BF-664
Body Fat Monitor / Scale
GB Instruction Manual
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PRINCIPLES OF ESTIMATING BODY FAT PERCENTAGE
FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS
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Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scales allow you to determine your body fat
percentage at home as easily as you measure your weight.
Measuring Platform
1. Display Screen
2. Set Button
3. Arrow (Select) Buttons
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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
disease, diabetes, cancer, and other disabling conditions.
4. Ball-of-Foot Electrodes
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5. Heel Electrodes
6. Personal Keys
7. Weight-Only Key
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Body Fat Ranges for Standard Adults 1, 2
Underfat
Healthy
Overfat Obese
1 Based on NIH/WHO BMI Guidelines.
2 As reported by Gallagher, et al,
at NY Obesity Research Center.
Female 20–39
Age 40–59
60–79
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To determine the percentage of body fat
that is appropriate for your body,
consult your physician.
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10%
20%
30%
40%
Male 20–39
Age 40–59
60–79
Underfat
Healthy
Overfat
Obese
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Accessories
8. AA-Size Batteries (4)
The BIA Method
Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scales use the BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance
Analysis) technique. In this method, a safe, low-level electrical signal is
passed through the body. It is difficult for the signal to flow through fat in
the human body, but easy to flow through moisture in the muscle and other
body tissues. The difficulty with which a signal flows through a substance
is called impedance. So the more resistance, or impedance, the signal
encounters, the higher the body fat reading.
PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE
Tanita’s patented “foot-pad”
design sends a safe, low-
level electrical signal
Open as shown.
Inserting the Batteries
Open the battery cover on the back of the measuring platform. Insert the
supplied AA-batteries as indicated.
through the body to
determine its composition.
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 since the batteries were inserted at the factory, their energy
levels may have decreased.
Body Fat Percentage Fluctuations in a Day
Hydration levels in the body may affect body fat readings. Readings are
usually highest in the early waking hours, since the body tends to be
dehydrated after a long night’s sleep. For the most accurate reading, a
person should take a body fat percentage reading at a consistent time of day
under consistent conditions.
Besides this basic cycle of fluctuations in the daily body fat readings,
variations may be caused by hydration changes in the body due to eating,
drinking, menstruation, illness, exercising, and bathing. Daily body fat
readings are unique to each person, and depend upon one’s lifestyle, job
and activities.
Direction of the batteries.
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:
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Do not attempt to disassemble the measuring platform.
• Store the unit horizontally, and place it so that the buttons will not be
pressed accidentally.
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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.
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USEFUL FEATURES
HOW TO DETERMINE BODY FAT PERCENTAGE
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Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scales allow you to measure both weight and body fat percentage simultaneously and easily,
simply by stepping on a scale.
Setting and Storing Data in Memory
The unit can be operated only if data has been programmed into one of the personal data memories or the Guest mode.
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Your Body Fat Monitor/Scale can be set for Male or Female, Standard or Athlete Adult, or Children (ages 7-17).
Personal data (Female/Male, Age, Height, etc.) can be pre-set and stored in memory for up to 4 people.
Unique Healthy Range Indicator automatically displays where your body fat percentage falls within the Body Fat Ranges chart (p.2).
Daily Calorie Intake (DCI) is an estimate of how many calories you can consume within the next 24 hours to manage
your current weight.
1. Turn on the Power
Press the Set button to turn on the unit (once programmed, tapping a
Personal Key turns on the unit.) The unit will beep to confirm activation, the
Personal Key numbers (1,2,3,4) will be displayed, and the display will flash.
Note: If you don’t operate the unit for sixty seconds after the unit has been turned on, the
• Guest feature allows you to take readings without reprogramming one of the Personal keys.
unit will turn off automatically.
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Weight-only Key provides quick weight readings.
The unit emits a helpful “beep” when activated, and also at various stages in the programming and measuring process.
Listen for these sounds which will prompt you to step on the unit, look at your readings, or confirm a setting.
Note: If you make a mistake or want to turn the unit off before you have
finished programming it, press the Weight-Only Key ( ) to force quit.
2. Select a Personal Key Number
Press the Up/Down buttons to select a Personal Key. Once you reach the
Personal Key number you wish to use, press the Set button. The unit will
beep once to confirm.
SWITCHING THE WEIGHT MODE
You can switch the unit indication by using the switch on the back of the scale as shown in the figure.
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 centimetres.
3. Set Age
The display defaults to Age 30 (range of user age is between 7-99). An
arrow icon appears on the lower left side to indicate Age setting. Use the
Up/Down buttons to scroll through numbers. When you reach your age,
press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm.
AUTOMATIC SHUT-DOWN FUNCTION
4. Select Female or Male
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 10 to 20 seconds,
depending upon the type of operation.
Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through Female ( ) or Male ( ),
Female/Athlete and Male/Athlete settings, then press the Set button. The
unit will beep once to confirm.
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If an extraordinary weight is applied to the platform.
During programming, if you do not touch any of the keys or buttons within 60 seconds.*
After you have completed the measuring process.
5. Specify the Height
*Note: If the power shuts off automatically, repeat the steps from “Setting and Storing Data in Memory” (p.5).
The display defaults to 5’ 7.0” (170cm) (range of user is from 3’ 4.0” – 7’
3.0” or 100cm – 220cm). Use the Up/Down buttons to specify Height and
then press the Set button. The unit will beep once to confirm.
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.
It is best to take readings at the same time of day. Try to wait about three
hours after rising, eating, or hard exercise before taking measurements.
While readings taken under other conditions may not have the same
absolute values, they are accurate for determining the percentage of change
as long as the readings are taken in a consistent manner. To monitor
progress, compare weight and body fat percentage taken under the same
conditions over a period of time.
6. Select Activity Level
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To use the DCI (Daily Calorie Intake) feature properly, you need to set the Activity
Level. Use the Up button to specify Activity Level. Press the Set button to confirm.
Level 1 = Inactive lifestyles (little or no exercise)
Level 2 = Moderately active lifestyles (occasional, low intensity exercise)
Heels centered on
electrodes
Toes may overhang
measuring platform
Level 3 = Adult involved in intense physical activity (see p.1. for Tanita’s
definition of Athlete)
The unit will beep twice and the display will flash all data (Male/Female, Age,
Height, Activity Level, etc.) three times to confirm the programming. The power
will then shut down automatically.
Note: An accurate reading will not be possible if
the soles of your feet are not clean, or if your
knees are bent or you are in a sitting position.
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TAKING WEIGHT AND BODY FAT READINGS
PROGRAMMING THE GUEST MODE
The Guest mode allows you to use the monitor without losing the
information already assigned to a Personal Key.
1. Select Personal Key and Step On
Using your toe, tap your pre-programmed Personal Key.
(Release the key within 3 seconds or the display will show "Err".)
The unit will beep and the display will show the programmed date.
To programme the Guest mode, use the Down button marked to turn on the
power. Then follow steps 3 through 5 in “Setting and Storing Data” (p.5).
The unit will beep twice and the display will show “0.0”. Step onto the
platform. Next follow the directions for “Get Your Reading” (p.6).
Note : If you step onto the platform before “0.0” appears the display will show “Err” and
you will not obtain a reading.
ACTIVITY
LEVEL
DCI
The unit will beep again and the display will show "0.0".
Now step onto the platform.
Note: If you step onto the platform before “0.0” appears the display will show “Err” and you
will not obtain a reading. Furthermore, if you do not step onto the measuring platform
ACTIVITY
LEVEL
within about 60 seconds after “0.0” appears, the power is shut-off automatically.
DCI
TAKING WEIGHT MEASUREMENT ONLY
Select Weight-Only Key
2. Get Your Readings
Your weight will be shown first.
Continue to stand on the platform.
Using your toe, tap the Weight-only key. After 2 or 3 seconds, “0.0” will
appear in the display and the unit will beep. When “0.0” appears in the
display, step onto the platform. The body weight value will appear. If you
remain on the platform, the display will flash for about 30 seconds, and then the power
will automatically turn off. If you step off the platform, the weight will continue to show for
about 5 seconds, then “0.0” will appear and the unit will shut off automatically.
ACTIVITY
LEVEL
DCI
"54321" will appear on the display and disappear one by one from right to left.
Your body fat peacentage(%FAT) and Body Fat Range will appear on the
display screen.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the following problems occur …then…
ACTIVITY
LEVEL
The display will then flash your weight %FAT and DCI alternately 3 times.
Note:Do not step off until Body Fat % is shown.
DCI
• A wrong weight format appears followed by kg, lb, or st-lb
Refer to “Switching the Weight Mode” on p.4.
• ”Lo” appears on the display, or all the data appears and immediately
ACTIVITY
LEVEL
DCI
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 AA-size batteries.
Note: Your settings will not be erased from the memory when you remove the batteries.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR READING
• ”Err” appears while measuring.
Healthy Range Indicator (Standard Adults only*)
Please stand on the platform keeping movement to a minimum.
The unit cannot accurately measure your weight if it detects movement.
Your body fat monitor/scale automatically compares your body fat reading to
the Healthy Body Fat Range chart.
• The Body Fat Percentage measurement does not appear or ”-----“ appears
Following your body fat percentage reading, a black bar will flash along the
bottom of the display, identifying where you fall within the Body Fat Ranges
for your age and gender. For example, if the squares appear above (0) area
your range is within the Healthy Range – if they appear over (-) area, your
reading is below the Healthy Range. For more about the Healthy Range, see
page 2.
after the weight is measured.
Your personal data has not been programmed. Follow the steps on p.5.
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.
Under
Healthy
Over
Obese
• ”OL” appears while measuring.
(-)
(0)
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Underfat; below the healthy body fat range. Increased risk for health problems.
Healthy; within the healthy body fat percentage range for your age/gender.
Reading cannot be obtained if the weight capacity is exceeded.
*Note: If you select Athlete mode, the unit will
not display the Healthy Range Indicator. Athletes
may have a lower body fat range based on their
particular sport or activity.
• ”Err FAT%” appears while measuring.
(+) : Overfat; above the healthy range. Increased risk for health problems.
(++) : Obese; high above the healthy body fat range. Greatly increased risk
The Body Fat Percentage is more than 75%, readings cannot be obtained from the unit.
(Range of user age is between 20-79)
of obesity-related health problems.
• ”Err kcal(cal)” appears.
The DCI (Daily Calorie Intake) is more than 9999kcal (for USA 9999cal).
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