Tanita BREATH ALERT User Manual

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How to Measure Breath Odor

Before use

The batteries are already installed. To activate the unit, simply remove the strip on the positive polarity.

Taking Readings

1. Wave the unit gently in the air

2.Turn the unit on by pushing

3. The Odor Symbol will appear and

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•Don’t store near a heating system.

Troubleshooting

If nothing appears on the LCD display after pushing the power button . . .

•Check to see that the batteries are correctly installed and no dust has accumulated on them. Reposition clean batteries as necessary. If the batteries are low, replace them.

If the readings are different each time. . .

•Move away from wind or strong environmental odors or scents.

If the head icon appears, but the breath odor level does not appear on the LCD display. . .

•Reset the unit by gently waving i t 4–5 times. Move away from wind or strong environmental odors or scents.

If your breath odor level is higher than expected. . .

•Reset the unit by gently waving it 4–5 times. Make sure you wait 10 minutes after brushing your teeth before taking a reading.

If your breath odor level is lower than expected. . .

•Move away from wind or strong environmental odors or scents. Make sure you wait until the display shows the word “Start” before taking a reading. Hold the product about 1/2" (1 cm) away from your mouth.

Note: Touch your thumb to your chin so that the sensor is right in front of your mouth. The opening should be about 1/2" (1 cm) away from your mouth.

4. For best results, breathe into the sensor as if you are yawning. Tr y to breathe out the same amount of air at the same speed each time you test your breath.

5. When the test is complete, the unit will beep. Your breath odor level will appear on the display and flash for several seconds. Then the unit will turn off.

Note: The power will turn off automatically if you don’t breathe into the sensor within five seconds after the display indicates you should start measuring.

For the Most Accurate Readings

•Readings should not be taken during or immediately after

using mints or breathspray, eating or drinking. Wait at least ten minutes before using BreathAlert.

•Rinse your mouth thoroughly after cleaning your teeth or using

mouthwash. Wait at least ten minutes before using BreathAlert.

•BreathAlert is sensitive to certain environmental factors that

can interfere with the unit’s ability to detect breath odor level correctly. For best results, avoid:

– Hot and humid places – Windy areas – Air polluted areas

Note: Usage in such environments may damage the product.

•If you don’t use BreathAlert for an extended period of time, test

your breath odor level several times to re-activate the product.

Federal Communications Commission Notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that inter- ference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Breathe out

Breath Odor Level

No odor

Error. Please try again

Slight odor

Moderate odor

Strong odor

Your breath odor level

will appear

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing BreathAlert. Read these instructions before using your new product and keep them for future reference.

What Causes Breath Odor?

The vast majority of bad breath is caused by the presence of one or more of the following: bacteria; decreased saliva; oral decay or disease; stress; food, alcohol or medication consumed; and the lack of basic oral hygiene. In a few cases, bad breath can be caused by respiratory infection, allergies or diseases such as diabetes and emphysema. Most bad breath is temporary and will improve over time. However chronic halitosis sufferers may require professional treatment to manage their problem.

BreathAlert detects and measures the volatile sulfide compounds and hydrocarbon gas that are present when breath is bad. Depending on the amount measured, the unit displays the degree of odor in four levels (see Breath Odor Level diagram).

Note: There are some odors that contain a type of gas that cannot be detected by BreathAlert.

What to Do If BreathAlert Detects Breath Odor

80– 90% of the time, breath odor can be easily corrected by improving the condition inside of your mouth.

•Brush and/or floss your teeth to remove any food remains.

•If the surface of your tongue is white, this indicates there are food remains on your tongue. Brush your tongue 2–3 times with a tooth brush.

•If you’re unable to brush your teeth, use a mouth spray or chew gum.

•Drink plenty of water.

Sensor

LCD Display Screen

Power Button

Vent

Battery Compartment

Odor Symbol

Battery Icon

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LCD Display Screen

Getting Started

About the BreathAlert

How to Measure Breath Odor

Before use

The batteries are already installed. To activate the unit, simply remove the strip on the positive polarity.

Taking Readings

1. Wave the unit gently in the air 4–5 times. This will remove any odors or moisture left in the product.

2. Turn the unit on by pushing

the power button. It will beep in response.

3. The Odor Symbol will appear and count down from 3–1. When the word “Start” is displayed, breathe into the sensor for three seconds. Position your thumb on the front of the unit to help direct the sensor to your mouth. Do not cover the sensor or back vent with your hand.

Turn the unit on

Wait for the numbers to disappear and the word

“Start” to show

Replacing Batteries

The LCD display will flash a Battery Icon to indicate that the batteries are low. When this occurs, replace both AAA type dry batteries together.

BreathAlert comes with trial batteries installed; their service life will be short. Replacement batteries will last for about one year if the unit is used approximately once every day.

Note: If you don’t intend to use the product for a long period of time, it’s advisable to remove the batteries.

Handling Tips

•Don’t disassemble the unit.

•Clean occasionally by wiping with a soft cloth; don’t use water, soap, paint thinner, etc.

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•Don’t apply pressure or subject the unit to vibration.

•Store in a place free from scents or odors. If you carry the product in a cosmetic bag, for example, perfume or cosmetic scents may adhere to the product.

•Store in a place free from humidity, direct sunlight, and dust.

•Don’t store near a heating system.

Note: Touch your thumb to your chin so that the sensor is right in front of your mouth. The opening should be about 1/2" (1 cm) away from your mouth.

Vent

Battery Compartment

4. For best results, breathe into the sensor as if you are yawning. Try to breathe out the same amount of air at the same speed each time you test your breath.

5. When the test is complete, the unit will beep. Your breath odor level will appear on the display and flash for several seconds. Then the unit will turn off.

Note: The power will turn off automatically if you don’t breathe into

the sensor within five seconds after the display indicates you should start measuring.