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Monitoring Your Health
THE SCALE THAT MEASURES BOTH WEIGHT AND BODY FAT %
Instruction Manual
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Models:
2000
2001
2001T
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Congratulations! You have selected to own the world’s best and smartest TM scale. The UltimateScale by Tanita gives you two great products in one: • A precision digital scale that repeatedly delivers accurate weight measurements; • A home body fat monitor that calculates body composition and enables users to take control of their own fitness levels. Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Importan
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Instruction Manual (English) Introduction Thank you for selecting the UltimateScale by Tanita. This precision digital scale can also be used to determine body fat percentage. This model uses the BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) method, a state-of-the-art technology for body fat assessment. Safety Precautions • Persons with pacemakers, or other implanted electrical medical equipment, should not use the UltimateScale as a body fat monitor. The BIA method used to determine body fat percentage
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Features and Functions Components Measuring Platform Warranty Support Feet (4) Educational Booklet AA-Size Batteries (4) Getting Started Workbook Instruction Manual 1 2 3 4 5 6 89 Measuring Platform Accessories 1. Display Screen 8. Support Feet (4) Only needed if unit is placed on carpet. 2. Orange Set Button Do not use these feet on hard flooring. 3. Green Arrow (Select) Button 9. AA-Size Batteries (4) 4. Ball of Foot Electrodes 5. Heel Electrodes 6. Weight-only Key (Start Switch) 2
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Instruction Manual (English) Important Features of the UltimateScale The UltimateScale allows you to measure both weight and body fat percentage simultaneously as easily and simply as stepping on an ordinary scale. The setting can be adjusted for an adult or child with moderately active to inactive lifestyles, increasing the accuracy of the body fat reading. Switching the Weight Mode The UltimateScale can record weight measurements in lb (pounds), kg (kilograms) or st-lb (British stone-pounds).
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How to Use the UltimateScale For Weight Only To use the UltimateScale for weight measurement alone, use your toe to turn the unit on by tapping the Weight-only Key (Start Switch) located on the lower right-hand corner of the measuring platform. Note: If you do not step onto the measuring platform within about 20 seconds after tapping the Weight-only Key, the power shuts off automatically. To Determine Weight and Body Fat Percentage The UltimateScale can be used as a body fat monitor by simply e
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Instruction Manual (English) Replacing the Batteries When the batteries run low, the “Lo” message will appear in the display window. When this message appears, be sure to replace the batteries immediately, since weak batteries will affect the accuracy of your readings. Batteries are low. New batteries will last for about one year if the scale is used once every day. The unit comes with trial batteries; their service life will be short. Getting Accurate Readings To get the most accurate absolute
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Principles of Estimating Body Fat Percentage The UltimateScale allows you to estimate your body fat percentage at home as easily as you measure your weight. Additional Information What is Body Fat Percentage? Further information on body fat is available at our Body fat percentage is the percentage of your body that is fat. Until now, your absolute Web site, www.tanita.com and in our educational weight has determined whether or not you were considered overweight or obese. In recent brochures—call
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Instruction Manual (English) Specifications Advantages of the UltimateScale UltimateScale 2000/2001/2001T Previously, body fat percentage was determined by measuring the thickness of subcutaneous Weight Capacity fat by pinching it with calipers, or by laying a person on a scanning bed and passing a 300 lb (136 kg) (21 st-6 lb) current from hand to foot. However, these methods present problems—professional skills are required, the procedures take time and are often invasive, and measurement va
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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 is void if the product has been tampered with or mistreated, or if the def
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Tanita Corporation Tanita Health Equipment H.K. Ltd. Tanita UK Ltd. 14-2, 1-Chome, Maeno-Cho Unit 301-303 3/F Wing On Plaza The Barn, Philpots Close, Yiewsley, Itabashi-Ku, Tokyo, Japan 174-8630 62 Mody Road, Tsimshatsui East West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 7RY, UK 03-3968-2123 Phone Kowloon, Hong Kong 01895-438577 Phone Monitoring Your Health 03-3967-3766 Fax 852-2838-7111 Phone 01895-438511 Fax ISO 9001 Certified 852-2838-8667 Fax Tanita Corporation of America Inc. Tanita Europe GmbH Tanita
