Tanita BC 545N: TROUBLESHOOTING

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 Not allowed to mix batteries with consumer 

wastes!

As consumer you are legally bound to return used or discharged batteries. 

You can deposit your old batteries at the public collecting points in your 

town, or wherever the corresponding batteries are sold and specifically 

marked collecting boxes have been set up. In case of scrapping the 

apparatus, the batteries should be removed from it and deposited at the 

collecting points as well.

The device features radio interference suppression in 

compliance with EC regulation 2004/108/EC

Notice: 

These marks can be found out on contaminant-containing 

Batteries: 

Pb 

Pb  = Battery contains lead,

Cd 

Cd  = Battery contains cadmium,

Hg 

Hg  = Battery contains mercury.

If the following problems occur ...then...

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A wrong weight format appears followed by kg, lb, or st-lb

Refer to “SWITCHING THE WEIGHT MODE” (page 9).

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 appears on the display, or all the data appears and immediately disappears.

Batteries are low. When this message appears, be sure to replace the batteries immediately, since weak batteries will affect the 

accuracy of your measurements. Change all the batteries at the same time with new batteries.

Note:

 Your settings and past memory will not be erased from the memory when you remove the batteries. 

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 appears while measuring.

Please stand on the platform keeping movement to a minimum.

The unit cannot accurately measure your weight if it detects movement.

The Body Fat Percentage is more than 75%, readings cannot be obtained from the unit.

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The Body Fat Percentage reading does not appear.

Make sure socks or stockings are removed, and the soles of your feet are clean and properly aligned with the guides on the 

measuring platform.

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 appears while measuring.

Reading cannot be obtained if the weight capacity is exceeded.

Specifications

BC-545N

Weight Capacity

150 kg (330 lb) (23st 8 lb)

Weight Increments

0.1 kg (0.2 lb) (0.2 lb)

Body Fat Increments

0.1%

Personal Data

5 memories

Power Supply

4 AA batteries (included)

Power Consumption

60 mA maximum

Measuring Current

50 kHz, 100 µA

TROUBLESHOOTING

Federal Communications Commission and Canadian ICES Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Canadian ICES-003. These 

limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio 

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no 

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be 

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Tanita Corporation may void the 

user’s authority to operate the equipment.