User Manual

Lafayette Instrument Skinfold Caliper II
3700 Sagamore Parkway North Lafayette, IN 47904
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Phone: [phone]
Table of Contents
Description 2
Cleaning Instructions 2
Technical Specications 3
The Skinny on Skinfold Calipers 3
Skinfold Measurement for Women Based on the Jackson-Pollock Three Site Method 4
Skinfold Measurement for Men Based on the Jackson-Pollock Three Site Method 5
Table 1: Percent Fat Estimates for Women 6
Table 2: Percent Fat Estimates for Men 7
Interpretation 8
Skinfold Measurement for School-Age Boys and Girls 9
Table 3: Percentile norms, etc. for sum of triceps plus subscapular skinfolds 10
Table 4: Percentile norms, etc. for sum of triceps plus subscapular skinfolds 10
Table 5: Percentile norms, etc. for triceps skinfold thickness (in millimeters) for boys 11
Table 6: Percentile norms, etc. for triceps skinfold thickness (in millimeters) for girls 12
Engineering Drawing on the Skinfold Caliper II, Model 01128 13
Symbol Glossary 14
Description
Thank you for purchasing the Lafayette Skinfold Caliper II. This uniquely designed caliper provides
precise measurement at an affordable price. The 0-100 mm scale is what sets this instrument apart
from other clinical calipers on the market that only have a 0-60 mm scale. The 0-100 mm scale is easy to
read and it allows you to accurately measure the skinfold thickness of a larger portion of the population
than the other calipers. The spring-loaded arms and pivoting tips adjust automatically for parallel
measurement of skinfolds, and the circular tips provide comfort to the patient. The tension spring
provides constant pressure over the entire operating range, meeting the pressure requirements of 10g/
mm
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. The caliper is lightweight, durable, and never needs calibration.
Cleaning Instructions
Surfaces can be cleaned with a bleach-free disinfectant wipes, alcohol wipes, or hydrogen peroxide.
Bleach based products are not recommended for this product.
Disclaimer: These cleaning instructions for Lafayette Instrument products are a recommendation of
compatible cleaning materials only. Product end users are responsible for instituting an appropriate
cleaning regimen utilizing best practices and techniques. Lafayette Instrument assumes no
responsibility for the cleanliness or sanitation of the products after initial use nor makes any claim that
the use of the recommended cleaning materials mitigates all risk of potential cross infection.
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