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CONTENTS
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•Notes on safety
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•Notes on correct use
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•Parts/Accessories
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•Measures both weight and body fat percentage and
evaluates BMI.
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Measures and displays weight up to a max
of 136kg/21
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6lbs
in graduations of 100g/0.2lbs. Measures body fat to the
nearest 0.1%
•Memorises details for up to 5 regular users. Displays graph
showing present weight/body fat % against past progress.
•It displays graphs in which it is easy to observe changes
(body weight and body fat percentage).
•Shows up to 5 years' worth of past resuits.
•Features weight-only function for use as a conventional
scale. Suitable for use by adults and children over the age
of 7 years old.
Product benefits
aThis product features the "Athlete Mode".
This mode is specially designed for those adults performing
large amounts of intense aerobic exercise, due to the
changes that such individuals bodies undergo.
* The Athlete Mode is suitable for:
•People performing more than 10 hours of intense aerobic
exercise a week, who also have a resting pulse of below
60 beats per minute.
•People who are performing slightly less than this figure,
but who have trained regularly throughout their lives at
such an intense level.
* The Athlete Mode is not suitable for the following:
•Professional athletes or body buildres.
Such people should use the Body Fat Monitor/Scale to
monitor their change in their body fat only, not as an
absolute guide.
Before use Use
Further information
Notes on use
•Preparation
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•Loading the batteries
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•Before measuring
(Calendar Setting)
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(Registration of Personal Data)
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•How to Measure
(For Pre-set date)
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•When “NOT RECORDED” is Displayed
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•How to Read the display
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•Graph Display Function
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•To Measure Body Weight alone
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•Guest Mode: Measuring without pre-set data
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•How to Change the Calender
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•Alteration of Personal Data
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•Troubleshooting
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•In the case of problems
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•Specifications
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Body Fat Monitor/Scale
Checking Body Fat is a step towards a healthier life.
This scale can be used safely and conforms with Medical Equipment Directive IEC-601-1.
What does your body fat percentage indicate?
•The body fat percentage indicates the proportion of fat in a person’s body.
High levels of body fat can lead to heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and some forms of cancer. It is
important to monitor regularly to keep body fat levels in check.
How the Body Fat Monitor/Scale measures your body fat percentage
•This product was researched and developed using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), which is a method of
determining body fat percentage by measuring the body’s electrical resistance.
•Fat in the body conducts hardly any electricity, whereas the water contained in muscles is a good conductor of
electricity. Measuring electrical resistance thus offers a way of determining the proportion of fat and other tissue in
the body.
How best to determine your body fat percentage
Variation in bioelectrical impedance (i.e. the body’s electrical resistance) is one factor that must be
taken into account when determining body fat levels by BIA.
•Readings will vary depending on your physical condition (e.g. if you are ill, have been overeating or
overdrinking, have been sweating excessively, or during menstruation) on the day you measure
your body fat level. Changes during the day also have an impact. (Normal bioelectrical impedance
increases during sleep and falls during activity). see graph below.
•Try to measure your body fat level at around the same time each day and when in the same
condition.
Ideal conditions for use
Time : Early evening, before the evening meal.
Conditions : Clean body and soles of feet well. Wear as little clothing as possible (preferably just
underwear).
Monitor your
: Provides a long-term picture of changes in weight and body fat percentage.
progress
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Thank you for purchasing this
Body Fat Monitor/Scale.
This product determines your body fat percentage by measuring
bioelectrical impedance (i.e. the body's electrical resistance), allowing you to monitor your health at home and help keep your
body fat level in check to avoid health problems associated with obesity.
The Body Fat Monitor/Scale also measures your BMI
BMI stands for "Body Mass Index" and indicates body size. BMI is calculated by dividing weight (in kg), by the
square of your height (in m). Eg weight/height × height height (kg/m × m).
BMI is often used as a measure of obesity, according to the table below. However, because BMI is a measure of
weight and height alone, it does not distinguish between muscle and fat tissue. Tanita therefore recommends that
you use both BMI and body fat percentage to check the state of your health.
Women
Age 20-39
21%-33%
Age 40-59
23%-34%
Age 60+
24%-36%
Body Fat Ranges
for Standard Adults
8%-20% 11%-22% 13%-25%Men
Obese
OverweightNormal WeightUnderweight
Less than 18.5 18.5-24.9 25-29.9 Over 30
Source:Based on WHO BMI Guidelines. As reported by Gallagher et al at NY Obesity Research
Centre. To determine the percentage of body fat appropriate for your body, please consult a
doctor or trained medical professional.
