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BF-541BODYFAT
MONITOR/SCALE
Instruction Manual
Read this Instruction Manual carefully
and keep it for future reference.
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BF-541 Body Fat Monitor/Scale Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety Precautions Important Notes for Users Principles of Estimating Body Fat Percentage . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 – 3 What is Body Fat Percentage? Body Fat Ranges The BIA Method Body Fat Percentage Fluctuations in a Day Advantages of the Tanita BF-541 Features and Functions . . . . . . . . . 3 – 4 Components Measuring Platform Accessories Useful Features of the BF-541 Preparations Befo
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English: Instruction Manual Introduction Thank you for selecting the Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scale BF-541. This family model uses the BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) technique, a state-of-the-art technology for body fat assessment. Safety Precautions • Persons with implanted medical equipment, such as a pacemaker, should not use the BF-541. This Body Fat Monitor/Scale passes a low-level electrical signal through the body, which may interfere with the operation of a pacemaker. • The Tani
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BF-541 Body Fat Monitor/Scale Principles of Estimating Body Fat Percentage The Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scale BF-541 allows you to estimate 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.
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Advantages of the Tanita BF-541 Previously, body fat percentage was determined by measuring the thickness of subcutaneous fat by pinching it with calipers, or by laying a person on a scanning bed and passing a current from hand to foot. However, these methods present problems—professional skills are required, the procedures take time and are often invasive, and measurement values vary. Currently, the gold standard methods of fat percentage measurement are DEXA (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry)
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BF-541 Body Fat Monitor/Scale Useful Features of the BF-541 • The BF-541 allows you to measure both weight and body fat percentage simultaneously as easily and simply as stepping on a scale. • The BF-541 can be set for an Adult or Child, Male or Female, increasing the accuracy of the reading. • Personal data (Adult/Child, Male/Female and Height) can be stored in the memory of the unit for up to four people. • Weight only key provides quick weight only readings. Switching the Weight Mode The BF
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Setting and Storing Data in Memory The BF-541 can be operated only if data has been preprogrammed into one of the four Personal keys. Once programmed, tapping a Personal key turns the monitor on. The unit has an automatic shut-down function. If you do not step on the platform after pressing a Personal key, the unit will automatically shut off in about 30 seconds. The BF-541 is intended for use by adults and children who have moderately active to inactive lifestyles. The BF-541 is not intended fo
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BF-541 Body Fat Monitor/Scale Taking Readings 1. Turn on the Power Using your toe, turn the unit on by tapping your Personal key. Release the key within three seconds. Turn the unit on by tapping your Personal key. Your preset data will appear (Adult/Child, Male/Female and Height). Immediately after your preset data, the display will show “0.0.” Your preset data will appear. 2. Take Reading Wait for “0.0” to appear before stepping onto the measuring platform. Note: If you step on before “0.0,”
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Handling Tips Specifications BF-541 This monitor is a precision instrument utilizing state-of-the-art technology. To keep the unit in the best condition, follow these instructions carefully: Weight Capacity • Do not attempt to disassemble the measuring platform. 300 lb (136 kg) (21 st-6 lb) • Store the unit horizontally, and place it so that the Personal keys will not be Weight Increments pressed accidentally. 0.5 lb (0.2 kg) (0.5 lb) • Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the unit. Body Fat
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BF-541 Body Fat Monitor/Scale Tanita Products Limited Warranty Not Valid Without Proof of Purchase Your Tanita product is warranted to the original consumer only, for one (1) year, 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 o
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