User manual TANITA HD 332

[. . . ] This unit is not intended for professional use in hospitals or other medical facilities; it is not equipped with the quality standards required for heavy usage experienced under professional conditions. · Do not use this unit on slippery surfaces such as wet floors. What is Body Fat Percentage? Body fat percentage is the percentage of fat in your body. Too much body fat has been linked to conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other disabling conditions. Body Fat Ranges for Standard Adults 1, 2 Underfat Female 20­39 Age 40­59 60­79 0% Male 20­39 Age 40­59 60­79 Underfat Healthy Overfat Obese 10% 20% 30% 40% Healthy Overfat Obese 1 2 Based on NIH/WHO BMI Guidelines. To determine the percentage of body fat that is appropriate for your body, consult your physician. Important Notes for Users This Body fat monitor is intended for adults and children (ages 7-17) with inactive to moderately active lifestyles and adults with athletic body types. [. . . ] Besides this basic cycle of fluctuations in the daily body fat readings, variations may be caused by hydration changes in the body due to eating, drinking, menstruation, illness, exercising, and bathing. Daily body fat readings are unique to each person, and depend upon one's lifestyle, job and activities. 1 2 GB GB What is Total Body Water Percentage? Total Body Water Percentage is the total amount of fluid in a person's body expressed as a percentage of their total weight. Water plays a vital role in many of the body's processes and is found in every cell, tissue and organ. Maintaining a healthy total body water percentage will ensure the body functions efficiently and will reduce the risk of developing associated health problems. FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS Measuring Platform 1. Display Screen Set Button Arrow (Select) Buttons Ball-of-Foot Electrodes Heel Electrodes Personal Keys Weight-Only Key 1. How To Measure Total Body Water? Deuterium Dilution Method is currently used as a typical method to measure a total body water percentage. This instrument estimates the total body percentage by the analysis (Multiple Regression Analysis) based on the parameter found by the BIA method. A mutuality over 0. 8 is obtained between this instrument and the "deuterium dilution method". Note: Deuterium Dilution Method is in terms of total body water based on the analysis of the dilution of orally ingested deuterium oxide in urine. 4. Accessories 8. AA-Size Batteries (4) 8. Healthy Total Body Water Percentage (%TBW) The average total body water percentage ranges for a healthy adult are: Female: 50 to 55% Male : 60 to 65% Note: The total body water percentage of a person with a high percentage of body fat may fall below the average healthy ranges. PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE Inserting the Batteries Open the battery cover on the back of the measuring platform. Insert the supplied AA-batteries as indicated. 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. · The unit emits a helpful "beep" when activated, and also at various stages in the programming and measuring process. Listen for these sounds which will prompt you to step on the unit, look at your readings, or confirm a setting. HOW TO DETERMINE BODY FAT PERCENTAGE Setting and Storing Data in Memory The unit can be operated only if data has been programmed into one of the personal data memories or the Guest mode. 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, and the display will flash. Note: If you don't operate the unit for sixty seconds after the unit has been turned on, the unit will turn off automatically. Note: If you make a mistake or want to turn the unit off before you have finished programming it, press the Weight-Only Key ( ) to force quit. 2. Select a Personal Key Number SWITCHING THE WEIGHT MODE lb (pounds) Press the Up/Down buttons to select a Personal Key. Once you reach the Personal Key number you wish to use, press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm. You can switch the unit indication by using the switch on the back of the scale as shown in the figure. Note: If weight mode is set to pounds or stone-pounds, the height programming mode will be automatically set to feet and inches. Similarly, if kilograms is selected, height will be automatically set to centimetres. 3. Set Age The display defaults to Age 30 (range of user age is between 7-99). Select Female or Male st-lb (stone pounds) Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through Female ( ) or Male ( ), Female/Athlete and Male/Athlete settings, then press the Set button. Specify the Height The display defaults to 5' 7. 0" (170cm) (range of user is from 3' 4. 0" ­ 7' 3. 0" or 100cm ­ 220cm). [. . . ] Your body fat percentage(%FAT) and Body Fat Range will appear on the display screen. Note:Do not step off until Body Fat % is shown. 1 2 3 4 Your total body water percentage(%TBW) will appear on the display screen. The display will then flash your %TBW, weight and %FAT alternately 3 times. TROUBLESHOOTING If the following problems occur . . . then. . . · A wrong weight format appears followed by kg, lb, or st-lb Refer to "Switching the Weight Mode" on p. 4. UNDERSTANDING YOUR READING Healthy Range Indicator (Standard Adults only*) Your body fat monitor/scale automatically compares your body fat reading to the Healthy Body Fat Range chart. Following your body fat percentage reading, a black bar will flash along the bottom of the display, identifying where you fall within the Body Fat Ranges for your age and gender. [. . . ]