LifeSource UC-322 User Manual

Precision Health Scale

Model UC-322

Instruction Manual

Before Use

Precautions .................................................1

Scale Components...................................... 2

Display Symbols ......................................... 3

Installing (or Replacing) Batteries ............... 4

Maintaining the Scale.................................. 4

Measuring Your Weight on a Carpet .............. 5

Before Measuring Your Weight ...................5

Operations

Presetting Your Height ................................ 6

Measuring Your Weight (With a Preset Height) .......7

Measuring Your Weight (With No Preset Height) ... 8

Measuring Your Weight (Guest Mode) ............ 9

Displaying Weight Data Saved in Memory ... 10
Deleting Weight Data Saved in Memory ... 11

References

Specifications ............................................ 12

Before Requesting Service .......................12

How to Dispose of the Scale ..................... 12

Precautions

Please read this booklet before using your scale.
Your scale contains delicate, high-precision parts. Avoid
extremes in temperature, humidity, direct sunlight, shock,
moisture and dust.
Do not place scale on a soft, wet or slippery floor. Place scale
on a solid and level floor.
Do not step on scale with your feet wet to prevent from slipping.
Step on the center portion of your scale gently.
Do not step on the display window.
Holding the switch for extended periods will shorten battery life.

Keep scale free of dust and foreign materials.

Indications for Use

The UC-322 is designed to be used indoors.

Compliance with European Directives

The scale complies with the statutory EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) directive
89/336/EEC and the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC. Note: The displayed value may be

adversely affected under extreme electromagnetic influences.

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Scale Components

Top

Display

ON/OFF User (Switch 2)

Add-on Foot

ON/OFF User (Switch 1)

Underside

Standard Accessories

Unit selection switch

lb kg

Battery Compartment

Batteries
(Type AA)

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Add-on FeetInstruction Manual

Display Symbols

Stable Symbol

BMI Indicator
Height Indicator

Battery
Indicator

Symbol

This symbol appears when the
measurement display is stable.

This symbol appears when the

BMI

BMI score is displayed after
weight measurement.

STABLE

BMI

Description

Weight Measured

User 1

1
2

User 2

Unit of Measure

Operation

Refer to “Measuring Your
Weight” on page 7.

User 1

User 2

Flashing

This symbol appears when you
are presetting your height.

This symbol appears when
User 1 is measuring, displaying
memory data or presetting the
height.

This symbol appears when
User 2 is measuring, displaying
memory data or presetting the
height.

The battery capacity is sufficient.

The battery capacity is a little low.

The battery capacity is low.

The battery capacity is very low.

Refer to “Presetting Your
Height” on page 6.

Refer to pages 6-8, 10 and

11.

Use the scale as is.

Insert new batteries.

Insert new batteries.

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Installing (or Replacing) Batteries

Caution

Insert each battery with its positive (+) and negative (-) terminals properly
aligned with the corresponding symbols in the battery compartment.

Replace all four batteries with new ones, when the symbol appears
flashing.

When the batteries are depleted completely, nothing is displayed even if the
switch is pressed.

Do not mix used and new batteries. It may cause damage to the batteries or
scale, if used.

The battery life is dependant upon the environmental temperature, battery
type and usage.

Remove the batteries from the battery compartment, when the scale is not to
be used for a long time. They may leak and damage the scale.

The battery life of the accessory batteries may be shorter than new ones.

Steps for Installing (or Replacing) Batteries

1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the

underside of the scale by gently pushing the
hook in the direction indicated by the arrow and
lifting the cover backward.

2 Install four new batteries with the positive (+)

and negative (-) terminals properly aligned with
the corresponding symbols in the battery
compartment.

3 Replace the cover by sliding it into the

compartment and gently pressing into place.

Maintaining the Scale

Clean the scale with a soft dry cloth or a cloth moistened with water and a
mild detergent. Never use alcohol, benzene, thinner or other harsh
chemicals to clean the scale.

Remove the batteries, if the scale is not going to be used for a long time.

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Measuring Your Weight on a Carpet

Please use the accessory add-on feet if you wish to use the Precision

Health Scale on carpet.

Steps for Installing the Add-on Feet

1 Each add-on foot has two pins. Match

those pins to the holes on the scale leg
and insert firmly.

2 Place add-on feet on all four legs.

Note

Please be careful not to fall when using
the add-on feet.
We recommend using this scale on a

solid and level surface.

Before Measuring Your Weight

If you preset your height, the scale can calculate your Body Mass Index or
BMI. Refer to “Presetting Your Height” on page 6.

What is BMI:

Body Mass Index or BMI (kg/m
based on an individual’s height and

weight, is a helpful indicator of
underweight, overweight or obesity,
in adults.
According to the WHO (World
Health Organization) classification,
the BMI scores are as listed to the
right.

2

),

Underweight Below 18.5

Normal 20 to 25

Overweight 25.0 to 29.9

Obese 30.0 and above

Very obese Above 40

Weight (lb)

BMI=

BMI=

703 x

Height (in) x Height (in)

Weight (kg)

Height (m) x Height (m)

The scale can save weight data for two persons with recall, 15 weight data for
each user.

Refer to “Displaying Weight Data Saved in Memory” on page 10.

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Before Measuring Your Weight

Switching the unit of measure
A unit selection switch is provided on the underside of the scale so that you

can choose the unit to measure your weight, kg or lb.

Slide the switch to the lb side. : lb (weight) and ft-in (height)
Slide the switch to the kg side. : kg (weight) and cm (height)

Presetting Your Height

The scale can save a height between 1-8 ft
(increments of 0.1). The procedure below is
an example of how to preset the height of
User 1 to 5 ft 10.5".

1 With the scale turned off, press and

hold Switch 1.

To preset the height of User 2, press
and hold Switch 2.

2 Release the switch when “ - ”

appears. Then, press Switch 1 again.

3 The height currently set appears.

When the height has not been preset
(factory setting), “OFF” appears. Under
this condition, the BMI calculation is not
available.

4 Set your height.

Press Switch 1 to decrease the number
or Switch 2 to increase the number.
Press and hold the switch to increase
or decrease the number continuously.
The setting range is 1-8 ft. When the
number reaches 8, “OFF” appears and
the number returns to 1.

5 After five seconds, the height is

saved in memory. “End” appears
and the scale turns off automatically.

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Measuring Your Weight (With a Preset Height)

Up to 30 weight results can be saved in memory, 15 for User 1 and 15 for User 2.

Additional measurements are saved by deleting the oldest data in memory.

After measurement, the BMI score is displayed.

The procedure below is an example of how to measure the weight of User 1

with a preset height of 5 ft 10.5".

1 Press Switch 1. The height currently

set appears flashing.

To measure the weight of User 2, press
Switch 2.

2 Wait until the Stable symbol

appears.

Wait until the display “0.0 lb” and the
Stable symbol appear. Step on the
scale gently.

3 Stand still during measurement.

When the Stable symbol disappears,
the measurement sequence has
started. Stand still during the
measurement.

4 Your weight is displayed after the

Stable symbol appears.

5 Step off the scale.

6 The BMI score and the weight are

displayed alternately. At this time,
the weight is saved in memory.

After displaying the BMI score three
times and the weight two times, the
scale turns off automatically.

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Measuring Your Weight (With No Preset Height)

Up to 30 weight results can be saved in memory, 15 for User 1 and 15 for User 2.

Additional measurements are saved by deleting the oldest data in memory.

The procedure below is an example of how to measure the weight of User 1,

with no preset height.

1 Press Switch 1. “88888” appears

flashing.

To measure the weight of User 2, press
Switch 2.

2 Wait until the Stable symbol

appears.

Wait until the display “0.0 lb” and the
Stable symbol appear. Step on the
scale gently.

3 Stand still during measurement.

When the Stable symbol disappears,
the measurement sequence has started.
Stand still during the measurement.

4 Your weight is displayed after the

Stable symbol appears.

5 Step off the scale.

For five seconds, the weight is
displayed. At this time, the current
measurement is saved.
After five seconds, the scale turns off
automatically.

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Measuring Your Weight (Guest Mode)

The Guest Mode is a procedure to measure your weight without saving the

weight data.

1 Press Switch 1 and Switch 2 at the

same time. “88888” appears
flashing.

2 Wait until the Stable symbol

appears.

Wait until the display “0.0 lb” and the
Stable symbol appear. Step on the
scale gently.

3 Stand still during measurement.

When the Stable symbol disappears,
the measurement sequence has started.
Stand still during the measurement.

4 Your weight is displayed after the

Stable symbol appears.

5 Step off the scale.

For five seconds, the weight is
displayed, and then the scale turns off
automatically.

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Displaying Weight Data Saved in Memory

The procedure below is an example of how to display the weight data of User 1

that was saved in memory.

1 With the scale turned off, press and

hold Switch 1.

To display the weight data of User 2,
press and hold Switch 2.

2 Release the switch when “ - ”

appears. Then, press Switch 2 within
five seconds.

If Switch 2 is not pressed within five
seconds, the scale turns off
automatically.

3 The data number and weight data

are displayed.

The weight data is displayed in order
from the most recent to the oldest.

4 After the oldest data is displayed,

“End” appears and the scale turns
off automatically.

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Deleting Weight Data Saved in Memory

The procedure below is an example of how to delete the weight data of

User 1 that was saved in memory.

1 With the scale turned off, press and

hold Switch 1.

To delete the weight data of User 2,
press and hold Switch 2.

2 Release the switch when “ - ”

appears. Then, press Switch 2 within
five seconds.

If Switch 2 is not pressed within five
seconds, the scale turns off
automatically.

3 After displaying the number of data

currently saved in memory for one
second, the weight data is
displayed.
At this time, press and hold Switch
1 and Switch 2 at the same time.

4 Up to five dashes appear from the

right side of the display.

If the switches are released before the
display “ - - - - - ” appears, the scale
turns off automatically and does not
delete the weight data.

5 “End” appears and the scale deletes

the weight data in memory.

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Specifications

Measuring method Electric resistance
Digital display Liquid crystal display, 18 mm character height
Maximum capacity (MAX) 330 lb (150 kg)
Minimum display (d) 0.1 lb (0.05 kg)
Power source Four type AA batteries (1.5 volt x 4)
Battery life Approximately 2000 measurements
Dimensions 210 (D) x 295 (W) x 40 (H) mm
Weight Approx. 3.7 lb (1.7 kg), including the batteries
Accessories Instruction manual, add-on feet (4), batteries (4)

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice or any obligation on
the part of the manufacturer.

Before Requesting Service

Problems

Nothing is displayed by pressing
Switch 1 or Switch 2.

The display is flashing or displays
“ - - - - - ”.
“E-0”, “H” or “L” is displayed.

The difference between an
estimated weight and a measured
weight is excessive.

Corrective action

Check the battery installation.
Replace all four batteries with new ones.

Is anything touching the scale?
Is there anything under the scale?
Remove and reinstall the batteries.

Place the scale on a solid and level surface.
When the scale is placed on a carpet,
use the add-on feet.
Is there anything under the scale?

How to Dispose of the Scale

Follow the local regulations when disposing of the scale.

For more information regarding the use, care or service of your Precision
Health Scale, contact:

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LifeSource

A & D Engineering, Inc.
1756 Automation Parkway, San Jose, CA 95131 U.S.A.
LifeSource Health Line (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966
www.LifeSourceOnline.com

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