Futrex 5000-XL User Manual 2
USER'S MANUAL
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FUTREX
BODY FAT AND FITNESS COMPUTER
-5000/XL
FUTREX INC.
130 Western Maryland Pkwy
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Version 8.4
FUTREX-5000/XL USER'S MANUAL
This manual provides you with all the information needed to operate the FUTREX-5000/XL.
Table of Contents
Copyright 8 1987, 1996 FUTREX, INC.
Appearance and Part Names ......................................................................................................................................................................1
Preparation...................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Printer Paper Installation..............................................................................................................................................................................4
Models of the Futrex Body Fat & Fitness Analyzers....................................................................................................................................5
Percent Body Fat Estimation .......................................................................................................................................................................6
Selecting the Biceps Measurement Site....................................................................................................................................................11
Adjusting the Body Fat Percentage Readout ............................................................................................................................................12
Estimating Relative Fat Distribution...........................................................................................................................................................13
Self Measurement of Percent Body Fat.....................................................................................................................................................15
Date............................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Printout Programs ......................................................................................................................................................................................18
Color Printer Physical Rating.....................................................................................................................................................................22
Function Mode............................................................................................................................................................................................23
Trouble Shooting........................................................................................................................................................................................26
General Specifications...............................................................................................................................................................................29
Keypad Description....................................................................................................................................................................................30
Note: FUTREX CAUTIONS THE USER AND/OR INDIVIDUAL TESTED TO SEEK THE ADVICE OF A HEALTH CARE
APPEARANCE AND PART NAMES
Fitness Analysis.........................................................................................................................................................................18
Update Analysis.........................................................................................................................................................................20
PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO UNDERTAKING ANY NUTRITION AND/OR EXERCISE PROGRAM.
1.Main Body
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2. Optical Standard
3. Light Wand
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PREPARATION
1. 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.
2. Light Wand
Connect the Light Wand Cable to the connector jack located on the
right hand side of the Main Body.
It is recommended that the Light Wand always remain attached to the
Main Body. This will avoid possible damage to the connector.
3. A/C Adapter
Connect the A/C Adapter cable to the connector jack located on the
right hand side of the Main Body (the jack closest to the top of the unit).
PRINTER PAPER INSTALLATION
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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.
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MODELS OF THE FUTREX BODY FAT AND FITNESS COMPUTER
There are two models available:
! FUTREX-5000/XL
Estimates the percent body fat of Adults only (ages 18-80)
! FUTREX-5000A/ZL
Estimates the percent body fat of:
1) Adults
2) Adolescent Children (13-17)
3) Pre-Adolescent Children (5-12)
CAUTION: This Manual is only for use with the FUTREX-5000/XL
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PERCENT BODY FAT MEASUREMENT
TO ESTIMATE PERCENT BODY FAT: (Is date correct? See page 17.)
1) Turn Power Switch ON.
The display will show a software version number (e.g. 7.25) and will then start a 15 second countdown. The display will
show Sd.
2) Insert Light Wand into Optical Standard. Be sure the silver stripe on the Light Wand is aligned with the silver stripe from
the Optical Standard.
3) Press the ZERO ADJUST Key.
The display will now show 0.0. The zero adjustment has been made.
4) Remove Light Wand from the Optical Standard.
Install the Light Shield on the Wand as shown in the sketch (allow the Wand to protrude from the edge of the shield by
about 1/4 of an inch). The Light Shield was provided to ensure that no external light interferes with the estimation of
percent body fat. Therefore, this shield should always be used when measuring percent body fat.
The FUTREX-5000/XL is ready to start the body fat estimation sequence.
5) Press ENTER to start the body fat estimation sequence.
6) The FUTREX-5000/XL is normally delivered using English units (pounds and inches). The unit can be converted to accept
metric units (see page 23).
7) Enter Sex by pressing the MALE or FEMALE Key.
8) Enter Weight in lb or kg. Press ENTER.
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Men
Women
9) Enter Body Frame by pressing the SMALL, MEDIUM or LARGE Key.
There are many methods for measuring Frame Size. Futrex does not recommend any specific method but does offer two
techniques often used for determining frame size:
a) Ankle Girth
Less than 8 in.
Less than 7.5 in.
b) Wrist Girth
! Measure the ankle girth at the smallest point above the ankle with the tape as tight as possible.
! Standards
Small Frame
! Place your left thumb and middle finger around your right wrist and gently squeeze your fingers
! Small Frame - Fingers overlap
!
! Large Frame - Fingers do not touch
together.
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NOTE: If you have long fingers, this method may underestimate your frame size.
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ium Frame - Fingers touch
Medium Frame
8 to 9.25 in.
7.5 to 8.75 in.
Large Frame
Greater than 9.25 in.
Greater than 8.75 in.
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10) Enter Height in inches or cm (whole numbers only: e.g. 68 in. is acceptable). Refer to page 23 to switch between English
11) Enter F.I.T. Value
and Metric units. Press ENTER.
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.
! Exercise Time - How many minutes the exercise is performed during each session.
The F.I.T. value is calculated by multiplying all three parameters:
F.I.T. = Frequency x Intensity x Time
11A) Enter Frequency Value. Press ENTER.
FREQUENCY 5 Daily or almost daily (6 or 7 times per week)
4 3 to 5 times per week
3 1 or 2 times per week
2 A few times per month
1 Less than once per month
11B) Enter Intensity Value. Press ENTER.
INTENSITY 5 Aerobic activities that result in sustained heavy breathing and
perspiration (e.g. high impact aerobics, running, speed swimming,
distance cycling).
4 Intermittent aerobic activities that result in sustained heavy breathing
and perspiration (e.g. tennis, racquet-ball, squash).
3 Moderate aerobic activity (e.g. normal bike riding, jogging, low impact
aerobics).
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2 Moderate aerobic activity (e.g. recreational volleyball, moderate speed
1 Light aerobic activity (e.g. normal walking, golfing).
11C) Enter Time Value. Press ENTER.
TIME 4 Over 30 minutes
3 20 - 30 minutes
2 10 - 20 minutes
1 Under 10 minutes
NOTE:
walking).
IT IS IMPORTANT TO: Aim the silver stripe of the Light Wand directly toward the shoulder. Keep the arm relaxed
Use the Light Shield to block the external light. Always avoid measurements under strong
12) Place Light Wand firmly on biceps of the dominant arm (see page 11 for locating exact estimation point).
(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.
lights (e.g. direct sunlight) because errors may occur.
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