Tanita SC-240MA Instruction Manual - Applications
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Safety Notes
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Caution Symbols
Thank you for purchasing this precision crafted Tanita product. For optimum performance and
safety, please familiarize yourself with the Caution Symbols below. These symbols are designed to
alert the user to potential hazards when using this equipment. Ignoring these Caution Symbols may
result in serious injury, or damage to the product.
Please be sure to review before proceeding with the INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
• Individuals with a Pacemaker or Other Internal Medical Devices
This equipment sends a weak electrical current through the body during measurement.
Individuals who have internally implanted medical devices, such as Pacemakers, should not use
this equipment due to the risk of malfunction to the device that may be caused by the weak elec-
trical current.
• Inserting and Removing the Power Cord
To reduce the risk of electric shock or product damage, never insert or remove the power cord
with wet hands.
• Do not under any circumstances dismantle or alter the device, as this could result in electric
shock or injury as well as adversely affect the precision of measurements.
• To prevent fire hazard
Use only a correctly wired (230VAC) outlet, and do not use a multiple outlet extension cable.
• Measurements for physically disabled persons
Physically disabled persons should not attempt to take measurements alone, but instead should
have their caretakers assist them in using the device.
• When connecting the SC-240MA to a computer ensure that the computer conforms to IEC60950.
• Cross Contamination
The Body Composition Analyzer should be used with bare feet. Please be sure to clean the scale
platform with appropriate disinfectant after each use. Never pour any liquid directly on the scale
platform, as it may leak and cause internal damage. Use a soft cloth and appropriate ethyl alcohol
to wipe off platform. Do not wipe the platform with strong chemicals.
• Interpretation of Results
The data provided by this machine, as well as any supplementary information such as diet or
exercise programs based on this data, should be interpreted by a licensed professional.
• Please make sure you place the Weighing Platform on a level and stable surface. If the equipment is
used when the Weighing Platform is unstable because not all feet are on the surface, there may be a
risk of stumbling or inaccurate measurement.
Never jump on the Weighing Platform, there may be a risk of stumbling and
malfunction of the equipment.
This symbol indicates the possibility of serious injury if the product is
mishandled or instructions are ignored.
This symbol indicates the possibility of physical injury or equipment
damage if instructions are ignored.
This symbol indicates general precautions that should be taken when using
this product.
Safety Notes
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Part Names & Accessories
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Names and Functions of Display Panel & Operation Keys
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Preparation (Power supply)
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Various setting
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How to use (Mode selection)
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How to use (Body composition analyzer)
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How to use (Scale)
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How to use (Scale • Weight Lock Mode)
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How to use (BMI Mode)
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Various criteria
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Applications
• This equipment can be used in the screening of certain adult
diseases and conditions related body weight and composition.
• It can be used in the monitoring and prevention of conditions
caused by excessive deposits of fat tissue, such as diabetes,
hyperlipidemia, cholelithiasis and fatty liver.
• It can be used in the monitoring of changes in individuals’ body
composition, related to differences in the ratio of fat tissue to lean.
• It can be used to assess the effectiveness of individuals’ nutrition
and exercise programmers, both for health and physical fitness.
Benefits
1. This product is simple to use, and requires no specialized
facilities or expertise to take measurements.
2. Measurements can be taken quickly and easily, causing minimal
inconvenience to the patient during measurement.
Disposal
This equipment is electronic device. Please dispose of this
equipment appropriately as not the general household
waste but electronic equipment.Please follow a regional
regulation when you dispose of this.