Salter BK3R - User Manual

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HOW DOES THIS SALTER SCALE WORK? This Salter scale uses BIA (Bio Impedance
Analysis) technology which passes a tiny electrical impulse through the body to
determine fat from lean tissue, the electrical impulse cannot be felt and is perfectly
safe. Contact with the body is made via stainless steel pads on the platform of the
scale.
This method simultaneously calculates your personal weight, body fat, total body
water and BMI giving you a more accurate reading of your overall health and fitness.
This scale stores the personal data of up to 12 users. As well as being an analyser
scale, this scale can be used as a conventional scale.
NEW FEATURE! This scale features our convenient step-on operation. Once
initialised the scale can be operated by simply stepping straight on the platform – no
more waiting!
PREPARING YOUR SCALE 1. Open the battery compartment on the scale underside.
2. Remove isolating tab from beneath the battery (if fitted) or insert batteries
observing the polarity signs (+ and -) inside the battery compartment. 3. Close the
battery compartment. 4. For use on carpet attach enclosed carpet feet. 5. Position
scale on a firm flat surface.
INITIALISING YOUR SCALE 1. Press the platform centre and remove your foot.
2. ‘0.0’ will be displayed. 3. To change weight mode (kg/lb/st) press the or button.
4. The scale will switch o and is now ready for use.This initialisation process must
be repeated if the scale is moved. At all other times step straight on the scale.
WEIGHT READING ONLY 1. Step on and stand very still while the scale computes
your weight. 2. Your weight is displayed. 3. Step o. Your weight will be displayed
for a few seconds. 4. The scale will switch o.
PERSONAL DATA ENTRY
1. Press the button to turn the scale on.
2. While the user number is flashing, select a user number by pressing the or
buttons. Press the button to confirm your selection.
3. The male or female symbol will flash.
Press button until the correct symbol is flashing, then press the button.
4. The age display will flash.
Press and as necessary to set your age, then press the button.
Child Mode: When the age is set from 6-12 years child mode is automatically
selected.
NOTE: In child mode only weight, body fat and body water are displayed.
5. The height display will flash.
Press or as necessary to set your height, then press the button.
Athlete Mode: When the age is set from 15-50 years Athlete Mode is available.
To select Athlete Mode press the button until is displayed, then press the
button. An athlete is defined as a person who is involved in intense physical
activity of approximately 12 hours per week and who has a resting heart rate of
approximately 60 beats per minute or less.
6. The display will show your settings, then switch o. The memory is set.
7. Repeat procedure for a second user, or to change user details.
Note: To update or overwrite the memorised data, follow the same procedure,
making changes as required.
WEIGHT & BODY FAT READINGS
Position the scale on a flat level surface.
1. Press the button to turn the scale on.
2. Select your user number by pressing the or buttons.
3. WAIT while the display reconfirms your personal data then shows a zero reading.
4. When zero is displayed, WITH BARE FEET, step onto the platform and stand still.
Ensure your feet are in good contact with the metal pads on the platform.
5. After 2-3 seconds your weight will be displayed.
6. Remain standing on the scale while your other readings are taken.
7. Your weight will be displayed followed by your body fat percentage, total body
water percentage and BMI.
BODY FAT -WHAT DOES IT MEAN? The human body is made up of, amongst other
things, a percentage of fat. This is vital for a healthy, functioning body - it cushions
joints and protects vital organs, helps regulate body temperature, stores vitamins
and helps the body sustain itself when food is scarce. However, too much body fat
or indeed too little body fat can be damaging to your health. It is dicult to gauge
how much body fat we have in our bodies simply by looking at ourselves in the mirror.
This is why it is important to measure and monitor your body fat percentage. Body fat
percentage gives you a better measure of fitness than weight alone – the composition
of your weight loss could mean you are losing muscle mass rather than fat - you
could still have a high percentage of fat even when a scale indicates ‘normal weight’.
GLASS ANALYSER
Instructions and Guarantee
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Summary

How Does This Salter Scale Work?

Preparing Your Scale

Instructions for scale preparation, including battery and placement.

Initialising Your Scale

Steps to initialize the scale and select weight mode.

Weight Reading Only

How to use the scale for weight reading only.

Personal Data Entry

Guide for entering personal data: user number, gender, age, height.

Weight & Body Fat Readings

Body Fat - What Does It Mean?

Explanation of body fat and its health significance.

Understanding Your Measurements

What Does My BMI Value Mean?

Explanation of BMI and its health classification.

BMI Category

Table for identifying BMI category and meaning.

Body Water - Why Measure It?

Explanation of body water importance and measurement.

Normal Body Water Percentage

Reference chart for normal body water percentages for men.

Questions & Answers

How is Body Fat and Water Measured?

Explanation of BIA measurement for body fat and water.

Current Safety and Value

Information on the current used and its safety.

Consistent Readings Advice

Advice on taking consistent body fat and water readings.

Inter-Analyzer Reading Differences

Explanation for reading differences between analyzers.

Interpreting Your Readings

Managing High Body Fat

Guidance on reducing high body fat percentage.

Understanding Gender Differences

Explanation for differing body fat ranges between sexes.

Addressing Low Water Percentage

Advice for addressing low body water percentage readings.

Pregnancy Usage Advisory

Reasons to avoid using the scale during pregnancy.

Advice for Use and Care

Troubleshooting Guide

Tips for troubleshooting common scale issues.

Warning Indicators

Explanation of warning indicators like 'Lo', 'O-Ld', 'Err2'.

Technical Specifications and Compliance

WEEE Explanation

Explanation of WEEE symbol for responsible disposal.

Battery Directive

Information regarding battery disposal.

Guarantee and Support

UK Sales and Service Contact

Contact details for UK sales and service.

Ireland Sales and Service Contact

Contact details for Ireland sales and service.

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Advice to User on Interference

Advice regarding electromagnetic interference and product operation.

Salter BK3R Specifications

General

Brand	Salter
Model	BK3R
Category	Scales
Language	English