Tanita TBF-521 - Manual (Page 2)

TBF-521 Body Fat Monitor/Scale
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Precautions
Important Notes for Users
Principles of Estimating
Body Fat Percentage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
What is Body Fat Percentage?
Body Fat Range
The BIA Method
Body Fat Percentage Fluctuations in a Day
Advantages of the Tanita TBF-521
Package Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features and Functions
Measuring Platform
Display Unit
Accessories
Useful Features of the TBF-521 . . . . . . 4
Switching the Weight Mode (lb, kg, st-lb)
Preparations Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Inserting the Batteries
Positioning the Monitor
Attaching the Support Feet
Installing the Display Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Handling Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating the TBF-521 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting Accurate Readings . . . . . . . . . .7
Replacing the Batteries
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Federal Communications Commission Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
• 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.