Medion MD 10826 user Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Overview of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Contents of package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Notes on measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Body fat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Body water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Muscle mass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Reasons for inaccurate measurement results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Inserting batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

The display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Measuring weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Selecting the weight unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Saving personal data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Entering personal data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Measuring body fat, water and muscle mass . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Important notes on correct measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Carrying out measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

About these instructions

Please read these instructions carefully before using the device.
Note the warnings on the device and in the instructions. Always
keep the instructions close at hand.

If you sell the appliance or give it away, please ensure that you also
pass on these instructions.

Keep battery operated equipment out of

reach of children

Do not allow children to use the device without supervision.
The device is battery-operated. Batteries may endanger life if swallowed.

Therefore, you should keep the device out of reach of children. If a battery is
swallowed, please obtain immediate medical assistance.

General information

 Only use the scales on an even surface.
 Do not store the scales in a vertical position.
 Do not put weights on the scales unless you are measuring them and do not

store items on it.

 Protect the scales from moisture.
 Do not stand on the scales when your feet or body are wet. Stand in the

centre of the weighing area. Your feet must be placed on the metal
measuring points for the scales to measure body fat and water.

 Do not continue using the device if it is damaged as you could injure

yourself.

Handling batteries properly

The device uses four 1.5 V batteries Size R03/LR03.
 Before inserting the batteries, check whether the contacts in the device and

batteries are clean and, if necessary, clean them.

 Only use new batteries.
 Always change the complete set of batteries.
 Never combine battery types (LR03 or R03).
 Do not use rechargeable batteries.
 Never try to recharge normal batteries. There is a risk of an explosion!

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 Store batteries in a cool, dry location. Direct strong heat can damage the

batteries. Therefore never expose them to sources of heat (e.g. radiators) or
direct sunlight.

 Never short-circuit the batteries.
 Never throw batteries into a fire.
 If the scales are not going to be used for long periods, remove the batteries.
 Immediately remove leaking batteries from the device. Clean the contacts

before inserting new batteries. There is a risk of corrosion due to battery
acid!

Measuring body fat

The following people should not use the body fat and water measurement:

 Pregnant women
 Those who have pacemakers fitted
 Those who are suffering from fever
 People with swollen legs or oedema
 People who are heavily hydrated or dehydrated

Body fat measurement is not to be used for children under six.

Never undertake your own repairs

Never try to open and/or repair the unit yourself. If there is a defect
contact our Service Centre or other suitable workshop.

Cleaning the device

For cleaning only use mild soap solutions or commercial glass cleaners. Avoid
the use of chemical solutions and cleaning products because these may
damage the device’s surface or markings.

Always dry the scales off completely. There is a risk of slipping!

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OVERVIEW OF THE APPLIANCE

1 Display 4 Measurement sensors
2 T button 5 S button
3 ON/OFF button 6 SET button

CONTENTS OF PACKAGE

When unpacking, ensure that the following parts are included:

 Digital body fat scales
 Four 1.5V LR03 “AAA” batteries
 Instruction manual and guarantee card

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NOTES ON MEASUREMENTS

Functions

The body fat scales display the ratio of muscle, body fat and water to total
body weight. The standing area of the scales has electrodes which measure
body fat by means of the body’s electric resistance. Lean body tissue has a
lower resistance than fatty body tissue. The integrated computer relates the
body fat measured to the person’s body height, age, sex and total weight.
This results in the body fat value.

Body fat

Too much body fat is unhealthy. What is more important is that a high body fat
level is usually accompanied by an increased blood fat level and the risk of
various illnesses, such as diabetes, cardiac illness, high blood pressure etc. is
raised dramatically.

However, if the body fat ratio is too low this is also unhealthy. In addition to fat
tissue under the skin the body also creates important fat deposits to protect
internal organs and safeguard important metabolic functions. If these essential
fat reserves are used metabolic disturbances may occur, e.g. the risk of
osteoporosis rises.

The normal body fat level varies with age and, in particular, gender. The
normal value for women is around 10% higher than for men. With increasing
age the body breaks down muscle mass and this increases the body fat level.

Percentage ratio of body fat to total weight

FEMALE MALE
Age Low

6–12 < 7 7–19 19–25 > 25 6–12 < 7 7–18 18–25 > 25
13–19 < 20 20–31 31–37 > 37 13–19 < 8 8–19 19–25 > 25
20–39 < 21 21–32 32–38 > 38 20–39 < 9 9–20 20–26 > 26
40–59 < 23 23–34 34–40 > 40 40–59 < 11 11–22 22–28 > 28
60–79 < 25 25–36 36–42 > 42 60–79 < 13 13–24 24–30 > 30
Athlete 12–25 Athlete 3–15

level

fat

Normal
fat level

High
level

fat

Very high
fat level

Age Low

level

5

fat

Normal
fat level

High
level

fat

Very high
fat level

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Body water

60% of an adult’s body is made up of water. This varies according to certain
factors: older people have a lower water level than younger people, and men
have a higher water level than women. The difference between men and
women is based on women’s higher body fat mass. As the majority of the body
water is found in the fat-free mass (73% of the fat-free mass is water) and the
water content of fat tissue is naturally very low (around 10% of fat tissue is
water), when the body fat ratio is low the body water ratio falls automatically.

A 5% loss of water can reduce body energy by 20–30%. Drink at least 2 litres
of liquid every day.

Normal percentage of body water

FEMALE MALE

Child 58–70 60–73
Adult 42–61 46–66
Athlete 56–71 60–73

In general sportspeople have 5 % more body water.
As age increases the water ratio falls by around 10 %.

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