How to Use the UltimateScale
For Weight Only
To use the UltimateScale for weight measurement alone, use your toe to turn the unit on by
tapping the Weight-only Key (Start Switch) located on the lower right-hand corner of the
measuring platform.
Note:
If you do not step onto the measuring platform within about 20 seconds after tapping the
Weight-only Key, the power shuts off automatically.
To Determine Weight and Body Fat Percentage
The UltimateScale can be used as a body fat monitor by simply entering some personal data
(personal data must be entered each time body fat is to be checked). These models may be
used by adults and children who have moderately active to inactive lifestyles.
The UltimateScale is not intended for use by persons with athletic body types. (See p.1 for
Tanita’s definition of “athlete.”)
1. Turn on the Power
Press the Orange Set button to turn the unit on.
2. Select Adult or Child
Use the Green Arrow button to specify Adult or Child, then press the Orange Set button.
Adult = age 18 or older.
Child = up to the age of 18, over 3' 4" (102 cm).
3. Select Male or Female
Use the Green Arrow button to select Male or Female, then press the Orange Set button.
( ) Male ( ) Female
4. Specify the Height
Use the Green Arrow button to specify Height (in feet and inches if weight mode is set to
pounds or stone-pounds, or centimetres if weight mode is set to kilograms), then press the
Orange Set button.
5. Taking Readings
When “0.0” appears in the display, step onto the measuring platform.
Be sure you are barefoot, and that the soles of your feet are clean and dry.
Be sure that the heel and ball of each foot are directly on top of the electrodes on the measur-
ing platform. Stand erect on the platform. Accurate readings can still be obtained even if your
toes overhang the platform.
Note:
If you do not step on the measuring platform within about 20 seconds after “0.0” appears, the
power shuts off automatically. You will then have to re-enter your personal data to determine body fat
percentage. If you step on before “0.0,” you will not receive a reading.
6. Reading Displayed
Your weight will be shown first. Then the numbers 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 will appear on the display.
The numbers will disappear, and your body fat percentage will be displayed.
As you continue to stand erect on the platform, your weight and body fat percentage will
alternate at two-second intervals for about 30 seconds. Then the power will automatically
shut off.
If you step off the platform, the alternating weight and body fat percentage values will repeat
three times, and then the power will automatically shut off.
Turn the unit on.
Select Adult
or Child.
Press Set button.
Select Male
or Female.
Female.
Male.
Press Set button.
Specify Height.
Press Set button.
Step onto the measuring platform.
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