Tanita BC-G01 User manual

Model: BC-G01
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Instruction Manual
Read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep for future reference.

Table of Contents
Introduction..........................................................................................................1
Features and Functions .......................................................................................1
For Your Safety.....................................................................................................2
Preparations Before Use......................................................................................4
Getting Accurate Readings ..................................................................................4
Automatic Shut-down Function ...........................................................................4
Changing the Weighing Unit.................................................................................5
Setting (Resetting) Date and Time .......................................................................5
Setting and Storing Personal Data in Memory.....................................................6
Taking Weight and Body Fat Readings.................................................................7
Programming the Guest Mode.............................................................................8
Taking Weight Measurement Only .......................................................................8
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................8

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Thank you for purchasing this Tanita Body Composition Monitor. This monitor is one of a wide range
of home healthcare products produced by Tanita.
This Instruction Manual will guide you through the setup procedures and outline key features.
Please keep it handy for future reference. Additional information on healthy living can be found on our
website www.tanita.com.
Tanita products incorporate the latest clinical research and technological innovations.
All data is monitored by our Tanita Medical Advisory Board to ensure accuracy.
Note: Read this Instruction Manual carefully and keep it handy for future reference.
Safety Precautions
Note that people with an electronic medical implant such as a pacemaker should not use a Body Composition Monitor as it passes a
low-level electrical signal through the body, which may interfere with the electronic medical implant.
Pregnant women should use the weight function only. All other functions are not intended for pregnant women.
Do not place this monitor on slippery surfaces such as a wet floor.
Note: This Body Composition Monitor is intended for home use only. It is not intended for professional use in places such as
hospitals or medical or fitness facilities. It is not designed for such heavy usage. Using the monitor in this type of professional
environment will invalidate the warranty.
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 affected by dehydration or over
hydration due to such factors as alcohol consumption, menstruation, illness, intense exercise, etc.
Introduction
Features and Functions
Accessories
AA-Size Batteries (4)
1. Display Screen
2. Ball-of-Foot Electrodes
3. Heel Electrodes
Down Button
Set (USER)
Button
Up (GUEST)
Button
OFF (Weight-Only)
Button

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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 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
Prohibited
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.
The Tanita Body Composition Monitor product provides readings for informational purposes only.
This product is not intended to diagnose or treated any disease or abnormalities. Please consult with your
physician about any questions or concerns related to your health.
Do not step on the edge of the monitor. Do not jump onto 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.
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.
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.
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.
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To ensure accuracy, readings should be taken without clothing and when the
body is consistently hydrated. 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
monitor.
Be sure that your heels are correctly aligned with the electrodes on the monitor.
Don’t worry if your feet appear too large for the monitor, as accurate readings can
still be obtained if your toes overhang the monitor.
It is best to take readings at the same time of day. Try to wait about three hours after
waking, 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 your 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.
Heels centered on
electrodes
Toes may overhang
measuring platform
Handling Tips
This monitor is a precision instrument that utilizes state-of-the-art technology.
Follow these instructions carefully to keep the monitor in the best condition:
• Do not attempt to disassemble the monitor.
• Store the monitor horizontally, and position it so that the buttons will not be pressed accidentally.
• Avoid subjecting the monitor to excessive impact or vibration.
• Place the monitor in an area free from direct sunlight, heating equipment, high humidity, or extreme temperature change.
• Never submerge in water. Use alcohol to clean the electrodes and glass cleaner (applied to a cloth first) to keep them shiny. Do not
use soap.
• Do not step on the monitor if it is wet.
• Do not drop any objects onto the monitor.
Note: To avoid possible injury, do not step on the edge of the monitor.
Inserting the Batteries
Open the battery cover on the back of the monitor. Insert the supplied AA-batteries as
indicated.
Note: Be sure that the polarities of the batteries are set properly. If the batteries are incorrectly
positioned, 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.
Please note that the included batteries may have decreased energy levels, and should be
replaced with new batteries as soon as possible.
Positioning the Monitor
Place the monitor on a hard, flat surface where there is minimal vibration to ensure safe
and accurate measurement.
Preparations Before Use
Getting Accurate Readings
Automatic Shut-down Function
The automatic shut-down function shuts off the power automatically in the following cases:
• If you interrupt the measurement process, the power will shut down automatically within 30 seconds depending upon the type of
operation.
• During programming, if you do not touch any of the keys or buttons within 60 seconds.*
• After you have completed the measuring process.
Open as shown
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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 SET 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.
Note:
• After you replace the batteries or if you want to reset the date and time, press and hold the Down button to begin the date and
time programming process. Replacing the batteries causes the date and time settings to be lost.
• 60 seconds or more of inactivity during this process cause the monitor to shut off automatically. No settings are saved in this case.
• If you make a mistake or wish to turn the monitor off before you complete the settings, press the OFF button to turn the monitor off.
No settings are saved as a result.
Setting (Resetting) Date and Time
Changing the Weighing Unit
1. Set Date
Insert batteries into the monitor and then press any button
to start the Year setting. Press the Up/Down buttons to set
year and then press the SET button. The monitor beeps
once to confirm.
2. Set Hour
Press the Up/Down buttons to set the hour and then press
the SET button.
The monitor beeps once to confirm.
3. Set Minute
Press the Up/Down buttons to set the minute and then
press SET button.
The monitor beeps twice to confirm the settings.
The power then shuts down automatically.

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Setting and Storing Personal Data in Memory
The monitor can only be operated if data has been programmed into one of the personal data memories.
1. Turn on the Power
Press the Set button to turn on the monitor.
The monitor beeps to confirm activation, the Personal data number is displayed, and the display flashes.
Note: If you don’t operate the monitor for 60 seconds after the monitor has been turned on, it turns off automatically.
Note: If you make a mistake or want to turn the monitor off before you have finished programming it, press the OFF button to
force quit.
2. Select a Personal data Number
Press the Up/Down buttons to select a Personal data number (1, 2, 3, 4 or 5). Once you reach the
Personal data number you wish to use, press the SET button. The monitor beeps once to confirm.
3. Set your Birthday
Set the date of your birthday (Year / Month / Day) using
the Up/Down buttons. Press the SET button each time to
enter each setting. The monitor beeps once to confirm.
Note: The available age range is from 5 – 99.
4. Select Female or Male
Use the Up/Down buttons to scroll through and select from the Female ( ), Male ( ), Female/Athlete
( / ) and Male/Athlete ( / ) settings, then press the Set button. The monitor beeps once to
confirm.
5. Specify the Height
The display defaults to 5’ 70” (170cm) (height range is from 3’ 0.0” – 7’ 3.0” or 90cm – 220cm).
Use the Up/Down buttons to specify the height and then press the SET button. The monitor beeps once
to confirm. The display shows the personal data once to confirm, and then the display shows “0.0” and is
ready for measurement.
6. Measuring your weight and body fat
Step on to the monitor within 30 seconds of “0.0” being shown on the display.
Do not step off until the Body fat % is shown.
The readings are shown for 40 seconds.
The monitor then shuts off and the readings are stored in the memory.
Note: If you step onto the monitor before “0.0” appears, “Err” appears in the display and readings cannot be obtained.
Furthermore, if you do not step onto the monitor within 30 seconds of “0.0” appearing, the power is shut-off automatically.
Please try setting and storing personal data again.
Note: If you change the birthday and/or gender, the “CLr” appears in the display.
Select “YES” using the Up/Down buttons to delete the existing personal data.
Select “no” using Up/Down buttons to keep the existing data and shut down
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After programming your personal data you are ready to take readings.
1. Step onto the Monitor
Step onto the monitor while the monitor is off; the monitor turns on automatically and starts
measuring.
2. Get Your Readings
After the measurement is taken, readings are automatically displayed in the order listed below.
After the last result reading is displayed, the weight and Body Fat % reading appears again, then
the monitor automatically shuts off.
Use the Up button to scroll through the different results.
To scroll quickly through the results, press and hold the Up button.
When the desired results are selected, release the button to view the result. Readings are
displayed for 40 seconds before the monitor automatically shuts off.
If the wrong personal number appears on the display.
You can change the personal number using the SET (USER) button.
Press the SET button until your personal number and profile appears.
After selecting the correct personal number, wait for 4 seconds and the display shows your correct
readings automatically.
The readings are stored in your personal number memory.
If you select “dEL”, no readings are stored in the memory.
Note: For children (age 5-17), the monitor will only display the Weight and the Body Fat %.
Please refer to “Applicable Age Range” on p.9.
Taking Weight and Body Fat Readings
Up Up
Weight
Body Fat % Body
Water %
Visceral Fat

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Guest mode allows you to program the monitor for one-time use without reading a personal data
number.
Press the Guest button to activate the monitor, and then set the age, select Female or Male and
specify the height.
Step onto the monitor after “0.0” is shown on the display. The weight is displayed first. Continue
standing on the monitor until the Body Fat % reading is shown on the display. The reading is
displayed for 40 seconds.
Note: Do not step off until the Body Fat % is shown.
Note: If you step onto the monitor before “0.0” appears, “Err” appears on the display and readings
cannot be obtained.
Programming the Guest Mode
Press the Weight-only button. After 2 to 3 seconds, “0.0” appears on the display and the monitor
beeps. When “0.0” appears on the display, step onto the monitor. The body weight reading appears.
The display lights for about 20 seconds, after which the power turns off automatically.
Taking Weight Measurement Only
If the following problems occur ...then...
•Thewrongweightformatappearsfollowedbykg,lb,orst-lb
Refer to “Changing the Weighing Unit” on p.5.
•“Lo”appearsonthedisplay,orallthedataappearsandimmediatelydisappears.
Batteries are low. When this message appears, be sure to replace the batteries immediately since weak batteries affect the accuracy
of your measurements. Replace all the batteries at the same time with new AA-size batteries.
Note: Your settings are not erased from the memory when you remove the batteries.
•“Err”appearswhilemeasuring.
Please stand on the monitor and keep as still as possible.
The monitor cannot accurately measure your weight if it detects movement.
The monitor cannot take measurements if the Body Fat Percentage is higher than 75%.
•TheBodyFatPercentagereadingdoesnotappearor“-----”appearsaftertheweightismeasured.
Your personal data has not been programmed. Follow the steps on p.6.
Make sure socks or stockings are removed, and the soles of your feet are clean and properly aligned with the guides on the
measuring platform.
•“OL”appearswhilemeasuring.
Reading cannot be obtained if the weight capacity is exceeded.
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Specifications
BC-G01
Weight Capacity
150kg (330lb) (23st 8lb)
Weight Increments
0 to 150kg/0.1kg
0 to 330lb/0.2lb
0 to 23st8lb/0.2lb
Applicable Age Range
Body Fat %
5 to 99 years old
Visceral Fat
18 to 99 years old
Body Water %
18 to 99 years old
Personal Data
5 memories
Power Supply
4xAA batteries (included)
Power Consumption
60 mA maximum
Measuring Current
50 kHz, 6.25kHz, 500 µA
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.
This device meets the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and
the RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU.
Disposal
This is an electronic device.
Please dispose of it as an electronic device, not
as general household waste. Please follow the
regulations in your local region when disposing of
this device.

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