Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TBF-521 Tanita
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TBF-521 BO D Y F A T MO N I TO R / SCAL E Instruction Manual Read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it for future reference..
TBF-521 Body Fat Monitor/Scale T able of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety Precautions Important Notes for Users Principles of Estimating Body Fat Percentage .
Introduction Thank you for selecting the T anita Body Fat Monitor/Scale TBF-521. This product uses the BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) technique, a state-of-the-art technology for body fat assessment. Safety Precautions • Persons with implanted medical equipment, such as a pacemaker, should not use the TBF-521.
TBF-521 Body Fat Monitor/Scale Principles of Estimating Body Fat Percentage The T anita Body Fat Monitor/Scale TBF-521 allows you to estimate your body fat percentage at home as easily as you measure your weight. What is Body Fat Percentage? Body fat percentage is the percentage of fat in your body .
Package Components • Measuring Platform • Support Feet (4) • Display Box • Batteries (6) • Connector Cable • Screws for Bracket (2) • W all Mounting Bracket Features and Functions Measuring Platform 1. Ball-of-Foot Electrodes 2. Heel Electrodes Display Unit 3.
Useful Features of the TBF-521 • The TBF-521 allows you to measure both weight and body fat percentage simultaneously as easily and simply as stepping on a scale. • The TBF-521 can be set for an Child, Adult or Athlete, Male or Female, increasing the accuracy of the reading.
Installing the Display Box The display box can be set on a table or mounted on a wall. Note: Avoid holding the display unit in your hands while measuring yourself, because it’ s weight (0.6 lb or 0.25 kg) would be added to your weight. T o attach the display box to a wall, follow the steps below .
6 TBF-521 Body Fat Monitor/Scale Operating the TBF-521 1. T urn on the Power Press the On/Off button to turn the unit on. The display screen items will appear and the display will flash. 2. Select the User Mode: Adult, Child or Athlete Press the Adult/Child/Athlete button to select the mode that is right for your body type.
Getting Accurate Readings T o get the most accurate absolute values, readings should be taken without clothing and under consistent conditions of hydration. If you do not undress, always remove your socks or stockings, and be sure the soles of your feet are clean before stepping on the measuring platform.
TBF-521 Body Fat Monitor/Scale 8 T roubleshooting If the following problems occur ... then... An unfamiliar weight reading appears followed by kg or st-lb. The unit’ s “W eight Mode” has been set to measure weight in kilograms or stone-pounds. If you wish to change the “W eight Mode,” refer to “Switching the W eight Mode on page 4.
T anita Products Limited W arranty No t V alid W it h ou t Proo f of Pur cha s e Y our T anita product is warranted to the original consumer only , for three (3) years, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. This product is designed for personal use only .
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