Floor scales - a modern device that is in almost every home. With its help, you can control the change in weight, maintaining the body in a healthy form. To use this electronic device correctly, you need to know the main features of its operation and the possible types of errors that occur.
Floor scales show Lo - what does it mean
If electronic floor scales display the inscription Lo (from English low - low), then such a warning indicates a low battery level. To fix this, you need to replace the battery.
You can find out the type of battery you need in the instructions for the device or simply by removing the old battery and choosing the same one according to the characteristics. Usually it is located at the bottom of the device and to remove it, just open the cover.
It is worth noting that it is better to change the battery immediately after the warning message appears, because with a lack of energy, the balance will show inaccurate data. After replacing the battery, they will again work properly and show the correct data.
What other messages can be seen on the balance display
The device can display notifications of errors and malfunctions. Sometimes their appearance is for informational purposes only and does not mean breakdown or malfunction.
The electronic balance display sometimes displays a warning error message: Err or "8888". With this notification, the system reports a measurement error that has occurred accidentally. This does not indicate a malfunction of the device. You need to get off the scales, wait for the indicators to drop, and repeat the weighing.
If the screen stops displaying data, this may be due to the transition of the touch keyboard to power saving mode. To restore the active mode, just release them and press the buttons again.
ATTENTION! Press the touch panel with your fingers, without using additional objects.
If the device displays inaccurate data, the problem most often is installing the device on an uneven plane or incorrect calibration. You can clarify the correct configuration of a specific device model using the instructions supplied by the manufacturer.
How to care for the device
When caring for floor scales, it is important to carefully clean the top of the cabinet. Hard powders and metal washcloths should not be used, as they can scratch the surface. To clean the device, it is enough to wipe its external coating with a damp cloth with the addition of liquid detergent.
IMPORTANT! The balance must not be immersed in water, because it can get into the electronic mechanism or battery. In case of liquid penetration, the mechanism will quickly fail.
Store electronic scales in a horizontal position. Do not place foreign objects on them. If the device is not used for a long time, it is advisable to remove the battery from it so that it does not discharge.
What rules should be followed when weighing
To obtain the most accurate indicators, it is recommended to carry out measurements in the same conditions. To do this, it is advisable to be weighed at the same time of the day without extra heavy clothes.
The following rules apply for using electronic floor scales:
- stand on the surface with clean feet without shoes;
- when weighing the legs should stand apart;
- The frequency of measurements can be individual - once a week, daily or several times a day.
If the device provides the ability to determine the ratio of muscle and adipose tissue, the principle of its functioning is to supply electrical signals through the skin. Therefore, for this option it is important that the legs are dry and not in contact with each other (if they are inconvenient to put separately, you can place a sheet of paper or other insulating material between them).
During pregnancy, it is not dangerous to measure weight using such a device, but it may not correctly calculate the ratio of fat to muscle. For an ordinary person, such a current is completely harmless, but there are contraindications to the use of diagnostic scales.
ATTENTION! It is forbidden to use electronic scales that determine the fat mass index in the presence of a pacemaker in the body, because it will lose its rhythm or fail due to electrical impulses.
In order to track changes in body weight in dynamics, you should use one device, because different devices can show values with a small individual error.
All these recommendations will allow you to use electronic scales correctly and extend their life. If the device began to malfunction and replacing the battery did not help restore its functionality, you should contact a specialist or purchase a new device.
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