User manual TANITA HD 332

[. . . ] · The Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scales are intended for home use only. This unit is not intended for professional use in hospitals or other medical facilities; it is not equipped with the quality standards required for heavy usage experienced under professional conditions. · Do not use this unit on slippery surfaces such as wet floors. What is Body Fat Percentage? Body fat percentage is the percentage of fat in your body. Too much body fat has been linked to conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other disabling conditions. Body Fat Ranges for Standard Adults 1, 2 Underfat Female 20­39 Age 40­59 60­79 0% Male 20­39 Age 40­59 60­79 Underfat Healthy Overfat Obese 10% 20% 30% 40% Healthy Overfat Obese 1 2 Based on NIH/WHO BMI Guidelines. [. . . ] AA-Size Batteries (4) 8. Healthy Total Body Water Percentage (%TBW) The average total body water percentage ranges for a healthy adult are: Female: 50 to 55% Male : 60 to 65% Note: The total body water percentage of a person with a high percentage of body fat may fall below the average healthy ranges. PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE Inserting the Batteries Open the battery cover on the back of the measuring platform. Insert the supplied AA-batteries as indicated. Note: Be sure that the polarity of the batteries is set properly. If the batteries are incorrectly positioned the fluid may leak and damage floors. If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time, it is advisable to remove the batteries before storage. Open as shown. Daily Rhythm of Total Body Water Try to measure total body water percentage at the same time of day and under the same conditions. This increases the accuracy of the readings. The best time is in the early evening, before the evening meal, when hydration levels are more stable. Total body water percentage tends to be underestimated to a degree if measured immediately after getting out of bed, not only because of dehydration but also because the fluid in the body will be stored centrally in the body's trunk. As the day progresses this fluid becomes more evenly distributed due to the effect of gravity. On the contrary, it may be overestimated after exercise or taking a bath because of the movement of body water or a rise in the body temperature despite actual dehydration. Please note that since the batteries were inserted at the factory, their energy levels may have decreased. Direction of the batteries. Positioning the Monitor Place the measuring platform on a hard, flat surface where there is minimal vibration to ensure safe and accurate measurement. Note: To avoid possible injury, do not step on the edge of the platform. Important Notes · Take your measurements at the same time of day and under the same conditions. · Measured results depend on the movement of water in the body and/or changes in body temperature. Listen for these sounds which will prompt you to step on the unit, look at your readings, or confirm a setting. HOW TO DETERMINE BODY FAT PERCENTAGE Setting and Storing Data in Memory The unit can be operated only if data has been programmed into one of the personal data memories or the Guest mode. 1. Turn on the Power Press the Set button to turn on the unit (once programmed, tapping a Personal Key turns on the unit. ) The unit will beep to confirm activation, the Personal Key numbers (1, 2, 3, 4) will be displayed, and the display will flash. Note: If you don't operate the unit for sixty seconds after the unit has been turned on, the unit will turn off automatically. Note: If you make a mistake or want to turn the unit off before you have finished programming it, press the Weight-Only Key ( ) to force quit. 2. Select a Personal Key Number SWITCHING THE WEIGHT MODE lb (pounds) Press the Up/Down buttons to select a Personal Key. Once you reach the Personal Key number you wish to use, press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm. You can switch the unit indication by using the switch on the back of the scale as shown in the figure. Note: If weight mode is set to pounds or stone-pounds, the height programming mode will be automatically set to feet and inches. Similarly, if kilograms is selected, height will be automatically set to centimetres. 3. Set Age The display defaults to Age 30 (range of user age is between 7-99). An arrow icon appears on the lower left side to indicate Age setting. Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through numbers. When you reach your age, press the Set button. [. . . ] Following your body fat percentage reading, a black bar will flash along the bottom of the display, identifying where you fall within the Body Fat Ranges for your age and gender. For example, if the squares appear above (0) area your range is within the Healthy Range ­ if they appear over (-) area, your reading is below the Healthy Range. For more about the Healthy Range, see page 2. (-) (0) (+) (++) : : : : Underfat; below the healthy body fat range. [. . . ]