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Tanita BF-558 Instruction Manual

Tanita BF-558 Instruction Manual

Scale plus body fat monitor
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BF-558 / BF-559
Scale plus Body Fat Monitor
Balance impédancemètre
Monitor de Grasa Corporal/Báscula (Pesa)
Instruction Manual
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  • Page 1 BF-558 / BF-559 Scale plus Body Fat Monitor Balance impédancemètre Monitor de Grasa Corporal/Báscula (Pesa) Instruction Manual Read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it for future reference. Manuel d’instructions Lisez ce manuel d’instructions attentivement et gardez-le à portée de la main pour référence future.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help. Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Tanita Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    • The Tanita Scale plus Body Fat Monitors 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.

  • Page 4: Principles Of Estimating Body Fat Percentage

    BF-558/559 Scale plus Body Fat Monitor PRINCIPLES OF ESTIMATING BODY FAT % Tanita Scale plus Body Fat Monitors allow you to measure 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.

  • Page 5: Product Description

    PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Measuring Platform 1. Display Screen 2. Ball-of-Foot Electrodes 3. Set Button 4. Arrow (Up/Down Select) Buttons 5. Heel Electrodes 6. Personal Keys 7. Weight-Only Key Use for weight measurement only. Accessories 8. AA-Size Batteries (4) 9. Support Feet (4) Only needed if unit is placed on carpet.

  • Page 6: Preparations Before Use

    • Never submerge in water. Use alcohol to clean the electrodes and glass cleaner (applied to a cloth first) to keep them shiny; avoid soaps. If you need assistance, please call our toll-free customer service number at 1-800-TANITA-8 (USA and Canada only) or visit www.tanita.com.

  • Page 7: Product Features

    PRODUCT FEATURES • Tanita Scale plus Body Fat Monitors allow you to measure both weight and body fat percentage simultaneously and easily, simply by stepping on the unit. • Your Scale plus Body Fat Monitor is calibrated for Adults or Children (age 7–17), Male or Female, or Adult Athlete Mode.

  • Page 8: Setting And Storing Data In Memory

    Level 3 = Active lifestyles (exercises regularly) Level 4 = Adult involved in intense physical activity (see p.1 for Tanita’ s definition of Athlete) Note: If the Personal Key is set in Athlete Mode, it will automatically set the Activity Level to Level 4.

  • Page 9: Taking Weight And Body Fat Readings

    Get Your Readings BF-558: Your weight will be shown first. Continue to stand erect on the platform. The numbers 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 will appear on the display and fade away starting with 5. When 1 fades away, the display will show both your weight and body fat percentage.

  • Page 10: Getting Accurate Readings

    BF-558/559 Scale plus Body Fat Monitor Getting Accurate Readings To get the most accurate, absolute values, readings should be taken without clothing and under consistent conditions of hydration. If you do not undress, always remove your socks or stockings, and be sure the soles of your feet are clean before stepping on the measuring platform. Stand erect on the platform.

  • Page 11: Additional Programming Features

    ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING FEATURES Programming the Guest Mode The Guest mode allows you to use the unit without losing the information already assigned to a Personal Key. To program the Guest mode, use the G (Down) button to turn on the power. Then follow steps 3 through 5 in “Setting and Storing Data in Memory”...

  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Remove support feet and weigh on a hard, level surface. Refer to p.4 for proper installation of support feet. If you need assistance, please call our toll-free customer service number at 1-800-TANITA-8 (USA and Canada only) or visit www.tanita.com.

  • Page 13: Warranty

    Not Valid Without Proof of Purchase Your Tanita product is warranted to the original consumer only, for three (3) years, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. This product is designed for personal use only. Tanita Corporation of America reserves the right to nullify the warranty agreement should the product be used in a commercial environment.

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