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BODY COMPOSITION N LYZER SC 240MA Instruction manual <Usage Conditions> <Storage Conditions> Temperature Range for Use : 5°C – 35°C Temperature Range of Environment : -10°C – 60°C Relative Humidity : 30% – 80% Range of Relative Humidity : 10% – 90% (without condensation) (without condensation) To avoid malfunctions, avoid storing the equipment where there is direct sunlight, Max Altitude...
Intended use •This equipment can be used in the screening of certain adult diseases and conditions related to body weight and composition. •It can be used in the monitoring and prevention of conditions caused by excessive deposits of fat tissue such as diabetes, hyperlipidemia, cholelithiasis and fatty liver.
Contents Before use For Your Safety ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Part Names & Accessories •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Names and Functions of Display Panel & Operation Keys •••••••••• Preparation •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Power supply ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Various setting ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• How to use How to use ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •Mode selection •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •Body composition analyzer •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••...
For Your Safety The following outlines precautionary measures to be taken to avoid injury to the users of this device and others, and to prevent damage to property. Please familiarise yourself with the contents to ensure the safe operation of this equipment. Ignoring instructions highlighted with this mark could result in death Warning or severe injury.
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Caution Keep off wet circumstance. Avoid using on subjects with allergies to metals. Allergic reactions may be caused by the stainless steel used in the electrodes of this device. Do not jump on the equipment. Do not use this equipment near other products that emit electromagnetic waves. Do not insert fingers into gaps and holes.
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For Your Safety (Continue) For Accurate Measurements Avoid measuring after hard exercise. May result in measurement errors. Please take measurements after sufficient rest. Avoid measuring after over-eating or over-drinking, and when severe- ly dehydrated. May result in measurement errors. For greater accuracy, avoid using directly after waking up.
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Scheduled Maintenance TANITA recommends that each facility conduct periodic checks of each unit. 1. Check the following at least daily: •The unit is on a stable and level surface ie on a firm flooring, not on a thick carpet 2. Visually inspect the following at least weekly: •The display for any damage or contamination...
Part Names & Accessories Display Electrode Adjustable feet Platform Level Gauge BatteryBox Accessories Instruction manual (this book) AC adapter (Model : A30930G) Adjustable feet Level gauge check Circle * For accurate measurement, place the machine as level as possible. * Rotate the adjustable feet in 4 positions for adjustment so that the bubble of the level gauge reach the centre.
Names and Functions of Display Panel & Operation Keys : Indicates that the clothes weight is input Weight Only : Indicates that the Weight Only (Scale) Mode Weight Lock : Indicates that the Weight is locking Weight Lock Mode : Indicates that the Weight Lock function is activated : Indicates that the age is input Height : Indicates that the height is input...
Preparation <Using batteries> • Please change the batteries LR6 (AA) careful- ly to avoid dropping them on your feet. • Ensure that the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity / . If the polarity is incorrect, then the batteries may leak and damage the equipment.
Power supply When turn on the power; Press to turn on the power. When turn off the power; Press to turn off the power. Emergency Shut Down For emergency, keep clear around the outlet during operating this equipment.
Various setting Call up the setting mode. Press to turn on the power. Press for 1 second. SET 0 is displayed. Select the setting items. 1) by 2) and key. SET1 Set ON / OFF of the beep sound. (0.off or 1.on) SET2 Set ON / OFF of the athlete selection.
How to use (Mode selection) Press to turn on the power. Model name is displayed. is displayed (Body composition analyzer). Mode is selected by key. Body composition ( P.14 ) Scale ( P.17 ) Scale (BMI Mode) ( P.19 ) Scale (Weight lock) (...
How to use (Body composition analyzer) Press to turn on the power. Check that the Body composition analyzer mode is selected ( P.13). Input the clothes weight. 1) by 2) and clear the input. Select the Body type and Gender. 1) by 2) and return to previous status.
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Input the age 1) by 2) and return to previous status Input the height 1) by 2) and return to previous status...
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How to use (Body composition analyzer) (Continue) Step on the platform with bare feet, after "Step on" flashing. <Body fat %> <Body weight> Measurement completion. <BMI> <Total body water %> Clear the displayed result...
How to use (Scale) Press to turn on the power. Check that the Weight only mode is selected ( P.13). Input the clothes weight. 1) by 2) and clear the input. Step on the platform, after "Step on" flashing. Measurement completion.
How to use (Scale • Weight Lock Mode) ctivation of Weight lock function. Press to turn on the power. Check that the Weight only mode (Weight lock mode) is selected ( P.13). Input the clothes weight. 1) by 2) and clear the input.
How to use (BMI Mode) Press to turn on the power. Check that the BMI mode is selected ( P.13). Input the clothes weight. 1) by 2) and clear the input. Input the height 1) by 2) and return to previous status Step on the platform, after "Step on"...
Various criteria Criteria based on body fat percentage Body fat percentage is the amount of body fat as a proportion of your body weight. Reducing excess levels of body fat has shown to reduce the risk of certain conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
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Male :50 to 65% Source :Based on Tanita's Internal Research Note: The total body water percentage will tend to decrease as the percentage of body fat increases. A person with a high percentage of body fat may fall below the average body water percentage. As you lose body fat the total body water percentage should gradually move towards the typical range given above.
Troubleshooting - Please check the following before asking for repair. Symptom Please check Impedance measure- •Measure with bare feet. •When the soles of your feet are ment error dry, drop water for about 0.5 ml with the attached dropper on the electrodes before measurement.
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