Kompernass BALANCE KH 5516 User Manual

UK

Kompernaß GmbH · Burgstrasse 21 · D-44867 Bochum

www.kompernass.com

ID Nr.: KH5516-03/06-V2

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 Body Fat & Water Analysis Scale KH5516

Operating Manual

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Index

1. Safety instructions 4

2. Utilisation 5

3. Technical Data 6

4. Package contents 6

5. Components and operating elements 6

6. Taking the scales into use 6

6.1. Unpacking the scales 6

6.2. Power Supply 6

7. Select a suitable installation site 7

8. Before the first usage 7

9. Using the scales 8

9.1. Measuring bodyweight only 8

9.2. Measuring the bodyweight, bodyfat, muscle mass and
body-water shares and the calorie requirements. 9

9.3. Recalling the last measurement results 11

10. Maintaining the scales 12

10.1. Changing the batteries 12

11. Troubleshooting / Error Messages 12

11.1. The scales cannot be switched on 12

11.2. Malfunctions in the display 12

11.3. Error messages shown in the display 12

11.4. Measurement results appear un-realistic 13

11.5. Other functional disorders 14

12. Cleaning the scales 14

13. Storage of the scales 14

14. Disposal 15

15. Warranty & Service 15

16. Overview of average values 16

Read the operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time
and preserve this booklet for later reference. Hand over the manual to whomsoever
you might pass the appliance on to.

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KH5516

Body Fat & Water Analysis
Scale KH5516

 NOTE:

In these operating instructions, the
Bodyfat, Muscle Mass and Body-Water
Analysis Scale is referred to as „scales“.

1. Safety instructions

 Danger!

Under no circumstances should you use
the scales if you use a heart pacemaker,
a breathing device, an electo-cardio­graph or a similar medicinal appliance!
The use of the scales could possibly di­sturb these devices in their functions!
This could be fatal! Should you be un­sure about whether you can use the
appliance: Before using it, consult your
doctor!

Under no circumstances should you use
the scales if you are pregnant. Should
you be unsure about whether you can
use the appliance: Before using it,
consult your doctor!

If you want to reduce or increase your
weight, you should always consult your
doctor first. Treatments and diets should
only be started after speaking with your
doctor. Recommendations for diets or
fitness programmes on the basis of the
values measured should be obtained
from a doctor or other qualified person.
Do not attempt to interpret the data
yourself.

Ensure that water and/or moisture cannot
enter the scales.This could irreparably
damage the scales. There is also the risk
of an electric shock!

 Warning!

Do not place the scales in the immediate
vicinity of sources of heat. Included here
are for example stoves, fan heaters and
similar devices. This could irreparably
damage the scales. The scales may only
be operated at temperatures between
10° and 40°C. These temperatures may
also not be exceeded if the scales are
not in use. Higher or lower temperatures
can lead to malfunctions or to permanent
damage.

Do not burden the scales with a weight
of more than 160 kg! This could irre­parably damage the scales!

The scales do not contain user-servicable
components. If the scale housing is ope­ned, the guarantee expires! If repairs
are needed, contact one of our service
partners in your area. The addresses of
our service partners can be found on the
warranty card. This is delivered with the
scales.

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 Caution!

Battery leaks may occur, particularly with
old batteries. Therefore always remove
the batteries if the scales are not going
to be used for an extended period. You
can thus protect your scales from leaking
battery acids.

 NOTE:

Avoid the loading and discharging of
static electricity. This can cause erroneous
measurement displays and/or sudden
inactivation of the scales.

For damages resulting from …

• Opening of the scales housing

• repairs attempted or carried out by
non-qualified persons

• improper usage of the scales

no liabilty or warranty will be accepted!

2. Utilisation

The Bodyfat, Muscle Mass and Body­Water Analysis Scale Balance KH 5516
is intended exclusively for …

• the measurement of bodyweight
as well as the amounts of bodyfat,
muscle mass and body-water in
people aged from 10 years old
and a height of at least 100 cm

• to measure the approximate daily
calorie requirement

• for non-commercial use in private
households.

The Bodyfat, Muscle Mass and Body­Water Analysis Scale Balance KH 5516 is
not intended for use by people who are
required to use medical devices such as …

• heart pacemakers

• breathing appliances or

• electro-cardiographs.

The Bodyfat, Muscle Mass and Body­Water Analysis Scale Balance KH5516
is not intended or suitable for use in
professional situations in hospitals or
medical facilities.

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 NOTE:

Liability and warranty will not be accep­ted for damage caused by improper use
of the scales!

3. Technical Data

• Power supply: 2x 3V CR 2032

• Max. load / Max. measurable weight:
160 kg / 352 lb

• Min. measurable weight: 3 kg / 6,6 lb

• Measuring procedure: Bioelectric im­pedance analysis over four feet sensors

• Intervals in weight measurement:
0,1 kg / 0,2 lb

• Measurement of bodyfat share: 5–55 %

• Interval of bodyfat measurements: 0,1%

• Measurement of body-water share:
25–77 %

• Interval of body-water measurements:
0,1%

• Measurement of muscle mass share:
20–70 %

• Interval of muscle mass share: 0,1%

• Calorie requirement display: in kcal

• Interval of calorie requirement display:
1 kcal

• Input possibilities for body size:
100–220 cm / 3´03´´–7´03´´ inch

• Input possibilities for age: 10–99 years

• 12 storage positions for personal data

• Functions: Pure weight measurement /
Weight, bodyfat, muscle mass and body­water measurements / Measurement of
approximate daily calorie requirement

• Programmable measurement units:
kg/lb, cm/inch

• Battery status display

• Overburdening display

• Error display

• Automatic scales switch/off:
after ca. 7 seconds

• Operating temperature: 10°C–40°C

4. Package contents

• Bodyfat, Muscle Mass and Body-Water
Analysis Scales

• 2 Button batteries Type CR 2032

• Operating Instructions

• Guarantee Card

5. Components and operating

elements

 Display
 Forward button
 Sensors
 Battery compartment
 Measurement unit button (kg/lb)
 Backwards button
 On/Info button

6. Taking the scales into use

6.1. Unpacking the scales

1 Carefully remove the scales from the

packaging. Do not drop the scales!
This could damage them irreparably.

6.2. Power Supply

2 Carefully lay the scales upside-down.

Use a towel or similar underneath to
avoid scratching the scales. The base
of the scales with the battery compart­ment is now uppermost.

3 Open the battery compartment and

remove the protective strip protru­ding from under the batteries.

4 Turn the scales over, so that the top

is again uppermost.

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The scales are now ready for use.

 Note: When you change the button

batteries, pay attention to the correct
polarities.

7. Select a suitable installation site

Place the scales only on straight, level,
firm and slip-free surfaces.

 Danger!

Ensure that no water or moisture can
enter the scales. This could irreparably
damage the scales. There is also the risk
of an electric shock!

 Warning!

Do not place the scales in the immediate
vicinity of sources of heat. Included here
are for example stoves, fan heaters and
similar devices. This could irreparably
damage the scales.

The scales may only be operated at tem­peratures between 10° and 40°C. These
temperatures may also not be exceeded
if the scales are not in use. Higher or
lower temperatures can lead to mal­functions or to permanent damage.

8. Before the first usage

Before you use the scales for the first
time you must select the measurement
system of choice. You can choose bet­ween the metric system with kilogram­me / centimeter or the Anglo-American
system with pounds / inch:

1 Press the button On/Info once .

2 Press the button Measurement Unit 

on the bottom of the scales until the
chosen measurement unit appears on
the display .

 Note: The metric system is used in

the following examples.

To carry out measurements you must
enter some personal details. Twelve
positions are available for saving data.
To save your personal data:

1 Press the button On/Info once  or

tap with your foot on the middle of
the scales to switch the scales on.
Shown in the display  is „0.0

kg“.

2 Hold the button On/Info  pressed un-

til "1 - 12" is shown in the display .
As soon as you release the On/Info but­ton  number one of the twelve sto­rage positions flashes in the display .

3 By pressing the button Forward  or

Backward  you can select one of the
other twelve storage positions..

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4 Press the button On/Info  as soon as

the selected storage position appears
in the display . Flashing in the dis­play  is the symbol for either

• male or

• female .

5 Press the buttons Forward  or Back-

ward  to select male or female.
Select the symbol appropriate for
your gender by pressing the button
On/Info .

6 In the display  „Age“ is now shown

and a figure between 10 and 99 is
flashing. By pressing the button
Forward  or Backward  enter the
figure corresponding to your age.
Confirm the choice with the button
On/Info .

7 In the display  there now blinks the

details of height in centimetres (cm).
By pressing the button Forward  or
Backward  enter the details of your
height. Press the button On/Info  as
soon as the correct value is shown.

8 Your data is now programmed. In the

display  the number of the storage
position flashes. The scales automati­cally return to standard display.

If you wish to enter the details of other
people, repeat the steps 1 to 8.

9. Using the scales

9.1. Measuring bodyweight only

To measure only your current body­weight:

1 Press the button On/Info once  or

tap with your foot on the middle of
the scales to switch the scales on.
Shown in the display  is „0.0

kg

“.

 Danger!

Never burden the scales one-sidedly. Al­ways step onto the scales in the middle
and with both feet. Then place the feet,
one after the other, onto the left and
right sensors. Otherwise, the scales could
tip and become irreparably damaged.
Additionally, there is the danger of
falling!

Ensure that the upper surface of the
scales is dry when you step onto it.
Otherwise, there is a danger of slipping!

 Warning!

Do not burden the scales with a weight
of more than 160 kg! Through this, the
scales could be irreparably damaged!

 Notice

If possible, weigh yourself unclothed.
This provides the most accurate measure­ments. Step onto the scales without
shoes and socks. Wearing these could
falsify the measurement results.

2 Stand on the scales.

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3 The weight measurement runs, in the

display  the bodyweight is shown.
The body weight display can fluctuate
during the measuring process. You
should therefore stand quite still. Af­ter a few seconds the weight display
flash 2 times which is your current
body weight.

• If you remain standing on the scales,
the device will automatically shut off
after ca. 7 seconds.

• If you step from the scales, „0.0

kg

“
will appear again on the display
screen after a few seconds. The scales
are now ready for further body
weight measurement.

• If no new body weight measurement
is carried out within ca. 7 seconds,
then the scales will turn off automati­cally after ca. 7 seconds if no buttons
are pressed.

9.2. Measuring the bodyweight, body-

fat, muscle mass and body-water
shares and the calorie requirements.

9.2.1. Important notice about measuring

If possible, weigh yourself unclothed.
This provides the most accurate measure­ments. In every case, step onto the scales
without shoes and socks. Otherwise, a
measurement of bodyweight, bodyfat,
muscle mass and body-water shares and
the calorie requirements is not possible.
Additionally, the bodyweight shown will
be higher than your actual bodyweight.

Bodyweight, bodyfat and body-water
shares can be subject to considerable
fluctuation during the course of a day.
Through these natural fluctuations the
measurements taken at different times
of the day can, in part, differ considerably
from each other. Therefore, if possible
try to ensure that the measurements
are taken…

• under the same conditions, and

• at the same time of day.

Otherwise, the measurement results will
not be comparable with each other.
Variances in the measurement results are
then possibly due not to actual changes
but to differences in the measurement
conditions.

The most exact and realistic measure­ments are obtained in the early evening
hours. Additionally, the measurements
should always be carried out before
taking a meal.

Strong variances between the measured
values and the actual values can occur
with the following groups:

• Women in the menopause

• High performance professional sport
players

• People with influenza/fevers

• People with swollen legs

• Osteoporose patients

• Dialysis patients

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With these groups, due to the level
of presumed erroneous measurement
results, the measurement of bodyfat/
muscle mass/body-water shares and

the calorie requirements is not mean­ingful.There are however no potential
dangers to the health by these named
groups by using the scales.

To measure …

• bodyweight,

• the share of bodyfat,

• the share of muscle mass, and

• the share of body-water and also

• your personal calorie requirement

for the day

in one procedure:

1 Press the button On/Info once  or

tap with your foot on the middle of
the scales to switch the scales on.
Shown in the display  is „0.0

kg

“.

2 Press the buttons Forward  or Back-

ward  until the storage space with
your personal data is displayed.

3 Confirm your choice by pressing the

button On/Info .

The personal data will be shown. Should
no measurements have been carried out
as yet under this storage space, no saved
data indication "----" will be shown.
Otherwise, the scales will be shown the
last measurement results one after the
other.

 Danger!

Never burden the scales one-sidedly.
Always step onto the scales in the middle
and with both feet. Then place the feet,
one after the other, onto the left and
right sensors. Otherwise, the scales could
tip and become irreparably damaged.
Additionally, there is the danger of falling!

Ensure that the upper surface of the
scales is dry when you step onto it.
Otherwise, there is a danger of slipping!

4 Stand on the scales. Ensure that your

feet are covering the sensors on the
scales. All measuring processes now
start to run.

 Warning!

Do not burden the scales with a weight
of more than 160 kg! Through this, the
scales could be irreparably damaged!

In the display  the bodyweight is
shown. The body weight display can
fluctuate during the measuring pro­cess. You should therefore stand quite
still. After a few seconds the weight
display stops flashing. The weight
now shown is your current body
weight. Remain standing still on the
scales.

On the left of the display  the cur­rent taking of measurements is shown
through the fitness-manikin. When
the measurements are complete the
results are shown one after the other
in the display  :

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• „ “ and the percentual share

of bodyfat in your bodyweight.

• „ “ and the percentual share

of body-water in your bodyweight.

• „ “ and the percentual share

of muscle mass in your bodyweight.

• „ “ and your daily calorie require-

ment in Kilocalories (kcal).

• „kg“ and your weight.

Display of the five values repeats itself.

In the lower left of the display  your
general health condition is shown as a
graphic symbol. The fitness condition
is determined from your saved perso­nal data as well as the measurements
just taken. The following displays are
possible:

• too little bodyfat content

• healthy bodyfat content

• bodyfat content too high

• excessively overweight

The percentual displays of bodyfat,
body-water and muscle mass shares must
be considered individually. The sum of
the measurement results can total more
than 100 %, as muscle and fat tissues

also contain an element of water.

 NOTE:

If you would like to follow the develop­ment of your bodyfat, muscle mass and
body-water shares over an extended
period: Note the displayed results of
every measurement into a graph/table.

For an appraisal of your measurement
results we recommend a comparison
with the table at the end of this hand­book. It shows the average values for
the measurements bodyfat, muscle mass
and body-water shares, arranged by age
and gender.

5 If you remain standing on the scales,

the device will automatically shut off
after ca. 7 seconds. If you step down
from the scales, „0.0

kg

“ will appear
again on the display screen after a
few seconds. The scales are now ready
for further body weight measurement
only.

9.3. Recalling the last measurement
results

You can recall the last measurement
results.

To recall the last measurement results:

1 Press the button On/Info once  or

tap with your foot on the middle of
the scales to switch the scales on.
Shown in the display  is „0.0

kg“.

2 Press the buttons Forward  or Back-

ward  until the storage space with
your personal data is displayed.

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3 Press the button On/Info . The scales

now show the personal data. Should
no measurements have been carried
out as yet under this storage space,
the no saved data indication "----"
will be shown. Otherwise, the scales
will be shown the last measurement
results one after the other.

10. Maintaining the scales

10.1. Changing the batteries

Shown in the display  is: „Lo“

The batteries in the scales are almost
fully discharged. Always change both
button batteries.
The insertion of the batteries is described
in chapter 6.2. „Power Supply“.

11. Troubleshooting / Error
Messages

11.1. The scales cannot be switched on

The scales cannot be switched on by
pressing the button On/Info  or by
tapping on the middle of the scales:

A Check to see if the batteries have

been correctly inserted into the com­partment on the underside of the
scales. Take note that the batteries
must be inserted in accord with the
polarities marked in the compartment.

B Check to see if the batteries in the

scales are discharged. Before the
batteries are completely discharged
a warning symbol is shown in the
display . This is also explained in
chapter 10. „Maintaining the scales“.
Exchange both button batteries.

11.2. Malfunctions in the display

The scales contain sensitive electronic
components. It is thus possible that they
may be disturbed by radio transmitter
appliances in the immediate vicinity.
These could be for example mobile tele­phones, walkie-talkies, CB radios, radio
remote controls/other remote controls
and microwave appliances. Should mal­functions appear in the display , remove
all such appliances from the vicinity of
the scales. Frequently it is also sufficient
to simply switch off the particular app­liance as soon as the scales are to be
taken into use.

 NOTE:

Avoid the loading and discharging of
static electricity. This can cause erroneous
measurement displays and/or sudden
inactivation of the scales.

11.3. Error messages shown in the
display

11.3.1. „0-Ld“

If this error message appears, the weight
on the scales exceeds 160 Kg. The scales
are not designed for weights above
160 Kg.

 Warning!

Do not burden the scales with a weight
of more than 160 kg! Through this, the
scales could be irreparably damaged!

11.3.2. „Err“

If this error message is shown the scales
cannot measure the bodyfat, muscle
mass and body-water shares.

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A The measurement does not function if

shoes or socks are being worn. Remove
your shoes and socks before standing
on the scales.

B Ensure that you are standing with

both feet on the sensors on the upper
side of the scales.

Should the measurements still not be
possible:

C Step down from the scales and wait

until it automatically switches itself
off. Switch the scales back on and
start the measurements again.

Should the measurements still not be
possible:

D Fundamentally, you should only mea-

sure yourself with clean and dry feet.
In rare cases it can happen that your
feet may be too dry for a measure­ment. To eliminate this possibility as
the cause for the error message:
Moisten your feet with a lightly damp
cloth. Subsequently, begin the measure­ments again.

11.4. Measurement results appear un­realistic

Should you have doubts about the dis­played measurement results:

A Check to see if you carry out the

measurements correctly:

• Do you take the measurements un­dressed, and especially without shoes
and socks?

• Do you stand with both feet on the
sensors of the scales when measuring?

• Are your feet clean and dry?

• Do you stand still on the scales until
the results are displayed?

Should the measurements have been
correctly carried out:

B Check to see if the stored personal

data is correct. Should there have
been a mistake made with the input,
then the results displayed will be in­correct.

For correction of the data:

1 Press the button On/Info once  or

tap with your foot on the middle of
the scales to switch the scales on.

2 Following this, shortly press either of

the buttons Forward  or Backward
. In the display , 1–12 is displayed.
Thereafter, the number for one of the
storage spaces for personal data flashes.

3 Press the buttons Forward  or Back-

ward  until the storage space with
your personal data is displayed. Press
the button On/Info  as soon as the
storage space with your personal data
is displayed.

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4 Check to see if the displayed data

tallies with your personal data.
Should the displayed data contain
mistakes, then you must input your
data once again. The saving of personal
data is explained in chapter 8 „Before
the first usage“.

Should the saved personal data not
contain any errors:

C First of all, take further measurements

daily for a period of one week.
If these show similar measurement
results: Compare your measurement
results with the average values shown
in the table at the end of this hand­book. Check to see if these average
values indicate an excessive difference
to your own personal measurement
results. Should this be the case, consult
a doctor to have the measurement
results examined.

11.5. Other functional disorders

Please approach one of our service
partners close to you…

• if the malfunctions described in
chapters 11.1. to 11.4. cannot be
eliminated in the manner described,
or

• if other malfunctions occur when
using the scales.

The addresses of our service partners can
be found on the warranty card. This is
supplied with the scales.

12. Cleaning the scales

Clean the scales exclusively with a mild
detergent and a moist cloth.

If several people use the scales, it should
be cleaned on the upper side after each
usage. For this a disinfectant with anti­fungal effects should be employed, to
hinder the spread of athlete's foot.

Ensure that no water or moisture can
enter the scales.

 Danger!

Should water or moisture permeate into
the scales, then it could be irreparably
damaged. There is also the risk of an
electric shock!

13. Storage of the scales

Should you not intend to use the scales
for an extended period of time:

1 Remove the batteries from the bat-

tery compartment of the scales.

 Caution!

With old batteries in particular, acid
leaks may occur. Therefore, remove the
batteries if you do not intend to use the
scales for a long period. Thus you can
protect the scales from damage caused
by leaking battery acids.

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2 Store the scales in a clean, dry loca-

tion. Ensure that the scales cannot fall
down from there. Do not place any
heavy or sharp objects on the scales.
We recommend the use of the original
packaging for storage of the scales.

 Warning!

The scales may only be operated at tem­peratures between 10° and 40°C. These
temperatures may also not be exceeded
if the scales are not in use. Higher or
lower temperatures can lead to malfunc­tions or to permanent damage.

14. Disposal

Do not dispose of the appliance in
your normal domestic waste.

Dispose of the appliance through an
approved disposal centre or at your
community waste facility. Observe the
currently applicable regulations. In case
of doubt, please contact your waste
disposal centre.

Batteries

Batteries may contain substances which
are damaging to the environment.
Therefore dispose of the batteries in
accordance with legal regulations.
Never dispose of batteries in the normal
household refuse

15. Warranty & Service

The warranty conditions and the service
address can be found in the warranty
booklet.

Kompernaß GmbH
Burgstrasse 21
D-44867 Bochum

www.kompernass.com

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16. Overview of average values

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Age in

years

Fat share in %

Water

share in

%

Muscle

share in

%

little Normal much very much Normal Normal

Men

10-12 < 8 8-18 18-24 > 24 > 64 < 45

12-18 < 8 8-18 18-24 > 24 > 63,5 < 45

18-30 < 8 8-18 18-24 > 24 > 62,5 < 45

30-40 < 11 11-20 20-26 > 26 > 61 < 43

40-50 < 13 13-22 22-28 > 28 > 60 < 41

50-60 < 15 15-24 24-30 > 30 > 59 < 40

> 60 < 17 17-26 26-34 > 34 > 58 < 40

Women

10-12 < 12 12-23 23-30 > 30 > 60 < 40

12-18 < 15 15-25 25-33 > 33 > 58,5 < 40

18-30 < 20 20-29 29-36 > 36 > 56 < 40

30-40 < 22 22-31 31-38 > 38 > 53 < 39

40-50 < 24 24-33 33-40 > 40 > 52 < 38

50-60 < 26 26-35 35-42 > 42 > 51 < 36

> 60 < 28 28-37 37-47 > 47 > 50 < 36

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