7Handling TipsThis monitor is a precision instrument utilizing state-of-the-art technology. To keep the unitin the best condition, follow these instructions carefully:• Do not attempt to disassemble the measuring platform.• Store the unit horizontally, and place it so that the Personal keys will not bepressed accidentally.• Avoid excessive impact or vibration to the unit.• Place the unit in an area free from direct sunlight, heating equipment, high humidity, orextreme temperature change.• Never submerge the unit in water. Use alcohol to clean the electrodes and glass cleaner tokeep them shiny, applied to a cloth first; avoid soaps.• When you change the batteries, exchange all four at the same time with new batteries.If you need assistance, please call our toll-free customer service number at 1-800-TANITA-8.TroubleshootingIf the following problems occur... then...“st-lb” or “kg” appears while taking a weight measurement.The unit’s “Weight Mode” has been set to measure your weight in units of stone-poundsor kilograms. Refer to the Switching the Weight Mode (lb, kg, or st-lb) on p.4 if you wouldlike to change the setting back to pounds (lb).Nothing appears in the display screen after initial display of preset data.Check foot alignment. Make sure you wait for “0.0” to appear before stepping on theplatform. Check to see that the batteries are fresh and are in the correct positions.Nothing appears when a Personal key is pressed, or the display shows “- - - - -”and goes off when a Personal key is pressed.No data (Adult/Athlete, Male/Female or Height) has been stored in the memory.The body fat percentage reading does not appear after the weight is measured.Vibration will interfere with the fat percentage reading. Be sure to stand erect and still on themeasuring platform. Do not bend your knees. Be sure that shoes and socks are removed andcheck foot alignment. Step off and repeat steps on p.6.The body fat percentage reading is extremely low/extermely high.Be sure you have selected the correct user mode (Adult/Athlete, Male/Female), and that thesoles 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 andrepeat steps on p.6.SpecificationsTBF-622Weight Capacity300 lb (136 kg) (21 st-lb)Weight Increments0.5 lb (0.2 kg) (0.5 lb)Body Fat Increments0.5%Power SupplyDC 6V AA-size (UM3-type) dry battery (x4)—includedPower Consumption60 mA maximumMeasuring Current50 kHz 500 μAAfter sales servicePlease contact the store at which you bought thismonitor for any inquiry regarding operation ortrouble, request for repair and/or placement of anorder for parts or products. Or call 1-800-TANITA-8(USA and Canada only).