Taylor Scale 5738BL User Manual

5738BL  
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Body Fat Analyzer  
and Scale  
Instruction Manual  
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INTRODUCTION  
How Taylor's Body Fat Analyzer and Scale Works:  
This instrument uses BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis). BIA is one of  
the most accurate methods of measuring body fat. It simply sends a harm-  
less signal through the fat and muscle in your body. This method calculates  
both your personal weight and body fat simultaneously, thus giving you a  
more accurate reading of your overall health and fitness.  
NOTE: This instrument is a personal monitor and should be used in a con-  
sistent manner for the most accurate reading. While readings might vary  
between this analyzer and other methods of measurement (hydrodensitome-  
try or hand held calipers), your changes in body fat percentage shown by this  
instrument will be reflected accurately.  
While this analyzer will work accurately as a scale for anyone and give accu-  
rate body fat readings for a majority of people, it is not intended for use by  
pregnant women or children under the age of 18. (See Caution)  
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USING YOUR BODY FAT SCALE  
In order to measure body fat and body water, you must first enter your  
height, age, and gender. The analyzer uses these factors to calculate your  
results. Onscreen prompts will lead you through programming your personal  
information into the analyzer. The analyzer will then use this data to com-  
pute your body fat/body water percentages.  
You must have bare feet to use the body fat analyzer function.  
Remove your shoes and socks before proceeding. To get the most accurate  
and consistent reading, wipe your feet with a damp cloth, leaving them  
slightly damp before stepping on the scale.  
REMINDER: The scale needs to be initialized after battery installation. The  
scale may also need to be initialized if it is moved or bumped. At all other  
times, you may directly proceed with the following instructions for  
programming your personal data into the scale.  
To initialize the scale, simply press lightly on the scale platform. The display  
will show “0000” and automatically turn off. Your scale is now ready for use.  
HOW TO ENTER PERSONAL DATA INTO MEMORY  
This scale has 4 personal memory numbers (P0-P3). In order to measure  
body fat, body water, etc, you must first save your height, age, and gender  
data into one of the scale’s memory numbers. The scale will then use these  
factors to calculate your body composition results.  
You will store your data into memory before first use, thus eliminating the  
need to enter your personal information before each reading. To enter your  
data into memory, please see directions on the following page.  
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1. Press the ON button to turn the scale on.  
A memory number (P0-P3) will blink.  
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2. Press the () or () button to select a memory.  
Press the SET button to confirm. The gender icon blinks.  
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3. Press the () or () button to toggle between the male and female icons.  
Press SET button to confirm your gender. The age digits blink.  
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4. Press the () or () button to increase / decrease the age value.  
Press SET button to confirm displayed age. The height digits blink.  
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5. Press the () or () button to increase / decrease the height value.  
Press SET button to confirm displayed height.  
Your personal data is now saved in memory  
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(Done)  
6. When the scale shows “0.0”, you may step on the scale for a measurement.  
Otherwise, the scale will turn off automatically. Your data remains  
saved in memory.  
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7. Repeat procedure for a second user.  
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HOW TO TAKE A WEIGHT/BODY  
FAT READING  
1. Press the () or () button to select your  
personal memory number. Your personal  
data will display again.  
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2. Wait until the display shows “0.0”, then on  
the scale with bare feet. Stand still while  
the unit measures your weight.  
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3. Your weight will display for 2 seconds.  
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4. Continue to stand still on the scale while  
your other readings are taken. The screen  
will show “---” while the scale computes.  
5. When measurement is complete, remain on  
the scale. The body fat % and body water %  
will alternately appear. The results are  
repeated five times, then the scale switches  
off.  
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TO TURN OFF THE SCALE:  
To turn the scale off, press the ON button. Or, the scale will turn off after  
about 20 seconds if no keys are pressed or nothing is weighed.  
NOTE: If you are having a problem operating this Analyzer please call 866-  
843-3905 from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Mountain Standard Time, Monday  
through Friday.  
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS  
How exactly is my body fat and water being measured?  
The Taylor Body Analyzer Scale uses a measurement method known as  
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA). A minute current is sent through  
your body, via your feet and legs. This current flows easily through the lean  
muscular tissue, which has a high fluid content, but not easily through fat.  
Therefore, by measuring your body’s impedance (i.e. its resistance to the cur-  
rent), the quantity of muscle can be determined. From this, the quantity of  
fat and water can then be estimated.  
What is the value of the current passing through me when the meas-  
urement is taken? Is it safe?  
The current is less than 1mA, which is tiny and perfectly safe. You will not  
be able to feel it. Please note however, that this device should not be used by  
anyone with an internal electronic medical device, such as a pacemaker, as a  
precaution against disruption to that device.  
If I measure my body fat and water at different times during the  
day, it can vary quite considerably. Which value is correct?  
Your body fat percentage reading varies with body water content, and the  
latter changes throughout the course of the day. There is no right or wrong  
time of the day to take a reading, but aim to take measurements at a regular  
time when you consider your body to be normally hydrated. Avoid taking  
readings after having a bath or sauna, following intensive exercise, or within  
1-2 hours of drinking in quantity or eating a meal.  
My friend has a Body Fat Analyzer made by another manufacturer.  
When I used it I found that I got a different body fat reading to that  
on my Taylor Body Analyzer Scale. Why is this?  
Different Body Fat Analyzers take measurements around different parts of  
the body and use different mathematic algorithms to calculate the percent-  
age of body fat.The best advice is to not make comparisons from one device  
to another, but to use the same device each time to monitor any change.  
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Why are the body fat percentage ranges for men and women so dif-  
ferent?  
Women naturally carry a higher percentage of fat than men, because the  
make-up of the body is different being geared towards pregnancy, breastfeed-  
ing etc.  
Why should I avoid using the Taylor Body Analyzer Scale while  
pregnant?  
During pregnancy a woman’s body composition changes considerably in  
order to support the developing child. Under these circumstances, body fat  
percentage readings could be inaccurate and misleading.  
Why is the Taylor Body Analyzer Scale unsuitable for athletes and  
children?  
The body compositions of both athletes and children require different mathe-  
matic algorithms for the body fat calculation.  
TROUBLE SHOOTING  
1. You must have bare feet to make this measurement. To get the most  
accurate and consistent reading, wipe your feet with a damp cloth,  
leaving them slightly damp before stepping on the scale. measurement  
again, maintaining maximum contact between your feet and the metal  
sensors.  
2. The condition of the skin on the bottom of your feet can affect the  
reading. The natural effects of aging or activity can make this skin hard.  
Take the reading with clean, slightly damp feet for best accuracy.  
3. Please note that body fat contains some body water weight. Thus, body  
fat and body water percentages will not add up to 100%.  
If you are having a problem operating this Analyzer please call 866-843-3905  
from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Mountain Standard Time, Monday through Friday.  
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WARNING MESSAGES  
ER0  
= Initialization error. If this error occurs after  
re-locating the scale, please slightly press the scale  
again to re-initialize the scale.  
ER1 = Instability error. Step off and back onto the  
scale, standing still while your weight computes.  
ER2 = Overload Warning. The maximum weigh-  
ing capacity of the scale has been exceeded.  
Remove the weight immediately; otherwise, per-  
manent damage to the scale will occur.  
ER3 = Contact error. Body impedance is beyond  
the technical limit. Clean bottom of feet with a  
damp cloth, leave slightly damp, and repeat meas-  
urement again, maintaining maximum contact  
between your feet and the metal sensors.  
Body fat percentage is beyong the range. Do  
ER4 =  
not wear shoes or socks during measurement.  
Cleaning bottom of bare feet with a damp cloth and  
leaving them slightly damp may help to improve the  
contact . Repeat measurement.  
ER5 = Body water percentage is beyong the range.  
Do not wear shoes or socks during measurement.  
Cleaning bottom of bare feet with a damp cloth and  
leaving them slightly damp may help to improve the  
contact. Repeat measurement.  
CAUTION  
BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) method determines your body fat  
percentage by sending a harmless signal through the body. Do not use this  
product if you have a pacemaker or other internal medical device.  
When in doubt, contact your physician.  
This analyzer will give accurate body fat readings for a majority of people,  
but is not intended for use by the following groups:  
Children: Anyone under the age of 18 years  
Pregnant Women  
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT BODY FAT AND BODY WATER  
1. Ideal body fat content is not the same for all people. Age, sex, and  
heredity are variables in this measurement. The table  
as follows may be used as a general guide.  
Consult your physician to determine what is most ideal for you.  
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MALE  
AGE  
<20  
20-30  
30-40  
40-50  
50-60  
>60  
LOW  
<12.0  
<13.0  
<15.0  
<16.0  
<17.0  
<18.0  
MODERATE OVERWEIGHT  
OBESE  
>29.0  
>30.0  
>32.0  
>33.0  
>34.0  
>35.0  
BODY WATER  
60%  
12.0-20.0  
13.0-21.0  
15.0-23.0  
16.0-24.0  
17.0-25.0  
18.0-26.0  
21.0-29.0  
22.0-30.0  
24.0-32.0  
25.0-33.0  
26.0-34.0  
27.0-35.0  
55%  
50%  
FEMALE  
AGE  
<20  
20-30  
30-40  
40-50  
50-60  
>60  
LOW  
<17.0  
<17.0  
<19.0  
<20.0  
<21.0  
<21.0  
MODERATE OVERWEIGHT  
OBESE  
>34.0  
>34.0  
>36.0  
>37.0  
>38.0  
>38.0  
BODY WATER  
50%  
17.0-25.0  
17.0-25.0  
19.0-27.0  
20.0-28.0  
21.0-29.0  
21.0-29.0  
26.0-34.0  
26.0-34.0  
28.0-36.0  
29.0-37.0  
30.0-38.0  
30.0-38.0  
47%  
45%  
3. It is recommended to measure body fat, body water or weight at the  
same time period daily. Please note that body fat contains some  
body water weight. Thus, body fat and body water percentages  
will not add up to 100%.  
4. Use this product without clothing for best accuracy. Clothes can vary in  
weight and affect the percentage calculation.  
5. Feet must be bare and clean. For best readings they should also be  
slightly damp.  
LEVEL OF HYDRATION  
This analyzer measures your weight, the electrical impedance between your  
feet, and combines those readings with the information you input (Height,  
Age, Gender). It then automatically calculates your body fat and body water  
percentage.  
Your level of hydration (water content) varies throughout the day and affects  
your impedance measurement. If you are dehydrated, there is a greater  
chance for fluctuation in the body fat and body water percentage displayed  
by this analyzer than when you are fully hydrated.  
For best results, choose a consistent time to use this analyzer, such as in the  
morning. By establishing the pattern of your body’s fluctuation over a period  
of one month, you can determine your average level of body fat. Women will  
have more fluctuation in water content than men and need to monitor their  
reading over a longer time period to establish a personal average. You must  
determine this as a reference point before measuring progress in a health  
program.  
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You must wait several hours before taking a body fat reading when:  
drinking coffee or alcohol, taking diuretic medications, or exercising. These  
all affect your level of hydration and the accuracy of this analyzer.  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Uses BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) to determine body fat and  
body water percentage  
Weight Capacity: 350 lb or 160 kg or 25 st  
Weight Graduation: 0.2 lb or 0.1kg or 1 lb  
Body Fat Graduation: 0.1% (in the range from 5% - 60%)  
Body Water Graduation: 0.1% (in the range from 43% - 73%)  
Height Range: 2' 5.5” – 7' 4.5” (75.0 – 225.0cm)  
Age Range: 10-85 years  
Weight-only feature with automatic step on  
Data can be stored for up to 4 individuals  
PRECAUTIONS  
1. OVERLOAD WARNING: the maximum weight capacity of this scale is  
350 lbs / 160 kgs / 25 st. Remove the weight immediately when the scale  
displays “Er2”; otherwise, permanent damage to the scale will occur.  
2. The product is intended for home / consumer use only; it is not intended  
for professional use in hospitals or medical facilities.  
3. Do not disassemble the product. Other than replacing the battery, it  
contains no user serviceable parts.  
4. Clean after use with a lightly dampened cloth. Do not use solvents or  
immerse the product in water.  
5. Your scale contains sensitive electronic parts. Avoid rough treatment. Do  
not drop, kick, or jump on it. Treat it with care to ensure the best  
performance.  
6. Do not store the scale where you store cleaning chemicals. The vapors  
from some household products may affect the electronic components  
of your scale. Do not store the scale on its side.  
7. This scale is a sensitive weighing device. To prevent run down of the  
battery, do not store anything on the scale.  
8. Do not dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may explode or leak.  
Remove the battery if the scale will not be used for a long period of time.  
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LIFETIME WARRANTY  
This scale is warranted against defects in materials of workmanship for the  
life of the original purchaser from date of retail purchase. It does not cover  
damages or wear resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, commercial use, or  
unauthorized adjustment and/or repair.  
Do not return to retailer. Should this scale require service (or replacement at  
our option) while under warranty, please pack the item in the original pack-  
aging and return it prepaid, along with store receipt showing date of pur-  
chase and a note explaining reason for return to:  
Taylor Precision Products  
2220 Entrada Del Sol, Suite A  
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001  
There are no express warranties except as listed above. This warranty gives  
you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from  
state to state.  
For additional product information, or warranty information in Canada or  
elsewhere outside the USA, please contact us through www.taylorusa.com.  
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reserved. Taylor® and Leading the Way in Accuracy® are registered trade-  
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