Tanita WB-380, Instruction Manual

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10. Measuring height procedure
The user should step on the platform without wearing shoes for accurate
measurement.
Always have someone assist the user for accurate measurement.
1) Adjust the Height Rod Arm position before the user steps on the platform. Place
hand on the Height Rod Arm.
If the subject is taller than 48
"
/ 120 cm, pull the Height Rod Sliding Block and
Height Rod Arm at the same time upward so that the arm is positioned higher
than the subject’s head.
If the subject is shorter than 48
"
/ 120 cm, move the Height Rod Arm down.
Incorrect way to hold
the Height Rod Arm
Correct way to hold
the Height Rod Arm
To avoid danger of breaking or coming loose, you
must hold the height rod arm securely.
2) Gently lower the Height Rod Arm until the Height Rod Arm touches the very top of the
user’s head.
3) Read the measurement.
If the subject is taller than 48
"
/ 120
cm, read the number just above the
top of the Upper Pole Column (see
example #1).
If the subject is shorter than 48
"
/
120cm, read the number below the
Height Rod Arm (see example #2).
Incorrect way to
measure the height of
48" /
120cm or more
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reading the height
measurement of
48" /
120cm or less
reading the height
measurement of
48" /
120cm or more
correct way to
measure the height of
48" /
120cm or more
For WB-380H
Example #1:
58" (147.5 cm)
Example #2:
36.25" (92 cm)