TANITA BC-333LE Body Composition Monitor Instruction Manual

TANITA BC-333LE Body Composition Monitor

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: BC-333LE
• Power Source: AA-Size Batteries (4)
• Functions: Body Composition Monitoring (excluding pregnant women with pacemakers)

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions

Do not use the Body Composition Monitor if you have an electronic medical implant such as a pacemaker. Pregnant women should only use the weight function.

Important Notes for Users

Body fat percentage estimates can vary with the amount of water in the body and can be affected by various factors like dehydration, overhydration, alcohol consumption, etc.

Features and Functions

Front:

• Display Screen
• Ball-of-foot Electrodes

Back:

• Control Panel
• SET / Communication Button
• Up / Recall Button
• Down / Item Select Button
• Weight-Only / Off Button
• Heel Electrodes

For Your Safety

Follow all safety precautions to avoid injury and damage to property. Do not use the monitor if you have a pacemaker or other medical implants. Do not use if there is an error with the unit. Interpret measurements with the help of a professional.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: Can pregnant women use all functions of the Body Composition Monitor?
  • A: Pregnant women should only use the weight function and avoid other functions.
• Q: What should I do if I have a pacemaker?
  • A: Do not use the Body Composition Monitor if you have a pacemaker as it may interfere with its operation.

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 (ages 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 bodybuilders.
• 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 affected by dehydration or over-hydration due to such factors as alcohol consumption, menstruation, illness, intense exercise, etc.

Features and Functions

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 familiarize 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

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

               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.

Prohibited

| Do not use if an error is confirmed with this unit before and during use.

If you use it while there is an abnormality, there is a risk that you will be injured or that you will not be able to measure

accurately.

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 heat this unit or batteries.

There is a risk of injury or fire due to the deformation of this unit or the ignition of the battery.

Do not step on the edge of the platform.Do not jump onto, or on the monitor.

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.

Caution

Do not stand on the display screen or control panel.

Prohibited

| 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.

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

The child may drop the monitor, resulting in injury.

Store out of reach of small children.

Small children may become caught up in the cables, 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.

Do not use batteries other than those specified. Do not use rechargeable batteries.

Rechargeable batteries with a nominal voltage of 1.2 V or less may malfunction or fail because the voltage required for the operation of this unit cannot be obtained. Be sure to use the specified batteries.

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

Always…

| Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the monitor.

Doing so may damage the monitor or cause it to malfunction,or 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 or alcohol, etc. to clean the monitor.

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.
Avoid measuring after over-eating or over-drinking, or when severely dehydrated.

This may cause inaccurate measurements. For greater accuracy, avoid using directly after waking up. Use at the same time of day each time, at least two hours after the last meal.

Avoid taking measurements after spending time in a sauna, bath or after intense exercise.

This may cause inaccurate measurements. Please take measurements after sufficient rest.

Avoid taking measurements when your physical condition is poor (hangover, diarrhea, fever, etc.).

Doing so may cause an error in the measured value. Resume measuring once you have recovered.

Perform measurement with as little clothing on as possible.

The weight of the clothing worn will be included in the measurements.

Be sure that your toes and heels are correctly aligned with the electrodes on the measurement platform.

The body fat percentage displayed may be low or result in an “        ” (error) display if contact between the

electrodes and the soles of the feet is poor.

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.
Use in a stable location. Errors in measurements may occur if the device is used in an unstable location.
An accurate reading will not be possible if your knees are bent or you are in a sitting position.
Do not move during measurement.

This causes inaccurate measurements.

Ensure arms are not touching sides and inner thighs are not touching each other during measurement. If necessary, place a dry towel between the arm and side and/or between the thighs.

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.
• When performing measurements without clothes on, make sure your arms do not make contact with your body and that your stance is wide enough that your legs don’t touch. Failure to do so may prevent correct measurements.

Note:

If any of the following apply, we recommend that you watch the transition as a reference value.

• People who have metal in their bodies.
• Those taking medications that induce changes in body moisture (e.g. diuretics, etc.).
• Those who are pregnant, on dialysis, or have symptoms of swelling.

Preparations Before Use

Inserting the Batteries

Note:

• Be sure that the batteries are inserted in the correct orientation. If the batteries are 　inserted 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 batteries 　before storage.
• The included batteries from factory may have decreased energy levels over time.

Changing the Weighing Unit

1. When the power is off, press and hold the button for more than three seconds.
2. Use the button to switch the weighing unit.
3. Press the button.

Note:

If the 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 centimetres

Set Your Location Code

Different locations across the world have different gravitational pulls. These differences affect the accuracy of the weight measurement. You can obtain the most accurate weight readings by selecting the correct gravity setting on the monitor according to your geographical location.

1. When the power is off, 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.

Note:

• When the power is turned on for the first time, the regional setting screen will be displayed even if you press .
• If the area of use changes due to moving, etc., check that the power is off, then press and hold for at least 3 seconds. Reset your region in steps 2 to 3.

Setting the Date and Time

1. Press and hold the button for more than three seconds.
2. Select the year using the and buttons.
3. Press to confirm.

Set the day and hour in the same way.

The power automatically turns off after displaying the set region, year, month, day and time.

Initial Setup (Type 1) Setup via Smartphone

1. Download the MY TANITA Healthcare app in the Google Play store or the Apple App Store. Also, turn on Bluetooth® in the settings of your phone.

Note:

  * See the TANITA website for details on supported models.
  * If you do not wish to use the dedicated app, configure the settings manually on the body composition monitor. (P.7)
  * You need to register your smartphone again if you replace your smartphone.

2. Launch the app, register with your email address and create a personal profile.

3. Set up to pair your TANITA device. Select which device you want to pair with.

4. Pair/synchronise
   Note:
   The approximate communication distance is 5 m 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, When registering your body composition, place the Body Composition Monitor on a hard, flat floor and step on it with bare feet.flat floor and step on it with bare feet.

6. Follow the instructions on the app and measure your body composition. When the measurement is complete, the connection to the smartphone is disconnected.

The screen displays and instructions may differ depending on the app specifications.

Initial Setup (Type 2) From Body Composition Monitor

The Body Composition Monitor can only be operated if data has been programmed into one of the personal data memories. Only weight measurements can be taken if you use the Body Composition Monitor without registering personal data

Select your ID Number

• Press the button to turn on the monitor. Press the buttons to select a your ID number (1-5).
• Press the button to confirm.

Note:

• The monitor turns off automatically if it is not operated for 60 seconds.
• If you make a mistake or want to turn the monitor off before you have finished programming it, press the button to force quit. Partially registered data is saved on the monitor.

Set Your Birthday

• Set the date of your birthday (Year / Month / Day) using the buttons.
• Press the button to enter each item.

Note:

Year settings can be configured from 1900 onwards.

Select Female or Male

Use the buttons to scroll through Male [ ], female [ ], Male Athlete [ ] and Female Athlete [ ] settings, then press the button.

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.

Set Your Height

The default height is 170cm (5’ 7.0”) (height range is 90cm – 220cm or 3’0.0” – 7’3.0”). Use the buttons to set your height and then press the button. The display shows “ 000” (or 0.0lb, 0.0stlb) and the monitor is ready for measurement

Measuring Your Body Composition

Check “ ” (0.0lb, 0.0stlb) is shown on the display, then step on the monitor. Registered personal data and the measurement results are displayed in order, then the power switches off automatically.

Taking Measurements

You can start taking measurements when you have finished entering your personal data.

1. Step onto the Monitor
   Step onto the monitor when the power is off. The monitor starts measuring automatically.

2. View Your Results
   After taking measurements, your results are automatically displayed in the order listed on the pg.14.
   After the last result data is displayed, the weight is displayed again and then the monitor automatically turns off.

Note:

• Do not step off until “ ”disappears.

If the wrong ID number is displayed

Press the button to select your ID number while readings or personal data is being displayed. Then press the button to display your own personal data and measurement results. Situations where mis-recognition may occur

• When measuring people who have similar weights and body shapes
• When measurements have not been taken for a few days and there is a reasonable change in body weight
• When measuring directly after having the monitor stood upright, carrying the monitor or storing it with items placed on top If the monitor continues to mis-recognize, specify your ID number manually before measurement. (pg.12)

If you do not have your smartphone when taking measurements.

Simply step onto the monitor. The auto-recognition feature will automatically recall your personal data. Your monitor will store up to 10 sets of measurements. Saved data is sent to the smartphone together with new measurements the next time the smartphone is connected to the monitor when taking measurements.

Note:

Up to 10 measurements can be stored in the device per ID number. Each new data entered after this amount causes the oldest data to be deleted.

• will notify you if pairing is complete and there is unsent data.

Taking Measurements with Auto-Recognition

What is the Auto-Recognition Function?

This function automatically recalls registered users and displays their results after they step onto the measuring platform. This feature reduces hassle by eliminating the need to specify the user every use.

Note:

The auto-recognition function may automatically transition you to ID selection mode in situations such as those listed below:

• When measuring similar body sizes or weights
• When a change of weight has occurred after several days without a measurement If such situations continue, specify your ID number before measuring
• Use this device only with your bare feet and on a hard, flat, stable floor. Step barefoot onto the measuring platform.

Note:

• Please refrain from moving during measurement.
• In order to measure with the auto-recognition function , first enter your personal data.
• Measurements cannot be taken with auto-recognition unless this information is registered.

Weight is displayed.

Measure your body composition and verify it against your registered details.

Step down from the monitor when you hear a series of short beeps.

Auto-recognition data is displayed. Please make sure that the displayed data matches your registered content.

The device automatically turns off after measurement results have been displayed. (Reviewing Measurement Results,

Note:

• If the auto-recognition function discovers multiple possible candidates for the current user, the device automatically switches to the ID selection mode after body composition measurement is complete.
  Select your ID number using the buttons, then press to confirm.

  • If the device repeatedly switches to ID selection mode, enter your ID before conducting a measurement

• If you forget to turn off the power, the device automatically turns off (the display turns off) in the following cases:
  If no operations are performed on the measuring platform for more than 60 seconds
  If no weight is detected on the measuring platform at any time during the measurement
  If a single measurement result is displayed for more than 40 seconds

*What is Continuous Measurement Support?

This function encourages the user to continue daily measurement by changing the on-screen facial expression according to the continuation status.

Measuring with an ID Number (Call Measurement)

Enter your ID number and take measurements without using auto-recognition. Use this method if using auto-recognition repeatedly causes the device to switch to ID select mode, etc. Place the body composition monitor on a hard, flat, stable floor.

1. When the power is off, press the button to start measuring. Select your ID number using the buttons and then press the button.
2. Step onto the monitor when “ ” (0.0lb, 0.0stlb) appears in the display. The monitor turns off automatically after displaying the measurement results.

Note:

• If you step onto the monitor before “ ” (0.0lb, 0.0stlb) is displayed, is displayed and  the power turns off during the measurement.

Taking Measurements Without Registering (Guest User Measurements / Weight Only Measurements)

Guest User Measurements

Guest mode allows you to program the monitor for one-time use without using the ID number. Press the button to select “GUEST”, then press the button. Next, follow the steps below: Set the age, gender (male/ female/ male athlete/ female athlete) and height. Step onto the monitor after “ ” (0.0lb, 0.0stlb) is displayed. The readings are displayed for 40 seconds.

Note:

• The age range is from 5 to 99.
• 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.
  • Do not step off until “ ” disappears.

Weight Only Measurements

Press the button. After 2 or 3 seconds, “ ”(0.0lb, 0.0stlb) is displayed. When ” ” (0.0lb, 0.0stlb) is displayed, step onto the monitor. The body weight measurement is displayed, and the monitor power turns off automatically after approximately 20 seconds.

Note:

• If you forget to turn off the power, the device automatically turns off (display turns off) in the following cases: If no operations are performed on the measuring platform for more than 60 seconds If no weight is detected on the measuring platform at any time during measurement If a single measurement result is displayed for more than 40 seconds

Reviewing Measurement Results

Measurement results are displayed after your personal information. Each item is displayed before switching to the next item.
Finally, your weight is displayed and then the power turns off after about 40 seconds.

• The displayed item can be switched by pressing while measurement results are being displayed.
• The icons on the measurement result screen indicate either a positive or negative change since the last measurement was taken.

Changing Personal Data

1. When the power is off, press .
2. Select your ID number (1-5) using the buttons.
3. Press to confirm.

Follow the steps as listed on pg.9 to change your personal data.

Adjusting Date of Birth / Gender

is displayed.

1. Select using the buttons.
2. Press to confirm.
3. After “ ” (0.0lb, 0.0stlb) is displayed, carefully step barefoot onto the measuring platform. (Measurement procedures

The power automatically turns off after the adjusted personal data and measurement results have been displayed. Using the clear function to change personal data via a connected smartphone erases any data saved before the change, as well as any data stored in the device.

Note:

• You must connect your smartphone to use an app. Set up the body composition monitor according to the “Setup via Smartphone”  instructions.
• If is selected, data cannot be overwritten.
• Press to cancel a selection or turn off the power.
• If you forget to turn off the power, the device automatically turns off (display turns off) in the following cases:
• If no operations are performed on the measuring platform for more than 60 seconds
• If no weight is detected on the measuring platform at any time during the measurement
• If a single measurement result is displayed for more than 40 seconds

Erasing Personal Data

1. When the power is off, press .
2. Select your ID number to be deleted using the buttons.
3. Press and hold for more than 3 seconds . is displayed.
4. Select using the buttons.
5. Press to confirm

The personal data to be deleted is displayed then deleted.
Deleting personal data connected to a smart phone also causes measurement data to be deleted from the device.

Note:

• Press to cancel a selection or turn off the power.
• If you forget to turn off the power, the device automatically turns off (display turns off) in the following cases:
• If no operations are performed on the measuring platform for more than 60 seconds
• If no weight is detected on the measuring platform at any time during the measurement
• If a single measurement result is displayed for more than 40 seconds

Troubleshooting

If you are having problems with your device, check the following information before requesting repairs.

Specifications

• BC-333LE

Weight Capacity

• 150kg (330lb/23st8lb)

Weight Increments

• 0ー100kg/0.05kg 100ー150kg/0.1kg
• (0ー200lb/0.1lb 200ー330lb/0.2lb)
• (0ー15st0lb/0.1lb 15st0lbー23st8lb/0.2lb)

Applicable Age Range

• Muscle Mass

• 5-99 years old

• Body Fat (%)

• 5-99 years old

• Physique Rating

• 18-99 years old

• Visceral Fat Rating

• 18-99 years old

• Metabolic Age

• 18-99 years old

• Basal Metabolic Rate

• 18-99 years old

• Bone Mass

• 5-99 years old

• Body Water %

• 18-99 years old

• Body Mass Index

• 5-99 years old

• Personal Data

• 5 memories

• Time accuracy

• Within 1 minute per month (+18 — +28°C)
  Power Supply

• 4×AA Alkaline batteries (included)

• Power Consumption

• 60mA Maximum

• Measuring Current

• 50kHz, 5kHz, 100pA

• Communication Method

• Bluetooth Low Energy technology

• Frequency Band

• 2402 – 2480 MHz

• Maximum RF Output Power (adaptive frequency)

• 2 dBm (2402-2480 MHz)

The product design and specifications may be changed at any time without prior notice.

• Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
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• The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by TANITA Corporation is under license.

Disposal

This product is an electronic device. Please dispose of this product appropriately, not as general household waste. Be sure to follow the regulations in your area when disposing of this product

Not allowed to mix batteries with consumer wastes!

As consumer you are legally bound to return used or discharged batteries. You can deposit your old batteries at the public collecting points in your town, or wherever the corresponding batteries are sold and specifically marked collecting boxes have been set up. In case of scrapping the apparatus, the batteries should be removed from it and deposited at the collecting points as well. Hereby, TANITA declares that the radio equipment type BC-333LE is in
compliance with Directives: 2014/53/EU and 2011/65/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://tanita.eu/declaration-of-conformity

Manufacturer

TANITA Corporation

• 1-14-2 Maeno-cho, Itabashi-ku,
• Tokyo 174-8630 Japan
• TEL: +81-(0)3-3968-7048
• www.tanita.co.jp

TANITA Health Equipment H.K. Ltd.

• Unit 301-303, Wing On Plaza, 3/F., 62 Mody Road,
• Tsimshatsui East, Kowloon, Hong Kong
• TEL: +852-2834-3917
• FAX: +852-2838-8667
• www.tanita.asia

EU Representative

• TANITA Europe B.V.
• Hoogoorddreef 56-E, 1101 BE
• Amsterdam, the Netherlands
• TEL: +31-(0)20-560-2970
• FAX: +31-(0)20-560-2988
• www.tanita.eu

TANITA (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd.

• Room 8005, 877 Huai Hai Zhong Lu, Shanghai,
• The People’s Republic of China
• TEL: +86-21-6474-6803
• FAX: +86-21-6474-7901
• www.tanita.com.cn

TANITA Corporation of America, Inc.

• 2625 South Clearbrook Drive,
• Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005 U.S.A.
• TEL: +1-847-640-9241
• FAX: +1-847-640-9261
• www.tanita.com

References

• TANITA Asia Pacific | Monitoring your Health with TANITA
• TANITA | タニタ
• TANITA USA Personal and professional weight scales, body composition · TANITA CORP USA
• TANITA
• TANITA Europe homepage - Healthy habits for happiness | TANITA Europe
• Declaration of Conformity documents | TANITA Europe
• Declaration of Conformity documents | TANITA Europe

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