TBF-604BODYFAT MONITOR/SCALE Instruction Manual
ENGLISH: Operating Instructions Thank you for your selection of the TANITA Body Fat Monitor/Scale TBF-604. This personal model uses the BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) technique, a state-of-the-art technology for body fat measurement. NOTE: Read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it handy for future reference. Safety precautions • Persons with implanted medical equipment, such as a pacemaker, should not use the TBF-604.
TANITA TBF-604 BODY FAT MONITOR/SCALE Principles of body fat percentage measurement The Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scale TBF-604 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. Until now, your absolute weight has determined whether or not you were considered overweight or obese.
Table of contents page 1 Safety precautions Important notes for users 2 Principles of body fat percentage measurement What is body fat percentage? Reasonable ranges of body fat percentage Body fat percentage measurement Body fat percentage fluctuations in a day Advantages of the TANITA Body Fat Monitor/Scale TBF-604 4 Features and functions of TBF-604 Components Measuring platform Accessories Useful features of the TBF-604 6 Preparations before use Inserting the batteries Positioning the monitor Atta
TANITA TBF-604 BODY FAT MONITOR/SCALE Features and functions of the TBF-604 Components Measuring platform Support feet AA-size batteries Instruction manual Warranty card Educational booklet Getting Started workbook (1) (4) (4) (1) (1) (1) (1) Measuring platform 1. Display screen 2. Blue Set button 3. Green Arrow (select) button 4. Toe electrodes 5. Heel electrodes 6. Guide marks sticker For positioning heels when standing on the unit. 7.
Accessories 8 9 8. Support feet (4) For use on carpeting 0.8 inch thick or less; a hard, uncarpeted surface is recommended. 9. AA-size batteries (4) These are trial batteries; their service life will be short. New batteries will last for about a year if the unit is used every day. Useful features of the TBF-604 The TBF-604 allows you to measure both weight and body fat percentage simultaneously as easily and simply as stepping on a scale.
TANITA TBF-604 BODY FAT MONITOR/SCALE Preparations before use: Inserting the batteries Open as shown Direction of the batteries 1. Locate the battery cover on the back of the monitor platform. Press the tab to release the cover as shown. 2. Insert the supplied AA-size 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.
How to measure body fat percentage Overview of measuring To get the most accurate absolute values, measurements should be taken while wearing no clothing, preferably in the evening, and after urinating. 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. Stand erect on the platform. If used after bathing, the body must be completely dry.
TANITA TBF-604 BODY FAT MONITOR/SCALE Taking measurements 1. Turn on the power Using your toe, turn the unit on by tapping the appropriate PERSONAL key located on the front of the measuring platform. Turn the unit on. NOTE: Do not hold the key down or the display will show “error” and the programmed data will be erased and require resetting. Your pre-set data will appear (gender and height). Pre-set data will appear. Immediately after your pre-set data, the display will show “0.0 lb”. 2.
Troubleshooting If the following problems occur... Then... • Nothing appears in the LCD after initial display. Check foot alignment. Make sure you wait for “0.0 lb” to appear before stepping on the platform. Check to see that the batteries are fresh and are in the correct positions. • Nothing appears when the PERSONAL key is pressed, or No data (gender or height) has been stored in the memory. The display shows “- - - - -” and goes off when the PERSONAL key is pressed.
TANITA PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY Not Valid Without Proof of Purchase Your Tanita product is warranted to the original consumer only, for one (1) year, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. This product is designed for Personal use only. Tanita Corporation of America reserves the right to nullify the warranty agreement should the product be used in a commercial environment.
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