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

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A wrong weight format appears followed by kg, lb, or st-lb

Refer to “SWITCHING THE WEIGHT MODE” (page 9).

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 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 batteries.

Note:

 Your settings and past memory will not be erased from the memory when you remove the batteries. 

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 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.

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The Body Fat Percentage reading does not appear.

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.

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 appears while measuring.

Reading cannot be obtained if the weight capacity is exceeded.

Specifications

BC-545F

Weight Capacity

150 kg (330 lb) (23st 8 lb)

Weight Increments

0.1 kg (0.2 lb) (0.2 lb)

Body Fat Increments

0.1%

Personal Data

5 memories

Power Supply

4 AA batteries (included)

Power Consumption

60 mA maximum

Measuring Current

50 kHz, 100 µA

TROUBLESHOOTING

Federal Communications Commission and Canadian ICES 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 and Canadian ICES-003. These 
limits are designed to provide 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 
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Summary of Contents for BC-545F

Page 1: ...Model BC 545F Instruction Manual Read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it for future reference MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...UTOMATIC SHUT DOWN FUNCTION 2 SETTING RESETTING DATE AND TIME 3 SETTING AND STORING PERSONAL DATA IN MEMORY 4 TAKING WEIGHT AND BODY FAT READINGS 5 HOW TO SEE THE READING OF EACH SEGMENT 7 RECALL FUNCTION 8 PROGRAMMING THE GUEST MODE 9 TAKING WEIGHT MEASUREMENT ONLY 9 SWITCHING THE WEIGHT MODE 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 10 ...

Page 3: ...otes for Users This Body Composition Monitor is intended for adults and children ages 7 17 who have inactive to moderately active lifestyle and adults with athletic lifestyles Tanita defines athlete as a person involved in intense physical activity of approximately 12 hours per week and who has a resting heart rate of approximately 60 beats per minute or less Tanita s athlete definition includes l...

Page 4: ...t 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 using soaps Do not step on the platform with wet feet Do not drop any objects onto the platform Do not carry the unit by holding the Hand electrodes Do not release the Hand electrodes unit the cable ...

Page 5: ...s the SET button The unit will beep once to confirm 5 Set Minute Press the Up or Down button to set minute and then press the SET button The unit will beep twice to confirm the programming The power will then shut down automatically Note After you replace the batteries or if you want to reset date and time press and hold the Down button to begin the date and time programming process Replacing the ...

Page 6: ...e Female Athlete and Male Athlete settings then press the SET button The unit will beep once to confirm 6 Specify the Height The display defaults to 170 cm 5 7 0 range of height is from 3 4 0 7 3 0 or 100 cm 220 cm Use the Up or Down button to specify Height and then press the SET button The unit will beep once to confirm The display shows the personal data one time to confirm and then the display...

Page 7: ...off until the unit beeps twice Make sure your feet contact all of the electrodes Make sure all of your fingers contact electrodes Ensure that your arms are full extended and your elbows do not touch your body Do not bend your knees Do not pull the Hand electrodes cable beyond the red band Note If the wrong personal number appears on the display you can change the personal number by using the USER ...

Page 8: ... RESULT RESULT RESULT RESULT RESULT RESULT RESULT RESULT 1 Body weight 3 Body fat 9 Metabolic age 5 Muscle mass 8 BMR 7 Bone mass 2 BMI 4 Total body water 6 Physique rating 10 Visceral fat level Note For children age 7 17 the unit will only display the Body weight the BMI and the Body fat ...

Page 9: ...r button to see the readings of right arm left arm right leg left leg and trunk while readings are displayed Body fat Muscle mass Whole Right Arm Left Arm Trunk Right Leg Left Leg HOW TO SEE THE READING OF EACH SEGMENT ...

Page 10: ...ent result display Note How to see the previous readings without taking measurement Press the ON OFF key 0 0 will be shown Press the USER button until your personal number appears Press the SET button and PAST button to see the previous readings Current readings 12 months before Previous reading 1 week before Press button or button to show reading of each segment while previous readings are displa...

Page 11: ... Hand electrodes Do not step off until the unit beeps twice The readings will be shown for 40 seconds PROGRAMMING THE GUEST MODE TAKING WEIGHT MEASUREMENT ONLY Press the ON OFF key while the Hand electrodes is mounted on the platform scale After 2 or 3 seconds 0 0 will appear in the display and the unit will beep When 0 0 appears in the display step onto the platform The Body weight value will app...

Page 12: ...r Consumption 60 mA maximum Measuring Current 50 kHz 100 µA TROUBLESHOOTING Federal Communications Commission and Canadian ICES 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 and Canadian ICES 003 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential insta...

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