Summary of BF-689
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Model: bf-689 manual instruction manual read this instruction manual carefully and keep it for future reference..
Page 2: Table of Contents
Table of contents introduction ...........................................................................................1 features and functions ...........................................................................1 principles of estimating body fat percentage ..................................
Page 3: Safety Precautions
1 thank you for selecting a tanita body fat monitor/scale. This monitor is one in a wide range of home healthcare products produced by tanita. This instruction manual will guide you through the setup procedures and outline the key features. Please keep it handy for future reference. Additional infor...
Page 4: What Is Body Fat Percentage?
2 tanita body fat monitor/scales allow you to determine your body fat percentage at home as easily as you measure your weight. 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 di...
Page 5: Handling Tips
3 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 al...
Page 6: Changing The Weight Mode
4 you can change the weight unit by using the switch on the back of the scale. 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 centimeters. Note: ...
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5 setting and storing personal data in memory the unit can be operated only if data has been programmed into one of the personal data memories. 1. Turn on the power press the set button to turn on the unit. The unit will beep to confirm activation, the personal data number will be displayed, and the...
Page 8: Healthy Range Indicator
6 after programming your personal data you are ready to take a reading. 1. Step onto the scale step onto the scale while the scale is off, the scale turns on automatically and starts measuring. 2. Get your readings your weight will be shown first. Continue to stand on the scale. Your personal profil...
Page 9: Programming The Guest Mode
7 guest mode allows you to program the unit for a one-time use without reading a personal data number. Press the guest button to activate the unit. Then follow the steps: set age, select female or male, and specify height. Step onto the scale after “0.0” is shown on the display. Your weight will be ...
Page 10: Fcc Warning
Specifications bf-689 weight capacity 330lb (150kg) (23st 8lb) weight increments 0.2lb (0.1kg) (0.2lb) body fat increments 0.1% personal data 5 memories power supply 4 aa batteries (included) power consumption 100 ma maximum measuring current 50 khz, 500 µa federal communications commission and cana...
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Bf6897601(0) tanita corporation of america inc. 2625 south clearbrook drive arlington heights, il 60005 usa. Tel: +1-847-640-9241 fax: +1-847-640-9261 www.Tanita.Com representative tanita europe b.V. Hoogoorddreef 56-e 1101 be amsterdam the netherlands tel: +31(0)20 560 2970 fax: +31(0)20 627 7399 t...