Tanita BC-730: PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE

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.

Please note that the included batteries from factory may have decreased energy levels over

time.

Positioning the Monitor

Place the measuring platform on a hard, flat surface where there is minimal vibration to

ensure safe and accurate measurement.

Note: To avoid possible injury, do not step on the edge of the platform.

Handling Tips

This monitor is a precision instrument utilizing state-of-the-art technology.

To keep the unit in the best condition, follow these instructions carefully:

•Donotattempttodisassemblethemeasuringplatform.

•Storetheunithorizontally,andplaceitsothatthebuttonswillnotbepressedaccidentally.

•Avoidexcessiveimpactorvibrationtotheunit.

•Placetheunitinanareafreefromdirectsunlight,heatingequipment,highhumidity,orextremetemperaturechange.

•Neversubmergeinwater.Usealcoholtocleantheelectrodesandglasscleaner(appliedtoaclothfirst)tokeepthemshiny;avoid

soaps.

•Donotstepontheplatformwhenwet.

•Donotdropanyobjectsontotheplatform.

GETTING ACCURATE READINGS

To ensure accuracy, readings should be taken without clothing and under consistent

conditions of hydration. If you do not undress, always remove your socks or

stockings, and be sure the soles of your feet are clean before stepping on the

measuring platform.

Be sure that your heels are correctly aligned with the electrodes on the measuring

platform. Don’t worry if your feet appear too large for the unit accurate readings can

still be obtained if your toes overhang the platform.

Heels centered on

Toes may overhang

It is best to take readings at the same time of day. Try to wait about three hours after

electrodes

measuring platform

rising, eating, or hard exercise before taking measurements.

Note: An accurate reading will not be

While readings taken under other conditions may not have the same absolute

possible if the soles of your feet are

values, they are accurate for determining the percentage of change as long as the

not clean, or if your knees are bent or

readings are taken in a consistent manner. To monitor progress, compare weight

you are in a sitting position.

and body fat percentage taken under the same conditions over a period of time.

AUTOMATIC SHUT-DOWN FUNCTION

The automatic shut-down function shuts off the power automatically in the following cases:

•Ifyouinterruptthemeasurementprocess.Thepowerwillshutdownautomaticallywithin30secondsdependinguponthetypeof

operation.

•Duringprogramming,ifyoudonottouchanyofthekeysorbuttonswithin60seconds.*

•Afteryouhavecompletedthemeasuringprocess.