Tanita General Information


Please read all instructions, including the information below, before attempting to use Tanita products.

Refer to the complete printed Tanita Body Composition Analyzer Instruction Manual and the Technical Notes that accompanied your Tanita unit for important information concerning BIA technology and proper usage of the Tanita unit. Additional information is available from http://www.tanita.com.

This product is designed for use by people of normal and athletic build. However, certain individuals may not receive accurate results, as they fall outside the population for which Tanita's equations were developed.

  WARNING
Individuals with pacemakers or other internal medical devices
Because Tanita's body composition analyzers send a weak electric current through the body, individuals who have pacemakers or other internal medical devices should not use this product. The weak electric signal could cause such internal devices to malfunction.

  WARNING
Cross contamination
This product must be used in bare feet. Please be sure to clean the weighing platform with appropriate disinfectant after each use. Never pour any liquid directly on the platform, as it may leak into the product and cause it to malfunction. Use a soft cloth and appropriate disinfectant or a neutral detergent to wipe off the platform. Do not wipe with strong chemicals.

  WARNING
Inserting and removing the power cord
To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the product, never plug in or unplug the AC adapter with wet hands. To avoid risk of fire, make sure the wall outlet is functioning properly. Avoid using multiple outlet extension cords.

 

Tanita Use and Maintenance Instructions

< Because this product uses a weak electric current to measure impedance, best results will be achieved when
     measurements are taken in bare feet.

< Poor contact between the feet and electrodes may produce an error message. Heels should be placed directly on top
     of the posterior electrodes, while the front part of the foot needs to be in contact with the anterior electrodes. Also
     make sure the soles of the feet are free of excess dirt, as this may act as a barrier and prevent the mild current from
     flowing properly.

< Accurate measurement may still be possible even if there are calluses on the soles of the feet or if the user is wearing
     thin nylons. Place 0.5cc (0.017oz) of saline solution or water in the center of each electrode. This will act as a
     conductor and may allow the current to pass freely through a thin barrier.

< Keep the electrodes clean by wiping with disinfectant.

< Fluctuations in hydration status (i.e. the water content of body tissues) can affect the results of body composition
     analysis.

< The user's inner thighs should not be in contact. If they are, a dry towel should be held between the user's legs.

< To reduce the chance of inaccurate measurement, place the weighing platform on a firm, level surface.

< To reduce the possibility of injury or equipment malfunction, always step on the platform slowly.

< To reduce the risk of fire or damage to the product, use only the Tanita AC adapter provided.

< Do not use the product near equipment such as cellular phones and therapeutic microwave devices. Such equipment
     could cause the product to malfunction and affect the accuracy of results.

< Always switch off the unit before unplugging the AC adapter from the wall outlet. Unplug the AC adapter from the wall
     outlet when the product will not be in use for long periods.

< Never disassemble the equipment. Always call your nearest Tanita office or dealer for instructions.

< Do not drop the unit and avoid locations exposed to constant vibration.

< Do not place the unit too close to a heat source or in direct sunlight.

< Avoid rapid temperature fluctuations and excessive humidity. When the unit has been transferred to any location where
     there is a temperature difference of more than 20° C (68° F), wait at least two (2) hours before use.