Homedics 13477 User Manual

Instruction Manual

How the Body Fat Analyzer and Scale Works:

This instrument uses BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis). BIA is one of the most accurate methods of measuring body fat. It sends a harmless signal through the fat and muscle in your body. This method calculates both your personal weight and body fat simultaneously, thus giving you a more accurate reading of your overall health and fitness.

Why it is Important to Measure Your Body Fat:

Body fat is a vital measure of your overall health and fitness. Research has shown that healthy body fat levels can help reduce your risk of developing serious health related problems, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease and diabetes. In the past, you would have to consult a medical or fitness professional to obtain a measure of your body fat through an expensive and time-consuming process. Today, with Taylor’s Body Fat Analyzer and Scale, simply enter your personal data and step onto the platform.

Caution

BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) method determines your body fat percentage by sending a harmless signal through the body. Do not use this product if you have a

pacemaker or other internal medical device. When in doubt, contact your physician.

This analyzer will give accurate body fat readings for a majority of people, but is not intended for use by the following groups:

Children: Anyone under the age of 10 years Pregnant Women Athletes: Anyone that does more than 10 hours or more per week of aerobic

activity and has a resting heart rate of 60 beats per minute, especially Body Builders and Professional Athletes.

Note: This instrument is a personal monitor and should be used in a consistent manner for the most accurate reading. While readings might vary between this analyzer and other methods of measurement (hydrodensitometry or hand held calipers), your changes in body fat percentage shown by this instrument will be reflected accurately.

While this analyzer will work accurately as a scale for anyone and give accurate body fat readings for a majority of people, it is not intended for use by pregnant women, children under 10, or athletic individuals. (see Caution)

Body Fat Analyzer and Scale

Mail To:

Taylor Service Center Dept. 168 3000 Pontiac Trail Commerce Township, MI 48390

LIFETIME WARRANTY (Valid in USA only)

Taylor, Inc., guarantees this product free from defects in material and workmanship for the life of the original purchaser from the date of original purchase, except as noted below.

This Taylor product warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse or abuse; accident; the attachment of any unauthorized accessory; alteration to the product; or any other conditions whatsoever that are beyond the control of Taylor. This warranty is effective only if the product is purchased and operated in the USA. A product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications is not covered under warranty. Taylor shall not be responsible for any type of incidental, consequential or special damages.

To obtain warranty service on your Taylor product, either hand deliver or mail the unit and your dated sales receipt (as proof of purchase), postpaid, along with check or money order in the amount of $5.00 payable to Taylor, Inc. to cover handling.

Upon receipt, Taylor will repair or replace, as appropriate, your product and return it to you, postpaid. If it is appropriate to replace your product, Taylor will replace the product with the same product or a comparable product at Taylors’ option. Warranty is solely through our Service Center. Service of this product by anyone other than our Service Center voids warranty.

This warranty provides you with specific legal rights. You may have additional rights which may vary from state to state. Because of individual state regulations, some of the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

Taylor®is a registered trademark of Taylor, Inc. Leading the Way in

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For service or repair - do not return this unit to the retailer. Contact Consumer Relations at 1-800-466-3342.

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4. Input your gender. The gender icons will be blinking.

Press (!)/(") button to toggle between male and female icons. Press (MODE) button to confirm all the settings with 1 long beep.

5. Select Memory Location - Press the (!)/(") button to select desired memory location (0-9). The memory number blinks.

Press “MODE” to store the settings into the desired memory location. A “beep” sounds when the setting is complete. An “ “ icon will be shown on the display.

NOTE:

1. If the selected memory number is already occupied, a “ “ icon will display in the lower right corner, under the memory number.

Your Personal Data is Now Stored into Memory.

Instructions For Use

Taking Your Body Fat and Weight Reading:

You must have bare feet to make this measurement.

To receive the most consistent reading, use this scale at the same time of day under the same conditions, ie, in the morning before breakfast without clothes as clothes can vary in weight.

To Recall Settings from Memory:

1. Press and hold (ON) button for 2 seconds while the power is off. It will now enter recall mode.

2. Press (!)/(") button to toggle between memory locations (0-9).

3. If the selected memory number is unoccupied, no previous input will be displayed.

Battery Installation

1. Uses one 9-Volt alkaline battery (not included).

2. Remove Battery Compartment Cover on the bottom of the scale and insert battery into the 9-Volt battery snap.

3. The scale needs to be initialized before first use or after battery replacement: Press lightly on the scale platform. The display will show “OOOO”, then the scale

will automatically turn off. Your scale is now ready for use.

4. Replace the battery when “Lo” is displayed.

5. Remove the battery if the product is not used for a long time.

Getting Started

1. Select (lb/in) or (kg/cm) by the slide switch on the bottom of the scale.

Programming Personal Data into Memory

1. Before stepping on scale. Press (ON) button to enter BFA mode. The height figure of the previous setting will be displayed on LCD. The height figure will be blinking.

2. Input your height. Press (!)/(") button to increase /decrease the displayed height. Press (MODE) button to confirm displayed height.

3. Input your age. The age figure of the previous setting will be displayed on LCD and it will be blinking.

Press (!)/(") button to increase /decrease the displayed age. Press (MODE) button to confirm displayed age.

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