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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting a Tanita Ironman Body Composition Monitor. This monitor is one in a wide range of
home healthcare products produced by Tanita.
This Instruction Manual will guide you through the setup procedures and outline the key features. Please
keep it handy for future reference. Additional information on healthy living can be found on our website
www.tanita.com.
Tanita products incorporate the latest clinical research and technological innovations.
All data is monitored by our Tanita Medical Advisory Board to ensure accuracy.
Actual measurements made by the BC-1500 include weight and impedance. Based upon these measured
values, values are calculated for: total and segmental body fat percentage, body water, total and segmental
muscle mass, physique rating, bone mass, visceral fat rating with healthy range, basal metabolic rate (BMR), Daily Calorie Intake (DCI)
and metabolic age.
Note:
Read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it handy for future reference.
Safety Precautions
Note that people with an electronic medical implant, such as a pacemaker, should not use a Body Composition Monitor as it passes a
low-level electrical signal through the body, which may interfere with its operation.
Pregnant women should use the weight function only. All other function are not intended for pregnant women.
Do not place this monitor on slippery surfaces such as a wet floor.
Recorded data may be lost if the monitor is used incorrectly or is exposed to electrical power surges. Tanita takes no responsibility
for any kind of loss caused by the loss of recorded data. Tanita takes no responsibility for any kind of damage or loss caused by the
monitor, or any kind of claim made by a third person.
Important Notes for Users
This Body fat monitor is intended for adults and children (ages 7-17) with inactive to moderately active lifestyles and adults with
athletic body types.
Tanita defines “athlete” as a person involved in intense physical activity of approximately 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.
The body fat monitor function is not intended for pregnant women, professional athletes or bodybuilders.
Recorded data may be lost if the unit is used incorrectly or is exposed to electrical power surges. Tanita takes no responsibility for any
kind of loss caused by the loss of recorded data.
Tanita takes no responsibility for any kind of damage or loss caused by these units, or any kind of claim made by a third person.
Note:
Body fat percentage estimates will vary with the amount of water in the body, and can be affected by dehydration or over-
hydration due to such factors as alcohol consumption, menstruation, illness, intense exercise, etc.
PLATFORM COMPONENTS
Front side
Ball-of-Foot Electrodes
Indicator Lights
Heel Electrodes
Handle-Electrodes
Serial Number
(For Pairing)
Battery Cover
Back side
