Tanita RD-953 Manual

Dual Frequency Body Composition Monitor

with integrated Bluetooth technology

RD-953

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Please read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it for future reference.

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Introduction …………………………………………………… 3 Features and Functions ………………………………………… 3 For Your Safety ………………………………………………… 4 Getting Accurate Readings ……………………………………… 5 Preparations before Use ………………………………………… 6 Connecting to Your Smartphone ……………………………… 7 Setting (Resetting) Date and Time ……………………………… 8 Setting and Storing Personal Data in the Memory ……………… 9

Taking Measurements	……………………………………… 11
Measurement Results	……………………………………… 13

Specifying the Personal Data Number for Measurement …… 14 Programming the Guest Mode ……………………………… 15

Measuring Weight Only	……………………………………… 15
Body Composition Guide	…………………………………… 16

Troubleshooting ……………………………………………… 23 Specifications ………………………………………………… 24

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Tanita Body Composition Monitor.

This monitor is one of a wide range of home health care products produced by Tanita.

This Instruction Manual will guide you through the setup procedures and outline the key features of this monitor. Additional information on healthy living can be found on our website www.tanita.eu Tanita products incorporate the latest clinical research and technological innovations.

All data is monitored by the Tanita Medical Advisory Board to ensure accuracy.

Safety Precautions

Do not use the Body Composition Monitor if you have an electronic medical implant such as a pacemaker, as it passes a low-level electrical signal through the body which may interfere with the operation of the implant.

Pregnant women should only use the weight function. Other functions are not intended for use when pregnant.

Important Notes for Users

This Body Composition Monitor is intended for adults and children (age 5-17) who have inactive to moderately active lifestyles, and adults with athletic lifestyles.

Thanks to major investment in the latest BIA Technology and sports science research,

TANITA has upgraded the Athlete Mode function to make measurements more accurate and suitable for a wider range of users. Who should use Athlete Mode?

Adults aged 18 years and over who either:

Train or exercise for 12 hours or more a week and have been doing so for at least six months.Are body builders.

Are professional athletes who want to monitor their progress at home.

Have a lifetime history of fitness and who used to do more than 12 hours a week but do less now. Recorded data may be lost if the unit is used incorrectly or is exposed to electrical power surges. Tanita cannot accept any responsibility for losses incurred due to the loss of recorded data.

Tanita cannot accept any responsibility for damages or losses incurred through the use of this product or any third-party claims.

Note: Body fat percentage estimates will vary with the amount of water in the body, and can be aŽected by dehydration or over hydration due to such factors as alcohol consumption, menstruation, illness, intense exercise, etc.

Features and Functions

Front	Up / Recall Button	Back
Ballof- foot Electrodes		Battery Cover

	Illumination
		SET
		/ Communication Button
		Down
		/ Item Select Button
				Battery Box
Display Screen		Weight-Only / O• Button		Unit Switching Button
Control Panel	Heel Electrodes	Location Code	Quick Start Guide	Accessories
				AA-Size Batteries (4)

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For Your Safety

This section explains precautionary measures to be taken to avoid injury to the users of this device and others, and to prevent damage to property. Please familiarise yourself with this information to ensure safe operation of this equipment.

Warning Failure to follow instructions highlighted with this mark could result in death or severe injury.

Caution	property.
	Failure to follow instructions highlighted with this mark could result in injury or damage to

This mark indicates actions that are prohibited.

This mark indicates instructions that must always be followed.

Warning

	This monitor must not be used by people with pacemakers or other medical implants.
	This monitor passes a weak electrical current through the body which could interfere with and cause the malfunction of electrical medical
	implants, resulting in serious harm to the user.
	Interpretation of measurements (e.g. evaluation of measurements and formulation of exercise programmes based on the
	measurements) must be performed by a professional.
	Implementing weight loss measures and exercise programmes based on self-analysis could be harmful to your health. Always follow the advice
	of a qualified professional.
	Do not step on the edge of the platform.Do not jump onto the monitor.
Prohibited	Doing so may cause you to fall or slip, resulting in serious injury.
	Do not place this monitor on a slippery surface such as a wet floor.
	Doing so may cause you to fall or slip, resulting in serious injury. It may also cause water to get inside the monitor resulting in damage to internal
	components.
	Do not drop any objects onto the monitor. Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the monitor.
	Doing so may damage the glass, resulting in injury.

Caution

Do not stand on the display screen or control panel.

Do not insert your fingers into gaps or holes.

Doing so may result in injury.

Do not use rechargeable batteries.

Do not use old batteries together with new batteries, or a mix of different types of batteries at the same time.

Doing so may cause battery fluid to leak or the batteries to become excessively hot and rupture, resulting in damage to the monitor or injury.

Prohibited Never allow an infant or small child to carry the monitor.

The child may drop the monitor, resulting in injury.

This monitor is intended for home use only.

This monitor is not intended for professional use including hospitals, medical or fitness facilities. It is not equipped with the components required for heavy usage. Using the monitor in a professional location will invalidate the warranty.

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Place the monitor on a hard, flat surface where there is minimal vibration to ensure safe and accurate measurement.

Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the monitor.

Doing so may damage the monitor or cause it to malfunction,or may cause setting to be erased.

Do not use or store this monitor in the following locations.

·Locations that are exposed to direct sunlight, near to heaters, or exposed directly to air from air conditioning units, etc. ·Locations where there are severe temperature changes or a large amount of vibration.

·Locations with high levels of humidity or moisture.

Doing so may damage the monitor or cause it to malfunction.

Do not step on the monitor when your body is wet (immediately after a shower or bath, etc.)

Be sure to thoroughly dry your body and feet before using the monitor. Failure to do so may cause you to slip or fall, resulting in injury. Also, the monitor cannot take accurate measurements if your body or feet are wet.

Keep away from water.

Do not use boiling water, benzene, thinner, etc. to clean the monitor.

Always… If the monitor becomes dirty, soak a soft cloth in water or neutral household detergent, wring it out thoroughly and wipe the monitor clean, then use a dry cloth to wipe the monitor dry.

Do not attempt to disassemble the monitor. Do not modify this equipment in any way.

Do not wash the monitor in water.

Do not submerge this monitor in water.

Doing so may damage the monitor or cause it to malfunction.

Be sure to insert the batteries with the polarities (+, -) in the correct position.

If the batteries are incorrectly inserted, battery fluid may leak and damage the floor. (If you do not intend to use this monitor for a long period of time, it is advisable to remove the batteries before storage.)

Do not use the monitor near other products such as microwave ovens that emit electromagnetic waves.

Doing so may cause the monitor to malfunction, preventing accurate measurements.

Another person should assist persons with disabilities who may not be able to take a measurement alone.

Getting Accurate Readings

To ensure accuracy, readings should be taken without clothing and under consistent conditions of hydration. 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 the arch of each foot is aligned with the center of 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 two hours after getting up, eating, or strenuous exercise before taking measurements. While readings taken under other conditions may not have the same absolute values, they are accurate for determining the percentage change as long as the readings are taken in a consistent manner. To monitor your progress, compare your weight and body fat percentage readings taken under the same conditions over a period of time.

Note: An accurate reading will not be possible if the soles of your feet are not clean, if your knees are bent or if you are sitting down.

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Preparations before Use

Inserting the Batteries

Note:

Be sure that the batteries are inserted in the correct orientation. If the batteries areinserted incorrectly, fluid may leak from the batteries and damage the floor.

If you do not intend to use this unit for a long period of time, remove the batteriesbefore storage.

The included batteries from factory may have decreased energy levels over time.

Set your location code

Di erent locations across the world have di erent gravitational pulls. These di erences a ect the accuracy of the weight measurement. You can obtain the most accurate weight readings by selecting the correct gravity setting on the scale according to your geographical location.

1.When the power is o , press and hold the button.

2.Refer to the map enclosed, and press the buttons to select your location code.

3.Press the button to enter and save the setting.

Up Button

SET Button

Down Button

O Button

Changing the Weighing Unit

Note: Only for use with models that have the unit switching button.

The weighing unit can be changed using the switch on the back of the monitor.

Press the button when the display is blank. When "0.00kg" (or "0.0lb", "0.0stlb") appears on the display, press the Unit Switching button underside of the monitor to switch the weighing unit.

Note: If weighing unit is set to pounds or stone-pounds, the height programming mode is automatically set to feet and inches. Similarly, if kilograms is selected, height is automatically set to centimeters.

Connecting to Your Smartphone

1.Turn the Bluetooth setting on, and use the URL to download the My Tanita app. www.tanita.eu

Note:

See the Tanita website for details on supported models.

If you do not wish to use the dedicated app, configure the settings manuallyon the body composition monitor. (P.8)

You need to register your smartphone again if you replace your smartphone.

2.Launch the app.

3.Set up to pair your Tanita device (RD-901 / RD-953 / AM-161) Select which device you want to pair with.

4.Pair / synchronise

Note:

•The approximate communication distance is 5m in an unobstructed location.

5.Follow the instructions on the app, and press and hold the(communication) button on the Body Composition Monitor for 3 seconds.

Note:

•When registering your body composition, place the Body Composition Monitor on a hard,

flat floor and step on it with bare feet.

6.Follow the instructions on the app and measure your body composition.

When measurement is complete, the connection to the smartphone is disconnected.

The screen displays and instructions may di‚er depending on the app specifications.

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