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Tanita DC-240MA Instruction Manual

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BODY COMPOSITION ANALYZER
<Usage Conditions>
Temperature Range
Relative Humidity Range
Maximum Altitude
Atmospheric Pressure Range : 86 to106kPa
Instruction manual
DC-240MA
: 5 to 35°C/41 to 95°F
: 30 to 80%
(without condensation)
: 2,000m ASL/6,500ft ASL
Please read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it
handy for future reference.
Images in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
<Storage/Transport Conditions>
Temperature Range
Relative Humidity Range
Atmospheric Pressure Range
To avoid malfunctions, avoid storing the equipment in a location that is
subject to direct sunlight, significant temperature changes, dampness, large
amounts of dust, the risk of vibration or impact, or near naked flames.
: -10 to 60°C/14 to 140°F
: 10 to 90% (without condensation)
: 70 to 106kPa
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  • Page 1 Instruction manual BODY COMPOSITION ANALYZER DC-240MA Images in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. <Usage Conditions> <Storage/Transport Conditions> : 5 to 35°C/41 to 95°F : -10 to 60°C/14 to 140°F Temperature Range Temperature Range Relative Humidity Range : 30 to 80%...
  • Page 2 Intended use •This product 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••...

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    Please familiarise yourself with this information to ensure safe operation of this product. The DC-240MA is not diagnostic product. In order to make an accurate diagnosis, in addition to the result of DC-240MA, the doctor in charge should conduct appropriate examinations and consider the results.
  • Page 5 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 product. Do not jump on the product. Do not use this product near other products that emit electromagnetic waves. Do not insert fingers into gaps and holes.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 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 i.e. on a firm flooring, not on a thick carpet 2. Visually inspect the following at least weekly: •The display for any damage or contamination...

  • Page 8: Part Names & Accessories

    Part Names & Accessories Front Back Display Battery Box Electrode Adjustable feet Platform Level Gauge Accessories The correct direction of the adjustable feet Instruction manual If the adjustable feet came off, attach these in the direction of (this book) the following figure. AC adapter The product will not work if attached incorrectly.

  • Page 9: Operation Keys

    Names and Functions of Display Panel & Operation Keys Meanings of the 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...

  • Page 10: Preparation

    Preparation <Using batteries> • Please change the batteries LR6 (AA) careful- ly to avoid dropping them on your feet. Required • Ensure that the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity / . If the polarity is incorrect, then the batteries may leak and damage the product.

  • Page 11: Power Supply

    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 Shutdown Pull out the batteries or AC adapter in case of an emergency. <When using the batteries> <When using the AC Adapter>...

  • Page 12: Various Setting

    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. SET0 Check the software version. SET1 Set ON / OFF of the beep sound. (0.off or 1.on) SET2 Set ON / OFF of the athlete selection.

  • Page 13: How To Use

    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) （...

  • Page 14: Body Composition Analyzer

    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 ...
  • Page 15 Input the age 1) by 2) and  return to previous status Input the height 1) by 2) and  return to previous status...
  • Page 16 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...

  • Page 17: Scale

    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.

  • Page 18: Scale • Weight Lock Mode

    How to use (Scale • Weight Lock Mode) Activation 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 ...

  • Page 19: Bmi Mode

    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"...

  • Page 20: Various Criteria

    1, 2 HD McCarthy et al. Int J Obes 2006; 30: 598-602 "Body Fat Reference Curves for Children." ©TANITA Corporation Healthy Range Indicator Your Body Composition Analyzer automatically compares your body fat percentage reading to the Healthy Body Fat Range chart, identifying where you fall within the Body Fat Ranges for your age and gender.
  • Page 21 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.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting - Please check the following before asking for repair. Symptom Please check Impedance measure- •Measure with bare feet. ment error •If the soles of the feet are dry, use a dropper to apply about 0.5 mL of water before measurement. •Check the input information.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    3. RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) electronic equipment. Please follow a regional regulation when you dispose of this. Manufacturer EU Representative TANITA Corporation of America, Inc. TANITA Corporation TANITA Europe B.V. 2625 South Clearbrook Drive, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005 1-14-2 Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku, Hoogoorddreef 56-E, 1101 BE U.S.A.

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