BF683W - Scale TANITA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BF683W TANITA

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BF683W7801(2)

Model: BF-683W

Introduction 1
Principles of Estimating Body Fat Percentage. 2
Features and Functions. 4
Preparations Before Use. 4
Useful Features. 5
Switching the Weight Mode. 5
Automatic Shut-Down Function. 5
Getting Accurate Readings. 5
Selling (Reselling) Dale and Time. 5
Selling and Storing Personal Data in Memory. 7
Taking Weight and Body Fat Readings. 8
Understanding Your Reading. 8
Programming Gurt Mode. 9
Taking Weight Measurement Only. 9
Troubleshooting. 9

Thank you for selecting a Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scale. This model uses the BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) technique, a state-of-the-art technology for body fat assessment.

Note: Read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it handy for future reference.

Safety Precautions

Persons with implanted electronic medical equipment, such as a pacemaker, should not use the Body Fat Monitor feature on this Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scale. This Body Fat Monitor/Scale passes a low-level electrical signal through the body, which may interfere with the operation of a pacemaker.

The Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scalers are intended for home use only. This unit is not intended for professional use in hospitals or other medical facilities; it is not equipped with the quality standards required for heavy usage experienced under professional conditions.
D not use this unit on slippery surfaces such as wet floors.

Important Notes for Users

This Body fat monitor is intended for adults and children (ages 7-17) with inactive to moderately active lifestyles and adults with athletic body types.

Tanita defines "athlete" as a person involved in intense physical activity of approximately 10 hours per week and who has a resting heart rate of approximately 60 beats per minute or less. Tanita's athlete definition includes "lifetime of fitness" individuals who have been fit for years but currently exercise less than 10 hours per week.

The body fat monitor function is not intended for pregnant women, professional athletes or bodybuilders.

Recorded data may be lost if the unit is used incorrectly or is exposed to electrical power surges. Tanita takes no responsibility for any kind of loss caused by the loss of recorded data.

Tanita takes no responsibility for any kind of damage or loss caused by these units, or any kind of claim made by a third person.

Note: Body fat percentage estimates will vary with the amount of water in the body, and can be affected by dehydration or over-hydration due to such factors as alcohol consumption, menstruation, illness, intense exercise, etc.

PRINCIPLES OF ESTIMATING BODY FAT PERCENTAGE

Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scans allow you to determine your body fat percentage at home as easily as you measure your weight.

What is Body Fat Percentage?

Body fat percentage is the percentage of fat in your body. Too much body fat has been linked to conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other disabling conditions.

Based on MH/WHO BMI Guidelines. As reported by Gallagher et al, at NY Obesity Research Center To determine the percentage of body that is appropriate for your body, consult your physician.

Tanita's patented "foot pad" design sends a safe, low-level electrical signal through the body to determine its composition.

The BIA Method

Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scans use the BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) technique. In this method, a safe, low-levi ctical signal is passed through the body. It is difficult for the signal to flow through fat in the human body, but easy to flow through moisture in the muscle and other body tissues. The difficulty with which a signal flows through a substance is called Impedance. So the more resistance, or impedance, the signal encounters, the higher the body fat reading.

Body Fat Percentage Fluctuations in a Day

Hydration levels in the body may affect body fat readings. Readings are usually highest in the early waking hours, since the body tends to be dehydrated after a long night's sleep. For the most accurate reading, a person should take a body fat percentage reading at a consistent time of day under consistent conditions.

Besides this basic cycle of fluctuations in the daily body fat readings, variations may be caused by hydration changes in the body due to eating, drinking, menstruation, illness, exercising, and bathing. Daily body fat readings are unique to each person, and depend upon one's lifestyle, job and activities.

What is Total Body Water Percentage?

Total Body Water Percentage is the total amount of fluid in a person's body expressed as a percentage of their total weight. Approximately 50 - 65% of the weight of a healthy person is water. Water plays a vital role in many of the body's processes and is found in every cell, tissue and organ. Maintaining a healthy total body water percentage will ensure the body functions efficiently and will reduce the risk of developing associated health problems.

How To Measure Total Body Water?

Deuterium Dilution Method is currently used as a typical method to measure a total body water percentage. This instrument estimates the total body percentage by the analysis (Multiple Regression Analysis) based on the parameter found by the BIA method.

A mutually over 0.6 is obtained between this instrument and the "deubrium dilution method". Note: Dextranium dilution Method is in terms of fetal body water based on the analysis of the dilution of orally ingested dextranium oxime in humans.

Healthy Total Body Water Percentage (%TBW)

The average total body water percentage ranges for a healthy adult are: Female, 45 to 60%

Male:50to65%

Note: The total body water percentage of a person with a high percentage of body fat may fall below the average healthy ranges.

Daily Rhythm of Total Body Water

Try to measure total body water percentage at the same time of day and under the same conditions. This increases the accuracy of the readings. The best time is in the early evening, before the evening meal, when hydration levels are more stable. Total body water percentage tends to be underestimated to a degree if measured immediately after getting out of bed, not only because of dehydration but also because the fluid in the body will be stored centrally in the body's trunk. As the day progresses this fluid becomes more evenly distributed due to the effect of gravity.

On the contrary, it may be overestimated after exercise or taking a bath because of the movement of body water or a rise in the body temperature despite actual dehydration.

Important Notes

Take your measurements at the same time of day and under the same conditions.
Measured results depend on the movement of water in the body and/or changes in body temperature. Factors affecting total body water levels include sleep, physical activity, eating and drinking, illness and medications, bathing patterns and urination.
Take fluid immediately if you have any symptoms of dehydration, particularly after physical activity or bathing. Symptoms include a dry mouth, headache, nausea, dizziness, skin dryness, a rise in temperature, loss of concentration, etc. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor immediately.
- Elderly people are at increased risk of dehydration as they have less sensitivity to thirst and other rational symptoms - This instrument cannot be used to specifically determine an individual's recommended total body water percentage. - Look for the long-term changes in total body water percentage and try to maintain a consistent, healthy total body water percentage.

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

Measuring Platform

1. Display Screen
2. Set Button
3. Arrow (Select) Buttons
4. Ball-of-Foot Electrodes
5. Heel Electrodes
6. Personal Keys
7. Weight-Only / Off Key

PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE

Inserting the Batteries

Open the battery cover on the back of the measuring platform. Insert the supplied AA-batteries as indicated.

Note: Be sure that the polarity of the batteries is set properly. If the batteries are

incorrectly positioned the fluid may leak and damage floors. If you do not intend to use this

unit for a long period of time, it is advisable to remove the balleles before storage.

Please note that the included batteries from factory may have decreased energy levels over time.

Positioning the Monitor

Place the measuring platform on a hard, flat surface where there is minimal vibration to ensure safe and accurate measurement.

Note: To avoid possible injury, do not step on the edge of the platform.

Handling Tips

This monitor is a precision instrument utilizing state-of-the-art technology.

To keep the unit in the best condition, follow these instructions carefully

• Do not attempt to disassemble the measuring platform.

• S -Tore the unit horizontally, and place it so that the buttons will not be pressed accidentally.

• Avoid excessive Impact or Vibration to the Unit.
• Place the unit in an area free from direct sunlight, heating equipment, high humidity, or extreme temperature change.
• Never submerge in water. Use alcohol to clean the electrodes and glass cleaner (applied in a colts first) in keep them shiny, avoid scraps.
• Do not step on the platform when wet.
  Do not drop any objects onto the platform.

USEFUL FEATURES

Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scalos allow you to measure both weight and body fat percentage simultaneously and easily, simply by stepping on a scale.
- Your Body Fat Monitor/Scale can be set for Adults or Children (ages 7-17), Male or Female.
Personal data (Female/Male, Age, Height) can be pre-set and stored in personal data memories.
Guest feature allows you to take readings without reprogramming one of the Personal keys.
- The unit emits a helpful "beep" when activated, and also at various stages in the programming and measuring process. Listen for these sounds which will prompt you to step on the unit, look at your readings, or confirm a setting.
Tracks 10 previous Weight and Body fat % readings with calendar.

SWITCHING THE WEIGHT MODE Note: For use only with ripples containing the weight mode switch

You can switch the unit indication by using the switch on the back of the scale as shown in the figure.

Note: If weight mode is set to pounds or stone-pounds, the height programming mode will be automatically set in feet and inches. Similarly, if kilograms are selected, height will be automatically set to centimeters.

AUTOMATIC SHUT-DOWN FUNCTION

The automatic shul-down function shuls off the power automatically in the following cases:

If you interrupt the measurement process. The power will shut down automatically within 5 seconds, depending upon the type of operation.
If an extraordinary weight is applied to the platform.
If you make a mistake during measurement or a key or button operation.
D uring programming, if you do not touch any of the keys or buttons within 60 seconds.
After you have completed the measuring process.

GETTING ACCURATE READINGS

To ensure accuracy, readings should be taken without clothing and under consistent conditions of hydration. If you do not undress, always remove your socks or stockings, and be sure the soles of your feet are clean before stepping on the measuring platform. Be sure that your heels are correctly aligned with the electrodes on the measuring platform. Don't worry if your feel appear too large for the unill-accurate readings can still be obtained if your loas overvanning the platform.

It is best to take readings at the same time of day. Try to wait about three hours after rising, eating, or hard exercise before taking measurements. While readings taken under other conditions may not have the same absolute values, they are accurate for determining the percentage of change as long as the readings are taken in a consistent manner. To monitor progress, compare weight and body fat percentage taken under the same conditions over a period of time.

Heels centered on electr nodes

Tees may overhang measuring platform

Note: An accurate reading will not be possible if the sales of your feet are not clean; or if your knees are bent, or you are in a sitting position.

SETTING (RESETTING) DATE AND TIME

1. Set Year

Press and hold the Down/Up button for 3 seconds to turn on the unit. Press the Hold/Up button to stop the program, or press the RST button.

The up/down buttons to set year and then press Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm.

2. Set Month

Press the Up/Down buttons to set month and then press the SET button. The unit will beep once to confirm.

3. Set Day

Press the Up/Down buttons to set day and then press the SET button.

The unit will beep once to confirm.

4. Set Hour

Press the Up/Down buttons to set hour and then press the SET button.

The unit will be open to confirm.

5. Set Minute

Press the Up/Down buttons to set minute and then press the SET button. The unit will beep twice to confirm the program. The unit will then shut down automatically.

Note:

• If you change the date to any day prior to the original date, tracking data for all users will be lost.

After you replace the batteries, press and hold the Dents button to begin the date and time programming process. Replacing the batteries will cause the loss of data and time settings.
- 60 seconds or more of inactivity will cause automatic shut off during this process. No data will be saved as a result.
If you make a mistake or wish to turn the unit all before you complete the programming, press the OFF button to turn the unit off. No data will be saved as a result.

SETTING AND STORING PERSONAL DATA IN MEMORY

You will receive readings only if data has been programmed into one of the personal data memories or the Guest mode. The monitor can store personal details for up to 4 people.

1. Turn on the Power

Press the Set button to turn on the unit (once programmed, tapping a Personal Key turns on the unit). The unit will beep to confirm activation, the Personal Key numbers (1,2,3,4) will be displayed, and the display will flash. Note: If you don't operate the unit for six seconds after the unit has been turned on, the unit will turn off automatically.

Note: If you make a mistake or want to turn the unit off before you have finished programming it, press the Weight-Only Key I (F) key quit.

2. Select a Personal Key Number

Press the Up/Down buttons to select a Personal Key. Once you reach the Personal Key number you wish to use, press the Set button. The unit will be open once to confirm.

3. Set your Birthday

Set the date of your birthday (Year / Month / Day) using Up/Down buttons.

Press the SET button to confirm at each programming. The unit will beep once to complete the programming Note: The range of year is from 1900-2050.

4. Select Female or Male

Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through Female (or Male)

Female/Athlete () Male/Athlete (f) is set, then the set Sb button. The unit will loop back to confirm.

5. Specify the Height

The display defaults to 5^7.0^(170cm) (range of user is from 3^4.0^ - 7^ 3.0^ or 100cm - 220cm ). Use the Up/down buttons to specify Height and then press the Set button. The unit will loop twice and the display will flash all data (Male/Female, Age, Height, etc.) one time to confirm the programming. The power will then shut down automatically.

Note: When you change the birthday and/or gender, the unit will show "CLEAR".

If you select 'YES' using Up/Down buttons, the existing personal data and tracking data will be deleted.

If you select "NO" using Up/Down buttons, no new data will be saved (existing data will be unchanged) then the unit will be shot off.

TAKING WEIGHT AND BODY FAT READINGS

Weight / Body fat percentage

Total body water percentage

1. Select Personal Key and Step On

Using your toe, tap your pre-programmed Personal Key. (Release the key within 3 seconds or the display will show 'Err'). The unit will beep and the display will show the programmed date.

The unit will be again and the display will show "0.0". Now step onto the platform.

Note: if you step onto the platform before "0." appears the display will show "Ctrl" and you will not obtain a reading. Furthermore, if you do not step onto the measuring platform within about 60 seconds after "0." appears, the mouse is shut off automatically.

2. Get Your Readings

Your weight will be shown first. Continue to stand on the platform. "00000" will appear on the display and disappear one by one from left to right. The readings will be shown alternately 6 times as follows:

Note: Do not step off until Body Fat % is shown.

\*Note:

• If there is no tracking data, the tracking buffers (Up/Down buffers) are not available.
• If you wish to turn the unit off before automatic turn off, press the OFF button.
  If you change your birthday and gender in personal data, your tracking data will be deleted.

3. Tracking Function

Used to see previous readings of Weight and Body Fat %

See Previous Readings After Current Reading: Get your readings as stated in step 2.

Step 01: From scale and press the tracking buttons (Up/Down buttons). The last 10 reading results with date can be navigated using the Up/Down buttons. Press SET button to go back to the current readings.

See Previous Readings Anytime:

While unit is still press your personal key, Your personal data, then 0.0 will appear. The last 10 reading results with data can be navigated using the Up/Down buttons.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR READING

Under Healthy Over Obesas

Note: If you select Athlete mode, the unit will not display the healthy Range Indicator. Athletes may have a lower body fat range based on their particular sport or activity. (Range of user age is between 16-99)

Healthy Range Indicator (Standard Adults only*) Your body fat monitor/scale automatically compares your body fat reading to the Healthy Body Fat Range chart.

Following your body fat percentage reading, a black bar will flash along the bottom of the display. Identifying where you fall within the Body Fat Ranges for your age and gender. For example, if the squares appear above (0) area your range is within the Healthy Range - If they appear over (-) area, your reading is below the Healthy Range. For more about the Healthy Range, see page 2.

(-): Undaral; below the healthy body fat range. Increased risk for health problems.
(O): Healthy within the healthy body fat percentage range for your age/gender (+): Overfat; above the healthy range. Increased risk for health problems.
(++) : Obese; high above the healthy body fat range. Gently increased risk of obesity-related health problems.

PROGRAMMING THE GUEST MODE

Guest mode allows you to programme the unit for a one-time use without resetting a Personal data number.

Press button to activate the unit. Then follow the steps: Set Age, Select Formolite or Male, and Specify Height.

Note: If you step onto the platform before "0.2" appears the display will show "Err" and you will not obtain a reading.

Select Weight-Only Key

Using your ice, tap the Weight-only key. After 2 or 3 seconds "0.0" will appear in the display and the unit will beep. When "0.0" appears in the display, stop onto the platform. The body weight value will appear. If you remain on the platform, the display will flash for about 30 seconds, and then the power will automatically turn off. If you stop off the platform, the weight will continue to show for about 30 seconds then the unit will shut off automatically.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the following problems occur ...then...

• A wrong weight format appears followed by kg, lb, or st-lb Refer to "Switching the Weight Mode" on p.5.
• "Lo" appears on the display, or all the data appears and immediately disappears.

Batteries are low. When this message appears, be sure to replace the batteries immediately. Since weak batteries will affect the accuracy of your measurements. Change all the batteries at the same time with new AA-size batteries. Note: Your settings will not be erased from the memory when you remove the batteries.

- "Err" appears while measuring.

Please stand on the platform keeping movement to a minimum.
The unit cannot accurately measure your weight if it detects movement.
The Body Fat Percentage is more than 75% , readings cannot be obtained from the unit.

The Body Fat Percentage reading does not appear or "-----" appears after the weight is measured.

Your personal data has not been programmed. Follow the steps on p.6.
Make sure socks or stockings are removed, and the soles of your feet are clean and properly aligned with the guides on the measuring platform.

"OL" appears while measuring.

Reading cannot be obtained if the weight capacity is exceeded.

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