Safety Precautions; Important Notes For Users - Tanita BF-626W Instruction Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Note: Read this Instruction Manual carefully and
keep it handy for future reference.
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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Thank you for selecting a Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scale. This model uses
the BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) technique, a state-of-the-art
technology for body fat assessment.

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.
• 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.

Important Notes for Users

This Body fat monitor is intended for adults and children (ages 7-17) with inactive to
moderately active lifestyles and adults with athletic body types.
Tanita defines "athlete" as a person involved in intense physical activity
of approximately 10 hours per week and who has a resting heart rate of
approximately 60 beats per minute or less. Tanita's athlete definition
includes "lifetime of fitness" individuals who have been fit for years but
currently exercise less than 10 hours per week.
The body fat monitor function 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.