Important Notes For Users; Caution Symbols; Maintenance; General Instructions For Accurate Measurement - Tanita TBF-300A Mode D'emploi

3.Important Notes for Users

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Caution Symbols

Thank you for purchasing this precision crafted Tanita product. This product is intended for use with the assistance of a
health care or fitness professional. For optimum performance and safety, please familiarize yourself with the Caution
Symbols below. These symbols are designed to alert the user to potential hazards when using this equipment. Ignoring these
Caution Symbols may result in serious injury, or damage to the product.
Please be sure to review before proceeding with the INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
WARNING
This symbol indicates the possibility of serious injury if the product is
mishandled or instructions are ignored.
WARNING
This symbol indicates the possibility of ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Please pay
special attention to sections which bear this mark.
CAUTION
This symbol indicates the possibility of physical injury or equipment damage if
instructions are ignored.
This symbol indicates general precautions that should be taken when using this
product.
WARNING
• Individuals with a Pacemaker or Other Internal Medical Devices
Because Tanita's Body Composition Analyzers send a weak electrical current through
the body, Individuals Who Have a Pacemaker or Other Internal Electrical Medical
Devices Should Not Use This Product. The weak electrical signal may cause such
internal devices to malfunction.
• Cross Contamination
The Body Composition Analyzer should be used with bare feet. Please be sure to clean
the weighing platform with appropriate disinfectant after each use. Never pour any
liquid directly on the weighing platform, as it may leak and cause internal damage that
could cause the product to malfunction. Use a soft cloth and appropriate disinfectant or
mild cleaners to wipe off weighing platform. Do not wipe the weighing platform with
strong chemicals.
• Please consult your Physician before beginning any weight management program and
for help in establishing your target body fat percent. Tanita Corporation is not
responsible for establishing individualized target body fat percent values.
• The minimum percent body fat values used to calculate the Minimum Wrestling Weight
(in wrestler mode) are derived from the 1996 American College of Sports Medicine
(ACSM) Position Stand "Weight Loss in Wrestlers", that has been adopted by the
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in their 1998 Weight Management
Guidelines. TANITA Corporation is not responsible for establishing these minimum
requirements, nor for any future changes to the current standards. Tanita is providing
information only, and does not recommend the application of the guidelines for any
given individual. State wrestling associations may have standards and guidelines that
differ from the NCAA. (TBF-300A)
• To reduce the risk of fire hazards or equipment damage, use only the original AC
adapter provided by TANITA.
WARNING • Inserting and Removing the Power Cord
To reduce the risk of electric shock or product damage, never insert or remove the
power cord with wet hands.
• To avoid a fire hazard, make sure the wall outlet is functioning properly; avoid using
multiple outlet extension cords.
CAUTION
• To reduce the chance of inaccurate measurement, be sure to place the weighing platform
on a flat and stable surface.
• To reduce risk of injury or equipment malfunction, always step on the weighing
platform slowly.
• When handling printer unit, avoid any sharp edges.
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Maintenance

In order to insure optimum performance of this Body Composition Scale, please observe the following instructions:
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when it will not be in use for long periods of time.
• Always turn the equipment off before unplugging from a wall outlet.
• Never disassemble the equipment. Always call the nearest Tanita dealer or branch office for instruction.
• In order to reduce the risk of a short circuit, please keep any liquid or metal objects (paper clips, etc.) away from
the printer.
• Do not drop the unit, and avoid locations with constant vibration.
• Avoid placing the weighing platform or display in direct sunlight, or too close to a heating unit.
• Avoid rapid temperature fluctuations.
• Excessive humidity may damage the equipment.
• When transferred to any location where there is a difference of more than 20˚C (40˚F), wait 2 hours before using.

General Instructions for Accurate Measurement

The body composition analyzer is designed for standard and athletic individuals. However, certain individuals may
not receive accurate results, as they fall outside the population for which Tanita equations were developed.
• Because this body composition analyzer uses a minor electric current to measure impedance (electrical resistance),
best results will be observed when measurement is taken in bare feet.
• Poor contact between the feet and electrodes may produce an error message. Heels should be placed directly on
top of the posterior electrodes, while the front part of the foot needs to be in contact with the anterior electrodes.
Also, make sure the soles of the feet are free of excess dirt, as this may act as a barrier to the mild current.
• If there are calluses on the soles of the feet, or an individual is wearing thin nylons, accurate measurement may still
be possible. Place 0.5cc of saline or water in the center of each electrode. This will act as a conductive material, and
may allow the current to pass freely through a thin barrier.
• Keep the electrodes clean by wiping them with disinfectant.
• Fluctuations in hydration status may affect body composition results.
• Wrestlers should confirm proper hydration (i.e. urine specific gravity (USG) testing) before assessing body fat
percent and weight. Severe dehydration will skew the Body Fat Percent reading.
• Interpretation of Results
The data provided by this machine, as well as any supplementary information such as diet or exercise programs
based on this data, should be interpreted by a licensed professional.
For more information regarding Accurate Measurement, please refer to the Technical Notes booklet.
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