion. Furthermore, the knowledge of your body composition allows
the weight, to compare the body fat percentage calculated by the
to combine a correct nutrition and physical activity as essential
scale, with the parameters contained in the table and the body
conditions to improve the quality of life, promote health and
water percentage, with the information listed hereinafter.
prevent pathologies.
If the percentages are outside the normal values, we suggest
Please read through these instructions carefully so that you
you consult your physician.
understand all functions and safety information. We want you to
In order to better understand the value of your body fat percentage,
be happy with your Microlife product. If you have any questions or
we suggest you write down this value for a given period of time. In
problems, please contact Microlife-Customer Service. Your dealer
order to obtain a valid comparison, you should weigh yourself
or pharmacy will be able to give you the address of the Microlife
always at the same time of the day and under the same conditions.
dealer in your country. Alternatively, visit the Internet at
Body fat mass percentage
www.microlife.com where you will find a wealth of invaluable infor-
The percentage of fat listed in the following table represents the
mation on our products.
total fat, calculated by summing up the essential fat (or primary fat)
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and the spare fat (or storage fat). The essential fat is necessary
since it is needed for the metabolism.
Table of Contents The percentage of this fat is different between the two sexes:
about 4 % for men and about 12 % for women (percentage calcu-
1. Important Facts about Body Composition
lated on the total body weight).
• Body fat mass percentage
The spare fat, which is theoretically superfluous, is necessary for
• Water percentage
those who carry out physical activities. Even in this case, the fat
• Muscle percentage
percentage is different between the two sexes: 12 % for men,
• Bone mass
15 % for women (percentage calculated on the total body weight).
• BMR
Therefore, the normal percentage of fat mass on the body weight
2. Suggestions for Use is approximately 16 % for men and 27 % for women.
Such percentages differ with the person's age as shown in the
3. Inital use of the scale
table here below.
• Inserting batteries
• KG / LB Switch
Women Excellent Good
• Use as simple scale
Age
4. Initial use with the app
 19 17.0
5. Calculation of Weight, Body Fat and Water Percentage
20-29 18.0
6. Safety, Care and Disposal
30-39 19.0
• Safety and protection
• Cleaning
40-49 20.0
• Disposal
 50 21.0
7. Guarantee
8. Technical Specifications
Garantee Card (see Back Cover)
1 WS 200 BT
EN
Guarantee Card
Name of Purchaser
Imie i nazwisko
nabywcy
Serial Number
Numer seryjny
Date of Purchase
Data zakupu
Specialist Dealer
Przedstawiciel
Over-
Normal weight Obese
Data in %
17.1-22.0 22.1-27.0 27.1-32.0 > 32.1
18.1-23.0 23.1-28.0 28.1-33.0 > 33.1
19.1-24.0 24.1-29.0 29.1-34.0 > 34.1
20.1-25.0 25.1-30.0 30.1-35.0 > 35.1
21.1-26.0 26.1-31.0 31.1-36.0 > 36.1
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