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- Page 1 USER'S MANUAL 7 7 7 7 FUTREX -5000A/WL BODY FAT AND FITNESS COMPUTER FUTREX INC. 130 Western Maryland Pkwy Hagerstown, MD 21740 Version 8.6...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Keypad Description ...35 Copyright 8 1996, FUTREX, INC. Note: FUTREX CAUTIONS THE USER AND/OR INDIVIDUAL TESTED TO SEEK THE ADVICE OF A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO UNDERTAKING ANY NUTRITION AND/OR EXERCISE PROGRAM. APPEARANCE AND PART NAMES FUTREX-5000A/WL USER'S MANUAL... - Page 3 Main Body Optical Standard...
- Page 4 Light Wand...
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Page 5: Preparation
Battery Installation Insert 6 1.5V "AA" size alkaline batteries into the battery compartment located on the rear of the Main Body. Be sure the batteries are oriented as indicated in the battery compartment. NOTE: Batteries must be alkaline type. Other types will not work. Light Wand Connect the Light Wand Cable to the connector jack located on the right hand side of the Main Body. -
Page 6: Printer Paper Installation
PRINTER PAPER INSTALLATION Remove the clear plastic cover from the printer. Start feeding the paper into the slit inside the Paper Roll Compartment by pressing the PAPER FEED key. NOTE: The paper must be thermal paper and cut square prior to inserting. -
Page 7: Models Of The Futrex Body Fat & Fitness Computer
3) Pre-Adolescent Children (5-12) When age is entered, the FUTREX-5000A/ZL automatically sets the unit to the proper calibration (e.g. if you entered the subject's age as 14 during the Body Fat Measurement Sequence (page 6), the FUTREX-5000A/ZL will use its Adolescent calibration to determine percent body fat). - Page 8 Therefore, this shield should always be used when estimating percent body fat. The FUTREX-5000A/WL is ready to start the body fat estimation sequence. The printer will ask "Wrestler Cal: 1 = YES, 2 = NO". If the desire is to measure a wrestler press the "1" key, otherwise...
- Page 9 NOTE: If "2" (i.e. "NO") is pressed, skip the following and go to Step 5. The printer will ask "ENTER # SITES: 1 or 3". There are two alternative measurement methods. NOTE: If "1" is pressed, skip the following and go to Step 5. Site Measurement - The measurement is on the midpoint biceps of the dominant arm (the arm used for writing).
- Page 10 Enter Height in inches or cm. Printer will show MEASURE BICEPS. NOTE: IT IS IMPORTANT TO: (do not permit the subject to flex his/her muscles). A relaxed biceps can be achieved by having the subject seated while resting his arm (elbow bent) on a table. Place Light Wand firmly on biceps of the dominant arm (see page 14 for locating exact measurement point).
- Page 11 CAUTION: Do not move the Light Wand while the decimal point is illuminated. The actual measurement is being made at that time. Then the number "2a" will be displayed. Remove the Light Wand and replace it on the same point on the biceps. Press ENTER. The display will flash a decimal point, then the number "1b".
- Page 12 Enter Weight in lb or kg. (Refer to page 28 to switch between English and Metric Units). Press ENTER. Enter Body Frame by pressing the SMALL, MEDIUM or LARGE Key. There are many methods for estimating Frame Size. Futrex does not recommend any specific method but does offer two techniques often used for determining frame size:...
- Page 13 Measure the ankle girth at the smallest point above the ankle with the tape as tight as possible. Standards Small Frame Less than 8 in. Women Less than 7.5 in. Wrist Girth Place your left thumb and middle finger around your right wrist and gently squeeze your fingers together.
- Page 14 and Metric units. Press ENTER. Enter F.I.T. Value The following procedure provides a quantitative method to determine a subject's Physical Activity Rating. A person's F.I.T. value is a function of 3 parameters: Exercise Frequency - How often the exercise is performed. Exercise Intensity - How much energy is expanded during exercise.
- Page 15 11C) Enter Time Value. Press ENTER. TIME NOTE: IT IS IMPORTANT TO: relaxed (do not permit the subject to flex his/her muscles). A relaxed biceps can be achieved by having the subject seated while resting his arm (elbow bent) on a table. Place Light Wand firmly on biceps of the dominant arm (see page 14 for locating exact measurement point).
- Page 16 Fat Weight (lbs of body weight that is fat). Lean (fat-free) body weight. Total Body Water (FUTREX-5000A/WL Adult Users only). This is the calculation of the subject's normal hydration state. The percent body water is based on research that has shown lean tissue to be composed of approximately 73% water, whereas fat contains 4 to 8% water.
- Page 17 Off Message An Off Message will appear and the FUTREX-5000A/WL Automatic Power Down feature will turn the unit off if the user has not pressed any key for 6 minutes. To use the unit again, turn the Power Switch OFF and ON again.
- Page 18 SELECTING THE BICEPS MEASURING SITE Using a Biceps Locator or the scale provided on the Arm Band, measure the length between the armpit and the inside of the elbow. To mark the Measurement Point, measure halfway between the armpit and the elbow at the "belly" of the biceps muscle. (More technically stated: measure along the exterior line of the biceps halfway between the antecubital fossa and the acromion).
- Page 19 SELECTING THE TRICEPS MEASURING SITE Using a Biceps Locator measure the length between the top of the shoulder to the elbow to find the midpoint. To mark the Measurement Point, place a small line on the medial side of the spot with a yellow highlighter or pen. Place the Light Wand on the Measurement Site with one hand.
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Page 20: Selecting The Thigh Measurement Site
SELECTING THE THIGH MEASUREMENT SITE Using a Biceps Locator measure the length between the groin line and the top of the patella (knee) to find the midpoint. To mark this measurement site, place a small line on the medial side of the spot with a yellow highlighter or pen. Place the Light Wand on the Measurement Site with one hand. - Page 21 However, some users may desire to have the FUTREX-5000A/WL reading traceable to their own laboratory. For those users the following adjustment procedures are provided for each calibration set (i.e. adult, adult without exercise level term, adolescent, preadolescent): Turn unit on.
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Page 22: Estimating Relative Fat Distribution
Remove Light Wand from the Optical Standard. The FUTREX-5000A/WL is ready to estimate relative body fat. The display will show "1". Place the Light Wand in the Light Shield and place firmly on the body part where you want to measure the "Relative Fat". - Page 23 Aim the silver stripe of the Light Wand vertically toward the upper portion of the body. Keep the body site to be measured relaxed (do not permit subject to flex muscle area being measured). Use the Light Shield to block the external light. ALWAYS avoid measurements under strong lights (e.g.
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Page 24: Self Measurement Of Percent Body Fat
This relative body fat is not a direct "Percentage" reading. This value, however, can be used An OFF Message will appear and the FUTREX-5000A/WL Automatic Power Down feature will turn the unit OFF if the user has not pressed any key... - Page 25 Adjust the gauge on the Arm Band to the measured length of your upper arm. The Gauge is adjusted correctly when the white arrows on either side of the Gauge point to the correct measured length.
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Page 26: Date
Make a ring out of the Arm Band and place your dominant arm through the center of the ring. Tighten the Arm To locate the proper measurement site, the Arm Band pointer should be perpendicular to the inside crease of the elbow joint (standard anatomical position/open palm). - Page 27 The FUTREX-5000A/WL requires that the date be manually changed each day. Use the following procedure to change the date: Press SELECT PROGRAMS then press DATE. The printer will show the current setting, e.g. June 1, 1996. Printer then prompts user to change month. Use keypad to enter new month (i.e. "1" = January, "2" = February, ... "12" = December).
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Page 28: Printout Programs
PRINTOUT PROGRAMS The FUTREX-5000A/WL provides three analysis programs for Adult Users only: Fitness Analysis FITNESS ANALYSIS The Fitness Analysis is based upon the Metropolitan Life Insurance Tables combined with the National Institutes of Health published data on the interrelationship between body weight/fat and longevity/health risks. - Page 29 Off Message An Off Message will appear and the FUTREX-5000A/WL Automatic Power Down feature will turn the unit OFF if the user has not pressed any key for 6 minutes. To use the unit again, turn the Power Switch OFF and ON again.
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Page 30: Update Analysis
UPDATE ANALYSIS This printout (for Adult Users only) allows you to compare your previous weight and percent body fat with your current values. To Obtain an Update Analysis Printout: Turn Power Switch ON. The display will show a software version number (e.g. AO.51) and will then start a 15 second countdown. Press the CLEAR Key to cancel the 15 second countdown. - Page 31 OFF Message An Off Message will appear and the FUTREX-5000A/WL Automatic Power Down feature will turn the unit OFF if the user has not pressed any key for 6 minutes. To use the unit again, turn the Power Switch OFF and then ON again.
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Page 32: Color Printer
If you type in "NO" (i.e. "2"), follow the Fitness Analysis Procedure described on page 23 starting with Step 5. If "YES" (i.e. "1") was typed in, the FUTREX-5000A/WL will use the data from the last person that was measured and the instrument's printer will ask: "Enter Activity Level"... -
Page 33: Function Mode
The Function Mode provides the user with 4 program options: Selection of Metric or English units. Selection of a Calorie Limit Mode. Use of Dotson-Davis Equations. Color printer selection. To Enter into the Function Mode: Turn Power Switch ON. Press the RISKS Key during the 15 second countdown. The letter "F"... - Page 34 Press either 0 or 1 and the display will show the change. Press ENTER if this is correct. Press ENTER a second time. If you fail to press ENTER a second time, the FUTREX-5000A/WL will continue to use the original setting stored in the FUTREX-5000A/WL.
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Page 35: Troubleshooting
If "F3 0" is displayed, the Dotson-Davis Equation will be used and the Recommended Maximum Weight will be printed. If "F3 1" is displayed, the Dotson-Davis Equation will be omitted from the Body Fat Measurement Program. To Change Between Equations: Press either 0 or 1 and the display will show the change. -
Page 36: Corrective Measures
PROBLEM 1) Display shows "LOBAT" 2) Display shows "1999.9" or "-1999.99" 3) Poor Repeatability PROBABLE CAUSE Batteries are low a) Bad connection between Light Wand and Probe Socket b) Too much/too little light a) Inconsistent measurement technique CORRECTIVE MEASURES a) Replace batteries (Refer to page 3). a) Be sure the Light Wand is properly inserted into the Probe Socket. - Page 37 PROBLEM 4) Unusually high body fat readings (40- 50%) 5) Printer Stops PROBABLE CAUSE a) Too much light present during the reading. a) Low batteries. b) Bad battery contact. c) Bad AC connection. CORRECTIVE MEASURES a) Do not lift the Light Wand from the subject's biceps until a "2"...
- Page 38 PROBLEM 6) Print is too light or does not print. 7) Printer prints black lines. ! ! ! ! FOR MORE INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE, CALL 1-301-733-9368 PROBABLE CAUSE a) Printing on wrong side of the paper. b) Wrong type of printer paper. c) Print head is dirty.
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Page 39: General Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUE ! Estimating Principle: Near Infrared Interactance Technique based on technology from the United States Department of Agriculture. ! Estimating Range: 2.5% to 50% PRINTER OUTPUT ! Fitness Analysis ! Update Analysis ! Color Printer ! Physical Activities Rating SERIAL PORT: Bi-directional synchronous 2400 baud, 8 bit, 1 stop;... -
Page 40: Keypad Description
KEYPAD DESCRIPTION Summary: Key Name ZERO ADJUST When the Display shows "Sd", insert the probe firmly into the "Optical Standard", and press this key to automatically calibrate the unit. SELECT PROGRAM: This key is pressed prior to the Program Keys in order to select one of the "Computation Programs". FITNESS One of the "Computation Programs". - Page 41 Printed in U.S.A.
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