Detecto D303 User Manual

USERS MANUAL

MODEL #D303

iConnect, the rst step to a healthier you™

Bluetooth Connected Body Fat Scale

with Body Water, Body Muscle, Bone Mass, BMI,

Calorie Intake and Athlete Mode

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 3

NOTES ON SAFETY ........................................................................................................... 3

INTENDED USE .................................................................................................................. 4

PRECAUTION NOTICE ..................................................................................................... 4

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO USERS ....................................................................................... 4

FRONT VIEW ..................................................................................................................... 4

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................... 4-5

LCD DISPLAY .................................................................................................................... 5

BACK VIEW ...................................................................................................................... 5

FUNCTION KEYS ............................................................................................................... 5

PREPARATION BEFORE USE ............................................................................................. 6

OPERATION ....................................................................................................................... 7

PAIR SCALE AND SMART DEVICE SET UP APP PROFILE.................................................. 7

DATA TRANSMISSION FROM SCALE TO MOBILE DEVICE…………….............………….. 8

FIRST USE …………….............…………..…………….............…………......………............. 9

AFTER FIRST USE …….............…………..…………….............…………......………............. 10

MANUALLY INPUT THE WEIGHT RECORD………………………………………….....………10

GRAPHING THE DATA COLLECTED ...……………………………………………………. 11-12

SHARING YOUR RESULTS …………………………………………………………………..……12

EXPORTING YOUR RESULTS TO AN EXCEL FILE…………………………………….....……..13

CONNECTING TO THIRD PARTY APPS …………………………………………………….13-14

MANUAL SET UP OF SCALE…………………………………………………………………..…14

BODY FAT AND TOATL BODY WATER ESTIMATING OPEREATION………...…….........15-16

PROBLEM SOLVING…………………………………………………………………………….. 17

CARE AND MAINTENANCE ……………………………………………………………………18

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ……………………………………………………………………18

EDUCATION INFORMATION ……………………………….....………………………….. .18-21

INTRODUCTION

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Congratulations! You have purchased a precision health monitoring product that
should provide you with years of accurate use. To assure you obtain the best
performance, please read the following set-up and use instructions carefully
before using the scale.

The Detecto™ iConnect™ smart body fat scale is designed and manufactured in a
facility certified ISO9001 Quality, ISO14001 Environment, OHSAS18001 Health and
Safety Management Systems and ISO13485 Medical Devices Quality Management
System. The scale uses the method of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) to
estimate body fat, total body water, bone mass and muscle mass. It sends a
harmless amount of electricity into the body, then estimates from the measured
impedance of the body, the percentage of total body water, percentage body fat,
percentage bone mass and percentage muscle mass. The body fat scale is also
equipped with an “Athlete Mode” for athletes whose body build is different from
non-athletes. Based on your percentage body fat, it also suggests daily calorie
reference for your present weight.

Note: Read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it handy for future reference.

NOTES ON SAFETY

Please read this section carefully to familiarize yourself with features and operations
before using the unit.

• The warning signs and the sample icons shown here are listed in order for you to
use this product safely and correctly as well as to prevent product damage, risk
and injury to you and others.

• The icons and meanings are as follows:

PRECAUTION NOTICE

Indicates the right conditions to use the
product and to prevent damage, risk
and injury.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO USERS

Indicates important notices users should
read before using the product.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Indicates matters in which the possibility
of damage may happen as a result
of incorrect handling and improper
maintenance.

D303 iConnect, the rst step to a healthier you™

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INTENDED USE

PRECAUTION NOTICE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

FRONT VIEW

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO USERS

This scale is intended to measure body weight and impedance and estimate
percentage of body fat and body water, bone mass and muscle mass using
BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis). It is intended for use by healthy children
10-17 years old and healthy adults with active, moderately active, to inactive
lifestyles for body composition assessment in the home environment.

• Do not use the scale on subjects who have body implants such as
pacemaker, artificial limbs, contraceptive devices, metal plates or screws.
It may cause the devices to malfunction or produce an inaccurate result.
When in doubt, please consult your physician.

• Do not disassemble the scale as incorrect handling may cause injury.

• This product is intended for adults and children (ages 10 to 85).

• Make sure to use only the type of battery stated (see Section “PREPARATION
BEFORE USE”).

• The “Athlete” mode is only applied to age 15 or above (See Section
“DEFINITION OF AN ATHLETE”)

• Body fat percentage estimates will vary with the amount of water in the
body, and can be affected by dehydration or over-hydration due to such
factors as alcohol consumption, menstruation, illness, intense exercise, etc.

• Do not use on pregnant women. The result is inaccurate and effects on the
fetus are unknown.

• For body fat and body water estimates, use the scale with bare feet.

Enter

ON/OFF

Platform with electrodes

&

BON – Bone Mass %
KCAL – Daily Calorie
P8 – User ID

(Range from P1 to P8)

– Female Icon
– Male Icon
A – Athlete Mode

N – Normal Mode
Cm – Centimeter
Kg – Kilogram
Lb – Pound
Age – Age
– Inches
– Feet

– Bluetooth Icon

– Data not sent

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LCD DISPLAY

BACK VIEW

FAT – Body Fat %
BMI – Body Mass Index
TBW – Total Body Water %
MUS – Muscle Mass %

• Turn the scale on or off

• Changes value of height and age, toggle between Male and Female,
toggle between Normal and Athlete mode in Body Fat function.

• Select memory 1-8 in Memory mode & Recall mode

• Confirm for selection

&

Unit Conversion Button - kg/cm, lb/in.
Also used in the pairing process for
the scale to your smart device

Battery Compartment

UNIT CONVERSION BUTTON

Press the unit conversion button located at the bottom of the scale to toggle the measuring
unit between kg/cm, and lb/in.

Also used in the pairing process for the scale to your smart device

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PREPARATION BEFORE USE

1. Insert the Battery

2. Set the Right Position

TIPS

Open the battery cover on the back of the scale unit. Insert the batteries.
Be sure the polarity of the battery is set properly for proper function. If
you do not intend to use this unit for a prolonged period of time, it is
advisable to remove the battery before storage.

Use the scale on a flat and hard floor surface.
Do not use on carpeted floors.

IMPORTANT!

Every time you change the batteries, the date/time clock in the scale
resets and you will need to re-pair the scale and Smart device.
(See Section “PAIR SCALE AND SMART DEVICE SET UP APP
PROFILE”)

3. Start-up the Scale

Press lightly on the scale platform to start-up the scale,
the display shows 0.0 and then turns off.
The scale is ready for use.

1. Replace battery
when Lo is
displayed.

2. Open the
battery door.

3. Direction of the
3 AAA batteries.

Open the battery door

Direction of the 3 AAA batteries

PRECAUTION !

PRECAUTION !

Allow the scale to go
into zero mode after
each battery insertion
/replacement and every
time you move the
scale to a new location.

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OPERATION

SET UP APP PROFILE / PAIRING SCALE AND SMART DEVICE

WEIGHING-ONLY OPERATION

1. Step onto the scale and stand still

while the weight is computed (Fig.1).

2. The screen displays the weight (Fig.2).

3. The scale turns off automatically after use.

Heels centered on electrodes (Correct)

Heels not touching the electrodes (Incorrect)

The accuracy of the results depends on how you stand on the scale. Position your feet on the
scale so that your feet are touching as much of the two electrodes as possible. This ensures
the best contact between your feet and the metal contacts. Stay on the scale until the body
fat estimation is completed and the result is displayed.

Download the free Detecto iConnect APP from the
APP store or Google Play. Search Detecto iconnect

to find the app.

1.1 Set up an account on the App. You will need to type
in your email address and password. You can even
add a picture to your account. (Fig.3&4)

1.2 Fill out the Profile page of the APP. You will need to
fill out your name, gender, body style (normal or
athlete), height, birthday, current weight and you can
set goal weight. The APP will track how far you are
away from this goal every time you step on the scale.
Hit save and all of your information will transfer into

the scale once you pair it with your smart device so
there is no need to manually set up the scale. (Fig.3&4)

1.3 Ensure your Bluetooth setting is “On” in your smart
phone device (Example: Setting > Bluetooth > On).

Fig.1

Fig.2

(Fig.3&4)

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PAIRING SCALE AND SMART DEVICE (continued)

DATA TRANSMISSION FROM SCALE TO MOBILE DEVICE

1.4 Open the APP. From APP main dashboard, click on the setting
icon ( )this will take you to the Setting page of the APP. Click
on the ( ) button, this will enter into the pair process which will
start searching for your scale. Then press and hold the “UNIT”
button on the back of the scale for a few seconds, the scale will
enter pair mode with below screen display. (Fig.5&6)

1.5 The picture of the scale you have will show up on the Add
Device screen of APP.

1.6 Select this scale by touching it and it will enter into the “Pair User”
screen where you can select your user number. The scale can store
data for up to 8 users. Choose a user number P1-P8 and it will take
you to the “Completed” Screen. Choose “Done” and it will take
you back the main dashboard of the APP. The scale will show a
pair successful message as “[ ]” on LCD. Otherwise, if the scale
and smart device did not pair correctly, an “Err” message will
show up on the scale LCD. (Fig.7)

Note: If you are sharing the scale with other users and they have

setup a personal profile in the scale before, be aware of which
user number they have selected before. If you select their user
number, your personal profile of the app will overwrite the profile
entered on the scale. Ensure all users are aware of which user
numbers have already been selected.

Also, please note that when two users are in the same room waiting to use the scale, only one person
should have the app open at a time to ensure smooth usage and transfer of data into the APP.

1.1 When your scale has been paired up with your smart phone device, your data result will be transmitted
to the device via Bluetooth after the impedance mode. An ( ) icon will be shown for a
successful Bluetooth connection, otherwise it will blink ( ) icon.

1.2 A ( ) icon appears while data is transmitted, then disappears when transmission is complete.
You may review your data on your mobile device.

1.3 If the ( ) icon remains on the screen until the scale off, the transmission has failed. This pending
measurement data will be stored in the scale, and it will be transmitted again after the next
measurement is completed.

NOTE: Data will only be transmitted if attached to a specific memory number. If a personal
profile has not been assigned to a memory number, the result will appear once on the scale
display only and will not be transmitted or saved.

IMPORTANT: In order to transfer the data from the scale to the APP, you must open the APP
before stepping onto the scale and the device must be within 32 feet of the scale.

(Fig.5&6)

(Fig.7)

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1. Set up user in APP (See page 7-8, SET UP APP PROFILE).

2. Pair scale and smart device (See page 8, PAIRING SCALE AND SMART DEVICE).

USE ONLY WHEN YOUR SCALE and PHONE ARE

PAIRED FOR THE FIRST TIME.

3. Manually recall the user on the scale – turn on the scale,

using the up and down arrow buttons until you find
your User Number.

4. Open APP

NOTE: Your data is securely saved in the cloud and will not be lost if you lose your smart
device or get a new one.

5. When the scale shows zero reading, step on the scale
with bare feet, positioning your feet evenly on the
metal electrodes. Stand still on the scale to measure your
weight. Your weight will appear on the screen after the
weight is stable and locked. Please continue to stand
still on the scale. A pattern on the readout (show
pattern) displays while the scale estimates your body
composition. (Fig.8)

6. When the measurement is done, the measurement data will display on the LCD readout. There are
6 screens to be shown for body fat, body water, muscle mass, bone mass, BMI and KCAL. In the
meantime, the result will be sent to the smart phone automatically via Bluetooth. Each screen will
be shown for 3 seconds. When user still stands on the scale, these 6 screens will be shown for 3 cycles.
If the user gets off of the scale then the measurements will be shown for only 1 cycle then the scale
will turn off automatically. (Fig.9)

(Fig.8)

(Fig.9)

3 sec 3 sec 3sec

3 sec 3 sec 3sec

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AFTER FIRST USE

1. Open APP

3. When the measurement is done, the measurement data will display on the LCD readout. There are 6

screens to be shown for body fat, body water, muscle mass, bone mass, BMI and KCAL. In the meantime,
the result will be sent to the smart phone automatically via Bluetooth. Each screen will be shown for 3
seconds. When user still stands on the scale, these 6 screens will be shown for 3 cycles. If the user gets of
of the scale then the measurements will be shown for only 1 cycle then the scale will turn off automatically
(Fig.11).

NOTE: Your data is securely saved in the cloud and will not be lost if you lose your smart
device or get a new one.

MANUALLY INPUT THE WEIGHT RECORD

If you are traveling and cannot use your smart scale but still want to track your weight, you
will need to manually enter in the data onto the APP.

• Click on the

detail button

• From the profile
screen click on
the Weight data

• Then click on the weight arrow

• Click Add new data

• Then fill out your weight and click save

(Fig.10)

(Fig.11)

2. User just need to step on the scale with bare feet,
and the scale will recall the proper user memory
automatically by the weight record, and then go
for body composition estimation. (Fig.10)

3 sec 3 sec 3sec

3 sec 3 sec 3sec

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GRAPHING THE DATA COLLECTED

For example, if you click on Weight, you can choose to see it by Week (W), Month (M) or Year (Y)

From the profile screen, click on the measurement you want to graph - Choose from Weight, Body Fat,
Body Water, Bone Mass, Muscle Mass or Calories.

Week Month Year

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SHARING YOUR RESULTS

The Detecto® iConnect™ Health APP allows you to share your results with your social
community, friends and family via Facebook, Twitter and email.

At the top of the profile screen you will see 3 icons for Twitter / Facebook/ Email

• Choose the icon that you want to share your data with

• Select all of the stats that you want to share.

You can choose all of them or just a few.

• Click Next to share and it will take you to the chosen
share method. Then click post or send and your results
will be posted for everyone to see.

The week will give you a snapshot of your progress from Sunday to Saturday. The red dot will be on the last
date that you weighed yourself. The month will let you see your progress for the entire month. Scroll left &
right to move the dates. The year gives you a 12 month snapshot of where you were on average each month.

Scroll down to see your Current Stats – Goal Weight, Current Weight and Weight to Lose or Gain.
This will also show you your current BMI.

Body Fat – Shows you
what % you need to
gain or lose to be in the
optimal range.

Calories – Shows you how many
calories you should consume to
Lose/Maintain/Gain. Select an option
and follow the recommendation.

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CONNECTING INTO THIRD PARTY APPS

IPHONE users – if you are currently using the Apple Health APP select data from the Detecto®

iConnect™ APP can be exported into your Apple Health app by simply selecting the Connect with
Apple Health APP (iOS version only).

• Go into the setting page
of the APP and click
“Connection”

• You will then be taken to your Apple Health APP and will be asked to allow the Detecto iConnect
APP to share data – select all data points that you would like shared and then click “Done” to
complete the data share.

* Connection of MyFitnessPal app will be available by end of 2016.

EXPORTING YOUR RESULTS TO AN EXCEL FILE

The Detecto® iConnect™ Health AP APP allows you to export all of your data to an excel file
which can be analyzed or shared with your health professional.

• From the Profile page, click on the settings button on the upper right of the screen ( ).

• From the settings page, click on excel export, enter the email address you want it sent to and click send.

• All of the info will be in an easy to read excel file organized by date. Each data category (Weight, BMI,

Body Fat, Body Water, Muscle Mass, Bone Mass and Calories) will have its own column.

• Turn the Apple Health
connection on

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MANUAL SET UP OF THE SCALE

This is not required if you have already set up your profile on the APP. The scale will automatically
receive your set up info once the scale and phone have been paired.

Set Unit

Select between kilogram and pound measuring

unit with the unit conversion button on the back
of the scale.

To view the data in the Apple Health APP follow the below steps:

• Open the
Apple Health App

• Click “Health data”
at the bottom of
the APP

• Select “Body
Measurements”

• Choose the desired
measurements
and turn on the
dashboard function

• There are
4 Measurements
that the Detecto
iconnect APP can
share – (Weight,
Body Fat, BMI
and Height)

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

A few steps must be followed before estimating body fat and total body water.

PROGRAM PERSONAL DATA

Input the user’s height, age, gender and normal or athlete mode. Once the information is memorized,
it will only need to be re-entered if there is a change to the data.

1. SET UP PROFILE

1.1 Select a memory Number

Press “On/Off” when the scale is off. The scale will
turn on and “P1” will blink on the display. Press
[ ] or [ ] to choose a memory number (P1-P8).
Press “Enter” to confirm the memory number selection.

1.2 Set Height

Press [ ] or [ ] to adjust the Height. Press “Enter”
to confirm the height setting.

1.3 Set Age

Press [ ] or [ ] to adjust the Age. Press “Enter”
to confirm the age setting.

1.4 Select Gender

Press [ ] or [ ] to choose Male/Female. Press
“Enter” to confirm the gender setting and go to the
Normal/Athlete type setting. Users under the age
of 17 will skip the Normal/Athlete setting.

BODY FAT AND TOTAL BODY WATER ESTIMATING OPERATION

1.5 Set Normal/Athlete type

Press [ ] or [ ] to choose Normal/Athlete type.
Press “Enter” to confirm and all other selections.

The personal profile will be saved in the scale.

1.6 After the personal profile setup is done,

the scale will display your personal profile once.
When zero reading shows, you may step on the scale
with bare feet for your body composition. Otherwise,
the scale will turn off automatically.

1.7 Repeat above steps to set up for another

user with different memory number.

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2. MEASURING BY SELECTING A USER NUMBER MANUALLY

2.1

Press “On/Off” to turn the scale on.

2.2 Press [ ] or [ ] to choose

your memory number (P1-P8).

2.3 The memory number will blink for

3 times, display the personal profile
and then zero for weighing.

2.4 When the scale shows zero

reading, step on the scale with
bare feet, positioning your feet
evenly on the metal electrodes.

2.5 Stand still on the scale to

measure your weight. Your
weight will appear on the
screen after the weight is
stable and locked. Please
continue to stand still on the
scale. A pattern on the readout

(Fig.10) displays while

the scale estimates your
body composition.

2.6 When the measurement is done, the measurement data will display on the LCD

readout. There are 6 screens to be shown for Body Fat, Body Water, Muscle Mass,
Bone Mass, BMI and KCAL. In the meantime, the result will be sent to the smart
phone automatically via Bluetooth. Each screen will be shown for 3 seconds. When
user stands still on the scale, these 6 screens will be shown for 3 cycles. If the user
gets off of the scale, then the measurements will be shown for only 1 cycle and the
scale will turn off automatically.

(Fig.10)

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PROBLEM SOLVING

1. No weight display? Check if the scale is powered on. If not, please refer to the section

“Preparation Before Use”.

2. Why does the display read “Lo”? Battery is running low. Replace the battery.

3. The message displayed “— ”. Negative weight. Step off the scale and wait until the scale

automatically switches off. The scale is ready for use again.

4. The message displayed “Err 0”. Initialization error. Step off the scale and wait until the scale

automatically switches off. Start the scale again by pressing lightly on the scale platform to
re-initialize the scale, the display shows “0000” and then turns off. The scale is ready for use again.

5. The message displays “Err 1”. Instability error. Step off the scale and wait until the scale

automatically switches off. Step on the scale to repeat measurement again, stand still while
the estimation is in process.

6. The message displays “Err 2” when measuring. Overload warning. Remove the weight

immediately; otherwise, permanent damage to the scale will occur.

7. The message displays “Err 3” when estimating body fat and total body water value.

Contact error. Impedance cannot be measured. Please make sure that you are standing
still on the scale and maintaining maximum contact between your feet and the metal
contacts. If not, please refer to “Operation” section. You may need to moisten your
feet to improve the electrical contact.

8. If corrective actions were taken for Err 1 to Err 3, and the problem still persists, remove

the battery and re-insert the battery after 1 minute.

9. If all corrective actions have been taken and cannot be solved, please contact Detecto

customer service at 1-800-336-5282.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

1. Wireless communication between Scale and Smart Phone

2. Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) technology for Body Fat, Body Water, Bone Mass
and Muscle Mass estimation

3. High precision STRAIN GAUGE TECHNOLOGY FOR WEIGHT MEASUREMENT

4. Large glass platform

5. Calorie predictor

6. No backlight

7. Athlete mode selection (age range from 15 to 85 years)

8. 8-user memories

9. 4-button operation

10. Auto user recognition

11. Auto-off functions

12. Low battery indicator

13. Capacity: 400lb, 182kg,

14. Graduation: 0.1kg, 0.2lb

15. Body fat and body water graduation: 0.1%

16. Bone mass & Muscle mass graduation: 0.1%

17. Age range: 10-85 years

18. Height range: 75 to 225cm (2’5.5” to 7’4.5”)

19. Body fat range: 4 to 60%

20. Power: 3 x AAA battery (included)

21. LCD readout size: 3.5” x 2.0”

22. Platform material: Glass

23. Platform Size: 11.8” x 11.8”

24. Product dimension: 11.8” x 11.8” x 1.2”

25. Accuracy of weight measurement: +-1.1 lb. (16.5 lb. – 143.3 lb.); +-1.76 lb. (143.3 – 297.6 lb.);
+-2.6 lb. (297.6 -401 lb.) +-0.5kg (7.5~65kg); +-0.8kg (65~135kg); +-1.2kg (135~182kg)

26. Output power for Body Fat Analyzer: <300uA

27. The Dectecto iConnect scale and APP are compatible with the following devices;

Android OS 4.3-5.1, iOS, iOS 7.x-9.2.
iOS compatible:

· iphone 4S/5/5C/5S/6/6+ · ipad 3 and 4 · Air/Air2/Mini/Mini2/Mini3/Mini4 · ipod Touch

1. Do not disassemble the scale other than replacing the battery; it contains no user serviceable
parts. Damage to the scale may occur as a result of improper handling.

2. Remove battery when the scale is not used for a prolonged period of time.

3. Clean the scale after use with a dampened cloth. Do not use solvents or immerse the unit in water.

4. Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the scale, such as dropping it onto the floor.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

EDUCATION INFORMATION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO KNOW BEFORE USING YOUR BODY FAT SCALE
Before using the scale, you should know…

1. Why is it important to monitor percentage Body Fat (%BF)?
The absolute weight traditionally determines whether or not a person is obese. Weight change
itself does not indicate whether it was the weight of body fat or muscle that has changed. In
weight management, it is desirable that muscle mass be maintained while body fat is lost. Thus,
monitoring the percentage of fat in the body is an important step toward successful weight
management and body health.

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The optimal % BF of an individual varies according to age and gender.
The table as follows may be used as a guide:

STANDARD FOR MEN

(Source: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, USA)

2. How is percentage Body Fat (%BF) estimated?

The percentage of BF is measured by a method called Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
(BIA). The use of BIA to estimate body fat has been used since 1970. It was only in the past
decade that the estimation of body fat using BIA technology was successfully offered to
the consumer as a compact bathroom scale. With BIA technology, a low intensity electrical
signal is sent through the body. The signal is very low and causes no bodily harm.
Depending on the amount of body fat of the individual, the electrical signal will flow with
a different degree of difficulty. The difficulty in which a signal flows through the body is
called electrical impedance. Hence, by measuring the electrical impedance and applying
to the data a proprietary algorithm, %BF can be estimated. Please note that the percentage
of body fat and body water do not add up to 100%.

Please be reminded that the %BF estimated with the scale represents am approximation of your
actual body fat. There are clinical methods of estimating.

STANDARD FOR WOMEN

(Source: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, USA)

Age

Low

Optimal

Moderate

High

20-29

<13

14 - 20

21 - 23

>23

30-39

<14

15 - 21

22 - 24

>24

40-49

<16

17 - 23

24 - 26

>26

50-59

<17

18 - 24

25 - 27

>27

60+

<18

19 - 25

26 - 28

>28

Age

Low

Optimal

Moderate

High

20-29

<19

21 - 28

29 - 31

>31

30-39

<20

21 - 29

30 - 32

>32

40-49

<21

22 - 30

31 - 33

>33

50-59

<22

23 - 31

32 - 33

>34

60+

<23

24 - 32

33 - 35

>35

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3. Why is it important to monitor percentage Total Body Water (%TBW) in the body?

Water is an essential component of the body and its level is one of the health indicators.
Water makes up approximately between 50-70% of the body’s weight. It is present
proportionally more in lean tissue compared to fat tissue. Water is a medium for
biochemical reactions that regulate body functions. Waste products are carried in water
from cells for execution in urine and sweat. Water provides form to cells; helps to maintain
body temperature; provides moisture to skin and mucosa; cushions vital organs; lubricates
joints and is a component of many body fluids. The amount of water in the body fluctuates
with the hydration level of the body and state of health. Monitoring the level of body water
can be a useful tool for one’s health maintenance. Similar to body fat estimation, the %TBW
function provided in this scale is based on BIA.

The estimated %TBW may vary according to your hydration level, that is, how much water you
drank or how much you have sweat you have expelled immediately prior to the estimation.
For better accuracy, avoid fluctuation in hydration level prior to the estimation. The accuracy
of the scale in estimating %TBW will also decrease with individuals suffering from diseases
that tend to accumulate water in the body.

The optimal %TBW of an individual varies according to age and gender.
The table as follows may be used as a guide:

(Source: University of Illinois Medical Center, Chicago, USA)

Please be reminded that the %TBW estimated with the scale represents only a good
approximation of your TBW. There are clinical methods of estimating total body water
that can be ordered by your physician.

4. When should I use the scale’s Body Fat and total Body Water functions?

For maximum accuracy, it is recommended that the scale’s body fat and total body water
functions be used at approximately the same time of the day, e.g. before breakfast in the
morning. It is also a good practice to avoid swings in hydration level of the body prior to the
measurement. Establishing your own baseline value of %BF and %TBW to track your changes is
better than comparing your %BF and %TBW value to the population’s normal value.

%BF Range Optimal % TBW Range

Men

4 to 14% 70 to 63%

15 to 21% 63 to 58%

22 to 24% 58 to 56%

25 to 60% 56 to 29%

Women

4 to 20% 70 to 59%

21 to 29% 59 to 52%

30 to 32% 52 to 50%

33 to 60% 50 to 29%

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5. Why is the Athlete Mode necessary in a Body Fat Analyzer?

It has been found that body fat estimation using BIA could overestimate the percentage body
fat of adult elite athletes. The physiological variation of athletes in bone density and level of
hydration are two of the reasons that account for the difference. The Athlete mode is suitable
for user ages 15 and older.

6. Definition of an Athlete

The general consensus among researchers is that a quantitative dimension could be used in

defining an athlete. For example, an athlete could be defined as a person who consistently
trains a minimum of three times per week for two hours each time, in order to improve specific
skill required in the performance of their specific sport and/or activity.

7. What is Muscle Mass?

Our Body Fat Scale estimates the weight of Skeletal Muscle Mass in your body. There are 650
muscles in your body, and they make up roughly half of your body weight. These muscles can
be divided into three different groups: skeletal, smooth and cardiac. All of these muscles can
stretch and contract, but they perform very different functions.

Skeletal muscle: Produces movement, maintains posture, stabilizes joints and generates heat
Smooth muscle: Found in the wall of hollow organs
Cardiac muscle: Exists only in your heart
Skeletal muscles (SM)

The tissue most commonly thought of as muscle is skeletal muscle. Skeletal muscles cover your
skeleton, giving your body its shape. They are attached to your skeleton by strong, springy
tendons or are directly connected to rough patches of bone. Skeletal muscles are under
voluntary control, which means you consciously control what they do. Mostly all body
movement, from walking to nodding your head, is caused by skeletal muscle contraction.
Your skeletal muscles function almost continuously to maintain your posture, making one tiny
adjustment after another to keep your body upright. Skeletal muscle is also important for
holding your bones in the correct position and prevents your joints from dislocating. Some

skeletal muscles in your face are directly attached to your skin. The slightest contraction of one
of these muscles changes your facial expression. Skeletal muscle generates heat as a by-product

of muscle activity. This heat is vital for maintaining your normal body temperature. Skeletal
muscle represents approximately 30% of body weight of a healthy 58kg/128lb woman or 40%
of a 70kg/154lb man. (International Commission on Radiological Protection, 1975)

8. What is Bone Mass?

Our Body Fat Scale estimates the weight of non-living bone mineral content. This is important for
monitoring and maintaining healthy bones through exercise and a calcium-rich diet. An adult skeleton
is made up of 206 bones, which come in several different shapes and sizes and have specific
structure. Your bones contain blood vessels, nerve cells and living bone cells known as osteocytes.
These are held together by a framework of hard, non-living material containing calcium and

phosphorous. A thin membrane called the periosteum covers the surface of your bones.

Bone Mineral Content differs according to age and sex.

The typical range of percentage bone mass (mineral content) of average men and women is
between 4.0 to 5.3%. (Rico 1993)

9. What is a Calorie Predictor?

The Calorie Predictor function estimates the number of calories required based on your body

composition and user entered personal data. This tool can be used as a guide when setting

daily calorie goals during weight loss and exercise programs.

10. What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?

BMI is a ratio of a person’s weight to height. BMI is commonly used to classify weight as

“healthy” or “unhealthy”.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

Your DETECTO product is warranted to the original consumer only, for the lifetime of the product, to be free
from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. This product is designed for personal use only.
DETECTO, used under license by Lifespan Brands LLC, has the right to nullify the Warranty Agreement should the
product be used in a commercial environment. This warranty is void if the product has been tampered with,
misused, abused or modified. Our obligation under this Warranty is limited solely to the charge of repairing the
product, including the cost of parts, or, at our option, replacing the product with an equivalent model. There are
no express or implied warranties except as listed above. DETECTO, USED UNDER LICENSE BY LIFESPAN
BRANDS LLC, IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR FAILURE OR
MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCT AND ANY RECOVERY MAY NOT BE GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE
PRICE PAID FOR THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED
TO A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM THE PURCHASE DATE. Some states do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights
which vary from state to state.

To obtain warranty service, you must return the product freight pre-paid, in either its original packaging
or packaging affording an equal degree of protection, to DETECTO, used under license by
Lifespan Brands LLC, at 1200 Thorndale Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007.

FCC STATEMENT:

1. This devise complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions” (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, a (2) this devise must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

2. Changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class C digital devise, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential
installation. This equipment generates, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, any cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

3. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure requirement. The devise can
be used in portable exposure condition without RF restriction.

4. IC Exposure of Humans to RF Fields: Category I and Category II Equipment shall comply with the applicable
requirements of RSS-102

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