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Part I: Wii Fit Plus
With support for a standing weight of up to 330 pounds and an impact
force of over 600 pounds, the board accommodates a fairly broad range of
individual body types, abilities, and general usage.
For the Balance Board to do its job accurately, you need to ensure that the
sensors have sufficient clearance underneath, particularly if your Balance
Board is being used on a rug. If any surface is touching the bottom surface
of your board, you need to use the Wii Balance Board Foot Extensions to
gain additional height. Placing the extensions is a simple process. Just follow
these steps:
1. Turn the Balance Board over and ensure that each of the four sensors
is free of any dirt or debris.
2. Push one foot extension straight into each of the four sensors.
Ensure each extension is pushed in all the way so there is no imbalance.
3. Return the Balance Board to its original position and verify clearance.
If there is still insufficient clearance under your Balance Board after
placing the extensions, you either need to find a way to clear any
obstruction or move your Wii to another, more suitable location.
Although a range of typically silicon non-slip covers is widely available in
stores, the Balance Board already has its own textured surface. This textured
surface is located on each half of the top of the board in an approximately 5
x 9-inch area, where you would roughly place each foot. For this surface to
do its job, you must be barefoot or use non-slip socks, which also maximizes
your range of motion and feel for the board.
Be sure to keep the Balance Board dry during exercise. Sweat on the surface
of the board can make for a potentially slippery — and dangerous — situation.
Having a towel handy is a big help!
Even if you never use your Balance Board barefoot or share its use, at some
point your board will need cleaning. Remember that even though it may
not look it, your Balance Board is a sensitive electronic device that must be
treated with care. To clean your board, follow these steps:
1. Wipe your Balance Board with a soft lint-free towel to remove any
loose dirt or debris.
2. Wipe the board with a disinfectant wipe or a lint-free towel sprayed
with a disinfectant cleaner.
Never spray liquids of any type directly on the board.
3. Dry your board with a clean, dry, lint-free towel.
4. Allow the board to dry completely before use.
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