Tanita TBF-300WA Owner's Manual

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This device features radio interference suppression in compliance with valid EC Regulation 89/336/EEC.

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 interference 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:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Tanita
Corporation may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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BODY COMPOSITION ANALYZER

GOAL SETTER

TBF-300 WA

TBF-300 / 310 / 410

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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

<TBF-310> <TBF-410>

<TBF-300/TBF-300 WA>

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1. Table of Contents

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2. Specifications

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3. Important Notes for Users

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Caution Symbols

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Maintenance

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General Instructions for Accurate Measurement

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4. Components

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Overview (TBF-300/TBF-300 WA)

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Rear View of Control Panel (TBF-300/TBF-300 WA)

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Overview (TBF-310)

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Rear View of Control Panel (TBF-310)

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Overview (TBF-410)

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Rear View of Control Panel (TBF-410)

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Control Panel Functions

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5. Assembly Instructions

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TBF-410

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6. Set Up

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TBF-300/TBF-300 WA

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TBF-310

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TBF-410

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7. Loading Printer Paper

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8. Mode Selection

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A. Setting the Number of Print Outs

and Printing Language

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B. Wrestler Mode Print-Out (TBF-300WAOnly)

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Wrestler Mode:
Setting the Minimum Body Fat Percent (TBF-300 WA ONLY)

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Wrestler Mode:
Setting the Minimum Weight Guideline

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C. Setting the Original Mode

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A. Setting the Number of Print Outs and Printing Language

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9. Operating Instructions

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Body Composition Analysis

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Weight Only Function

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10. Explanation of the Print Out

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11. Dealing with Paper Jams

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12. General Trouble Shooting

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13. RS - 232 C Interface Instructions

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1. Table of Contents

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Output Items

Measurement System

MODEL

Measurement Frequency

Impedance

Measurement

Weight

Measurement

Input Items

Tetrapolar Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis

TBF-410

50kHz

Measurement Current

500µA

Electrode Material

Pressure Contact Stainless Steel Foot Pads

Measurement Style

Between Both Feet

Measurement Range

150 ~ 900Ω

Measurement System

Strain Gauge Load Cell

Maximum Minimum

Capacity

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Graduation

200kg / 0.1kg

440lb / 0.2lb

Clothes Weight

0 ~ 200kg / 0.1kg increments

0 ~ 440lb / 0.2lb increments

Gender

Male / Female

Body Type

Standard / Athletic

Age

7 ~ 99 years old / 1year increments

Height

Display

Print out

with

Printer

Model

ONLY

Display

90 ~ 249cm / 1cm increments

3ft ~ 7ft 11.5in / 0.5in increments

Weight

0 ~ 200kg / 0.1kg increments

0 ~ 440lb / 0.2lb increments

Target Body Fat %

4 ~ 55%

Gender

Male / Female

Body Type

Standard / Athletic

Age

7~99 years old / 1year increments

Height

90 ~ 249cm / 1cm increments

3ft ~ 7ft 11.5in / 0.5in increments

Height

90 ~ 249cm / 1cm increments

FAT%

1 ~ 75% / 0.1% increments

Body Type

Standard / Athletic

Gender

Male / Female

Age

7~99 years old / 1year increments

Height

90 ~ 249cm / 1cm increments

3ft ~ 7ft 11.5in / 0.5in increments

Weight

2 ~ 200kg / 0.1kg increments

4.4 ~ 440lb / 0.2lb increments

BMI

0.1 increments

BMR

1kJ increments / 1kcal increments

Impedance

150 ~ 900Ω / 1Ω increments

FAT%

1 ~ 75% / 0.1% increments

Fat Mass

FFM

TBW

0.1kg / 0.2lb increments

Others

Desirable Range for FAT% and FM (Standard and 17 ~ 69 years old ONLY)

3 Rows, 5Digits LCD

Output Data Interface

RS-232C (D-sub 9 pins Male Connector)

Power Source

AC Adapter (included) Center Minus

Rated Power

Power Consumption

Temperature Range of usage

DC5V 3.5A

17.5W

0 ~ 35ºC / 32 ~ 95ºF

Weight of Equipment

11.0kg / 24.2lb

Target Body Fat %

4 ~ 55%

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Output Items

2. Specifications

Measurement System

MODEL

Measurement Frequency

Impedance

Measurement

Weight

Measurement

Input Items

Tetrapolar Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis

TBF-300 WA TBF-300 TBF-310

50kHz

Measurement Current

500µA

Electrode Material

Pressure Contact Stainless Steel Foot Pads

Measurement Style

Between Both Feet

Measurement Range

150 ~ 900Ω

Measurement System

Strain Gauge Load Cell

Maximum Minimum

Capacity

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Graduation

270kg / 0.2kg

600lb / 0.5lb

200kg / 0.1kg

440lb / 0.2lb

Clothes Weight

0 ~ 270kg / 0.2kg increments

0 ~ 600lb / 0.5lb increments

0~200kg / 0.1kg increments

0~440lb / 0.2lb increments

Gender

Male / Female

Body Type

Standard / Athletic

Age

7 ~ 99 years old / 1year increments

Height

Display

Print out

Display

90 ~ 249cm / 1cm increments

3ft ~ 7ft 11.5in / 0.5in increments

Weight

0 ~ 270kg / 0.2kg increments

0 ~ 600lb / 0.5lb increments

0 ~ 200kg / 0.1kg increments

0 ~ 440lb / 0.2lb increments

Target Body Fat %

4 ~ 55%

Gender

Male / Female

Body Type

Standard / Athletic

Age

7~99 years old / 1year increments

Height

90 ~ 249cm / 1cm increments

3ft ~ 7ft 11.5in / 0.5in increments

Height

90 ~ 249cm / 1cm increments

FAT%

1 ~ 75% / 0.1% increments

Body Type

Standard / Athletic

Gender

Male / Female

Age

7 ~ 99 years old / 1year increments

Height

90 ~ 249cm / 1cm increments

3ft ~ 7ft 11.5in /0.5in increments

Weight

4 ~ 270kg / 0.2kg increments
10 ~ 600lb / 0.5lb increments

2 ~ 200kg / 0.1kg increments

4.4 ~ 440lb / 0.2lb increments

BMI

0.1 increments

BMR

1kJ increments / 1kcal increments

Impedance

150 ~ 900Ω / 1Ω increments

FAT%

1 ~ 75% / 0.1% increments

Fat Mass

0.2kg / 0.5lb increments0.1kg / 0.2lb increments

FFM

TBW

Others

Desirable Range for FAT% and FM

(Standard and 17~69 years old ONLY)

Wrestler section information

Desirable Range for FAT% and FM

(Standard and 17~69 years old ONLY)

3 Rows, 5Digits LCD

Cable Length Between Weighing Platform

and Control Box

2m / 6ft6.5in (Remote Type)

Output Data Interface

RS-232C (D-sub 9 pins Male Connector)

Power Source

AC Adapter (included) Center Minus

Rated Power

Power Consumption

Temperature Range of usage

Weighing Platform

0 ~ 35ºC / 32 ~ 95ºF

Weight of

Equipment

7.0kg / 15.4lb 5.4kg / 11.9lb

Control Box

1.0kg / 2.2lb

DC5V 3.5A

17.5W

Target Body Fat %

4 ~ 55%

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Maintenance

In order to insure optimum performance of this Body Composition Scale, please observe the following instructions:

•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet when it will not be in use for long periods of time.

•Always turn the equipment off before unplugging from a wall outlet.

•Never disassemble the equipment. Always call the nearest Tanita dealer or branch office for instruction.

•In order to reduce the risk of a short circuit, please keep any liquid or metal objects (paper clips, etc.) away from
the printer.

•Do not drop the unit, and avoid locations with constant vibration.

•Avoid placing the weighing platform or display in direct sunlight, or too close to a heating unit.

•Avoid rapid temperature fluctuations.

•Excessive humidity may damage the equipment.

•When transferred to any location where there is a difference of more than 20˚C (40˚F), wait 2 hours before using.

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General Instructions for Accurate Measurement

The body composition analyzer is designed for standard and athletic individuals. However, certain individuals may
not receive accurate results, as they fall outside the population for which Tanita equations were developed.

•Because this body composition analyzer uses a minor electric current to measure impedance (electrical resistance),
best results will be observed when measurement is taken in bare feet.

•Poor contact between the feet and electrodes may produce an error message. Heels should be placed directly on
top of the posterior electrodes, while the front part of the foot needs to be in contact with the anterior electrodes.
Also, make sure the soles of the feet are free of excess dirt, as this may act as a barrier to the mild current.

•If there are calluses on the soles of the feet, or an individual is wearing thin nylons, accurate measurement may still
be possible. Place 0.5cc of saline or water in the center of each electrode. This will act as a conductive material, and
may allow the current to pass freely through a thin barrier.

•Keep the electrodes clean by wiping them with disinfectant.

•Fluctuations in hydration status may affect body composition results.

•Wrestlers should confirm proper hydration (i.e. urine specific gravity (USG) testing) before assessing body fat per­cent and weight. Severe dehydration will skew the Body Fat Percent reading.

•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.

For more information regarding Accurate Measurement, please refer to the Technical Notes booklet.

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WARNING

•Individuals with a Pacemaker or Other Internal Medical Devices

Because Tanita’s Body Composition Analyzers send a weak electrical current through
the body, Individuals Who Have a Pacemaker or Other Internal Electrical Medical
Devices Should Not Use This Product. The weak electrical signal may cause such inter­nal devices to malfunction.

•Cross Contamination

The Body Composition Analyzer should be used with bare feet. Please be sure to clean
the weighing platform with appropriate disinfectant after each use. Never pour any liq-
uid directly on the weighing platform, as it may leak and cause internal damage that
could cause the product to malfunction. Use a soft cloth and appropriate disinfectant or
mild cleaners to wipe off weighing platform. Do not wipe the weighing platform with
strong chemicals.

•Please consult your Physician before beginning any weight management program and
for help in establishing your target body fat percent. Tanita Corporation is not responsi­ble for establishing individualized target body fat percent values.

•The minimum percent body fat values used to calculate the Minimum Wrestling Weight
(in wrestler mode) are derived from the 1996 American College of Sports Medicine
(ACSM) Position Stand “Weight Loss in Wrestlers”, that has been adopted by the
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in their 1998 Weight Management
Guidelines. TANITA Corporation is not responsible for establishing these minimum
requirements, nor for any future changes to the current standards. Tanita is providing
information only, and does not recommend the application of the guidelines for any
given individual. State wrestling associations may have standards and guidelines that
differ from the NCAA. (TBF-300 WA)

•To reduce the risk of fire hazards or equipment damage, use only the original AC
adapter provided by TANITA.

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WARNING

•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.

•To avoid a fire hazard, make sure the wall outlet is functioning properly; avoid using
multiple outlet extension cords.

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CAUTION

•To reduce the chance of inaccurate measurement, be sure to place the weighing platform
on a flat and stable surface.

•To reduce risk of injury or equipment malfunction, always step on the weighing plat­form slowly.

•When handling printer unit, avoid any sharp edges.

3.Important Notes for Users

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Caution Symbols

Thank you for purchasing this precision crafted Tanita product. This product is intended for use with the assistance of a
health care or fitness professional. 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.

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WARNING

This symbol indicates the possibility of serious injury if the product is mishan­dled or instructions are ignored.

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WARNING

This symbol indicates the possibility of ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Please pay spe­cial attention to sections which bear this mark.

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CAUTION

This symbol indicates the possibility of physical injury or equipment damage if
instructions are ignored.

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This symbol indicates general precautions that should be taken when using this
product.

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Rear View of Control Panel (TBF-310)

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Paper Dispenser Cover Digital Display
Printer Cover Anterior Weighing Platform Electrodes
Control Panel Posterior Weighing Platform Electrodes

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Overview (TBF-310)

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AC Adapter

Power Cable

Connection Cable

Weighing Platform

Control Box

Accessories

•Printer Paper

•Pipette

•Instruction Manual

•Technical Notes Booklet

RS-232C Port Weighing Platform Connection Port

DC Jack for AC Adapter

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Rear View of Control Panel (TBF-300/TBF-300 WA)

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4. Components

RS-232C Port Weighing Platform Connection Port

DC Jack for AC Adapter

Paper Dispenser Cover  Anterior Weighing Platform Electrodes
Printer Cover Posterior Weighing Platform Electrodes
Control Panel Connection Cable
Digital Display

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AC Adapter

Power Cable

Control Box

Weighing Platform

Accessories

•Printer Paper

•Pipette

•Instruction Manual

•Technical Notes Booklet

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Overview (TBF-300/TBF-300 WA)

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Feed Key

Advances the printer
paper

ON/OFF Key

Turns the power on or off

Clothes Key

To specify clothes weight

Weight Only Key

Measures body weight only

Numeric Key Pad

Number Entry Keys

CE Key

Clear Entry key

Body Type Keys

To select the appropriate body type

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. Tanita’s athlete definition includes “lifetime of fitness”
individuals who have been fit for years but currently exer­cise less than 10 hours per week.

Tanita’s athlete definition does not include “enthusiastic
beginners” who are making a real commitment to exercis­ing at least 10 hours per week but whose bodies have not
yet changed to require the Athlete mode.

Please see Technical Notes booklet for further explanation.

* NOTE FOR TBF-300 WA USERS:
This model will use the "Wrestler Mode" calculation
for males between ages 13-18.

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Control Panel Functions

Kg/Lb Key

Changes measurement unit

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Overview (TBF-410)

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Paper Dispenser Cover
Printer Cover
Control Panel
Digital Display
Column
Anterior Weighing Platform Electrodes
Posterior Weighing Platform Electrodes
Level Gauge

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Accessories

•Printer Paper

•Pipette

•Instruction Manual

•Technical Notes Booklet

•Column Attachment Screws 4

•Bottom Cover Attachment Screws 2

Control Box

AC Adapter

Power Cable

Weighing Platform

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Rear View of Control Panel (TBF-410)

RS-232C Port

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TBF-300/TBF-300 WA

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Connecting the Weighing Platform to the Control Box

1. Connect the cable from the weighing platform to the jack located on the back of the control box. The on the plug
should be facing up when inserted.

2. Connect the plug of AC adapter to the DC jack located on the back of the control box.

3. Insert the power cord to the AC adapter, and plug it into a power outlet.

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WARNING

• In order to reduce the risk of electric shock, never insert or remove the power cord
with wet hands.

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CAUTION

• Use only the Tanita AC adapter provided with the unit.

• Put the weighing platform on a flat, level surface.

6. Set Up

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CAUTION

Place the Weighing Platform on a
level surface to ensure accurate
weight measurement. Position the
Weighing Platform so that the
bubble in the level is in the middle
of the red circle.

(TBF-300 WA ONLY)

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Column
Attachment

Bottom Cover
Attachment Screws

Feed the 2 cords from the column through the hole in the

weighing platform.

Screw in the 4 column attachment screws to attach the

column to the weighing platform.

Remove Bottom Cover.
Insert the 2 cords from the column as displayed, and then

replace the Bottom Cover using the 2 Bottom Cover

Attachment Screws. When replac-

ing the bottom cover, please put the
cords in the appropriate location so
they will not be squeezed between
the cover and the weighing platform.
This may damage the cords.

5. Assembly Instructions

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TBF-410

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Attaching the Column to the Weighing Platform

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TBF-410

Level Gauge

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Leveling the Weighing Platform

• For optimum accuracy, place the unit on a flat and level surface.

• Check the level gauge to make sure the air bubble is in the center of the red circle.

• The weighing platform has adjustable feet to ensure a level and stable weighing surface. If the air bubble is not in the cen­ter of the red circle, it can be centered by turning the feet.

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Plugging in the Unit

1. Connect the plug of AC adapter to the DC jack located on the back of the weighing platform.

2. Insert the power cord to the AC adapter, and plug it into a power outlet.

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WARNING

• In order to reduce the risk of electric shock, never insert or remove the power cord
with wet hands.

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CAUTION

• Use only the Tanita AC adapter provided with the unit.

• Put the weighing platform on a flat, level surface.

DC Jack for AC Adapter

Red Circle

Adjustable feet

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TBF-310

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Connecting the Weighing Platform to the Control Box

1. Connect the circular shaped plug of the connection cable to the jack located on the back of the control box. The on the
plug should be facing up when inserted.

2. Connect the rectangular plug of the connection cable to the jack located on weighing platform.

3. Connect the plug of AC adapter to the DC jack located on the back of the control box.

4. Insert the power cord to the AC adapter, and plug it into a power outlet.

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WARNING

• In order to reduce the risk of electric shock, never insert or remove the power cord
with wet hands.

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CAUTION

• Use only the Tanita AC adapter provided with the unit.

• Put the weighing platform on a flat, level surface.

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Please change printer paper when red lines appear along the sides.

1. Turn the unit on by pressing the [ON/OFF] key.
When there is no printer paper in the feeder, “P-End” will
flash on the LCD.
If you do not want to use printer paper, press the [CE] key
to continue measurement with no printer paper. (refer to
P.28 Operating Instructions).
When there is no “P-End” message, but the printer fails to
print, the chosen number of print outs may be “0”. Select
a number of print outs greater than “0”. (see P.18 “Mode
Selection”)

2. Remove the Paper Dispenser Cover by lifting it up from
the back.

3. In a straight line, cut approximately 1 inch (3cm) off of the
paper roll, this will ensure smooth feeding.

4. Insert the printer paper in the holder as displayed. Be sure
to feed the printer paper straight into the automatic feeder.
As the front edge of the printer paper enters the appropri­ate slot, it will automatically feed. Once the printer paper
feeds, it will exit the printer paper feed slot located on the
printer cover, and be cut. Remove printer paper from the
Printer Cover.

5. Replace the Paper Dispenser Cover as displayed.
Please refer to P.34 for information on “Dealing with Paper
Jams”.

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Only use Tanita thermal paper. Tanita can not
guarantee the performance of the printer if
printer paper supplied from outside sources is
used.

7. Loading Printer Paper

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TBF-300 WA

For the TBF-300 WA: A. Setting the Number of Print Outs and Printing Language

B. Wrestler Mode Print-Out (TBF-300WA Only)
C. Setting the Original Mode

A. Setting the Number of Print Outs and Printing Language

Select the number of print outs (0 ~ 9) and the printing language (English or Spanish).

1. Press and hold the [0] key, and press the [ON/OFF] key

once. Release the [0] key after “Prt-1” is displayed on the
screen.

2. Select the desired number of print outs.
Using the number keys, enter the quantity of print outs
desired. As many as nine are possible.

[1] ~ [9] : Quantity of print outs
[0] : No print out

3. Language Selection

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If “0” has been selected for the number of print
outs in Step 2 above, it will not be possible to
preset this item.

The LCD will automatically advance to the Language
Selection Screen. The current language selection will be
displayed as a numerical value.

Example:(LNG-1) denotes English as the selected lan-

guage.

Select a preferred language by pressing the corresponding
number on the key pad.

[1] : English
[5] : Spanish

4. When input has been completed, the unit will automatical­ly switch to the measurement screen.
If further change to the functions is desired, please turn off
the unit, and refer to steps 1 to 4 above.

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The unit will start up with this setting the next time it is used.

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Please determine which functions (modes) you would like to activate on your new TBF unit. Your
selection will be recorded automatically. If there is no need to make a change, the machine may
be started by simply pressing the [ON/OFF] key.

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Please read the page that corresponds to the model which you have purchased.

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TBF-300 WA : P.19

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TBF-300/ TBF-310/ TBF-410 : P.25

8. Mode Selection

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B. Wrestler Mode Print-Out (TBF-300WA Only)

Select the mode according to the items you wish to output.

1. Turn on the power while pressing the [8] key or the [9]
key.

[ON/OFF]+[8] : Start up in Goal Setter Mode
[ON/OFF]+[9] : Start up in Wrestler Mode

(Available only TBF-300WA)

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If “0” has been selected for the number of print
outs in P.19 “A. Setting the Number of Print
Outs and Printing Language”, it will not be pos­sible to preset this item.

2. When input has been completed, the unit will automatical­ly switch to the measurement screen.

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• The unit will start up with this setting the next time it is used.

<HINT! >

Model TBF-300WA is factory Pre-set to display sections .
If you want to output : Select the Goal Setter Mode.

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<Goal Setter Mode> <Wrestler Mode>

This section automatically
calculates the Minimum
Wrestling Weight (MWW)
using the methodology
adopted in the 1998 NCAA
Weight Management
Guidelines. (See P.23, 29)
(TBF-300 WA ONLY!)

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ON

Wrestler Mode Print Out

STANDARD

Input

ATHLETIC

STANDARD

ATHLETIC

TARGET BF 00%

OFF

TARGET BF 00%

ON

Goal Setter Mode Print Out

STANDARD

Input

ATHLETIC

STANDARD

ATHLETIC

OFF

TARGET BF 00%

This section prints the both
the body type and body com­position data of the current
user.

This section calculates the
amount of fat that should
be lost or gained to
achieve the Target BF%
(preset by the user and
health care professional).

TBF300 WA Only

Wrestler Mode: Setting the Minimum Weight Guideline

Minimum Wrestling Weight is calculated according to the methodology adopted by the NCAA (1998 Guidelines). The
calculations are as follows:

Body Fat Percent (BF%) = (4.57 / Body Density - 4.142) X 100 (Brozek equation)
Fat weight (FW) = Body Weight (BW) X BF% / 100
Fat free Weight (FFW) = BW - FW
Minimum Wrestling Weight (MWW)** = FFW / Predetermined Minimum BF%*

* If the predetermined minimum BF% is 7% : MWW = FFW / 0.93
* If the predetermined minimum BF% is 5% : MWW = FFW / 0.95
**MWW appears as “Min WEIGHT” on the printout.

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CAUTION

•The minimum percent body fat values used to calcuate the Minimum Wrestling
Weight (MWW) are derived from the 1996 American College of Sports Medicine
(ACSM) Position Stand “Weight Loss in Wrestlers”, that has been adopted by the
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in their 1998 Weight
Management Guidelines. Tanita Corporation is not responsible for establishing
these minimum requirements and guidelines, nor for any future changes to the
current standards. Tanita is providing information only, and does NOT recom­mend the application of the guidelines for any given individual. State wrestling
associations may have standards that differ from the NCAA.

•The Minimum Wrestling Weight as calculated with the minimum body fat per­cent is the MINIMUM weight at which an athlete may be allowed to compete. The
MINIMUM body fat percent and resulting MINIMUM wrestling weight may NOT
be the optimal body fat or weight for a given individual athlete. Attempting to
achieve these MINIMUM standards does NOT necessarily impact the athlete’s
performance, and may be unhealthy for given individuals.

•If it is necessary to set the Minimum BF% to a value other than 5% or 7%, please
contact our customer service department.

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Wrestler Mode: Setting the Minimum Body Fat Percent (TBF-300 WA ONLY)

When the “Wrestler Mode” is activated, the TBF-300 WA automatically calculates the Minimum Wrestling Weight at a
predetermined minimum body fat percent. The 1996 ACSM Position Stand “Weight Loss in Wrestlers” as adopted by
the NCAA recommends the following MINIMUM body fat percents as follows:

5% for Collegiate Athletes
7% for High School Athletes

<To set the Minimum Body Fat Percent>

1. Turn on the power while pressing the [5] key or the
[7] key. Depending on the key pressed, ‘05’ or ‘07’
will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.

[5] : Sets the Minimum BF% to the automatic cal-

culation value of 5% (Collegiate level) in
Wrestler mode

[7] : Sets the Minimum BF% to the automatic cal-

culation value of 7% (High School level) in
Wrestler mode

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•If the number of print outs is set to “0”,
this item cannot be preset.

•If the Wrestler Mode is not turned ON,
this item cannot be preset. Please read
“C. Setting the Original Mode” on P.24.

•The target BF% value is completely sep­arate from the Minimum Wrestling
Weight (Min WEIGHT) calculations.
For example: The target BF% value
may be entered as 15%, even though
the Min WEIGHT is calculated at a pre­determined minimum body fat of 5 or
7%.

2. When input has been completed, the unit will auto­matically continue to the measurement screen.

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