American Weigh Scales MPR-180 manual

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    MPR-180 (396lb x 0.2lb) User Manual MERCURY PRO Copyright © 2011 American Weigh Scales, Inc. All rights reserved. Rev. 1.0[...]

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    MERCUR Y PRO Thank you for purchasing the American W eigh MERCURY PRO 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. T o ensure years of reliable service, keep these simple tips in mind: • Do not exceed the scale’s maxi[...]

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    Special Note on Body Fat Scales This scale uses bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) to calculate body fat %. 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 m[...]

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    MERCUR Y PRO I. Part List 1. Scale 2. AAA Batteries (x4) II. Key Description III. Battery Installation 1. Beforeusingthescalefortherst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 repla[...]

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    IV . Scale Only Operation 1. Placethescaleonaat,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.[...]

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    MERCUR Y PRO 4. Height: Use the or key to select your height. T ouch the SET keytoconrm. 5. Age: Use the or key to select your age T ouch the SET keytoconrm 6. Y our personal data data will be saved and the scale will display “0.0”, indicating it is ready to begin weighing. NOTE: If there is no input for 20 seconds durin[...]

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    lb lb lb ft age ft cm kg st lb lb kg FAT TBW MUS BONE % age lb lb BONE lb TBW % lb FAT % lb kg st lb lb lb MUS % ft age ft age ft age SET x3 6. When analysis is complete, the body fat data will cycle on the display three times before the scale turns off. 7. For future weighings, the scale will remember you based on weight and automatically select t[...]

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    MERCUR Y PRO Body W ater % Age Female Male Healthy Healthy Healthy Healthy Healthy Healthy 10-15 <57 57.1-67 >67 <58 58.1-72 >72 16-30 <47 47.1-57 >57 <53 53.1-67 >67 31-60 <42 42.1 >52 <47 47.1-61 >61 61-80 <37 37.1-47 >47 <42 42.1-56 >56 Body Muscle % Age Female Male Healthy Healthy 6~100 >34 >[...]

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    X. Error Codes 1. Lo - Batteries are low . Replace the batteries. 2. ----- - Maximum capacity exceeded. This scale cannot be used to give measurements over 396lbs. XI. Specications MPR-180 Max. Capacity 396lb / 180kg / 28st Readability 0.2lb / 0.1kg / 0.2lb Power 4 x AAA Dimensions 12.6 x 12.6 x 0.9” Platform Dimensions 12.6 x 12.6” W arrant[...]