American Weigh Scales MSL-180 personal scale
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1. MERCURY SL User Manual MSL 180 S96lb x O 2lb Copyright 2012 American Weigh Scales Inc K All rights reserved Rev 1 1 mmm MERCURY SL Thank you for purchasing the American Weigh MERCURY SL digital body fat scale Please read all operating instructions carefully before use Scales are precision measuring devices and should always be handled with proper care To ensure years of reliable service keep these simple tips in mind Wa Tips Do not weigh on carpet Hard floors provide the best weighing surface Slanted or uneven surfaces should also be avoided For best results weigh yourself after waking up in the morning each day This will give you a more accurate picture of your weight trend Your weight can fluctuate greatly throughout the day For repeatable results stand as still as possible when weighing with your weight centered on the platform Keep the area under and around the scale clear Inaccuracy can arise from items lodged under the platform Care Tips Clean the scale with a slightly damp cloth Do not use harsh solvents To avoid leakage remove the batteries when storing the scale for extended periods of time Avoid dropping your scale The warranty does not cover damage due to rough treatment Check the batteries first if you are having any trouble with your scale This simple step can remedy most scale issues Store your scale in a clean dry location Dust dirt and moisture can accu2. on consistency in your weighing routine WARNING This scale s body fat analysis feature passes a small safe electrical current through the body but should not be used by those with medical implants such as pacemakers or women with IUDs MERCURY SL l Part List 1 Scale 2 AAA Batteries x4 ll Key Description Front Panel Bottom of Scale Dnnnnrn HAAN UNIT In T Left Key Set Key Right Key lll Battery Installation 1 Before using the scale for the first time check the battery compartment and remove any plastic insulation strips or packaging that may be in place to prevent battery drainage during shipping storage 2 If you are replacing the batteries make sure the positive and negative contacts are properly aligned IV Scale Only Operation 1 Place the scale on a flat level surface Do not weigh on carpet as it may affect the accuracy 2 Step onto the platform Once the weight has stabilized it will be locked on the display 3 The scale will turn off automatically after 10 seconds of non use V Changing the Unit of Measure 1 Press the UNIT key on the bottom of the scale to change the scale s displayed unit of measure 2 If the scale is turned off then back on it will default to the last unit used MSL 180 Units kg Kilogram Ib Pound st lb UK Stone Pound nn nn mn nn Ui J UB U Ls VI Entering Personal Data 1 Press the SET key to enter
3. setup mode The user ID no will begin to flash 2 User ID Number Use the lt or key to select the desired user ID no 1 8 Touch the SET key to confirm 3 Gender and Athlete Mode Use the lt or gt key to select your gender and athlete mode Touch the SET key to confirm Symbol Description 3 female athlete MERCURY SL 4 Height Use the lt or gt key to select your jt height Touch the SET key to confirm R 5 Age Use the or gt key to select your age C Touch the SET key to confirm 536 SACH 6 Your personal data data will be saved and the scale will display 0 0 indicating it is ready to nn begin weighing uu NOTE If there is no input for 20 seconds during setup mode the scale will return to normal weighing Vil Obtaining Body Fat Measurement 1 Place the scale on a flat level surface Do not weigh on carpet as it may affect the accuracy 2 Touch the SET key to turn the scale on then use or gt to select your user ID no 3 Wait for the display to show 0 0 4 Stand on the platform with bare feet Once the weight has stabilized it will be locked on the display 5 Body fat analysis will now commence DI as the display shows a moving o 6 When analysis is complete the body fat data will cycle on the display three times before the scale turns off HI Bt WI Jac e ER rm unn EE ILI t Mis 7 For future w
4. eighings the scale will remember you based on weight and automatically select the correct user ID no 8 If there are two users with similar weights the scale will prompt you to select the correct user Fd ID no using the lt or gt key before commencing 1 1 with body fat analysis Vill Body Fat Analysis Information Body Fat Level Indicators Description Underweight Healthy Overweight Obese Under Over ae o lt 6 sw 20 25 225 o en maze 22128 26 2 as rerz 25130 790 MERCURY SL Body Water Yo Female Male e s een e i een o 37 Bone Mass 100b 100 31305b gt 1301b 130b 130 165 gt 165Ib IX Reminders Do not use this scale on carpet For body fat analysis be sure to stand on the scale with bare feet Do not use socks When storing the scale for long periods of time remove the batteries to prevent leakage Clean the scale with a slightly damp cloth Do not use strong chemicals or abrasives This scale s measurements are meant to be used as a guide to maintaining a healthy lifestyle They should not be used as a substitute for professional assessment The body fat analyzer is not calibrated for pregnant women or young children under ten years old and will not yield accurate results for these groups X Error Codes 1 Lo Batteries are low Replace the batteries 2 Maximum capacity exceeded Th
5. is scale cannot be used to give measurements over 396lbs XI Specifications MSL 180 Max Capacity 396lb 180kg 28st Readability 0 2lb 0 1kg 0 2lb 4 X AAA Dimensions 12 6 x 12 6 x 0 9 Platform Dimensions 12 6 x 12 6 Warranty 10 Year Limited Warranty American Weigh Scales Inc Norcross GA 30092 U S A Made in China to our exact specifications and quality control
6. mulate on the weighing sensors and electronics causing inaccuracy of malfunction Special Note on Body Fat Scales This scale uses bioelectrical impedance analysis BIA to calculate body fat Yo This technology works by measuring the resistance impedance of small electrical currents through the body When the user s height and body impedance are known the scale can accurately determine total body water TBW and fat free mass FFM Fat free mass is then subtracted from your total body weight to obtain your body fat mass This scale should be used while barefoot Measurement errors can arise if weighing while wearing socks or pantyhose To avoid slipping do not step on the scale with wet feet Do not use the scale on carpet Be sure your feet are properly aligned with the heel and ball of foot electrodes on the scale The BIA method assumes that your body is within normal hydration ranges Do not use the scale after drinking alcohol or caffeine excessively as these can affect your hydration levels and degrade the body fat analyzers accuracy Other factors that can affect hydration include exercise certain medications diuretics illness and menstrual cycle in women For best results you should weigh unclothed wait a few hours after waking exercising or eating to use the body fat analyzer The results of this body fat analyzer should be used as a guide to monitor changes in your fitness over some period of time Accuracy will depend
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