Tanita BF-625 User's Manual
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1. 23 Precauciones de Seguridad Notas Importantes para los Usuarios Principios para Estimar el Porcentaje de Grasa Corporal 24 Qu es el Porcentaje de Grasa Corporal Gamas de Grasa Corporal E M todo del BIA Fluctuaciones del Porcentaje de Grasa Corporal en un D a Ventajas de los Monitores de Grasa Corporal B sculas Pesas de Tanita Descripci n del Producto 25 Plataforma de Medici n Accesorios Preparaciones Antes del Uso 26 Colocaci n de las Bater as Ubicaci n del Monitor C mo Poner las Patitas de Apoyo Sugerencias para la Manipulaci n Funciones del Producto 25 Apagado Autom tico C mo Cambiar la Unidad de Peso 27 Introducci n y Almacenamiento de Datos enla Memoria 28 C mo Tomar las Medidas de Peso y de Grasa Corporal 29 C mo Obtener Valores con Precisi n C mo Entender Sus Lecturas 30 Funciones para Programaci n Adicional 30 Programaci n del Modo para Hu sped Reprogramaci n de una Tecla Personal C mo Reemplazar las Bater as 30 Identificaci n y Resoluci n de Problemas 31 Garant a 32 Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provi2. Not Valid Without Proof of Purchase Your Tanita product is warranted to the original consumer only for three 3 years to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use This product is designed for personal use only Tanita Corporation of America reserves the right to nullify the warranty agreement should the product be used in a commercial environment This warranty applies only to products purchased from authorized Tanita dealers and is void if the product has been tampered with or mistreated or if the defect is related to servicing or parts not supplied by us Our obligation under this warranty is limited solely to the charge of repairing the product plus the cost of parts or at the option of Tanita replacing the product with an equivalent model There are no express or implied warranties except as listed above Tanita is not liable for incidental or consequential damages for failure or malfunction of the product and any recovery may not be greater than the purchase price paid for this product Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state No person is authorized to change the terms of this warranty If Product Is Defective or Needs Repair Do not return this product to t
3. IL 60005 USA TANITA Monitoring Your Health Specifications BF 625 626 Weight Capacity 300 Ib 136 kg 21 st 6 Ib Caract ristiques BF 625 626 Charges admises 300 Ib 136 kg 21 st 6 Ib Detalles T cnicos BF 625 626 Capacidad de Peso 300 Ib 136 kg 21 st 6 Ib Weight Increments 0 2 Ib 0 1 kg 0 2 Ib Gradation 0 2 Ib 0 1 kg 0 2 Ib Incrementos de Peso 0 2 Ib 0 1 kg 0 2 Ib Body Fat Increments Pr cision du pourcentage de graisse Incrementos de Grasa Corporal 0 1 01 0 1 Power Supply Alimentation Suministro de Energia 4 AA batteries included 4 piles AA CC 6V de type UM3 4 V de CD 6 bater as de tama o AA incluses tipo UM3 que se incluyen Power Consumption tip lee 60 mA maximum Consommation d nergie Consumo de Energia F 60 mA au maximum 60 mA m ximo Measuring Current 50 kHz 500 pA Courant mis Corriente Medidora 50 kHz 500 pA 50 kHz 500 pA UPC No pack sees BF 625 LG Light Gray 742496 862501 UPC No UPC No BF 626 DG Dark Gray 742496 862600 After sales service Please contact the store where you bought this monitor for any inquiry regarding operation or trouble request for repair and or placement of an order for parts or products Or call 1 800 TANITA 8 USA and Canada only Tanita Corporation of Japan 14 2 1 Chome Maeno Cho Itabashi Ku Tokyo Japan 174 8630 Tel 03 3968 2123 Fax 03 3967 3766 ISO 9001 Certified Ta
4. ina en una instalaci n residencial Este equipo genera usa y puede emitir energ a de radiofrecuencia y si no est instalado y se usa de acuerdo con las instrucciones puede causar interferencia da ina a las comunicaciones de radio Sin embargo no hay garant a de que no ocurrir interferencia en una instalaci n en particular Si este equipo causa interferencia da ina a la recepci n de radio o de televisi n que se puede determinar al apagar y encender el equipo entonces se sugiere al usuario que trate de corregir la interferencia mediante una o m s de las medidas siguientes Reoriente o reubique la antena de recepci n Aumente la separaci n entre el equipo y el receptor Conecte el equipo a un tomacorriente en un circuito distinto a aqu l al cual est conectado el receptor Consulte con el vendedor o con un t cnico con experiencia en radio o televisi n para que le proporcione ayuda Modificaciones La FCC requiere que se notifique al usuario que cualquier cambio o modificaci n que se efect e a este dispositivo que no sea aprobado expresamente por Tanita Corporation podr a anular la autoridad del usuario para operar este equipo English Instruction Manual INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting a Tanita Scale plus Body Fat Monitor This Duo model uses the BIA Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis technique a state of the art technology for body fat assessment Guide to Using This Manual Owners of the BF
5. take time and are often invasive and measurement values vary Currently the gold standard methods of fat percentage measurement are the underwater weighing method and DEXA dual energy x ray absorptiometry Tanitas BIA method uses equations derived from large multi ethnic population studies to predict body composition Readings taken with Tanita Scale plus Body Fat Monitors correlate highly with both DEXA Tanitas reference model and Hydrodensitometry PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Measuring Platform 1 Display Screen Set Button UP Down Select Buttons Ball of Foot Hectrodes Heel Hectrodes D oa A D Personal Keys Accessories 7 AA Size Batteries 4 8 Support Feet 4 Only needed if unit is placed on carpet Do not use these feet on hard flooring BF 625 626 Scale plus Body Fat Monitor PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE Open as shown 0 hh O e y 0 Direction of the batteries 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 Positioning the Monitor Place the measuring plat
6. the body to through fat in the human body but easy to flow through moisture in the muscle and other body determine its composition tissues The difficulty with which a signal flows through a substance is called impedance So the amount of fat in the body can be accurately estimated by measuring the impedance The signal used is very low making it safe and imperceptible The illustration on the left shows how the signal travels through the body Body Fat Percentage Fluctuations in a Day Hydration levels in the body may affect body fat readings Readings are usually highest in the early weking hours since the body tends to be dehydrated after a long nights 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 ones lifestyle job and activities Advantages of Tanita Scale plus Body Fat Monitors Previously body fat percentage was determined by measuring the thickness of subcutaneous fat by pinching it with calipers or by laying a person on a scanning bed and passing a current from hand to foot However these methods had problens professional skills are required the procedures
7. 626 should watch for highlighted text These items of text describe the additional features of your scale Owners of the BF 625 should disregard the highlighted text A Safety Precautions e Persons with implanted medical equipment such as a pacemaker should not use the Body Fat Monitor feature on this Tanita Scale plus Body Fat Monitor This Scale plus Body Fat Monitor passes a low level electrical signal through the body which may interfere with the operation of a pacemaker The Tanita Scale plus Body Fat Monitors 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 Note Body fat percentage estimates will vary with the amount of moisture in the body and can be affected by dehydration or overhydration due to Disabled people should be assisted by someone else or use a handrail when using such factors as alcohol consumption menstruation Tanita Scale plus Body Fat Monitors illness intense exercise etc Do not use this unit on slippery surfaces such as wet floors Important Notes for Users BF 625 is intended for use by adults and children with inactive to moderately active lifestyles It is not suitable for athletic body types 4 BF 626 is intended for adults and children with inactive to moderately active Y lifestyles and adults with athle
8. PANG fil BF 625 BF 626 Monitoring Your Health gt Scale plus Body Fat Monitor Balance imp dancemetre Monitor de Grasa Corporal B scula Pesa Instruction Manual Read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it for future reference Manuel d instructions Lisez ce manuel d instructions attentivement et gardez le port e de la main pour r f rence future Manual de Instrucciones Lea cuidadosamente este Manual de Instrucciones y gu rdelo para consultarlo en el futuro BF 625 626 Scale plus Body Fat Monitor Table of Contents Introduction 1 Safety Precautions Important Notes for Users Principles of Estimating Body Fat Percentage 2 What is Body Fat Percentage Body Fat Range The BIA Method Body Fat Percentage Fluctuations in a Day Advantages of Tanita Scale plus Body Fat Monitors Product Description 3 Measuring Platform Accessories Preparations Before Use 4 Inserting the Batteries Positioning the Monitor Attaching the Support Feet Handling Tips Product Features 5 Automatic Shut Down Switching the Weight Mode Setting and Storing Data in Memory 6 Taking Weight and Body Fat Readings 7 Getting Accurate Readings Understanding Your Readings 8 Additional Programming Features 8 Programming the Guest Mode Reprogramming a Personal Key Taking Weight Measurement O
9. by stepping on the unit Your Scale plus Body Fat Monitor is calibrated for Adults or Children ages 7 17 Male or Female In addition the BF 626 is calibrated for Adult Athlete mode Personal data Age Female Male Height etc can be preset and stored in memory for up to two people Unique Healthy Range Indicator Bar automatically displays where your body fat percentage falls within the Body Fat Ranges chart p 2 e Guest feature allows you to take readings without reprogramming one of the Personal keys e The unit emits a helpful beep when activated and also at various stages in the programming and measuring processes Listen for these sounds which will prompt you to step on the unit look at your readings or confirm a setting Automatic Shut Down Function The automatic shut down function shuts off the power automatically in the following cases e If you interrupt the measurement process The power will shut down automatically within 10 to 20 seconds depending upon the type of operation e If an extraordinary weight is applied to the platform e f you make a mistake during measurement or a key or button operation During programming if you do not touch any of the keys or buttons within 60 seconds e 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 6 SWITCHING THE WEIGHT MODE Ib gt kg st 1b You
10. d then press the Set button The unit will beep once to confirm Note Height is set in feet and inches if weight mode is set to Ib or st Ib or in centimeters if weight is set to kg Note Height is set in increments of 0 5 or 1 cm The unit will beep twice and the display will flash all data Age Female Male Height etc three times to confirm the programming The power will then shut down automatically Note If you make a mistake or want to turn the unit off before you have finished programming it press Personal Key 2 to force quit TAKING WEIGHT AND BODY FAT READINGS After programming your personal data you are ready to take a reading Select Personal Key and Step On Using your toe tap your preprogrammed Personal key 1 or 2 Release the key within 3 seconds or the display will show Error The unit will beep and the display will show the programmed data The unit will beep again and the display will show 0 0 Now step onto the platform Note If you step onto the platform before 0 0 appears you will not obtain a reading Furthermore if you do not step onto the measuring platform within about 60 seconds after 0 0 appears the power is shut off automatically Get Your Readings Your weight will be shown first Continue to stand erect on the platform 00000 will appear on the Note Even if you step off the platform after all the displa
11. de reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Tanita Corporation may void the users authority to operate the equipment Avis de la Commission f d rale des communications des Etats Unis FCC Cet appareil a t v rifi et jug conforme aux limites fix es pour un appareil num rique de classe B selon la partie 15 des R gles de la FCC Ces limites visent assurer une protection raisonnable contre les interf rences nuisibles dans les r sid
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13. f while measuring Be sure that you have selected the correct user mode Age Female Male Height and BF 626 Athlete Standard Adult 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 Consider whether or not you have selected the correct Personal Key and make sure that you wait for 0 0 to appear before stepping on the platform Step off and repeat steps on p 7 OL appears while measuring Reading cannot be obtained if the weight capacity 300 1b 136 kg 21 st 6 Ib is exceeded Note If body fat percentage is more than 75 readings cannot be obtained from the unit The body fat percentage measurement does not appear after the weight is measured Vibration will interfere with measurement of the fat percentage Be sure to stand erect and still on the measuring platform Do not bend your knees Be sure that shoes and socks are removed and check foot alignment Step off and repeat steps on p 7 Scale underweighs If weight reading is significantly less than normal carpet support feet may have been incorrectly installed Remove support feet and weigh on a hard level surface Refer to p 4 for proper installation of support feet If you need assistance please call our toll free customer service number at 1 800 TANITA 8 USA and Canada only or visit www tanita com BF 625 626 Scale plus Body Fat Monitor TANITA PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY
14. form 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 Attaching the Support Feet Carpet Use Only Insert the support feet into the holes at the four corners on the bottom of the measuring platform Note Do not use the monitor on any carpeting that is more than 0 8 20 mm in thickness and do not use the support feet on hard uncarpeted surfaces as the unit may tip over 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 e Store the unit horizontally and place it so that the Personal keys will not be pressed accidentally e Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the unit e 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 acloth first to keep them shiny avoid soaps If you need assistance please call our toll free customer service number at 1 800 TANITA 8 USA and Canada only or visit www tanita com PRODUCT FEATURES Tanita Scale plus Body Fat Monitors allow you to measure both weight and body fat percentage simultaneously and easily simply
15. gender Overfat above the healthy range Increased risk for obesity related health problems Obese high above the healthy body fat range Greatly increased risk of obesity related health problems BF 625 Only Adults 18 and over will receive a Healthy Range Indication Because of the dynamic physiological changes occurring throughout childhood a Healthy Range for children has not been established Please consult your pediatrician for health advice regarding your child ADDITIONAL PROGRAM MING FEATURES AGE lt q 200 Programming the Guest Mode The Guest mode allows you to use the unit without losing the information already assigned to a Personal Key To program the Guest mode use the G Down button to turn on the power Then follow steps 3 through 5 in Setting and Storing Data in Memory p 6 The unit will beep twice and the display will show 0 0 Step onto the platform Next follow the directions for Get Your Readings p 7 Note If you step onto the platform before 0 0 appears the display will show Error and you will not obtain a reading Reprogramming a Personal Key From time to time you may need to adjust the data stored in a Personal Key for example your age or height or for the BF 626 to change between Athlete and Standard Adult Modes To add a new user and erase the data of a previous user or to change already stored data repeat Steps 1 though 5
16. he place of purchase doing so may delay the processing of your warranty claim Call Tanita at 1 800 TANITA 8 to receive a Return Authorization Number before returning this product Include 12 50 for handling return postage and insurance to the facility listed below Proof of purchase must accompany the product Because of possible loss we recommend insuring your product return receipt requested when using the mail If you do not receive a receipt within a reasonable time start a tracer through the originating post office It is important that you pack the product carefully prior to shipment to prevent damage in transit and that you include a letter describing in detail the specific condition requiring adjustment or repair Tanita Products Limited After Warranty All terms and conditions apply as specified above in the original Tanita Limited Warranty except for the cost of labor and parts Minimum charge for After Warranty labor is 30 per hour plus the cost of parts e You will be notified by mail or telephone of the total cost to repair your product to working condition so prepayment can be arranged e Your approval is required before any repair work can be performed on your product Please complete the following information and retain for your records Model Date Purchased Purchased From Address Please send all returns to Tanita Corporation 2625 S Clearbrook Drive Monitoring Your Health Arlington Heights
17. it has been turned on the unit will turn off automatically 2 Select a Personal Key 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 beep once to confirm 3 Set Age 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 select Female or Male Y arrows will point to the icons indicating the gender Then press the Set button The unit will beep once to confirm BF 626 Select Athlete Mode Use the Up Down buttons to scroll through Female or Male w Female Athlete or Male Athlete As you scroll the Female icon appears first the Male icon second then the female icon appears with an arrow that points to the athlete icon X indicating Female Athlete followed by Male Athlete When you reach the user mode that best suits you press the Set button See p 1 for Tanitass definition of athlete 5 Specify the Height The display defaults to 5 7 0 170 cm range of user is from 3 4 0 7 3 0 or 100 cm 220 cm Use the Up Down buttons to specify Height an
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20. nly Replacing the Batteries 8 Troubleshooting 9 Warranty 10 Table des mati res Introduction 12 Consignes de s curit Remarques importantes l intention des utilisateurs Principes d valuation du pourcentage de graisse corporelle 13 14 Qu est ce que le pourcentage de graisse corporelle Echelle de graisse corporelle La technique BIA Fluctuation du pourcentage de graisse corporelle au cours d une journ e Avantages des balances imp dancem tres Tanita Description du produit 15 Plate forme Accessoires Pr paration avant l utilisation 16 Insertion des piles Positionnement de l appareil Fixation des supports Conseils pour la manipulation Caract ristiques du produit 17 Fonction de fermeture automatique Modification du mode de poids 17 Entr e et m morisation des donn es dans la m moire 18 Prise de lectures de poids et de graisse corporelle 19 Obtention de lectures pr cises Comment interpr ter les lectures 20 Caract ristiques de programmation additionnelles 20 Programmation du mode Invit Reprogrammation d un bouton personnel Remplacement des piles 20 D pannage 21 Garantie ec ike donne doute 22 Contenido Introducci n
21. of Setting and Storing Datain Memory p 6 The display will then flash all the new data to confirm programming and the unit will shut off automatically REPLACING THE BATTERIES Lo When the batteries run low the Lo message will appear on the display window 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 The unit comes with trial batteries their service life may be short Note Your settings will not be erased from the memory when you remove the batteries TROUBLESHOOTING If the following problems occur then st lb or kg appears while taking a weight measurement The units Weight Mode has been set to measure your weight in units of stone pounds or kilograms Refer to the Switching the Weight Mode Ib kg or st Ib on p 5 if you would like to change the setting back to pounds Ib Lo appears on the display or all data appears and immediately disappears Batteries are low Replace batteries immediately p 8 The display shows and goes off when a Personal Key is pressed No data Age Female Male Height and BF 626 Athlete Standard Adult has been stored in memory for that key Preprogram with personal data p 6 The display reads Error or or the power shuts of
22. of claim or bodybuilders made by a third person e Persons suffering from edema BF 625 626 Scale plus Body Fat Monitor PRINCIPLES OF ESTIMATING BODY FAT Tanita Scale plus Body Fat Monitors allow you to measure 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 Until now your absolute weight has determined whether or not you were considered overweight or obese In recent years the definition of obesity has been refined to mean the presence of excess body fat Obesity has been linked to conditions such as high blood pressure heart disease diabetes cancer and other disabling conditions Body Fat Ranges for Standard Adults Underfat Healthy Overfat Obese Female 20 39 ll 1 Based on NIH WHO BMI Guidelines As reported by Gallagher et al Age 40 59 frre loco freee f oro at NY Obesity Research Center 60 79 Purr fer et Perr o yar To determine the percentage of body fat that is appropriate for your body 0 10 20 30 40 consult your physician Male 20 39 Age 40 59 60 79 Underfat Healthy Overfat Obese The BIA Method oa pac Tanita Scale plus Body Fat Monitors use the BIA Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis technique In this low level electrical signal method a safe low level electrical signal is passed through the body It is difficult for the signal to flow through
23. or progress compare weight and body fat percentage taken under the same conditions over a period of time 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 BF 625 626 Scale plus Body Fat Monitor UNDERSTANDING YOUR READINGS 0 Under Healthy Over Obese Note If you select Athlete mode on the BF 626 the unit will not display the Healthy Range Indicator Bar The Healthy Body Fat Ranges are based on Standard sedentary to moderately active Adults and therefore do not apply to athletic adults Note Athletes may have a lower body fat range based on their particular sport or activity Healthy Range Indicator Bar Standard Adults Only Your Scale plus Body Fat Monitor 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 bar oo appears above the O area your reading is within the Healthy Range if it appears over the area your reading is below the Healthy Range For more about the Healthy Range see p 2 Underfat below the healthy body fat range Increased risk for health problems O Healthy within the healthy body fat percentage range for your age
24. r Scale plus Body Fat Monitor can measure weight in three different modes Ib pounds kg kilograms or st Ib British stone pounds The default setting the setting at which Tanita products are shipped is Ib If you would like to change that setting or if at any point another setting has been inadvertently entered follow these steps Press the Set and Up buttons simultaneously Release the buttons the display will flash Press the Up button to cycle through each weight mode until just the mode that you require is displayed Then press Q owe Q 8 the Set Button The unit will beep twice in short succession and the display screen will flash to H a confirm your selection and store it in memory g 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 centimeters BF 625 626 Scale plus Body Fat Monitor SETTING AND STORING DATA IN MEMORY The body fat monitoring function can be operated only if data has been preprogrammed into the unit 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 or 2 will be displayed and the display will flash Note If you don t operate the unit for sixty seconds after the un
25. tic 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 Tanita s athlete definition does not include enthusiastic beginners who are making a real commitment to exercising at least 10 hours per week but whose bodies have not yet changed to require the Athlete Note Recommendations for exercise programs or mode l diets based on calculated data should be determined Body fat percentage estimates may be slightly lower or higher for the following categories by a doctor or licensed medical professional Do not of people attempt to evaluate the data by yourself Adults seventy years old or older 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 Body fat percentage estimates for these persons should not be treated as absolute values but may be caused by the loss of recorded data used as relative values for checking body fat percent variations over a period of time A ao repas teen land oh dames The body fat monitor function is not intended for pregnant women professional athletes or loss caused by these units or any kind
26. y and disappear one by one from left to right Your body fat percentage and Body Fat Range will results are displayed the alternating display of body appear on the display screen The display will then flash your weight and body fat percentage weight and body fat percentage will be repeated alternately three times three times The unit will then shut down automatically Hi te 000 qe o o 0 HE Getting Accurate Readings To get the most accurate absolute values 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 Stand erect on the 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 a the platform Heels centered Toes may overhang It is best to take readings at the same time of day Try to wait about three hours after rising eating or on electrodes measuring platform 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 monit
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