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BF-555 BF-556
Scale plus Body Fat Monitor
Balance impédancemètre
Monitor de Grasa Corporal/Báscula (Pesa)
Instruction Manual
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BF-555/556 Scale plus Body Fat Monitor Table of Contents Table des matières Contenido Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Introducción . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Safety Precautions Consignes de sécurité Precauciones de Seguridad Important Notes for Users Remarques importantes à l’intention des utilisateurs Notas Importantes para los Usuarios Principles of Estimating Principes d’éva
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English: Instruction Manual INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting a Tanita Scale plus Body Fat Monitor. This family model uses the BIA Note: Read this Instruction Manual carefully and (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) technique, a state-of-the-art technology for body fat assessment. keep it handy for future reference. Guide to Using this Manual: Owners of the BF-556 should watch for highlighted text. These items of text describe the additional features of your scale. Owners of the BF-555 should
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BF-555/556 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. Until now, your absolute weight has determined whether or not you were considered overweight or obese. In recent years, the definition of obesity has been refined to mean the presence of excess body fat. Obesi
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1. Measuring Platform 1. Display Screen 2. Set Button 2. 3. Up/Down (Select) Buttons 4. Ball-of-Foot Electrodes 3. 5. Heel Electrodes 6. Personal Keys 4. 7. Weight-Only Key 5. Use for weight measurement only. 6. 7. 6. Accessories 8. 9. 8. AA-Size Batteries (4) 9. Support Feet (4) Only needed if unit is placed on carpet. Do not use these feet on hard flooring. Athlete (556 only) Male Female Height BF-556 Daily Calorie Intake Body Fat Range Indicator Bars Body Fat Range Ind
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BF-555/556 Scale plus Body Fat Monitor PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE Inserting the Batteries Open the battery cover on the back of the measuring platform. Insert the supplied AA-batteries as indicated. Open as shown. Note: Be sure that the polarity of the batteries is set properly. If the batteries are incorrectly positioned the fluid may leak and damage floors. If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time, it is advisable to remove the batteries before storage. Direction of the batt
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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. • In addition, the BF-556 is calibrated for Adult Athlete mode. • Personal data (Age, Female/Male, Height, Activity Level, etc.) can be preset and stored in memory for up to four people. • Unique Healthy Range Indicator Bar auto
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BF-555/556 Scale plus Body Fat Monitor SETTING AND STORING DATA IN MEMORY The body fat monitoring function can be operated only if data has been preprogrammed into the unit. 1. Turn on the Power Press the Set button to turn on the unit (once programmed, tapping a Personal Key turns on the unit). The unit will beep to confirm activation, the Personal Key numbers (1, 2, 3, 4) will be displayed, arrow icon will appear in the upper right corner, and the display will flash. Note: will appear in the upp
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TAKING WEIGHT AND BODY FAT READINGS After programming your personal data you are ready to take a reading. Select Personal Key and Step On Using your toe, tap your preprogrammed Personal Key. (Release the key within 3 seconds or the display will show “Err”.) The unit will beep and the display will show the programmed data. The unit will beep again and the display will show “0.0”. Now step onto the platform. Note: If you step onto the platform before “0.0” appears, you will not obtain a reading.
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BF-555/556 Scale plus Body Fat Monitor – Underfat; below the healthy body fat range. Increased risk for health problems. 0 Healthy; within the healthy body fat percentage range for your age/gender. + Overfat; above the healthy range. Increased risk for obesity-related health problems. ++ Obese; high above the healthy body fat range. Greatly increased risk of obesity-related Under Healthy Over Obese health problems. BF-555: Only Adults 18 and over will receive a Healthy Range Indication. Becau
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TROUBLESHOOTING If the following problems occur... then... AGE SET AGE SET “st-lb” or “kg” appears while taking a weight measurement. The unit’s Weight Mode has been set to measure your weight in units of stone-pounds or kilograms. Refer to the “Switching the Weight Mode” (lb, kg, or st-lb) on p.5 if you would like to change the setting back to pounds (lb). “Lo” appears on the display, or all data appears and immediately disappears. Batteries are low. Replace batteries immediately. The display
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BF-555/556 Scale plus Body Fat Monitor TANITA PRODUCTS LIMITED 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. This warranty applies only to products purchased
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Specifications Caractéristiques Detalles Técnicos BF-555/556 BF-555/556 BF-555/556 Weight Capacity Charges admises Capacidad de Peso 300 lb (136 kg) (21 st-6 lb) 300 lb (136 kg) (21 st-6 lb) 300 lb (136 kg) (21 st-6 lb) Weight Increments Gradation Incrementos de Peso 0.2 lb (0.1 kg) (0.2 lb) 0,2 lb (0,1 kg) (0,2 lb) 0.2 lb (0.1 kg) (0.2 lb) Body Fat Increments Précision du pourcentage de graisse Incrementos de Grasa Corporal 0.1% 0,1 % 0.1% Power Supply Alimentation Suministro de Energía 4 AA ba
