USER`S MANUAL FUTREX -5000A/ZL BODY FAT AND FITNESS
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1. MODELS OF THE FUTREX BODY FAT AND FITNESS COMPUTER There are two models available for estimating percent body fat in humans e FUTREX 5000 XL Estimates the percent body fat of Adults only ages 18 80 e FUTREX 5000A ZL Estimates the percent body fat of 1 Adults 2 Adolescent Children 13 17 3 Pre Adolescent Children 5 12 When age is entered the FUTREX 5000A ZL automatically sets the unit to the proper calibration e g if you entered the subject s age as 14 during the Body Fat Measurement Sequence page 6 the FUTREX 5000A ZL will use its Adolescent calibration to determine percent body fat CAUTION This Manual is only for use with the FUTREX 5000A ZL PERCENT BODY FAT MEASUREMENT TO ESTIMATE PERCENT BODY FAT 1 Turn Power Switch ON Is date correct See page 17 The display will show a software version number e g 7 25 and will then start a 15 second countdown The display will show Sd Insert Light Wand into Optical Standard Be sure the silver stripe from the Light Wand is aligned with the silver stripe from the Optical Standard Press the ZERO ADJUST Key The display will now show 0 0 The zero adjustment has been made Remove Light Wand from the Optical Standard Install the Light Shield on the Wand as shown in the sketch allow the Wand to protrude from the edge of the shield by about 1 4 of an inch The Light Shield was provided to ensure that no external light interferes with the estimation of2. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUE e Estimating Principle Near Infrared Interactance Technique based on technology from the United States Department of Agriculture e Estimating Range 2 5 to 50 PRINTER OUTPUT e Fitness Analysis e Update Analysis e Color Printer e Physical Rating SERIAL PORT Bi directional synchronous 2400 baud 8 bit 1 stop 9 volt nominal USER ID SEQUENCE 1 to 32 000 auto incremented not user resettable POWER SOURCE Six AA 1 5V alkaline batteries DIMENSIONS Main Body 4 7 x 9 5 x 2 2 inches Light Wand 1 2 dia x 4 5 length inches WEIGHT 2 Ibs total ACCESSORIES Optical Standard x1 Arm Band x1 Thermal Printer Paper rolls x5 one roll is supplied installed in the instrument s printer Paper must be thermal paper type AA battery x6 User s Manual x1 Light Shield x1 32 KEYPAD DESCRIPTION Summary Key Name ZERO ADJUST When the Display shows Sd insert the probe firmly into the Optical Standard and press this key to automatically calibrate the unit SELECT PROGRAM This key is pressed prior to the Program Keys in order to select one of the three Computation Programs FITNESS One of the Computation Programs This key selects the Fitness Analysis program UPDATE One of the Computation Programs This key selects the Update Analysis program COLOR PRINTER Activates RS 232 Serial Port to send data to be printed onto the four page preprinted color form SMA
3. r ge Frame Fingers do not touch Enter Height in inches or cm whole numbers only e g 68 in is acceptable Refer to page 23 to switch between English and Metric units Press ENTER Enter F I T Value The following procedure provides a quantitative method to determine a subject s Physical Activity Rating A person s F I T value is a function of 3 parameters e Exercise Frequency How often the exercise is performed e Exercise Intensity How much energy is expanded during exercise e Exercise Time How many minutes the exercise is performed during each session The F I T value is calculated by multiplying all three parameters F T Frequency x Intensity x Time 11A Enter Frequency Value Press ENTER Daily or almost daily 6 or 7 times per week 3 to 5 times per week 1 or 2 times per week A few times per month Less than once per month FREQUENCY NOAOA 11B Enter Intensity Value Press ENTER INTENSITY 5 Aerobic activities that result in sustained heavy breathing and perspiration e g high impact aerobics running speed swimming distance cycling 4 Intermittent aerobic activities that result in sustained heavy breathing and perspiration e g tennis racquet ball squash 3 Moderate aerobic activity e g normal bike riding jogging low impact aerobics 2 Moderate aerobic activity e g recreational volleyball moderate speed walking 1 Light aerobic activity e g normal walking golfing
4. If F8 is 0 no data is being sent If F8 is 1 all measured data will be sent to the external computer F5 and F7 are not used but they must be set to 0 or the instrument will not function properly F6 is not used but must be set to 1 or the instrument will not function properly TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE MEASURES 1 Display shows LOBAT Batteries are low a Replace batteries Refer to page 3 2 Display shows 1999 9 or 1999 99 3 Bad Repeatability a Bad connection between Light Wand and Probe Socket b Too much too little light a Inconsistent measurement technique 29 a Be sure the Light Wand is properly inserted into the Probe Socket b Be sure the Light Wand is properly seated in the Optical Standard when Zero Adjusting a Make sure you are applying enough pressure between the Light Wand and the subject s arm b The silver line on the Light Wand must be aligned with the line on the Optical Standard when Zero Adjusting c When taking a measurement the sliver line on the Light Wand must point toward the subject s shoulder d Use the Light Shield to block the external light Always avoid measurements under strong lights e g direct sunlight because errors may occur PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE MEASURES 4 Unusually high body fat readings 40 a Too much light present during the a Do not lift the Light Wand from the 50 reading subject s bice
5. and will then start a 15 second countdown The display will show Sd Insert Light Wand into Optical Standard The silver stripe on the Light Wand should be lined up with the silver stripe on the Optical Standard Press the ZERO ADJUST Key The display will now show 0 0 The zero adjustment has been made Press the Number 2 Key This will shut off the printer function Remove Light Wand from the Optical Standard The FUTREX 5000A ZL is ready to estimate relative body fat The display will show 1 Place the Light Wand in the Light Shield and place firmly on the body part where you want to measure the Relative Fat NOTE It is important to e Aim the silver stripe of the Light Wand vertically toward the upper portion of the body e Keep the body site to be estimated relaxed do not permit subject to flex muscle area being estimated e Use the Light Shield to block the external light ALWAYS avoid estimations under strong lights e g direct sunlight because errors may occur Press ENTER The display will then show a decimal point following the number 1 The number 2 will then be e Remove the Light Wand and replace it on the same site on the body Press ENTER The display will show a decimal point following the number 2 The Relative Body Fat Reading is Displayed NOTE This relative body fat is not a direct Percentage estimation This value however can be used as a guide to monitor changes in fat di
6. percent body fat Therefore this shield should always be used when estimating percent body fat os WAND The FUTREX 5000A ZL is ready to start the body fat estimation sequence I Di tI Press ENTER to start the body fat estimation sequence TO DT WAND LIGHT SHIELD NOTE The age entered in Step 6 automatically places the instrument into the proper calibration for estimation i e adults 18 80 adolescents 13 17 pre adolescents 5 12 Enter Age in years Enter Sex by pressing the MALE or FEMALE Key Enter Weight in lb or kg Refer to page 23 to switch between English and Metric Units Press ENTER Enter Body Frame by pressing the SMALL MEDIUM or LARGE Key There are many methods for estimating Frame Size Futrex does not recommend any specific method but does offer two techniques often used for determining frame size a Ankle Girth e Measure the ankle girth at the smallest point above the ankle with the tape as tight as possible Standards smatttrame mediumerame LargeFrame Less than 8 in 8 to 9 25 in Greater than 9 25 in Less than 7 5 in 7 5 to 8 75 in Greater than 8 75 in b Wrist Girth 11 e Place your left thumb and middle finger around your right wrist and gently squeeze your fingers together e Small Frame Fingers overlap e Medium Frame Fingers touch e NOTE If you have long fingers this method may underestimate your frame size
7. 11C Enter Time Value Press ENTER TIME Over 30 minutes 20 30 minutes 10 20 minutes Under 10 minutes NOA IT IS IMPORTANT TO Aim the silver stripe of the Light Wand directly toward the shoulder Keep the arm relaxed do not permit the subject to flex his her muscles A relaxed biceps can be achieved by having the subject seated while resting his arm elbow bent on a table Use the Light Shield to block the external light Always avoid measurements under strong lights e g direct sunlight because errors may occur 12 Place Light Wand firmly on biceps of the dominant arm see page 11 for locating exact measurement point 10 Remove the Light Wand and replace it on the same point on the biceps Press ENTER The display will flash a decimal point following the number 2 Percent Body Fat is displayed and printed The FUTREX 5000A ZL will also print the following information e Fat Weight lbs of body weight that is fat e Lean fat free body weight e Total Body Water FUTREX 5000A ZL Adult User s only This is the calculation of the subject s normal hydration state The percent body water is based on research that has shown lean tissue to be composed of approximately 73 water whereas fat contains 4 to 8 water For example Men 6 24 Fat 69 57 Water Women 9 35 Fat 67 50 Water To Repeat A Measurement Press ENTER and follow the steps outlined under 5 16 Off Message An Off Message will appea
8. T Level by entering in Frequency Intensity and Time of your physical activity Refer to Step 11 on page 8 to determine your F I T rating The complete Fitness Analysis is then printed To Measure Percent Body Fat turn the FUTREX 5000A ZL OFF and then ON again Off Message An Off Message will appear and the FUTREX 5000A ZL Automatic Power Down feature will turn the unit OFF if the user has not pressed any key for 6 minutes To use the unit again turn the Power Switch OFF and ON again 22 UPDATE ANALYSIS This printout for Adult Users only allows you to compare your previous weight and percent body fat with your current values To Obtain an Update Analysis Printout Turn Power Switch ON The display will show a software version number e g 7 30 and will then start a 15 second countdown Press the CLEAR Key to cancel the 15 second countdown Press the SELECT PROGRAM Key Press the UPDATE Key Enter Sex by pressing the MALE or FEMALE Key Enter Height in inches or cm whole numbers only e g 68 in is acceptable 68 5 will not be accepted Press ENTER Refer to page 23 to switch between English and Metric units Enter Original Weight in Ib or kg whole numbers only This value refers to the weight of the subject prior to starting any weight gain or reduction program Press ENTER Refer to page 23 to switch between English and Metric units Enter Current Weight in lb or kg Press ENTER Enter Body Frame by pressing t
9. CORRECT DATE 9 ete sure percent body fat by following steps 13 through 16 on pages 9 and 10 The FUTREX 5000A ZL requires that the date be manually changed each day Use the following procedure to change the date 1 Press SELECT PROGRAMS then press DATE The printer will show the current setting e g June 1 1996 2 Printer then prompts user to change month Use keypad to enter new month i e 1 January 2 February 12 December If no change just press ENTER 3 Printer prompts user to change day If no change press ENTER or type in correct number and press ENTER 4 Printer prompts user to change year If no change press ENTER or type in correct two digits e g year 2000 would be 00 NOTE If an invalid month day or year is entered the display will reset to 0 and you must enter a correct value For example the only valid entries for month are 1 through 12 If in error you enter 15 the display will show 0 then ENTER 20 PRINTOUT PROGRAMS The FUTREX 5000A ZL provides three analysis programs for Adult User s only e Fitness Analysis Adults and Children Update Analysis Adults Only FITNESS ANALYSIS The Fitness Analysis is based upon the Metropolitan Life Insurance Tables combined with the National Institutes of Health published data on the interrelationship between body weight fat and longevity health risks The program prints diet and activity suggestions to allow you to reach the recomme
10. LL These keys are used to enter your body frame size in the Fitness Analysis or MEDIUM the Update Analysis programs Press the proper key when the Enter body frame message LARGE appears on the printer MALE These keys are used to enter your sex into the Fitness Analysis or Update Analysis FEMALE programs Press the appropriate key when the Enter sex message appears on the printer CLEAR This key cancels incorrectly entered numbers ENTER This key is used to store numbers that have been entered It is also used to start the body fat measurement sequence PAPER FEED For feeding paper into the printer RISKS Allows adjustment of the instrument s calibration DATE Changes internally stored date stamp 33 34 Printed in U S A
11. USER S MANUAL FUTREX 5000A ZL BODY FAT AND FITNESS COMPUTER FUTREX INC 130 Western Maryland Pkwy Hagerstown MD 21740 Version 8 5 FUTREX 5000A ZL_ USER S MANUAL This manual provides you with all the information needed to operate the FUTREX 5000A ZL Table of Contents Appearance and Pan NaMe Sa a a E conde ddseshleddeaceteddaceedesthaduteads candeddsushleddeashdsddeusuded dstdiguedeasecdssstdeetdeusesercesess 1 Preparation wis Printer Paper Installations isesi esse sesa ecesudascvsosesieceusssscasdevbevecuathecesdenisesosenis ceubesbocesdesbeueduatbscastaieceguasin cishetbecerdebbesesusabecesvenievecdeabelevs 4 Models of the Futrex Body Fat amp Fitness Analyzer oo cc ccecccceeeceecseeeeceeecaeseesesecaesesesecaesesesecsesesceesaesaeseeecaesaesesesaeseesceeeaeseeseaeeaeeeeegs 5 Percent Body Fat Estimation s Selecting the Biceps Measurement Site hiss Adjusting the Body Fat Percentage Readout ssssscsssssssesssssssssesssssssscesssssssssessessesecesssssnsecsssnssesecsssnssesessossssessssssssssessossssesensosesees 12 Estimating Relative Fat Distribution sevsccecieccseoesietoorcavecaenciveseencceseden caveeneecasstaescauveanteaieubeecduvedencasdenueeansedeveeuecae dabeubeauusedebeasneniecanscdeoesveeadbess 13 Self Measurement of Percent Body Fat ountS Data issii wen LF Printout Programs Fitness Analysis Update Analysis Color Printer Physical Rating Function Mode 12d Trou
12. ble Shooting 1126 General Specifications 29 Keypad Description iessen a t a aA a ea aE AES 30 Copyright 1987 1996 FUTREX INC Note FUTREX CAUTIONS THE USER AND OR INDIVIDUAL TESTED TO SEEK THE ADVICE OF A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO UNDERTAKING ANY NUTRITION AND OR EXERCISE PROGRAM APPEARANCE AND PART NAMES PRINTER PAPER COMPARTMENT A C ADAPTER PROBE SOCKET BATTERY OMP nia enemas ON OFF SWITCH 3 Light Wand PREPARATION Battery Installation Insert 6 1 5V AA size alkaline batteries into the battery compartment located on the rear of the Main Body Be sure the batteries are oriented as indicated in the battery compartment NOTE Batteries must be alkaline type Other types will not work I l Light Wand Connect the Light Wand Cable to the connector jack located on the right hand side of the Main Body It is recommended that the Light Wand always remain attached to the Main Body This will avoid possible damage to the connector A C Adapter Connect the A C Adapter cable to the connector jack located on the right hand side of the Main Body the jack closest to the top of the unit PRINTER PAPER INSTALLATION Remove the clear plastic cover from the printer Start feeding the paper into the slit inside the Paper Roll Compartment by pressing the PAPER FEED key NOTE The paper must be thermal paper and cut square prior to inserting
13. he SMALL MEDIUM or LARGE key Refer to step 9 on page 7 to determine frame size Enter Age using the numbered keys Press ENTER 23 11 12 13 14 15 16 Enter Original Percent Body Fat obtained from the FUTREX 5000A ZL prior to starting any body fat gain loss program be sure to press the decimal point Press ENTER Enter Current Percent Body Fat This is the percentage value recently obtained by the FUTREX 5000A Press ENTER Enter Activity Level by pressing the LIGHT MODERATE or HEAVY key This value corresponds to your daily activity during normal working hours Enter F I T by entering in values for Frequency Intensity and Time of physical activity Refer to step 11 on page 8 to determine your F I T rating Enter Number of Weeks between current and original body fat measurement The complete Update Analysis will be printed To Print Another Update Analysis follow steps 3 through 16 To Estimate Percent Body Fat turn the FUTREX 5000A ZL OFF and then ON again OFF Message An Off Message will appear and the FUTREX 5000A ZL Automatic Power Down feature will turn the unit OFF if the user has not pressed any key for 6 minutes To use the unit again turn the Power Switch OFF and then ON again 24 COLOR PRINTER The FUTREX 5000A ZL can directly communicate with an external printer without need for any external computer using Futrex s unique full color fitness forms The following is required if you desi
14. inter and the FUTREX 5000A ZL before restarting FUNCTION MODE The Function Mode provides the user with 3 program options Selection of Metric or English units e Selection of a Calorie Limit Mode Use of Dotson Davis Equations To Enter into the Function Mode 1 Turn Power Switch ON 2 Press the RISKS Key during the 15 second countdown 3 The letter F will appear on the screen Now follow the appropriate instructions for the Function you want to change F1 Selection of English or Metric Units The subject s height and weight values can be printed in either English Ibs in or Metric kg cm units After entering the Function Mode a Press 1 The display will show either F1 0 or F1 1 If F1 0 is displayed English Units are being used Ibs in If F1 1 is displayed Metric Units are being used kg cm To Change Between Units Press either 0 or 1 and the display will show the change Press ENTER if this is correct Press ENTER a second time If you fail to press ENTER a second time the FUTREX 5000A ZL will continue to use the original setting stored in the FUTREX 5000A ZL To Exit the Function Mode turn the FUTREX 5000A ZL OFF F2 Selection Calorie Limit Mode The Fitness Analysis Program can be operated in two different calorie modes The first mode allows the FUTREX 5000A ZL to calculate the subject s daily caloric intake The second mode allows the subject to enter his her daily caloric intake va
15. libration set i e adult adult without exercise level term adolescent preadolescent Turn unit on During countdown press CLEAR SELECT PROGRAM RISKS The digital display will read A1 To change to a specific calibration set Adult Calibration older than 17 years press ENTER Adolescent Calibration 13 17 years press 3 then ENTER Preadolescent 5 12 years press 4 then ENTER The digital display will show the value of the optical standard If no change to the calibration is desired press CLEAR If you wish to change the calibration Press SELECT PROGRAM then press RISKS The display will show 0 0 if no calibration adjustment has been made or the previously entered adjustment value To adjust the calibration Press the numbered key to enter the amount of adjustment For example if you want to decrease the instrument s readings by 1 0 press 1 press 0 then the minus sign and then ENTER All future body fat readings will now read 1 0 lower Once the correct offset has been entered into the unit press ENTER The adjusted optical standard value will be displayed To exit this mode Press CLEAR ESTIMATING RELATIVE FAT DISTRIBUTION In addition to estimating percent body fat a relative body fat estimation on other sites of the body e g quadriceps abdominal region can be obtained using the FUTREX 5000A ZL 1 Turn Power Switch ON The display will show a software version number e g 7 30
16. lue After entering the Function Mode a Press 2 The display will show either F2 0 or F2 1 If F2 0 is displayed then the unit will automatically calculate the subject s daily caloric intake If F2 1 is displayed the user will be asked to enter a specific calorie intake value To Change Between Modes Press either 0 or 1 and the display will show the change Press ENTER if this is correct To Exit the Function Mode turn the FUTREX 5000A ZL OFF F3 Use of Dotson Davis Equations After entering the Function Mode b c F4 Color Printer Section Press 3 The display will show either F3 0 or F3 1 If F3 0 is displayed the Dotson Davis Equation will be used and the Recommended Maximum Weight will be printed If F3 1 is displayed the Dotson Davis Equation will be omitted from the Body Fat Measurement Program To Change Between Equations Press either 0 or 1 and the display will show the change Press ENTER if this is the correct change To Exit the Function Mode turn the unit OFF After entering the Function Mode a F8 Data Stream Press 4 If 0 is displayed the unit is set to print using the Color Forms If 1 is displayed unit is set to print Fitness Analysis on plain paper To change press 0 or 1 Press ENTER to save the change To Exit the Function Mode turn the unit OFF This function allows the FUTREX 5000A ZL measured data to be sent to an external PC computer
17. nded fat weight levels This analysis provides the user with information that covers a broad spectrum of the technical literature This is deemed necessary because there is no one best method of performing a fitness analysis To Obtain a Fitness Analysis Printout 1 Turn Power Switch ON The display will show a software version number e g 7 30 and will then start a 15 second countdown 2 Press the CLEAR Key to cancel the 15 second countdown 3 Press the SELECT PROGRAM Key NOTE F4 must be set to 1 in the Function Mode see page 25 4 Either press the FITNESS Key for final printout using the built in printer Or press COLOR PRINTER for final printout using an external EPSON XL300 printer 12 13 Enter Sex by pressing the MALE or FEMALE Key Enter Height in inches or cm whole numbers only e g 68 in is acceptable 68 5 will not be accepted See page 23 to switch between English and Metric units Press ENTER Enter Weight in Ib or kg whole numbers only See page 23 to switch between English and Metric units Press ENTER Enter Body Frame Size by pressing SMALL MEDIUM or LARGE Refer to page 7 to determine size Enter Age using the numbered keys Press ENTER Enter the Percent Body Fat obtained from the FUTREX 5000A be sure to press the decimal point Press ENTER Enter Activity Level by pressing the LIGHT MODERATE or HEAVY key This value corresponds to your daily activity during normal working hours Enter F 1
18. ps until a 2 appears on the screen during the first measurement or the printer starts printing after the second measurement b Use the Light Shield to block the external light Always avoid measurements under strong lights e g direct sunlight because errors may occur 5 Printer Stops a Low batteries a Replace batteries see page 3 b Bad battery contact b Remove batteries and clean tabs with isopropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol c Bad AC connection c Unplug the AC Adapter from the wall socket and from the unit Clean the adapter contact with isopropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol 30 PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE MEASURES 6 Print is too light or does not print a Printing on wrong side of the paper a Make sure paper is inserted to print on the shiny side of the paper b Wrong type of printer paper c Paper must be thermal paper c Print head is dirty b Clean the print head by carefully removing the Paper Cutter Insert a clean piece of rough paper a typical business card is ideal between the print head and rear paper roller CAUTION Do not bend the print head pressure on the rear paper roller will allow the card to be inserted 7 Printer prints black lines a Low batteries a Replace batteries Refer to page 3 b Bad battery connections b Remove batteries and clean tabs with isopropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol e FOR MORE INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE CALL 1 301 733 9368 31
19. r and the FUTREX 5000A ZL Automatic Power Down feature will turn the unit off if the user has not pressed any key for 6 minutes To use the unit again turn the Power Switch OFF and ON again SELECTING THE BICEPS MEASURING SITE Using a 12 ruler or the scale provided on the Arm Band measure the length between the armpit and the inside of the elbow To mark the Measurement Point measure halfway between the armpit and the elbow at the belly of the biceps muscle More technically stated measure along the exterior line of the biceps halfway between the antecubital fossa and the acromion To mark this measurement site place a small line on the medial side of the spot with a yellow highlighter or pen Place the Light Wand on the Measurement Site with one hand Place your other hand behind the triceps using your thumb and middle finger to hold the black foam disk around the arm to block out external light NOTE It is suggested that the person being measured press the ENTER key with the hand not being measured Body Fat Measurement is described on pages 6 10 13 ADJUSTING THE PERCENT BODY FAT READING The FUTREX 5000A ZL has been carefully calibrated to provide body fat estimates The calibration is traceable to the generally accepted hydrostatic procedure However some users may desire to have the FUTREX 5000A ZL reading traceable to their own laboratory For those users the following adjustment procedures are provided for each ca
20. re to use this feature Preprinted Color Forms This 4 page form provides extensive data for your clients Printer Epson Model LX 300 e RS 232 Printer Serial Cable To communicate from the FUTREX 5000 XL to the Epson Printer This printing function is performed as follows NOTE F4 must have been set to 0 see page 25 1 2 Turn on both the printer and FUTREX 5000A ZL Wait for countdown to finish or press CLEAR The RS 232 serial cable must be attached between the units Press SELECT PROGRAMS then COLOR PRINTER The FUTREX 5000A ZL internal printer will display Use Previous Data 1 YES 2 NO If you type in NO i e 2 follow the Fitness Analysis Procedure described on page 19 starting with Step 5 If YES i e 1 was typed in the FUTREX 5000A ZL will use the data from the last person that was measured and the instrument s printer will ask e Enter Activity Level This is the amount of daily physical activity the person does during normal work environment It does not include any exercise program the person does Enter either LIGHT e g office work MODERATE e g someone delivering mail or HEAVY e g a ditch digger Enter Body Frame and Activity Level as described in CAUTION Color Forms must be in printer the Fitness Analysis procedure page 19 items 8 and 11 NOTE Printer must be set to 2400 baud rate If a malfunction occurs e g paper jam you must turn off both the pr
21. stribution within the location estimated To Measure Another Site or Repeat a Measurement Place the Light Wand firmly on the particular body site and follow steps outlined in 6 and 7 sage will SELF MEASUREMENT OF PERCENT BODY FAT 1 Purpose of the Arm Band Locates the measurement site on the biceps e Blocks out all external light that might interfere with the estimations when self testing percent body fat 2 Using a 12 ruler or the scale provided on the Arm Band measure the length between the armpit and the inside of the elbow Extend the Arm Band so the Scale is facing up 3 Adjust the gauge on the Arm Band to the measured length of your upper arm The Gauge is adjusted correctly when the white arrows on either side of the Gauge point to the correct measured length 1 ADJUST GAUGE TO YOUR LENGTH 2 MAKE A RING AND PUT YOUR ARM THROUGH IT T 3 FASTEN BAND POINTER SHOULD BE AT ELBOW AIMING AT OPEN PALM gt 4 Make a ring out of the Arm Band and place your dominant arm through the center of the ring T 5 Tighten the Arm Band 6 To locate the proper measurement site the Arm Band pointer should be perpendicular to the inside crease of the elbow joint standard anatomical position open palm 7 To measure percent body on pages 6 to 9 8 Insert Light Wand into the center hole of the Arm Band Make sure the Light Wand touches the skin i f Le SETTING THE
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