Tanita UM-041 - Manual (Page 3)

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Thank you for selecting a Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scale. This model uses the BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) technique, a
state-of-the-art technology for body fat assessment.
Safety Precautions
• Persons with implanted electronic medical equipment, such as a pacemaker, should not use the Body Fat Monitor feature on this
Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scale. This Body Fat Monitor/Scale passes a low-level electrical signal through the body, which may
interfere with the operation of a pacemaker.
• The Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scales are intended for home use only. This unit is not intended for professional use in hospitals
or other medical facilities; it is not equipped with the quality standards required for heavy usage experienced under professional
conditions.
• Do not use this unit on slippery surfaces such as wet floors.
Important Notes for Users
This Body fat monitor is intended for adults and children (ages 7-17) with inactive to moderately active lifestyles.
It is not intended for people with athletic body types. Tanita defines “athlete” as a person involved in intense physical activity of at
least 10 hours per week and who has a resting heart rate of approximately 60 beats per minute or less.
People with athletic body types should use Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scales equipped with Athlete mode.
This scale is not intended for pregnant women, professional athletes or bodybuilders.
Recorded data may be lost if the unit is used incorrectly or is exposed to electrical power surges. Tanita takes no responsibility for any
kind of loss caused by the loss of recorded data.
Tanita takes no responsibility for any kind of damage or loss caused by these units, or any kind of claim made by a third person.
Note:
Body fat percentage estimates will vary with the amount of water in the body, and can be affected by dehydration or over-
hydration due to such factors as alcohol consumption, menstruation, illness, intense exercise, etc.
INTRODUCTION