Introduction - Tanita UM-028F Instruction Manual

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting a Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scale.
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.
Note: Read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it handy for future reference.
Safety Precautions
• Persons with implanted electronic medical equipment, such as a
pacemaker, should not use the Body Fat Monitor feature on this Tanita
Body Fat Monitor/Scale. This Body Fat Monitor/Scale passes a low-level
electrical signal through the body, which may interfere with the operation
of a pacemaker.
• Do not use this unit on slippery surfaces such as wet floors.
Important Notes for Users
This Body fat monitor is intended for adults and children (ages 7-17) with inactive to
moderately active lifestyles.
It is not intended for people with athletic body types. Tanita defines "athlete" as a person
involved in intense physical activity of at approximately 10 hours per week and who has a
resting heart rate of approximately 60 beats per minute or less.
People with athletic body types should use Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scales equipped with
Athlete mode.
This scale 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.
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