Operating Instructions; Body Composition Analysis - Tanita TBF-300 WA Manual De Instrucciones

9. Operating Instructions

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Body Composition Analysis

Do Not Step On The Weighing Platform Until All Data Has Been Entered, And The Flashing Arrow Appears
Next To [STEP ON].
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1. Press the [ON/OFF] key to turn on the Power
After a momentary automatic display check, the t mark
and "0.0" will appear on the LCD. If measuring units need
to be changed, do so at this time by pressing the [kg/lb]
key. An arrow on the LCD will follow the selection of
weighing units. Throughout data entry, mistakes may be
corrected by pressing the [CE] key. Follow the flashing
arrow on the LCD for proper sequence.
2. Enter Clothes Weight
This function will automatically subtract the chosen
amount of clothes weight.
Enter Clothes Weight to the first decimal place, or the
flashing arrow will not advance.
Example:
2.0kg = Press the [2] [.] [0] keys
4.0lb = Press the [4] [.] [0] keys
Clothes weight can be entered by 0.1kg / 0.2lb increments
(TBF-310: 0.2kg / 0.5lb increments).
The flashing arrow will now appear next to the MALE
Icon, FEMALE Icon, and ATHLETIC on the LCD.
3. Enter Gender and Body Type
Select from one of four body types: Standard Male,
Standard Female, Athletic Male, Athletic Female. The
Athletic Key should be selected for individuals aged 17 or
more and under the following conditions:
Tanita defines "athlete" as a person involved in intense
physical activity of at least 10 hours per week and who
has a resting heart rate of approximately 60 beats per
minute or less. Tanita's athlete definition includes "life-
time of fitness" individuals who have been fit for years
but currently exercise less than 10 hours per week.
Tanita's athlete definition does not include "enthusiastic
beginners" who are making a real commitment to exer-
cising at least 10 hours per week but whose bodies have
not yet changed to require the Athlete mode.
Please see Technical Notes booklet for further explana-
tion
* TBF-300WA
This model will automatically default to the wrestler calculation
for all males between ages 13-18.
WARNING
• Consult your physician before beginning any weight management program and to establish appropriate individual-
ized body fat percent targets. Tanita Corporation is not responsible for establishing appropriate Target Body Fat
Percent values for any given individual.
• Please see technical notes for more information regarding Desirable Body Fat Percent Ranges. Note that while certain
types of athletes may attempt to achieve and maintain single digit body fat percents to potentially affect their athletic
performance, this is not advisable for the average individual attempting reasonable weight / fat loss. There are specific
health risks associated with low body fat percents, especially for women and children. Consult your Physician regarding
reasonable fat / weight loss goals.
4. Enter Age
Enter age of the subject using two digits. For children
under ten years old, first enter [0].
Example: 32 years old = Press the [3] [2] keys
9 years old = Press the [0] [9] keys
Age range is from 7 to 99 years old.
After age is entered, the arrow will automatically advance
to [HEIGHT] on the LCD.
5. Enter Height
Using Centimeters, measurement is made to the First
Whole Number.
Example: 172 cm = Press the [1] [7] [2] keys.
Using Feet and Inches, measurement is made to the First
Decimal Place by 0.5 inch increments.
Example: 5 ft 7.5 in = Press the [5] [7] [.] [5] keys.
6 ft 0 in = Press the [6] [0] [.] [0] keys.
The range for height is from 90cm (3'0") to 249cm
(7'11.5").
When using the lb. mode, height will automatically round
up or down to the nearest 0.5 in or whole number.
6. Setting Target Body Fat Percent
After entering the height, [GOAL] will automatically flash
on the screen. Using the numeric key pad, enter the
desired target Body Fat %.
Example: 16% = Press the [1] [6] keys.
9% = Press the [0] [9] keys.
Note for wrestlers (if Wrestler Mode is selected
and Wrestler Mode is ON in the case of the
TBF-300 WA): The target body fat percent value
is completely separate from the Minimum
Wrestling Weight (Min WEIGHT) calculations.
For example: The target BF % value may be
entered as 15%, even though the Min WEIGHT is
calculated at a predetermined minimum body fat
of 5% or 7%. See P.22/23 for more information
and precautions.
* If "0" print out is chosen, the "Target Body Fat %" screens will not
appear on the display.
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