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TBF-521BODYFAT

MONITOR/SCALE

Instruction Manual

Read this Instruction Manual carefully 
and keep it for future reference.

Summary of Contents for TBF-521

Page 1: ...TBF 521BODYFAT MONITOR SCALE Instruction Manual Read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...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 cau...

Page 3: ...ly active to inactive lifestyles and by adults with athletic body types Tanita defines athlete as a person involved in intense physical activity of at 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...

Page 4: ...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 one s lifestyle job and activities Advantages of the Tanita TBF 521 Previ...

Page 5: ...reen 4 On Off Button 5 User Mode Button 6 Gender Button 7 Height Dial 8 Connector Cable Accessories 9 Wall Mounting Bracket 10 Screws for Bracket 11 Batteries 12 Support Feet Only needed if platform is placed on carpet Do not use these feet on hard flooring 3 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT ADULT CHILD ATHLETE TBF 521 ADULT CHILD ATHLETE ON OFF MALE FEMALE Max 150kg d 100g Max 330lb d 0 2lb Max 23st 8lb d 0 2lb...

Page 6: ...pt the measurement process The power will shut down automatically within 10 to 20 seconds depending upon the type of operation If an extraordinary weight 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 Insertin...

Page 7: ...s 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 Note this may also void the product warranty Store the platform horizontally and place the display unit in its wall mounted bracket or in another area where it will not be dropped or stepped upon Av...

Page 8: ...foot and the soles of your feet need to be clean and dry Be sure that the heel and ball of each foot is directly on top of the electrodes on the measuring platform Stand erect on the platform Accurate readings can still be obtained even if your toes overhang the platform Your weight measurement will be shown first Next 00000 will appear in the display and then the zeroes will disappear one by one ...

Page 9: ...g or 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 monitor progress compare weight and body fat percentage taken under the same conditions over a period of time Replacing the batteries When the batteries ...

Page 10: ... on page 5 The body fat percentage reading is extremely low or extremely high Be sure you have entered correct data Child Adult Athlete Male Female Height and that the soles of your feet are clean and properly aligned with the guides on the measuring platform Dehydration foot calluses etc will interfere with the fat percentage reading Step off and repeat steps on page 5 If you need further assista...

Page 11: ...d 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 purchase must acco...

Page 12: ...Sur Seine Tel 01 55 24 99 99 Fax 01 55 24 98 68 Tanita Health Equipment H K Ltd Unit 301 303 3 F Wing On Plaza 62 Mody Road Tsimshatsui East Kowloon Hong Kong Tel 852 2838 7111 Fax 852 2838 8667 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 Tanita Corporation of America Inc 2625 South Clearbrook Drive Arling...

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