Tanita Scale 2000 User Manual

Monitoring Your Health  
THE SCALE THAT MEASURES BOTH WEIGHT AND BODY FAT %  
Instruction Manual  
Read this Instruction Manual carefully  
and keep it for future reference.  
Models:  
2000  
2001  
2001T  
 
Instruction Manual (English)  
Introduction  
Thank you for selecting the UltimateScale by Tanita. This precision digital  
scale can also be used to determine body fat percentage. This model uses the  
BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) method, a state-of-the-art technology  
for body fat assessment.  
Safety Precautions  
Persons with pacemakers, or other implanted electrical medical equipment, should not  
use the UltimateScale as a body fat monitor. The BIA method used to determine body fat  
percentage passes a low-level electrical signal through the body that may interfere with  
the operation of a pacemaker.  
• The UltimateScale with body fat monitor function is intended for home use only. It 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 the UltimateScale on slippery surfaces such as wet floors.  
• Disabled people should be assisted by someone else, or use a handrail when using the  
UltimateScale.  
Important Notes for Users  
The UltimateScale is intended for use by adults and children with moderately active to inac-  
tive 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.  
Tanitas athlete definition includes “lifetime of fitness” individuals who have been fit for  
years but currently exercise less than 10 hours per week.  
Tanitas 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.  
People with athletic body types should use Tanita Body Fat Monitor/Scales equipped with  
Athlete mode.  
Body fat percentage estimates may be slightly lower or higher for the following categories  
of people:  
• Adults seventy years old or older  
• Persons undergoing dialysis  
• Persons suffering from edema  
Body fat percentage estimates for these persons should not be treated as absolute values, but  
may be used as relative values for checking body fat percent variations over a period of time.  
The UltimateScale is not intended for pregnant women, professional athletes or bodybuilders.  
Recom m endations for exercise program s or diets based on calculated data should be  
determ ined by a doctor or licensed m edical professional. Do not attem pt to evaluate  
the data by yourself.  
Tanita takes no responsibility for any kind of damage or loss caused by these products, or  
any kind of claim made by a third person.  
Note: Body fat estimates will vary with the amount of moisture in the body, and can be affected by  
overhydration or dehydration caused by such factors as consumption of alcohol or caffeine, strenuous  
exercise, illness, menstruation, etc.  
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Features and Functions  
Components  
Measuring Platform  
Warranty  
Support Feet (4)  
Educational Booklet  
Getting Started Workbook  
AA-Size Batteries (4)  
Instruction Manual  
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Measuring Platform  
Accessories  
1. Display Screen  
8. Support Feet (4)  
Only needed if unit is placed on carpet.  
Do not use these feet on hard flooring.  
2. Orange Set Button  
3. Green Arrow (Select) Button  
4. Ball of Foot Electrodes  
5. Heel Electrodes  
9. AA-Size Batteries (4)  
6. Weight-only Key (Start Switch)  
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Instruction Manual (English)  
Important Features of the UltimateScale  
The UltimateScale allows you to measure both weight and body fat percentage simultaneously  
as easily and simply as stepping on an ordinary scale.  
The setting can be adjusted for an adult or child with moderately active to inactive lifestyles,  
increasing the accuracy of the body fat reading.  
Switching the Weight Mode  
The UltimateScale can record weight measurements in lb (pounds), kg (kilograms) or st-lb  
(British stone-pounds). To select your preferred weight mode, make sure the scale is off. Press  
the Green Arrow and Orange Set buttons simultaneously. Press the Green Arrow button to  
choose your measurement mode (lb/kg/st-lb), then press the Orange Set button. The display  
screen will flash to confirm your selection and store it in memory.  
Press the Green Arrow and  
Orange Set buttons simultaneously.  
Note: If weight mode is set to pounds or stone-pounds, the height programming mode will be  
automatically set to feet and inches. Similarly, if kilograms is selected, height will be automatically  
set to centimetres.  
Press the Green Arrow button to choose  
your measurement mode (lb/kg/st-lb),  
then press the Orange Set button.  
Automatic Shut-Down Function  
The automatic shut-down function turns the power off automatically in the following cases:  
• If you interrupt the measurement process. The power will shut down automatically with-  
in 10 to 20 seconds, depending upon the type of operation.  
• If an extraordinary weight is applied to the platform.  
• If you make a mistake during measuring.  
• After you have completed the measuring process.  
Note: If the power shuts off unexpectedly, repeat the measuring process.  
Getting Started  
Open as shown.  
Inserting the Batteries  
1. Locate the battery cover on the back of the measuring platform. Press the tab to release  
the cover as shown.  
Direction of the batteries.  
2. Insert the supplied AA-size batteries as indicated.  
Note: Be sure that the polarity of the batteries is set properly. If the batteries are incorrectly  
positioned, the fluid may leak and damage floors. If you do not intend to use this unit for a long  
period of time, it is advisable to remove the batteries before storage.  
Place the scale on a hard,  
flat surface.  
Positioning the Scale  
Place the scale on a hard, flat surface where there is minimal vibration to ensure safe and  
accurate measurement.  
Note: To avoid possible injury, do not step on the edge of the platform.  
Attaching the Support Feet (Carpet Use Only)  
Support feet are not needed for hard floor use. When measuring on carpeting, insert the sup-  
port feet into the holes at the four corners on the bottom of the measuring platform.  
When measuring on carpeting,  
insert the support feet.  
Note: Do not use the scale on any carpeting that is more than 0.8" (20 mm) in thickness.  
Do not use the support feet on hard, flat surfaces, as the unit may tip over.  
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How to Use the UltimateScale  
For Weight Only  
To use the UltimateScale for weight measurement alone, use your toe to turn the unit on by  
tapping the Weight-only Key (Start Switch) located on the lower right-hand corner of the  
measuring platform.  
Note: If you do not step onto the measuring platform within about 20 seconds after tapping the  
Weight-only Key, the power shuts off automatically.  
To Determine Weight and Body Fat Percentage  
The UltimateScale can be used as a body fat monitor by simply entering some personal data  
(personal data must be entered each time body fat is to be checked). These models may be  
used by adults and children who have moderately active to inactive lifestyles.  
The UltimateScale is not intended for use by persons with athletic body types. (See p.1 for  
Tanitas definition of “athlete.”)  
1. Turn on the Power  
Press the Orange Set button to turn the unit on.  
Turn the unit on.  
2. Select Adult or Child  
Use the Green Arrow button to specify Adult or Child, then press the Orange Set button.  
Adult = age 18 or older.  
Child = up to the age of 18, over 3' 4" (102 cm).  
3. Select Male or Female  
Select Adult  
or Child.  
Press Set button.  
Press Set button.  
Use the Green Arrow button to select Male or Female, then press the Orange Set button.  
(
) Male  
(
) Female  
4. Specify the Height  
Use the Green Arrow button to specify Height (in feet and inches if weight mode is set to  
pounds or stone-pounds, or centimetres if weight mode is set to kilograms), then press the  
Orange Set button.  
Select Male  
or Female.  
5. Taking Readings  
When “0.0” appears in the display, step onto the measuring platform.  
Female.  
Male.  
Be sure you are barefoot, and that the soles of your feet are clean and dry.  
Be sure that the heel and ball of each foot are directly on top of the electrodes on the measur-  
ing platform. Stand erect on the platform. Accurate readings can still be obtained even if your  
toes overhang the platform.  
Specify Height.  
Press Set button.  
Note: If you do not step on the measuring platform within about 20 seconds after 0.0” appears, the  
power shuts off automatically. You will then have to re-enter your personal data to determine body fat  
percentage. If you step on before 0.0,” you will not receive a reading.  
6. Reading Displayed  
Step onto the measuring platform.  
Your weight will be shown first. Then the numbers 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 will appear on the display.  
The numbers will disappear, and your body fat percentage will be displayed.  
As you continue to stand erect on the platform, your weight and body fat percentage will  
alternate at two-second intervals for about 30 seconds. Then the power will automatically  
shut off.  
If you step off the platform, the alternating weight and body fat percentage values will repeat  
three times, and then the power will automatically shut off.  
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Instruction Manual (English)  
Replacing the Batteries  
When the batteries run low, the “Lo” message will appear in the display window. When this  
message appears, be sure to replace the batteries immediately, since weak batteries will  
affect the accuracy of your readings.  
Batteries are low.  
New batteries will last for about one year if the scale is used once every day. The unit comes  
with trial batteries; their service life will be short.  
Getting Accurate Readings  
To get the most accurate absolute values, readings should be taken without clothing and  
under consistent conditions of hydration. 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. Stand erect on the platform.  
It is best to take readings at the same time of day. Try to wait about three hours after rising,  
eating, or hard exercise before taking measurements. While readings taken under other  
conditions may not have the same absolute values, they are accurate for determining the  
percentage of change as long as the readings are taken in a consistent manner. To monitor  
progress, compare weight and body fat percentage 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, or if your knees are  
bent or you are in a sitting position.  
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Principles of Estimating Body Fat Percentage  
The UltimateScale allows you to estimate your body fat percentage at home  
as easily as you measure your weight.  
Additional Information  
What is Body Fat Percentage?  
Further information on body fat is available at our  
Web site, www.tanita.com and in our educational  
brochurescall 1-800-TANITA-8 to request a  
brochure (USA and Canada only).  
Body fat percentage is the percentage of your body that is fat. Until now, your absolute  
weight has determined whether or not you were considered overweight or obese. In recent  
years, the definition of obesity has been refined to mean the presence of excess body fat.  
Too much body fat has been linked to conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease,  
diabetes, cancer, and other disabling conditions.  
The chart below shows four ranges of body fat percentage.  
1.,2.  
Body Fat Ranges for Standard Adults  
Underfat  
Healthy  
Overfat  
Obese  
Female 20–39  
Age 40–59  
60–79  
0%  
10%  
20%  
30%  
40%  
Male 20–39  
Age 40–59  
60–79  
Underfat  
1. Based on NIH/WHO BMI Guidelines.  
2.As reported by Gallagher, et al., at NY Obesity Research Center.  
To determine the percentage of body fat that is appropriate for your body, consult your physician.  
Healthy  
Overfat  
Obese  
The BIA Method  
Tanitas UltimateScale uses the BIA (Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis) method. In this  
method, a safe, low-level electrical signal is passed through the body. It is difficult for the  
signal to flow through fat in the human body, but easy to flow through moisture found in  
muscle and other lean tissues. The difficulty with which a signal flows through a substance  
is called impedance. So the amount of fat in the body can be accurately estimated by  
measuring the impedance. The signal used is very low, making it safe and imperceptible.  
Tanita’s patented foot-pad” design sends a safe,  
low-level electrical signal through the body to deter-  
mine its composition.  
The illustration on the left shows how the signal travels through the body.  
Body Fat Percentage Fluctuations in a Day  
Body Fat %  
Hydration levels in the body may affect body fat readings. Readings are usually highest in the  
early waking hours, since the body tends to be dehydrated after a long nights sleep. For the  
most accurate reading, a person should take a body fat percentage reading at a consistent  
time of day under consistent conditions.  
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20  
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Besides this basic cycle of fluctuations in the daily body fat readings, variations may be  
caused by hydration changes in the body due to eating, drinking, menstruation, illness,  
exercising, and bathing. Daily body fat readings are unique to each person, and depend upon  
ones lifestyle, job and activities.  
6am  
10am  
2pm  
6pm  
10pm Time  
The graph on the left shows an example of daily body fat percentage fluctuations.  
Daily fluctuations in body fat percentage based  
on the BIA method.  
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Instruction Manual (English)  
Specifications  
Advantages of the UltimateScale  
UltimateScale 2000/2001/2001T  
Previously, body fat percentage was determined by measuring the thickness of subcutaneous  
fat by pinching it with calipers, or by laying a person on a scanning bed and passing a  
current from hand to foot. However, these methods present problems—professional skills  
are required, the procedures take time and are often invasive, and measurement values vary.  
Currently, the gold standard methods of body fat measurement are DEXA (Dual Energy  
X-ray Absorptiometry) and Hydrodensitometry (underwater weighing).  
Weight Capacity  
300 lb (136 kg) (21 st-6 lb)  
Weight Increments  
0.5 lb (0.2 kg) (0.5 lb)  
Body Fat Increments  
1%  
Tanitas BIA method uses equations derived from large, multi-ethnic population studies to  
predict body composition. Readings taken with the UltimateScale correlate highly with both  
DEXA (Tanitas reference model) and Hydrodensitometry.  
Power Supply  
DC 6V AA-size (UM3-type) battery (x4)—included  
Power Consumption  
60 mA maximum  
Measuring Current  
50 kHz 500 µA  
Handling Tips  
The UltimateScale is a precision instrument utilizing state-of-the-art technology. To keep  
the unit in the best condition, follow these instructions carefully:  
After sales service  
• Do not attempt to disassemble the measuring platform.  
Please contact the store at where bought this scale for  
any inquiry regarding operation, trouble, request for  
repair and/or placement of an order for parts or products.  
Or call 1-800-TANITA-8 (USA and Canada only).  
• Store the scale horizontally, and place it so that the Weight-only Key (Start Switch) will  
not be pressed accidentally.  
• Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the unit.  
• Place the unit in an area free from direct sunlight, heating equipment, high humidity, or  
extreme temperature change.  
Never submerge the unit in water. Use alcohol to clean the electrodes and glass cleaner to  
keep them shiny, applied to a cloth first; avoid soaps.  
• When replacing the batteries, exchange all four at the same time.  
Troubleshooting  
If the Following Problems Occur . . . then . . .  
An unfamiliar weight reading appears followed by kg or st-lb.  
Refer to “Switching the Weight Mode” on p.3.  
Nothing appears on the Display Screen after initial display.  
Check foot alignment. Make sure you wait for “0.0” to appear before stepping on the plat-  
form. Check to see that the batteries are fresh and are in the correct positions.  
Requested body fat percentage reading does not appear after the weight is measured.  
Make sure you have entered personal data. See p.4.  
Vibration will interfere with the fat percentage reading. Be sure to stand erect and still on the  
measuring platform. Do not bend your knees. Be sure that shoes and socks are removed and  
check foot alignment. Step off and repeat steps on p.4.  
The body fat percentage reading is extremely low.  
Be sure you have selected the correct user mode (Adult/Child, Male/Female), and that the  
soles of your feet are clean and properly aligned with the guides on the measuring platform.  
Consider whether or not you are overhydrated. Step off and repeat steps on p.4.  
The body fat percentage reading is extremely high.  
Be sure you have selected the correct user mode (Adult/Child, Male/Female), and that the  
soles of your feet are clean and properly aligned with the guides on the measuring platform.  
Dehydration, foot calluses, etc. will interfere with the fat percentage reading. Step off and  
repeat steps on p.4.  
If you need assistance, please call our toll-free customer service number at 1-800-TANITA-8  
(USA and Canada only).  
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Tanita Products Limited Warranty  
Not Valid Without Proof of Purchase  
Your Tanita product is warranted to the original consumer only, for three (3) years, to be free from defects in materials and  
workmanship under normal use. This product is designed for personal use only. Tanita Corporation of America reserves  
the right to nullify the warranty agreement should the product be used in a commercial environment. This warranty is void if  
the product has been tampered with or mistreated, or if the defect is related to servicing or parts not supplied by us. Our  
obligation under this warranty is limited solely to the charge of repairing the product, plus the cost of parts or, at the option of  
Tanita, replacing the product with an equivalent model. There are no express or implied warranties except as listed above.  
Tanita is not liable for incidental or consequential damages for failure or malfunction of the product and  
any recovery may not be greater than the purchase price paid for this product. Some states do not allow limita-  
tion on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the  
above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights  
which vary from state to state. No person is authorized to change the terms of this warranty.  
If Product Is Defective or Needs Repair  
Do not return this product to the place of purchase; doing so may delay the processing of your warranty claim.  
Call Tanita at1-800-TANITA-8 to receive a Return Authorization Number before returning this product. Include $12.50 for  
handling, return postage and insurance to the facility listed below. Proof of purchase must accompany the product.  
Because of possible loss, we recommend insuring your product, return receipt requested, when using the mail. If you do not  
receive a receipt within a reasonable time, start a tracer through the originating post office. It is important that you pack the  
product carefully prior to shipment to prevent damage in transit and that you include a letter describing in detail the specific  
condition requiring adjustment or repair.  
Tanita Products Limited After Warranty  
All terms and conditions apply as specified above in the original Tanita Limited Warranty except for the cost of labor and parts:  
Minimum charge for After Warranty labor is $30 per hour, plus the cost of parts.  
You will be notified by mail or telephone of the total cost to repair your product to working condition, so prepayment can  
be arranged.  
Your approval is required before any repair work can be performed on your product.  
Please complete the following information and retain for your records.  
Model:  
Date Purchased:  
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Purchased From:  
Address:  
Please send all returns to:  
Tanita Corporation  
2625 S. Clearbrook Drive  
Arlington Heights, IL 60005 USA  
Monitoring Your Health  
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Tanita Corporation  
Tanita Health Equipment H.K. Ltd.  
Unit 301-303 3/F Wing On Plaza  
62 Mody Road, Tsimshatsui East  
Kowloon, Hong Kong  
Tanita UK Ltd.  
14-2, 1-Chome, Maeno-Cho  
Itabashi-Ku, Tokyo, Japan 174-8630  
03-3968-2123 Phone  
03-3967-3766 Fax  
The Barn, Philpots Close, Yiewsley,  
West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 7RY, UK  
01895-438577 Phone  
Monitoring Your Health  
852-2838-7111 Phone  
01895-438511 Fax  
ISO 9001 Certified  
852-2838-8667 Fax  
Tanita Corporation of America Inc.  
2625 S. Clearbrook Drive  
Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA  
1-800-TANITA-8 Toll Free  
847-640-9241 Phone  
Tanita Europe GmbH  
Dresdener Strasse 25  
D-71065 Sindelfingen, Germany  
07031-6189-6 Phone  
07031-6189-71 Fax  
Tanita France S.A.  
Villa Labrouste  
68 Boulevard Bourdon  
92200 Neuilly-sur-Seine, France  
01 55 24 99 99 Phone  
01 55 24 98 68 Fax  
www.tanita.com  
847-640-9261 Fax  
e-mail: 4health@tanita.com  
©2000 Tanita Corporation 5/00 HDI  
 

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