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70206 0476 Metrica S.p.A., Via A. Grandi 18, 20097 San Donato Milanese (MI) - Italy Made in Italy Distribuito da / Distributed by / Distribué par: Gima S.p.A. Via Marconi, 1 - 20060 Gessate (MI) Italy gima@gimaitaly.com - export@gimaitaly.com www.gimaitaly.com...
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ENGLISH FOREWORD The purpose of this manual is to provide the Customer with all possible infor- mation about the SKINFOLD CALIPERS, as well as the use and maintenance instructions to help maintain its performance and efficiency over time. The user manual must be kept in good condition and stored in a place where it is accessible for quick reference.
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ENGLISH HOW TO MEASURE SKINFOLDS (Fig. 2) The skinfold calipers are applied on the skinfold after bringing the two edges of the skinfold close to the fat substrate to be measured fig. 2 1- To measure skinfolds, firmly grasp a skinfold between the tip of the thumb and index finger of your non-dominant hand and lift it.
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ENGLISH SKINFOLDS TO BE MEASURED - Tricipital and subscapular in men (fig.3) - Tricipital and front thigh in women (fig.4-5) (fig. 3) fig. 3 Tricipital: Vertical skinfold measured along the medio- tricipital line halfway between the olecranon (elbow) and coracoid apophysis (shoulder). Subscapular: Oblique skinfold at 45°, in the direction from the upper-medial to the lower-lateral, measured just below the tip of...
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ENGLISH Fat level <35 aa 35-50 aa >50 aa DIAGNOSIS 8-12 7-11 6-10 very thin 13-18 12-17 11-16 thin 19-25 18-23 17-22 normal 26-32 24-30 23-29 overweight 33-40 31-37 30-35 oxcessively overweight 41-49 38-46 36-43 obese 50-58 47-54 44-50 morbidly obese TABLE FOR ESTIMATING FAT PERCENTAGES IN WOMEN 1) Add up the thicknesses of the TRICIPITAL and FRONT THIGH skinfolds after measuring them with the skinfold calipers...
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ENGLISH WARNINGS/MAINTENANCE The SKINFOLD CALIPERS must be used by qualified personnel only. Do not use the device if it is damaged. Do not repair it yourself; contact the ma- nufacturer if necessary. The skinfold calipers must be cleaned using a cloth dampened with substances that do not damage steel and it must always be stored in its case in a dry place.
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Disposal: The product must not be disposed of along with other domestic waste. The users must dispose of this equipment by bringing it to a specific recycling point for electric and electronic equipment. GIMA WARRANTY TERMS The Gima 12-month standard B2B warranty applies. Product code Lot number WEEE disposal...
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