EVALUATION

BODY FAT &

HYDRATION %
MONITOR SCALE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL 12-1190
ver 7/08
 BODY FAT & HYDRATION %
MONITOR SCALE
MODEL: 12-1190
Introduction and Precaution:

1. Congratulations for purchasing the Baseline® Body Fat Scale as a

monitoring device of your Body Fat Body Hydration percentage. This
device is used to measure body fat percent (Fat%) as well as body
hydration percent (hydration%). The principle of this device is based
on the measurement of the body's electronic impedance, or Bio-
electronic Impedance Analysis (BIA). BIA is related to the body fat
and hydration percentage and corresponds with other physical data
such as age, gender, height, and weight.

2. The evaluated readings of body fat and hydration percentage are

only reference values, and the readings are not recommended for
medical use. Please always consult your medical doctor for advice
of any medication or diet used to help achieve normal weight level.

3. People with pacemakers or other medical implants with electronic

components should not use this device. Performance of such im-
plants may be greatly impaired.

4. Do not use the device near equipment with a strong electro-

magnetic field. Always keep a good distance from such equipment
when operating this device, or turn off machinery with strong elec-
tromagnetic fields before operating.

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FEaturES / SPEcIFIcatIOnS

1. Memory, Gender, Height, Age settings:

ParaMEtEr
raMEtEr DEFauLt SEttInG ranGE
Memory 1 1 to 8
Gender Male Male/Female
Height 165 cm 100 cm - 250 cm
(5’5”) (3’3” - 8’2”)
Age 25 10-80

2. Max Weight Capacity: 150 kg / 330 lb

3. Min. Weight: 2.0 kg / 4.4 lb
4. Weight Measuring Resolution: 0.1 kg / 0.2 lb
5. Kg/LB convertible
6. Body Fat measuring range: 4 – 45 %
7. Body Fat differential resolution: 0.1 %
8. Hydration measuring range: 37.8 – 66 %
9. Hydration differential resolution: 0.1 %
10. Main LCD digit size: 1.0” (25 mm)
11. Auto-Zero, auto-off
12. Low battery power indication (‘LO’) / Overload indication (‘Err’)
13. Power: 1 x 9v battery (not included)

LcD SEGMEntS/ IcOn ILLuStratIOnS

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InItIaL PrEParatIOn:

A. Install 1 x 9V battery into the compartment underneath the Main

Scale unit.
B. Place the unit on a dry, flat, solid ground surface. Ensure the unit is
stable. Avoid carpet, or uneven ground surface.

Fat MOnItOr ScaLE OPEratIOn

Initial Set up:
1. Press ‘On/Set’ button to wake up the unit. All LCD segments light up
briefly and prompt to setting mode starting from Memory selection.
By pressing ‘On/Set’ button again will take you through cycle of set-
ting all parameters. See following illustration:

Press ‘■’ ILLuStratIOn 1

Press ‘■’ Press ‘■’
Memory selection Gender Height

Press ‘■’ Press ‘■’

Age
Press ‘►’
Enter normal fat monitor operating mode

ILLuStratIOn StEPS:
I. Press Up/Down Arrow (▲▼) button to advance/reverse to the
desired memory station. Press ‘■’ button to confirm setting. LCD
will prompt to next parameter setting (Gender).
II. Press Up/Down Arrow (▲▼) button to advance/reverse to
choose your Gender. Press ‘■’ button to confirm setting/LCD
will prompt to next parameter setting (Height).
III. Press Up/Down Arrow (▲▼) button to advance/reverse to adjust
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 to your Height level. Press ‘■’ button to confirm setting. LCD will
prompt to next parameter setting (Age).
IV. Press Up/Down Arrow (▲▼) button to advance / reverse to ad-
just to your Age. Press ‘■’ button to confirm setting. LCD will
prompt back to Memory setting. all settings are complete!!!
at this point, you can continue to press ‘■’ button a few
times to cycle through the setting mode to review all
parameters.
V. Press ‘►’ button to exit setting mode and enter normal Fat Mon-
itor operating mode. LCD will read ‘0.0 kg’ or ‘0.0 lb’. You are
ready to weigh yourself, and let the scale compute your Fat and
Hydration percentage.

2. Step on the scale barefoot. Make sure your feet are clean and dry.
This gives the weighing platform the best conductive effect. While
stepping on scale, place your feet on the metal conductive pads.
Stand with feet apart to avoid short circuit.
If the LcD auto-Off appears before you step on the scale, sim-
ply press the ‘■’ button again, wait a short period of times and
the LcD will show your current settings. then press ‘►’ button
again to re-enter normal operation mode.
3. As soon as you step on the scale, LCD will immediately display in-
crementing digits until it stabilizes, locks & flashes, indicating your
current weight.
4. Within a few seconds, the scale will automatically compute your Fat
and Hydration percentages. LCD will show your Fat% (icon “BF”)
followed by Hydration% (icon “BW”). Subsequently, LCD will flash
back and forth alternatively between value of Fat and Hydration per-
centages for 5 times, and then automatically shut down.
along the lower edge of the LcD, you will see a key line of mul-
tiple vertical bars. this key line serves to give an indication of
your fat% level, telling where your fat level standing is com-
pared to the statistics norms and whether you are considered
underweight, normal, or overweight. this information is for ref-
erence only. If it causes concern, see your doctor.
nOtE: Whenever you turn the unit on for a fresh operation, you
can always go through the same steps from ILLuStratIOn 1
(I) to (V) to verify or adjust all personal data and previous meas-
ured records, before measuring for new records.

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nOrMaL WEIGHInG ScaLE OPEratIOn
To use as General Weighing Scale (not referring to Fat / Hydration %).
1. Turn unit on by lightly tapping on the lower right corner of the scale
platform. LCD will “wake up” to General Weighing Mode, showing
“0.0 kg” or “0.0 lb”.
2. Step on the scale gently (do not jump on the scale). LCD will im-
mediately display incrementing digits until it stabilizes, followed by
flashes and then locked digits, showing your weight value. After a
few seconds, LCD will automatically shut down.
ErrOr & OtHEr LcD MESSaGE
LCD may occasionally show an error message ‘Err’. Simply turn off the
unit for a brief moment, or remove and re-install battery as a total re-set.
Then turn on again to resume operation.
1. all segments lit up simultaneously: Indicates all segments per-
forming correctly.
2. “-----”: Strain gauge sensor zero point setting too low below lower
range. Cannot operate properly.
3. “Err”: Overload, or strain gauge sensor zero point too high beyond
upper range.
4. “LO”: Battery power running low.
5. “Err-h”: The computed Fat % rate too high above range of upper
limit.
6. “Err-l”: The computed Fat % rate too low below range of lower limit.
cLEanInG, MaIntEnancE & PrOPEr uSaGE
1. Use a damp, soft cloth with mild detergent to clean the device. DO
NOT use a strong chemical solution such as alcohol or benzene for
cleaning.
2. Make certain the weighing platform surface is dry before using be-
cause the weighing platform is slippery when wet.
3. Always use scale on a hard flat surface. Do not use on carpets,
mats. Remove the batteries if the scale is not going to be used for
a long period of time.
4. Do not drop the device, or jump on the device when using. Avoid
strong impact and sudden shaking as it is a precision measuring de-
vice. The construction is delicate and sensitive to all unwanted ex-
ternal impact.
5. Do not insert any objects into any openings on the unit.
6. Do not open the unit.
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7. If unit fails to turn on, check to see if battery was installed properly.
Insert or replace battery if necessary.your dealer.
8. If you can’t clear an error or unit won’t turn off, remove the battery
for about 3 seconds and reinsert.
9. Use as recommended. Fabrication Enterprises, Inc. will not be re-
sponsible damages caused by misuse of product or for injuries that
may be caused if used for any other purpose.

rEFErEncE InFOrMatIOn
The evaluated body fat result is based on a standardized measuring
method. It is calculated by a correlated formula developed on basis of
extensive scientific studies. The hydration content in the lean muscle
affects measuring result. Individual habits and lifestyle will affect bal-
ance of hydration level. Listed below are some other factors which may
affect balance of hydration level:
a. After a bath, reading can be lower.
b. After a meal or drinking readings can be higher.
c. Readings may fluctuate or be inconsistent during menstruation.
d. Loss of fluid due to illness, medication or strenuous physical activi-
ties may cause dehydration which will affect readings.
e. Table below given estimate physical status relating to the indicated
Fat% / Hydration% from the scale:

PLEaSE rEaD FOLLOWInG nOtES carEFuLLY FOr PrOPEr

unDErStanDInG OF tHE DEVIcE SYMBOLS

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 IMPOrtant InFOrMatIOn tO rEaD BEFOrE uSE

! WARNINGS
▲ Due to the possibility of injury to the user and/or damage to the de-
vice, do not operate this unit in combination with the following types
of medical devices:
• A pacemaker or any other electronic device that is implanted in
the body.
• An artificial heart, lung or any other electronic life support system.
• An electrocardiograph or other portable electronic medical device.
▲ Body Fat/Hydration device is not suitable for use by people with
following conditions:
• People with pacemakers or other medical implants with electronic
components. Performance of implants may be greatly impaired.
• Not recommended for pregnant women
• People taking cardiovascular medicine
• People on dialysis treatment
• People with symptoms of fever, edema, osteoporosis
• Athletes who undertake more than 10 hours of intensive sport
activity
• Those with heart pulse rate under 60 beats/minutes
• Children under 10, and adults over 80

Note: The Fat% / Hydration% content evaluated by the Fat Monitor is

only for reference. The physical look of body does not necessarily give
congruent Fat% / Hydration% readings, and persons with the same
build, age and sex may not have the same readings. Please consult
your doctor to determine the proper Fat / Hydration percentage for your
body and health status.

If there are some errors on the display or you can not turn off for a long
time, please remove battery for about 3 seconds, then replace.

Fabrication Enterprises Inc.

P.O. Box 1500, White Plains, NY 10602 (USA)
tel: 1-914-345-9300 fax: 1-914-345-9800

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