Tanita BC-41 instruction manual Operating Instructions, Body Composition Analysis

6.Operating Instructions

Body Composition Analysis

This explains the procedure when the printer function is turned on. Please be aware that the display may be different if the number of printouts is set to [0].

•Do not wipe the equipment with corrosive chemicals (gasoline, cleaner, etc.). Please use a neutral detergent to clean the equipment.

•When the equipment has been transferred to any location where there is a temperature difference of 20˚C or more, wait for at least two hours before using it.

•In taking measurements, please keep the person away from the unit, who uses transmitters such as a mobile phone avoid causing margin errors.

WEIGHT

CLOTHES

~	MALE
	FEMALE

ATHLETIC

STEP ON

kg	6. Set the Target Body Fat Ratio.
	After you input the height, “GOAL” will
lb
cm	automatically flash on the display. Input the target
ft.in	body fat ratio desired using the numerical keys.
AGE	Example: 16% = Press [1] and [6].
% FAT	9% = Press [0] and [9].

* If the number of print outs is set to “0”, nothing will

be displayed.

* If the target body fat ratio is set to OFF, the target

body fat ratio will not be printed out.

• Before you start a body weight management

program and set the appropriate personal

body fat ratio, please consult your doctor.

~

WEIGHT	kg
CLOTHES	lb
MALE	cm
FEMALE	ft.in
ATHLETIC	AGE
STEP ON	% FAT
WEIGHT	kg
CLOTHES	lb
MALE	cm
FEMALE	ft.in
ATHLETIC	AGE
STEP ON	% FAT

1. Turn on the Power.

Press the [	ON	] key.
	OFF

“0.0” will appear on the upper portion of the display.

2. Enter Clothes Weight.

Enter clothes weight using the numerical keys. Example: if the clothes weight is 2.0 kg, press [2], [.] and then [0].

When the data input is completed, the data will be displayed as a minus number.

Tanita is not responsible for setting the

appropriate target body fat ratio for specific

individuals.

• For details of the desirable body fat

percentage, please refer to the Technical Notes.

Male athletes may wish to select a single digit

body fat percentage as their target. However,

this is not recommended for Standard Adults, in

particular women, who should avoid becoming

excessively lean. Always consult a doctor about

the target body fat percentage most suitable for

your body type.

• Do not step on the Weighing Platform until the

		WEIGHT	kg
Male	Female	CLOTHES	lb
STANDARD	STANDARD	MALE	cm
ATHLETIC	ATHLETIC	FEMALE	ft.in
		ATHLETIC	AGE
		STEP ON	% FAT
		WEIGHT	kg
		CLOTHES	lb
~		MALE	cm
		FEMALE	ft.in
		ATHLETIC	AGE
		STEP ON	% FAT

	WEIGHT	kg
	CLOTHES	lb
~	MALE	cm
	FEMALE	ft.in
	ATHLETIC	AGE
	STEP ON	% FAT

3. Select the Body Type.

Select the Body Type from Standard Male, Standard Female, Athletic Male and Athletic Female. Please use the Athletic key when the user is 17 years or older and also meets the following criteria.

See page 8 for Tanita’s definition of “Athlete.”

4.Enter Age.

*If the user is 32 years old or younger. Example: Press [3] and [2].

*If the user is 9 years old or younger Example: press [0] and [9].

*If ages 16 or less are entered, even if Athletic is selected for the Body Type, it will be automatically changed to Standard.

5.Enter Height.

Example: If the user’s height is 172 cm, please press [1], [7] and then [2].

WEIGHT	kg	WEIGHT
CLOTHES	lb	CLOTHES
MALE	cm	MALE
FEMALE	ft.in	FEMALE
ATHLETIC	AGE	ATHLETIC
STEP ON	% FAT	STEP ON

Posterior Electrodes

Anterior Electrodes

target body fat ratio setting has been

completed because the power may be

automatically turned off or the measurement

may be inaccurate.

	* If you want to change the settings, please press the
	[	] key and the procedure will go back to the
	former step. Please re-enter the data.
	7. After “88888” is displayed on the upper portion
kg	of the display, a flashing arrow will appear next
lb	to	STEP ON .

cm ft.in

AGE % FAT

8. Start Measurement.

Step on the Weighing Platform with bare feet so they touch the electrodes. Stand in a stable position without bending your knees.

•Do not use the hand grips, as you will only be measuring your body weight this time.

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