USER`S MANUAL FUTREX -5000A/WL BODY FAT AND FITNESS
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1. 2 Press SELECT PROGRAMS then COLOR PRINTER The FUTREX 5000A WL 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 23 starting with Step 5 3 If YES i e 1 was typed in the FUTREX 5000A WL will use the data from the last person that was measured and the instrument s printer will ask 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 4 Enter Body Frame and Activity Level as described in the CAUTION Color Forms must be in printer Fitness Analysis procedure page 24 items 8 and 11 NOTE Printer must be set to 2400 bit rate page 2 21 in Epson Users Guide If a malfunction occurs e g paper jam you must turn off both the printer and the FUTREX 5000A WL before restarting 31 FUNCTION MODE The Function Mode provides the user with 4 program options Selection of Metric or English units Selection of a Calorie Limit Mode Use of Dotson Davis Equations Color printer selection To Enter into the Function Mode 1 Turn Power Switch ON 2 Press the RISKS Key during the 15 second countdown 3 The letter will appear on the screen Now follow the appropriate in2. 67 50 Water To Repeat A Measurement Press ENTER and follow the steps outlined under 5 16 Off Message An Off Message will appear and the FUTREX 5000A WL 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 Biceps Locator 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 SELECTING THE TRICEPS MEASURING SITE 1 Using a Biceps Locator measure the length between the top of the shoulder to the elbow to find the midpoint 2 To mark the Measurement Point place a small line on the medial side of the spot with
3. 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 FREQUENCY 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 NOAA 11B Enter Intensity Value Press ENTER INTENSITY 5 Over 90 PERCENT OF YOUR MAXIMUM HEART RATE Competitive athlete sprinting speed swimming distance cycling seasoned wrestler racquetball body builder high impact aerobics 4 80 90 PERCENT OF YOUR MAXIMUM HEART RATE Intermittent aerobic activities football soccer lacrosse hockey moderate to heavy weight training basketball jogging mountain biking 3 60 80 PERCENT OF YOUR MAXIMUM HEART RATE Moderate aerobic activity speed walking singles tennis gymnastics light weight training in line skating softball casual biking 2 35 60 PERCENT OF YOUR MAXIMUM HEART RATE Light aerobic activity brisk walking doubles tennis golfing hiking 13 12 1 LESS THAN 35 PERCENT OF YOUR MAXIMUM HEART RATE Activities of daily living gardening child care and normal walking 11C Enter Time Va
4. much too little light a Inconsistent measurement technique 35 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 biceps 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 w
5. ual FUTREX INC OP DOSUDIOVS NWR 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 Biceps Locator 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 23 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 gt 3 FASTEN BAND POINTER SHOULD BE AT ELBOW AIMING AT OPEN PALM gt Make a ring out of the Arm Band and place your dominant arm through the center of the ring T Tighten the Arm Band 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 To estimate percent body 6 on pages 6 to Insert Light Wand into the center hole of the Arm Band Make sure the Light Wand touches the skin SETTING THE CORRECT DATE 9 imate percent body fat by following steps 11 through 16 on pages 6 to 13 25 The FUTREX 5000A WL requires that the date be manually changed each day Use the fo
6. use the unit again turn the Power Switch OFF and ON again 28 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 AO 51 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 28 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 28 to switch between English and Metric units Enter Current Weight in lb or kg Press ENTER Enter Body Frame by pressing the SMALL MEDIUM or LARGE key Refer to step 9 on page 10 to determine frame size Enter Age using the numbered keys Press ENTER 29 11 12 14 15 16 Enter Original Percent Body Fat obtained from the FUTREX 5000A WL 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
7. 7 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 20 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 WL 1 Turn Power Switch ON The display will show a software version number e g AO 51 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 P
8. REX 5000A WL PERCENT BODY FAT MEASUREMENT TO ESTIMATE PERCENT BODY FAT 1 Turn Power Switch ON The display will show a software version number e g AO 51 and will then start a 15 second countdown The display will show Sd Insert Light Wand into Optical Standard Be sure the white stripe from the Light Wand is aligned with the white 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 of percent body fat Therefore this shield should always be used when estimating percent body fat LIGHT WAND The FUTREX 5000A WL is ready to start the body fat estimation sequence pas I The printer will ask Wrestler Cal 1 YES 2 NO If the desire is to measure a wrestler 2 Bouse Peas LIGHT SHIELD NOTE If 2 i e NO is pressed skip the following and go to Step 5 4A The printer will ask ENTER SITES 1 or 3 There are two alternative measurement methods e O 1f 1 is pressed skip the following and go to Step 5 n e Site Measurement The measurement is on the midpoint biceps of the dominant arm the ar
9. USER S MANUAL FUTREX 5000A WL BODY FAT AND FITNESS COMPUTER FUTREX INC 130 Western Maryland Pkwy Hagerstown MD 21740 Version 8 6 FUTREX 5000A WL USER S MANUAL This manual provides you with all the information needed to operate the FUTREX 5000A WL Table of Contents Appearance and 1 Preparation win 4 Models of the Futrex Body Fat amp Fitness 5 Percent Body Fat Estimation Selecting the Biceps Measurement Site Selecting the Triceps Measurement Selecting the Thigh Measurement Site s cdecccccenesecserensesrecsaccoessevenerconcusencovscdevensvessecsadsbeosen dei sbesneutensonscdedensbessedsivsbeeededevebesseciensonecdeders Adjusting the Body Fat Percentage Readout 17 Estimating Relative Fat Distribution 2218 Self Measurement of Percent Body Fat 20 22 Printout Programs 23 Fitness Analys
10. WL 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 T by entering in values for Frequency Intensity and Time of physical activity Refer to step 11 page 11 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 WL OFF and then ON again OFF Message An Off Message will appear and the FUTREX 5000A WL 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 30 COLOR PRINTER The FUTREX 5000A WL 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 desire to use this feature e Preprinted Color Forms This 4 page form provides extensive data for your clients Printer Epson Model LX 300 e RS 232 Serial Cable To communicate from the FUTREX 5000A WL to the Epson Printer This printing function is performed as follows 1 Turn both the printer and FUTREX 5000A WL on Wait for countdown to finish or press CLEAR The RS 232 serial cable should be attached between the units
11. a yellow highlighter or pen 3 Place the Light Wand on the Measurement Site with one hand NOTE It is suggested that the person being measured press the ENTER key with the hand not being measured 4 Body Fat Measurement is described on pages 6 10 18 SELECTING THE THIGH MEASUREMENT SITE 1 Using a Biceps Locator measure the length between the groin line and the top of the patella knee to find the midpoint 2 To mark this measurement site place a small line on the medial side of the spot with a yellow highlighter or pen 3 Place the Light Wand on the Measurement Site with one hand NOTE It is suggested that the person being measured press the ENTER key with the hand not being measured 4 Body Fat Measurement is described on pages 6 10 19 ADJUSTING THE PERCENT BODY FAT READING The FUTREX 5000A WL 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 WL reading traceable to their own laboratory For those users the following adjustment procedures are provided for each calibration 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 1
12. ht 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 Connector 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 MODELS OF THE FUTREX BODY FAT AND FITNESS COMPUTER There are three models available for estimating percent body fat in humans 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 FUTREX 5000A WL Includes special high school wrestling calibrations as well as all features of the FUTREX 5000A ZL CAUTION This Manual is only for use with the FUT
13. is 2d Update Analysis 2229 Color Printer Physical Rating 2 27 Function 2 28 31 GON eral SPSCHICALONS 34 Keypad DeSCriPtlOM 35 Copyright 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 Light Wand ADAPTER PROBE SOCKET BATTERY COMPARTMENT 2 Optical Standard 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 11 11 11 Lig
14. ith isopropyl alcohol rubbing alcohol 36 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 37 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS DOr Ee SN MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUE e Estimating Principle e Estimating Range PRINTER OUTPUT e Fitness Analysis e Update Analysis Color Printer e Physical Activities Rating Near Infrared Interactance Technique based on technology from the United States Department of Agriculture 2 5 to 50 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
15. llowing 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 then ENTER 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 1 through 12 If in error you enter 15 the display will show 0 26 PRINTOUT PROGRAMS The FUTREX 5000A WL provides three analysis programs for Adult Users only e Fitness Analysis e Update Analysis 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 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
16. lue Press ENTER TIME Over 30 minutes 20 30 minutes 10 20 minutes Under 10 minutes NOA NOTE 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 Place Light Wand firmly on biceps of the dominant arm see page 14 for locating exact measurement point 13 Press ENTER The display will flash a decimal point following the number 1 Then the number 2 will be displayed 14 Remove the Light Wand and replace it on the same point on the biceps 15 Press ENTER The display will flash a decimal point following the number 2 16 Percent Body Fat is displayed and printed The FUTREX 5000A WL 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 WL Adult Users 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 between 6 24 Fat 69 57 Water Women between 9 35 Fat
17. m used for writing e Three Site Measurement The measurement is made combining data from three body sites e Biceps The first measurements are at the midpoint of the biceps of the dominant arm i e the arm used for writing Measurement point on the front of the arm midway between the armpit and the inside of the elbow e Triceps The second measurements are at the midpoint of the triceps of the dominant arm Measurement point on the back of the upper arm midway between the shoulder and elbow e Thigh The third measurements are at the thigh Measurement point on the front of the thigh midway between groin line and the top of the patella knee 4b Press ENTER to start the body fat estimation sequence 4c Enter Weight Ibs or kg refer to page 28 to switch between English and Metric Units Press ENTER 4d Enter Height in inches or cm 4e Printer will show MEASURE BICEPS NOTE 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 ner 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 Place Light Wand firmly on biceps of the dominant arm see page 14 for locating exact measurement point 4f Press ENTER The dis
18. o Exit the Function Mode turn the FUTREX 5000 WL OFF F3 Use of Dotson Davis Equations After entering the Function Mode a Press 3 The display will show either F3 0 or F3 1 33 F4 Color Printer Selection If 0 is displayed the Dotson Davis Equation will be used and the Recommended Maximum Weight will be printed If 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 Press 4 The display will show either F4 0 F4 1 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 1 Press ENTER to save the change To Exit the Function Mode turn the unit OFF F5 F7 and F8 are not used but they must be set to 0 or the instrument TROUBLESHOOTING will not function properly F6 is not used but must be set to 1 or the instrument will not function properly 34 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 Poor Repeatability a Bad connection between Light Wand and Probe Socket b
19. play will flash a decimal point following the number 1a 4g 4h 4i 4 Do not move the Light Wand while the decimal point is illuminated The actual measurement made at that time Then the number 2a will be displayed Remove the Light Wand and replace it on the same point on the biceps Press ENTER The display will flash a decimal point then the number 1b NOTE Aim silver stripe directly toward the shoulder Keep arm relaxed Place Light Wand firmly on Triceps of same arm see page 15 for exact measurement point Press ENTER The display will flash a decimal point Don t move Light Wand until 2b is displayed Remove Light Wand and replace it on the same point on the triceps Press ENTER The display will flash a decimal point Don t move Light Wand until 1c is displayed NOTE Aim silver stripe directly up the leg Press ENTER The display will flash a decimal point Don t move Light Wand until 2c is displayed Place Light Wand firmly on thigh at same side of body that the arm was measured e g if right arm then measure right thigh See page 16 for exact measurement point 4k NOTE Steps 5 through 16 are not applicable Those steps are for measurements using only the biceps Remove Light Wand and replace it on the same point on the thigh Press ENTER Display will again flash a decimal point Don t move the Light Wand until percent fat is displayed and printing starts Press ENTER to star
20. priate key when the Enter sex message appears on the printer This key cancels incorrectly entered numbers This key is used to store numbers that have been entered It is also used to start the body fat measurement sequence For feeding paper into the printer Allows adjustment of the instrument s calibration Changes internally stored date stamp Printed in U S A
21. ress the Number 2 Key This will shut off the printer function Remove Light Wand from the Optical Standard The FUTREX 5000A WL 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 21 7 e Aim the silver stripe of the Light Wand vertically toward the upper portion of the body e Keep the body site to be measured relaxed do not permit subject to flex muscle area being measured e Use the Light Shield to block the external light ALWAYS avoid measurements under strong lights e g direct sunlight because errors may occur e Press ENTER splay will then show a decimal point following the number 1 The number 2 will then be displayed 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 22 NOTE This relative body fat is not a direct Percentage reading This value however can be used as a guide to monitor changes in fat distribution within the location measured 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 OFF Message SELF MEASUREMENT OF PERCENT BODY FAT turn the Power Switch OFF and then ON again
22. software version number e g AO 51 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 4 Press the FITNESS Key 5 Enter Sex by pressing the MALE or FEMALE Key 12 13 Enter Height in inches or cm whole numbers only e g 68 in is acceptable 68 5 will not be accepted See page 28 to switch between English and Metric units Press ENTER Enter Weight in Ib or kg whole numbers only See page 28 to switch between English and Metric units Press ENTER Enter Body Frame Size by pressing SMALL MEDIUM or LARGE Refer to page 10 to determine frame size Enter Age using the numbered keys Press ENTER Enter the Percent Body Fat obtained from the FUTREX 5000A WL 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 T Level by entering in Frequency Intensity and Time of your physical activity Refer to Step 11 on page 11 to determine your F I T rating The complete Fitness Analysis is then printed To Print Another Fitness Analysis follow steps 3 through 12 To Measure Percent Body Fat turn the FUTREX 5000A WL OFF and then ON again Off Message An Off Message will appear and the FUTREX 5000A WL Automatic Power Down feature will turn the unit OFF if the user has not pressed any key for 6 minutes To
23. structions 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 lbs 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 32 b To Change Between Units Press either 0 or 1 and the display will show the change c Press ENTER if this is correct d Press ENTER a second time If you fail to press ENTER a second time the FUTREX 5000A WL will continue to use the original setting stored in the FUTREX 5000A WL e To Exit the Function Mode turn the FUTREX 5000A WL 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 WL to calculate the subject s daily caloric intake The second mode allows the subject to enter his her daily caloric intake value 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 b To Change Between Modes Press either 0 or 1 and the display will show the change c Press ENTER if this is correct d T
24. t the body fat estimation sequence 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 28 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 ee ry 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 Wrist Girth e Place your left thumb and middle finger around your right wrist and gently squeeze your fingers together Small Frame Fingers overlap e Medium Frame Fingers touch e NOTE If you have long fingers this method may underestimate your frame size a rge Frame Fingers do not touch 10 Enter Height in inches or cm whole numbers only e g 68 in is acceptable Refer to page 28 to switch between English 12 11 and Metric units Press ENTER Enter F 1 T Value The following procedure provides a quantitative method to determine a subject s Physical
25. 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 A C Adapter x1 Arm Band Biceps Locator x1 Thermal Printer Paper rolls 5 Fitness Wheel x1 one roll is supplied installed Attractive Aluminum x1 in the instrument s printer Briefcase Paper must be thermal paper type Software x1 AA battery x6 DOS Windows User s Manual x1 Light Shield 1 38 Summary Key Name ZERO ADJUST SELECT PROGRAM FITNESS UPDATE COLOR PRINTER SMALL MEDIUM LARGE MALE FEMALE CLEAR ENTER PAPER FEED RISKS DATE KEYPAD DESCRIPTION When the Display shows Sd insert the probe firmly into the Optical Standard and press this key to automatically calibrate the unit This key is pressed prior to the Program Keys in order to select one of the Computation Programs One of the Computation Programs This key selects the Fitness Analysis program One of the Computation Programs This key selects the Update Analysis program Activates RS 232 Serial Port to send data to be printed onto the four page preprinted color form or black and white fitness report These keys are used to enter your body frame size in the Fitness Analysis or the Update Analysis programs Press the proper key when the Enter body frame message appears on the printer These keys are used to enter your sex into the Fitness Analysis or Update Analysis programs Press the appro
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