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BF-541BODYFAT

MONITOR/SCALE

Instruction Manual

Read this Instruction Manual carefully 
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Summary of Contents for BF-541

Page 1: ...BF 541BODYFAT MONITOR SCALE Instruction Manual Read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...rovide 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 h...

Page 3: ... least 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 who...

Page 4: ...e 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 show 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 waking hours since the body tends...

Page 5: ... composition Readings taken with Tanita s BF 541 correlate highly with both DEXA Tanita s reference model and Hydrodensitometry Features and Functions Components Measuring Platform Warranty Support Feet 4 Educational Booklet AA Size Batteries 4 Getting Started Workbook Instruction Manual Measuring Platform 1 Display Screen 2 Orange Set Button 3 Green Arrow Select Button 4 Toe Electrodes 5 Heel Ele...

Page 6: ...is applied to the platform If you make a mistake during measurement or a key or button operation After you have completed the measuring process Note If the power shuts off unexpectedly repeat the measuring process Preparations Before Use Inserting the Batteries 1 Locate the battery cover on the back of the measuring platform Press the tab to release the cover as shown 2 Insert the supplied AA size...

Page 7: ...e 18 or older Child up to the age of 18 over 3 ft 4 in 102 cm 4 Select Male or Female Use the Green Arrow button to select Male or Female then press the Orange Set button Male Female 5 Specify the Height Use the Green Arrow button to specify Height in feet and inches Then press the Orange Set button The display will flash all data Adult Child Male Female and Height for three seconds to confirm the...

Page 8: ...the alternating display of body fat percentage and body weight will be repeated three times and then the power will automatically turn off Taking Weight Measurement Only 1 Select Weight Only Key Using your toe tap the weight only key to select weight measurement After 2 or 3 seconds 888 will appear in the display and then it will show 0 0 lb 2 Take Measurement Step onto the measuring platform The ...

Page 9: ...tage reading does not appear after the weight is measured Vibration will interfere with the fat percentage reading 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 6 The body fat percentage reading is extremely low Be sure you have selected the correct user mode Adult C...

Page 10: ...n is authorized to change the terms of this warranty If Product Is Defective or Needs Repair Do not return this product to the place of purchase doing so may delay the processing of your warranty claim Call Tanita at1 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 purc...

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