Escali BF180 Body Analyzing Digital Scale User Manual
- June 14, 2024
- Escali
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Escali BF180 Body Analyzing Digital Scale
Body Analyzing
Digital Scale
Model # BF180
Thank you for choosing the Escali BF180 Body Analyzing Digital Scale. This state-of-the-art, precision measuring instrument is only accurate when used on hard, flat and level surfaces. This scale will not function correctly on carpet. The electronic sensors are very sensitive; avoid dropping or jarring the scale, and please keep it where it will be pro-tected from impact.
Warning! Do not use this product if you have a pacemaker or other internal electronic medical devices.
DISPLAY DIAGRAM
INITIAL SETUP: CREATING & EDITING USER PROFILES
- Remove the insulating plastic strip from the battery compartment. Ensure the batter-ies are properly seated within the +/- terminals.
- Press the UNIT button on the base of the scale to select your desired unit of meas-ure; pounds (lb), kilograms (kg) or stones (st).
- To set up a new user profile (or edit an existing profile) press SET and use the UP or DOWN arrows to select a profile number. Press SET to confirm.
- Select your gender using the UP or DOWN arrows. (Activate Athlete Mode by se-lecting your gender with the accompanied running figure.) Press SET to confirm.
- Select your height using the UP or DOWN arrows and press SET to confirm.
- Select your age using the UP or DOWN arrows and press SET to confirm.
- When the display shows zero weight, step on the scale with clean and dry bare feet. The scale will measure your weight and then calculate your body composition.
- Note: This body scale can save up to 8 unique user profiles. To program additional profiles, follow steps 3 through 7.
SHOULD I ACTIVATE ATHLETE MODE?
Activate Athlete Mode if you exercise at least 10 hours per week and have been doing so consistently for the last 6 months, or longer.
MEASURING BODY WEIGHT & BODY COMPOSITION
- To use the scale, stand still on the center of the platform with clean and dry bare feet touching each of the metal foot placers. After a few seconds the scale will display your weight.
- Next, the scale will automatically select your user profile and calculate your body composition while a “o” scrolls across the display.
- Finally, the scale will display your current body composition measurements. You may now step off the scale. The scale will cycle through your body fat, body water, muscle mass and bone density measurements three times before itself off.
Note: The scale will automatically select your user profile to calculate your body com-position by comparing your current body weight measurement to previous body weight measurements from each user profile. If your current body weight changes by more than 7 pounds from your previous measurement, or if your body weight is within 7 pounds of another user profile, then you will need to manually select your user profile number with the corresponding arrow buttons before the scale will display your current body composition.
HOW DOES THE SCALE MEASURE BODY COMPOSITION?
This scale uses Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) technology to measure body composition. BIA technology sends an unperceivable electronic signal through your body to calculate your body fat, body water and muscle mass percentages. Do not use this scale if you have a pacemaker or other internal electronic medical device.
HOW DO I GET THE MOST ACCURATE RESULTS?
Hydration levels fluctuate throughout the day and are affected by eating, drinking and exercise. As a result, for maximum accuracy and repeatability, it is recommended that this scale is used at the same time of day under the same conditions to establish a per-sonal average. These readings are a close indication, and not an exact value. Please consult your doctor for more information.
MEASUREMENTS DURING WEIGHT LOSS
During weight loss, body fat percentages may not change as expected since the reading is a percentage of body fat compared to body weight, and both could be changing at the same time. To minimize the loss of lean body tissue, be sure to include exercise in your weight loss plan.
BODY FAT PERCENTAGE — SUGGESTED RANGES
Age
| Men
---|---
Underfat| Healthy| Overfat| Obese
10-39| < 8%| 8-20%| 20-25%| 25-80%
40-59| < 11%| 11-22%| 22-28%| 28-80%
60-80| < 13%| 13-25%| 25-30%| 30-80%
Age
| Women
---|---
Underfat| Healthy| Overfat| Obese
10-39| < 21%| 21-33%| 33-39%| 39-80%
40-59| < 23%| 23-34%| 34-40%| 40-80%
60-80| < 24%| 24-36%| 36-42%| 42-80%
MUSCLE MASS PERCENTAGE — SUGGESTED RANGES
Age| 6- 12| 13- 20| 21- 40| 41- 60|
61- 80
---|---|---|---|---|---
Men| > 39%| > 37%| > 36%| > 35%| > 33%
Women| > 35%| > 33%| > 32%| > 31%| > 30%
BODY WATER PERCENTAGE — SUGGESTED RANGES
Age
| Men| Women
---|---|---
Low| Normal| High| Low| Normal| High
10-15| < 58%| 58-72%| > 72%| < 57%| 57-67%| > 67%
16-30| < 53%| 53-67%| > 67%| < 47%| 47-57%| > 57%
31-60| < 47%| 47-62%| > 62%| < 42%| 42-52%| > 52%
61-80| < 42%| 42-56%| > 56%| < 37%| 37-47%| > 42%
BONE MASS (LB/KG) — SUGGESTED RANGES
Body Weight
| Men
---|---
< 132.3 lb
| ****
132.3 – 165.3 lb
| ****
> 165.3 lb
< 60 kg| 60 – 75 kg| > 75 kg
Est. Bone
Mass
| 5.5 lb| 6.5 lb| 7 lb
2.5 kg| 2.9 kg| 3.2 kg
Body Weight
| Women
---|---
< 99.1 lb| 99.1 – 132.3 lb| > 132.3 lb
< 45 kg| 45 – 60 kg| > 60 kg
Est. Bone
Mass
| 4 lb| 5 lb| 5.5 lb
1.8 kg| 2.2 kg| 2.5 kg
PROPER USE & CARE
- Use and stow the scale at room temperature.
- Do not submit the scale to shaking, excessive vibration, or other rough treatment; use on a flat and stable surface.
- The display may be affected by electromagnetic disturbances such as radios, micro-waves, or cell phones. If such disturbances occur, remove the source of the distur-bance, and restart the scale.
- Disassembling, or tampering with the scale voids the warranty.
- Clean the scale with a damp cloth; do not submerge in liquid; scale is not water-proof.
- Failure to insert batteries in the correct polarity, as indicated in the battery compart-ment, may shorten the life of the batteries or cause batteries to leak.
- Do not mix Alkaline, Standard (Carbon-Zinc) or Rechargeable (Nickel Cadmium) or (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries.
- Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per state and local guidelines. Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING MESSAGES
- “- – – -” — Overload
- Solution: Stop using the scale for measurement.
- “Lo”— Low Battery
- Solution: Replace both batteries as measurements may lose accuracy.
- “Err” — Body Fat Out of Range / BIA Analysis Failure / Sensor Defect
- Solution: Check and confirm your user profile data, stand still on the center of the scale with clean and dry bare feet touching both metal plates and then meas-ure again.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
- Model: BF180
- Capacity: 400 lb / 180 kg
- Increments: 0.2 lb / 0.1 kg
- Product Dimensions: 12.875 x 12.875 x 1 in / 30.2 x 30.2 x 2.5 cm
- Power Source: Two CR2032 batteries (included)
ESCALI CORPORATION
3203 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 150 Burnsville, MN 55306 USA
PRODUCT SUPPORT
- 24/7 Online support: https://escali.zendesk.com Email support: feedback@escali.com
- Phone support: 1-800-467-6408
LIFETIME LTD. WARRANTY
- This scale is guaranteed to be free of defects in mate-rials and workmanship.
- For more details visit: www.escali.com/warranties
- Escali’s liability is limited to two (2) times the cost of the product.
© Escali Corp., Minneapolis, MN, USA. All rights reserved. Escali, the Escali logo and other Escali marks are owned by Escali Corp. and may be registered.
FCC USER GUIDE INFORMATION
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radi-ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-aged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver;
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con-nected;
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
Radio Transmitters (Part 15)
- This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi-tions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer-ence received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Caution
The Escali BF180 Body Analyzing Digital Scale offers you a seamless way to manage your health. Please be aware that this device is designed for adults’ self-measuring and self-monitoring body fat and hydration levels. Any information provided by this device is in no way meant to treat, cure or prevent any disease or illness from happening. This device should not be used by anyone who is acutely or chronically ill, suffering from a disease or taking medications that affect your water levels. The accuracy of readings for these patients has not been verified. Specific medical advice should be obtained from a physician.
- Before diet and exercise, you must first find a professional medical guide.
- The Escali BF180 is equipped with data transmission function. It may emit electromagnetic energy so as to perform its intended function. Nearby portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect the performance of the device.
- Portable and mobile RF communications equipment can affect the measuring accuracy of the Escali BF180.
- Kindly note that the use of accessories, transducers or cables other than those specified, with internal components, may result in increased EMISSIONS or decreased IMMUNITY of the device.
- Be aware that misuse of electrical equipments can cause electric shock, burns, fire and other hazards. Please do not use the device in a flammable gas environment.
- Warning that the Escali BF180 should not be used adjacent to or stacked with other equipment.
- Manufacturer will make available on request circuit diagrams, component parts list, etc.
- WARNING: No modifications of this equipment is allowed.
- During using the scale, the patient will contact with the surface and the electrode of the scale. The surface and the electrode of the scale is type BF Applied part.
- The device doesn’t need to be calibrated in five years lifetime.
- Do not touch the output of the batteries when using the analyzer.
- The patient is an intended operator. The patient can perform all the operations in the manual, such as measurement, data transmitting, changing batteries.
| Product Name | BF180 Body Analyzing Digital Scale |
|---|---|
| Dimension | Scale: 12.875 x 12.875 x 1 in / 302 x 302 x 25 mm |
(Approximately)
Net Weight| 3.09 lb / 1.40 kg (Approximately)
Display| Digital LED
Measurement Unit| Pound (lb) / Kilogram (kg) / Stone (st)
Measurement Range| 11 lb to 397 lb / 5 kg to 180 kg / 0 st: 11 lb to
28 st: 5 lb
Division| 0.2 lb / 0.1 kg / 0 st: 1 lb
Accuracy| 50kg: ±0.3kg; 100kg: ±0.4kg; 150kg: ±0.5kg; 180kg: ±0.7kg
Working Environment| Temperature: 41°F to 104°F / 5°C to 40°C;
Relative Humidity: ≤90% RH; Atmospheric Pressure: 86 kPa to 106 kPa
Storage Environment| Temperature: -4°F to 140°F / -20°C to 60°C;
Relative Humidity: ≤90% RH; Atmospheric Pressure: 50 kPa to 106 kPa
Power Source| 6V (Two CR2032-size Batteries)
Turn on Method| Instant On Technology
Auto- OFF| The scale will turn off after about 15 seconds if there
is no operation.
Accessories| 1. Two CR2032-size batteries; 2. User Manual
Mode of Operation| Continuous Operation
Degree of Protection| Type BF applied part
Software Version| A0
Protection against Ingress of Water| IP21
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Escali BF180 Body Analyzing Digital Scale suitable for use on carpet?
No, the scale is only accurate when used on hard, flat, and level surfaces. It will not function correctly on carpet.
Can I use this scale if I have a pacemaker or other internal electronic medical devices?
No, it is not safe to use this product if you have a pacemaker or other internal electronic medical devices. Please avoid using it in such cases.
How do I set up user profiles on the scale?
To set up a new user profile (or edit an existing profile), remove the insulating plastic strip from the battery compartment. Press the UNIT button to select your desired unit of measurement. Press SET to confirm, then select your gender, height, and age using the UP or DOWN arrows. Press SET to confirm.
What is Athlete Mode, and when should I activate it?
Athlete Mode is activated by selecting your gender with the accompanied running figure. It should be activated if you exercise at least 10 hours per week consistently for the last 6 months or longer.
How does the scale measure body composition?
The scale uses Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) technology, which sends an electronic signal through your body to calculate body fat, body water, and muscle mass percentages.
How can I get the most accurate results when using the scale?
For maximum accuracy and repeatability, it is recommended to use the scale at the same time of day under the same conditions to establish a personal average. Keep in mind that hydration levels can fluctuate, so consistency is important.
What should I consider during weight loss when using the scale?
During weight loss, body fat percentages may not change as expected since the reading is a percentage of body fat compared to body weight. To minimize the loss of lean body tissue, include exercise in your weight loss plan.
Are there suggested ranges for body fat, muscle mass, body water, and bone mass percentages?
Yes, there are suggested ranges for each measurement based on age and gender. These ranges can provide insights into your body composition.
How do I clean and maintain the scale?
Clean the scale with a damp cloth and avoid submerging it in liquid as it is not waterproof. Do not disassemble or tamper with the scale, as it may void the warranty.
What should I do if I encounter warning messages on the scale's display?
If you see messages like 'Overload,' 'Low Battery,' or 'Err,' follow the recommended solutions provided in the user manual to address the issue.
What are the product specifications of the Escali BF180?
The scale has a capacity of 400 lb / 180 kg and increments of 0.2 lb / 0.1 kg. Its dimensions are approximately 12.875 x 12.875 x 1 in, and it is powered by two CR2032 batteries.
Is there a warranty for the Escali BF180 Body Analyzing Digital Scale?
Yes, there is a lifetime limited warranty for this scale. For more details, you can visit the Escali website.
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