UM028F - Scale TANITA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL UM028F TANITA

LEITURA DO PESO E DA GORDURA DO ORGANISMO .................27 LOCALIZANDO DEFEITOS .............................................................281 Eng INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting a Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scale. This monitor is one in a wide range of home healthcare products produced by Tanita. This Instruction Manual will guide you through the setup procedures and outline the key features. Please keep it handy for future reference. Additional information on healthy living can be found on our website www.tanita.com. Tanita products incorporate the latest clinical research and technological innovations. All data is monitored by our Tanita Medical Advisory Board to ensure accuracy. 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.

• Do 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. It is not intended for people with athletic body types. Tanita defines “athlete” as a person involved in intense physical activity of at approximately 10 hours per week and who has a resting heart rate of approximately 60 beats per minute or less. People with athletic body types should use Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scales equipped with Athlete mode. This scale 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.2 Eng

PRINCIPLES OF ESTIMATING BODY FAT PERCENTAGE

Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scales 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. 18–3940–5960–99Healthy Overfat ObeseUnderfatHealthy Overfat ObeseUnderfatBased on NIH/WHO BMI Guidelines. As reported by Gallagher, et al, at NY Obesity Research Center.

determine the percentage of body fat that is appropriate for your body, consult your physician.10%0% 20% 30% 40%18–3940–5960–99Female Body Fat Ranges for Standard Adults Age Male Age 1, 2

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/Scales use the BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) technique. In this method, a safe, low-level electrical 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. Hydration Fluctuations 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 using BIA, 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 using BIA, 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.3 Eng

FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS

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 batteries before storage. Please note that the included batteries from the factory may have decreased energy levels over time.Open as shown.Direction of the batteries. 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. • Store 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 to a cloth first) to keep them shiny; avoid soaps. • Do not step on the platform when wet. • Do not drop any objects onto the platform.4 Eng USEFUL FEATURES

• Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scales 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 the personal data memory for 2 users.

• 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.

• Auto-recognition feature instantly recognizes each user.

SWITCHING THE WEIGHT MODE

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 to feet and inches. Similarly, if kilograms is selected, height will be automatically set to centimetres.

AUTOMATIC SHUT-DOWN FUNCTION

The automatic shut-down function shuts off the power automatically in the following cases:

• If you interrupt the measurement process. The power will shut down automatically within 10 to 30 seconds, depending upon the type of operation.

• If an extraordinary weight is applied to the platform.

• During programming, if you do not touch any of the keys or buttons within 60 seconds*.

• After you have completed the measuring process. *Note: If the power shuts off automatically, repeat the steps from "Setting and Storing Data in Memory" (p.5). Note: For use only with models containing the weight mode switch5 Eng

HOW TO DETERMINE BODY FAT PERCENTAGE

Setting and Storing Data in Memory The unit can be operated only if data has been programmed into one of the personal data memories.

1. Turn on the Power

Press the Set button to turn on the unit. The unit will beep to confirm activation, the Personal data number will be displayed, and the display will flash.Note: If you don’t operate the unit for sixty 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 ON-OFF Key to force quit. MEMORY DATA SET

The display defaults to Age 30 (range of user age is between 7-99). An arrow icon appears on the lower left side to indicate Age setting. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through numbers. When you reach your age, press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm.

4. Select Female or Male

Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through Female ( ), Male ( ) settings, then press the Set button. The unit will beep once 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 beep once to confirm. The unit will beep twice and the display will flash all data (Male/Female, Age, Height.) three times to confirm the programming. The power will then shut down automatically. Checking Your Stored Data To check your personal data, push DATA (Up arrow)button until your data number will appear. Your data stored in the scale will then appear.6 Eng

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 feet appear too large for the unit ¬accurate readings can still be obtained if your toes overhang 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. Toes.may.overhang. measuring.platform Heels.centered. on.electrodes Note: An accurate reading will not be possible if the soles of your feet are not clean, or if your knees are bent or you are in a sitting position.

TAKING WEIGHT AND BODY FAT READINGS

After programming your personal data you are ready to take a reading.

1. Tap the ON/OFF Key

The unit will beep and the display will show “0.0”. Now step onto the platform.Note: If you step onto the platform before “0.0” appears the display will show “Error” and you will not obtain a reading. Furthermore, if you do not step onto the measuring platform within about 30 seconds after “0.0” appears, the power 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 5 times as follows: Personal data Weight Body fat percentageNote: Do not step off until “00000” disappears. Note: Even if you step off the platform after all the result are displayed, the alternating display of Body Weight and Body Fat Percentage will be repeated 5 times. The unit will then shut down automatically. MEMORY SET When a wrong personal number appears, push MEMORY Button until your personal number appears during measurement.Note:• When your data is not stored, push MEMORY Button until “F-1” appears. The unit will then shut off. Please repeat the steps from "Setting and Storing Data in Memory". (p.5)• When “F-2” is displayed after measurement, no personal data is stored in the unit. Please store your personal data before measuring.7 Eng 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.4.

• ”Lo” appears on the display, or all the data appears and immediately disap- pears. 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.

• ”Error” 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 reading does not appear or ”-----” appears after the weight is measured. 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.

• ”Error%” appears while measuring. The Body Fat Percentage is more than 75%, readings cannot be obtained from the unit. Specifications Weight Capacity 300 lb (136 kg ) (21 st 6 lb) Weight Increments

0.2 lb (0.1 kg) (0.2 lb)

Personal Data 2 memories Power Supply 4 AA batteries (included) Power Consumption 60 mA maximum Measuring Current 50 kHz, 500 µA Not allowed to mix batteries with consumer wastes! As consumer you are legally bound to return used or discharged batteries. You can deposit your old batteries at the public collecting points in your town, or wherever the corresponding batteries are sold and specifically marked collecting boxes have been set up. In case of scrapping the apparatus, the batteries should be removed from it and deposited at the collecting points as well. Notice: These marks can be found out on contaminant-containing Batteries: Pb Pb = Battery contains lead, Cd Cd = Battery contains cadmium, Hg Hg = Battery contains mercury. The device features radio interference suppression in compliance with EC regulation 2004/108/EC8

4. Select Female or Male