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FOURTH SCREEN

BMI

3. Step off the scale and press the "SELECT" button to save your reading.

tRouBLeshooting

If "E" appears on the upper row of the display:

• The scale cannot detect a stable weight. Stand still while

weighing.

• The weight has exceeded the scale's capacity (400 LB/181 KG).

If "E" appears on the lower row of the display:

• The scale cannot measure body fat.

• Ensure you stand on the scale with bare feet.

C. WEIGHING WITHOUT SELECTING A USER BUTTON

note: Display will turn off automatically in 20 seconds if no key

is pressed.

1. Tap on the scale platform. The

scale will calibrate "

", and

IT IS NORMAL FOR YOUR WEIGHT TO VARY DURING THE DAY AND FROM

- - -

then will display "

ONE DAY TO ANOTHER

" and either

Installing the Batteries

"LB" or "KG".

2. Step on the scale and position

1. Locate the battery cover on the back of the scale.

your feet in a manner that

2. Remove the battery cover and insert four (4) AA batteries.

will distribute your weight

3. Replace the battery cover

evenly over the entire scale

4 AA batteries

platform. The LCD display

4. If

appears in the display, replace the batteries.

will flash "

" several times

Note: Do not use rechargeable batteries.

for approximately 3 seconds

before displaying your weight.

CaRing FoR youR sCaLe

Stand still while reading the display.

Periodically wipe the scale surface down with a DRY cloth to remove dust.

REVIEWING SAVED RECORDS (HISTORY)

PotentIaL FoR RadIo/teLeVISIon InteRFeRenCe

NOTE: Two screens will be displayed for

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

each record.

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

1. Press the desired "USER" button.

The product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

2. Press the

or the

button to scroll down the

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference

list of saved records.

to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If the product does cause harmful interference to radio

or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product on or off, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures: a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; b) Increase the separation

between the product and the receiver; c) Connect the product into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected; d) Consult the dealer or

an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly

BMI

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to

operate the equipment.

Body Fat CoMPosition Ranges

RESETTING AN INDIVIDUAL USER'S HISTORY DATA

This process will erase the records

and the profile for the selected user.

Press the

"SELECT" button and a "USER"

button at the same time for 3 seconds.

or button to choose "YES" or "NO"

Press the

and press "SELECT" to confirm your selection.

All your history and profile will be erased. The

scale will shut off automatically.

REPLACING THE BATTERIES

This unit includes four (4) AA batteries. When "Lo" appears

on the display, replace all batteries.

Removing the batteries will reset the Date and

Time but the recorded data will not be affected.

Battery Replacement

a) Locate the battery cover on the back of the scale. Push the

To determine the percentage of body fat that is appropriate for your body, consult your physician.

locking tab and slide the battery cover out.

Body hydRation

b) Use the tip of a pen to loosen each battery. Hold the scale at

an angle to allow the batteries to slide out.

c) Insert four new batteries, pressing them firmly into their slot.

d) Replace the battery cover.

e) Set the Time/Date (see ADJUSTING TIME AND DATE).

TROUBLESHOOTING

Body Hydration Levels

If "

" appears on the upper row of the display:

• You may have stepped on the scale before it displayed "

Body hydration ranges, shown as a percentage

• The scale cannot detect a stable weight. Stand still while

of your body weight

weighing.

Age

Female

Male

• The weight has exceeded the scale's capacity (350 lb/159 kg).

Newborn

75%

80%

1-5

65%

10-16

60%

If "E" appears on the lower row of the display:

17-39

50%

60%

• The scale cannot measure body fat.

40-59

47%

55%

• Ensure you stand on the scale with bare feet.

60+

45%

50%

NOTE: Display will turn off automatically in 20 seconds if no

key is pressed.

IT IS NORMAL FOR YOUR WEIGHT TO VARY DURING THE DAY AND FROM

ONE DAY TO ANOTHER

Springs: Hydration Information; The National Women's Health Information Center: 4woman.gov

Please consult with your physician to determine the appropriate hydration level for your body.

CARING FOR YOUR SCALE

BONE MASS

Periodically wipe the scale surface down with a DRY cloth to remove dust.

This bone mass feature measures the

variance in peak bone mass is attributable

weight of bone or amount of mineralized

to hereditary factors. The remaining

fraction of the variance in peak bone mass

tissue in the bone in your body.

Weight exceeding the capacity (350 lb/159 kg) may damage your

is caused by environmental factors, such

scale. Ensure there is no weight being applied to the scale while

Importance of Bone Mass

as nutrition and physical activity.

not in use to prevent battery drainage. This product is designed

The amount of bone in the skeleton at any

for personal use only. Not for commercial or industrial use. This

Heredity

age is the result of the quantity of bone

unit is not waterproof; avoid contact with excessive moisture.

This is an important determinant of bone

gained during growth and the loss of bone

mass. Data from mother-daughter pairs,

that occurs with aging.

sibling pairs, and twin studies have estimated

BODY HYDRATION

Skeletal maturity and peak bone mass

the heritability of bone mass to account for

(PBM) occurs around age 20 to 30 years

60% to 80% of its variance.

of age. Many factors contribute to the

Body Hydration Levels

achievement of peak bone mass, which

Physical Activity

Body hydration ranges, shown as a percentage

is regarded as the bone bank for the

The impact of exercise and physical

of your body weight

activity on skeletal integrity has generated

remainder of life. Building maximum bone

Age

Female

Male

considerable interest over the last two

mass contributes to counteracting the

Newborn

75%

80%

decades. The beneficial effects of exercise

1-5

65%

inevitable bone loss caused by aging.

on bone mass are well documented and

10-16

60%

17-39

50%

60%

is believed to be maintained throughout

Critical Years of Building Bone

40-59

47%

55%

adulthood in active adults.

60+

45%

50%

Mass

Ethnic Differences

Studies have shown that gains in bone

Hydration Information; The National Women's Health Information Center: 4woman.gov

For reasons still not known, African American

mass are Rapid during adolescence and

females tend to achieve higher peak bone

that up to 25% of PBM is acquired during

Please consult with your physician to determine the appropriate hydration level for your body.

mass than Caucasian females. These

the 2 year period across the adolescent

differences in bone density are seen even

growth spurt.

during childhood and adolescence.

BODY FAT COMPOSITION RANGES

During the peak of the growth spurt, boys

Nutrition

and girls have reached 90% of their adult

Calcium is an essential nutrient for bone

stature, but only 57% of their adult bone

mineral content. At least 90% of PBM is

health. Calcium deficiencies in young people

can account for a 5 to 10 percent difference

acquired by age 18.

in peak bone mass and can increase the risk

for hip fracture later in life. Surveys indicate

Gender Differences

that teenage girls in the United States are

Peak bone mass tends to be higher in men

less likely than teenage boys to get enough

than in women. Before puberty, boys and

calcium. In fact, less than 10 percent of girls

girls acquire bone mass at similar rates. After

ages 9 to 17 are actually getting the calcium

puberty, however, men tend to acquire greater

they need each day.

bone mass than women.

Lifestyle Behaviors

Tracking of Bone Mass

Smoking has been linked to low bone density

The amount of bone that is gained during

in adolescents and is associated with other

adolescence is the main contributor to

unhealthy behaviors, such as alcohol use and

PBM, which, in turn, is a major determinant

a sedentary lifestyle. The negative impact that

of osteoporosis and fracture risk in elderly

smoking has on peak bone mass is further

persons.

worsened by the fact that those who begin

smoking at a younger age are more likely to

Determinants of Bone Mass

be heavier smokers later in life. These older

Studies of various sample populations

smokers are at further risk for bone loss and

show that about three fourths of the

fracture.

Source: National Council of Strength and Fitness 2008

To determine the percentage of body fat that is appropriate for your body, consult your physician.

US National Institutes of Health

BODY MASS INDEX (BMI)

FOURTH SCREEN

FIFTH SCREEN

Body mass index (BMI) is one way to tell whether you

BMI Limitations

are at a healthy weight. It measures your weight in

Because BMI does not show the difference between fat and muscle,

relation to your height, and is closely associated with

it is not the only predictor of a weight issue that could lead to health

measures of body fat. The higher the BMI, the greater

BMI

problems. For example, someone with a lot of muscle (such as a

the risk of developing health problems.

body builder) may have a BMI in the unhealthy range, but still be

healthy.

BMI is one of the tools that Healthcare providers use

BMI also may not accurately reflect body fatness in people who are

to assess a person's risk of developing diabetes, heart

under 5 feet (1.5m) or in older people, who tend to lose muscle

disease, or other health problems.

mass as they age. But for most people, BMI is a reliable way to tell

if your weight is putting your health at risk.

BMI for Adults

6'3"

Height

6'3"

(1.9m)

For adults over 20 years old, BMI falls into one of

220 lbs

Weight

220 lbs

the following:

(100 kg)

BMI

BMI Weight

Status

Your Healthy Lifestyle

Below 18.5

Low

Health and fitness isn't just about counting calories

18.5 - 24.9

Normal

and cutting fat out of your diet. It is about a balanced

25.0 - 29.9

High

combination of eating right and exercising: neither dieting

nor exercising alone will give you the kind of results you

30.0 and Above

Very High

get when they are used together. To achieve a healthy

lifestyle, you must set realistic fitness goals and reduce

the number of calories you take in, regardless of whether

To determine the BMI that is appropriate for your body,

they come from foods high in protein, carbohydrates, etc.

consult your physician.

When you go on a diet, you may lose weight, but you'll

also lose beneficial muscle and bone tissue. Instead,

What should I do if my BMI

reduce the number of calories you are taking in by eating

more healthful foods, and include exercise in your regular

measurement is too high?

routine to lose weight faster by burning fat. Exercise

makes you feel better; it helps improve circulation,

If your BMI is between 25 and 30 and you are otherwise

healthy, try to avoid gaining more weight, and look

create a plan of exercise and diet appropriate for your

into healthy ways to lose weight and increase physical

activity. Talk to your health care provider about losing

how this powerful combination makes it easier to look

weight if

and feel your best.

Helpful Eating Tips

(a) two or more of the health problems listed below or

saturated fat.

(b) a family history of heart disease or diabetes

every meal and use small, low calories snacks between

meals to help control hunger.

How does extra weight affect

my health?

serving sizes.

Extra weight can put you at higher risk for some health

less on low activity days than you do on days where

problems such as:

you enjoy rigorous exercise.

Helpful Exercise Tips

short and long term.

30 minutes - and stick to it.

out.

periods during sleep)

Contact your health care provider for more information.

motivated.

NOTE: The materials in this manual are based on information from the National Institutes of Health and Center

for Disease Control (CDC). They are not intended to replace advice from your doctor or fitness professional.

Please consult with your physician before beginning any fitness program or fat or weight reduction program.

Individual weight loss will vary. Jarden Consumer Solutions takes no responsibility for individual results or

any claim made by a third party.

5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

5 yeaR LIMIted WaRRanty

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THESE ADDRESSES OR

THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.

TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.

Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in Canada,

Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions

(collectively "JCS") warrants that for a period of five years from the date of purchase, this

product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. JCS, at its option, will

repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during

the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or

component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar

product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. Do NOT attempt to repair or

product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. Do NOT attempt to

adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty.

repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void

This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase

this warranty. This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial

and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain

retail purchase and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase

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and conditions of this warranty. This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or

the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use

damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on

contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than

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or alteration by anyone other than JCS or an authorized JCS service center. Further, the

such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.

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JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach

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warranty service, please call 1 800-672-5625 and a convenient service center address will be

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provided to you.

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to you.

provided to you.

In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden

In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business Jarden

Consumer Solutions located in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is

offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer

Solutions, located at 20 B Hereford Street, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0M1. If you have any

other problem or claim in connection with this product, please write our Consumer Service

Department.

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF THESE ADDRESSES OR

THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.

TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.

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