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Tanita UM-051 Instruction Manual

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Body Fat Monitor / Scale
Model : UM-051
Instruction Manual
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  • Page 1 MANUAL Body Fat Monitor / Scale Model : UM-051 Instruction Manual Read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION................1 PRINCIPLES OF ESTIMATING BODY FAT PERCENTAGE ..2 WHAT IS TOTAL BODY WATER PERCENTAGE? ......3 FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS............4 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE............4 USEFUL FEATURES................5 SWITCHING THE WEIGHT MODE...........5 AUTOMATIC SHUT-DOWN FUNCTION.........5 GETTING ACCURATE READINGS ..........5 HOW TO DETERMINE BODY FAT PERCENTAGE......6 TAKING WEIGHT AND BODY FAT READINGS ......7 PROGRAMMING THE GUEST MODE..........7 TAKING WEIGHT MEASUREMENT ONLY ........7...

  • Page 3: Principles Of Estimating Body Fat Percentage

    PRINCIPLES OF ESTIMATING BODY FAT PERCENTAGE Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scales allow you to determine your body fat percentage at home as easily as you measure your weight. What is Body Fat Percentage? Body fat percentage is the percentage of fat in your body. Too much body fat has been linked to conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other disabling conditions.
  • Page 4 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 least 10 hours per week and who has a resting heart rate of approximately 60 beats per minute or less.

  • Page 5: Features And Functions

    FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Measuring Platform 1. Display Screen 2. Set Button 3. Arrow (Select) Buttons 4. Weight-Only Key / Off Button 5. Ball-of-Foot Electrodes 6. Heel Electrodes Accessories 7. AA-Size Batteries (4) PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE Inserting the Batteries Open as shown. Open the battery cover on the back of the measuring platform.
  • Page 6 What is Total Body Water Percentage? Total Body Water Percentage is the total amount of fluid in a person’s body expressed as a percentage of their total weight. Approximately 50 –65% of the weight of a healthy person is water. Water plays a vital role in many of the body’s processes and is found in every cell, tissue and organ.
  • Page 7 HOW TO DETERMINE BODY FAT PERCENTAGE Setting and Storing Data in Memory The unit can be operated only if data has been programmed into one of the personal data memories or the Guest mode. 1. Turn on the Power Press the Set button to turn on the unit. The unit will beep to confirm activation, the Personal data number will be displayed, and the display will flash.

  • Page 8: Useful Features

    USEFUL FEATURES • Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scales allow you to measure both weight and body fat percentage simultaneously and easily, simply by stepping on a scale. • Your Body Fat Monitor/Scale can be set for Adults or Children (ages 7-17), Male or Female.
  • Page 9 UNDERSTANDING YOUR READING Healthy Range Indicator Your body fat monitor/scale automatically compares your body fat reading to the Healthy Body Fat Range chart. Following your body fat percentage reading, a black bar will flash along the bottom of the display, identifying where you fall within the Body Fat Ranges for your age Under Healthy Over...

  • Page 10: Taking Weight And Body Fat Readings

    TAKING WEIGHT AND BODY FAT READINGS After programming your personal data you are ready to take a reading. 1. Select Personal Data Number MEMORY GUEST Press the Up button turn on. Use the Up/Down buttons to select your Personal data number. Press the Set button to confirm. (Release the key within 3 seconds or the display will show “Error”.) The unit will beep and the display will show the programmed data.
  • Page 11 Fax: +49 (0)-7031-6189-71 Fax: +33(0)-1-55-24-98-68 www.tanita.de www.tanita.fr Tanita Corporation Tanita Corporation of America Inc. Tanita Health Equipment H.K. Ltd. 14-2, 1-Chome, Maeno-Cho 2625 South Clearbrook Drive Unit 301-303 3/F Wing On Plaza Itabashi-Ku, Tokyo, Japan 174-8630 Arlington Heights, IL 60005 USA...

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