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 7. Select a suitable installation site 7 8. Before the first usage 7 9. Using the scales 9 10. Maintaining the scales 12 11. Troubleshooting / Error Messages 12 12. Cleaning the scales 15 13. Storage of the scales 15 14. Disposal 15 15. Warranty & Service 16 16. Importer 16 17. Overview of average values 17 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. - 3- KH5516 Body Fat & Water Analysis Scale KH 5516 ..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. - 4 KH 5516 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 Body- Water 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 Body- Water 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 Body- Water Analysis Scale Balance KH5516 is not intended or suitable for use in professional situations in hospitals or medical facilities. - 5- KH 5516 ..NOTE: • Automatic scales switch/off: Liability and warranty will not be accep-after ca. 7 seconds ted for damage caused by improper use • Operating temperature: 10°C–40°C 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 • Tolerance < 30 kg: max. 300 g Tolerance > 30 kg: 1 % +/- 0,1 kg • Measuring procedure: Bioelectric impedance analysis over four feet sensors • Intervals in weight measurement: 0,1 kg / 0,2 lb • Measurement of bodyfat share: 5–65 % • Interval of bodyfat measurements: 0,1% • Measurement of body-water share: 25–80 % • 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 ...