Omron HBF 306C manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL FAT LOSS MONITOR Model HBF-306C HBF-306C Rev D 2/7/06 9:14 AM Page 1[...]

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Befor e Using the Monitor Introduction ............................................................................................................... 3 Important Safety Notes ............................................................................................. 4 Useful Information Bioelectrical Impedance ...............[...]

3 SDGSDGS 3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Omron ® HBF-306C Fat Loss Monitor . Fill-in for future reference DATE PURCHASED: ________ SERIAL NUMBER: __________ Staple your purchase receipt here. The Fat Loss Monitor is an e xcellent tool to quickly measure your body fat percentage and body mass. Input your personal data. The monitor disp[...]

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES 4 T o assur e the corr ect use of the pr oduct basic safety measur es should always be followed including the pr ecautions listed below: þ Read all information in the instruction book and any other literature included in the box before using the unit. þ Consult your physician or healthcare provider before be ginning a wei[...]

5 USEFUL INFORMATION Bioelectrical Impedance Method Muscles, blood vessels and bones are body tissues ha ving a high water content that conduct electricity easily . Body fat tissue has lo wer electric conductivity . The Fat Loss Monitor sends an e xtremely low-le vel electrical current of 50 kHz and 500 µA through your body to determine the amount[...]

6 USEFUL INFORMATION 6 6 NO TE: The body fat percentage measured by this unit may signif icantly differ from the actual body fat percentage in the follo wing situations: • Children in gro wth stage • W omen who are pregnant • Elderly people • Post-menopausal women • People with a fe ver • People who having swelling • Body b uilders or[...]

7 RECOMMENDED MEASUREMENT TIMES 7 Recommended times f or taking a measurement Understanding the normal changes in your body fat percentage can help you in pre venting or reducing obesity . Being aware of the times when the body fat percentages shift within your own daily schedule will assist you in obtaining an accu ra te t re nd in g of y ou r bo [...]

8 CALCULATE YOUR FIT INDEX 8 The Fat Loss Monitor can be set to either NORMAL or A THLETE mode. Body composition varies based on your FIT Inde x. Calculate your FIT index by using the follo wing formula. FIT Index = Frequenc y x Intensity x T ime Based on your FIT Index use the follo wing mode when setting your personal data. NORMAL FIT Index < [...]

9 CALCULATE YOUR FIT INDEX 9 Intensity Conditioning Exercise Sports & Recreational Activities 4 Cycling - < 12 mph pace Archery W eightlifting - moderate effort Basketball - shooting baskets Stationary cycling - light ef fort Bo wling Rowing - light ef fort Fencing Calisthenics Golf Stretching / Y oga Gymnastics Rowing machines - light ef fo[...]

10 SDGSDGS KNOW YOUR UNIT 10 Main unit Grip electrodes Extremely lo w-level electrical current is sent from here during the measurement. On/Off button T urns the po wer on and off. Battery cover Set button Sets the personal number and the personal data. Down/Up button Sets the numerical v alues for personal information including height, weight, age[...]

11 SDGSDGS UNIT DISPLAY 11 Display Height / weight / age mode Athletic level Body fat percentage / height / weight / age Ready to measure Gender Personal No. Guest BMI Classification Bar Measurement Progress BMI Low battery indicator ( When this symbol flashes, replace the batteries.) Starting to measure HBF-306C Rev D 2/7/06 9:14 AM Page 11[...]

12 SDGSDGS BATTERY INSTALLATION 12 1. Press the indicator on the battery cover and slide the cov er off in the direction of the arro w . 2. Install 2 “ AAA” size batteries so the + (positiv e) and - (negati ve) polarities match the polarities of the battery compartment as indicated. 3. Replace the battery co ver . B A TTER Y REPLA CEMENT All pe[...]

13 SDGSDGS SETTING THE US/METRIC MODE 13 The Fat Loss Monitor can be set to either the US or Metric system. The monitor is preset to display personal data in the US mode. NO TE: When changing the US/Metric mode all personal data is deleted. SETTING THE METRIC MODE 1. The monitor must be in the of f position. Press the On/Of f Button to turn the mon[...]

14 SETTING THE PERSONAL DATA 14 The Fat Loss Monitor pro vides two options to enter your personal data. • Select GUEST if you do not want your personal data stored in the memory . When you select the GUEST mode you will need to enter your personal data before taking each measurement. • Select a Personal Pr ofile Number to sav e your personal da[...]

SETTING THE PERSONAL DATA Set the height between 3'4'' and 6'6''. 1. Press the Up b utton or Down button to change the height. The value changes in increments of 1/4''. Press and hold the button to adv ance at a higher speed. NO TE: Press the Down Button and the Up Button at the same time to reset the height [...]

SETTING THE PERSONAL DATA SETTING THE GENDER Select MALE OR FEMALE. 1. Press the Up b utton or Down button to select MALE OR FEMALE. 2. Press the Set b utton. All personal data is set. The indicator displays on the screen. CHANGING A PERSONAL PROFILE When your height, weight or age changes reset your personal profile. 1. Press the On/Of f button. 2[...]

17 HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT 17 Before taking a measurement your personal data must be entered. If GUEST is used, you will need to enter your personal data prior to taking the measurement. Refer to page 14, Setting the Personal Data. 1. Press the On/Off b utton. All display symbols appear for approximately one second. The display symbols disappear [...]

18 HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT 18 5. Hold your arms straight out at a 90° angle to your body . NO TE: Do not mov e during the measurement. Measurement tak en in the following positions may not pr ovide accurate results: 6. Press the Start b utton. The indicator appears on the screen. 7. Hold the electrodes with both hands. The monitor automatically [...]

19 SDGSDGS CARING FOR YOUR MONITOR 19 T o keep your Fat Loss Monitor in the best condition and protect the unit from damage follow the directions belo w: Clean the unit with a soft dry cloth. A v oid using any abrasiv e or volatile cleaners. The unit is not waterproof; do not immerse the unit in water . Store the unit in a safe and dry location. Do[...]

20 ERROR INDICATORS NUMBER CAUSE CORRECTION Electrodes were not firmly grasped. Grasp the electrodes correctly . Refer to page 17, number 4, under “How to tak e a measurement”. Hands are dry . Slightly moisten hands with a wet to wel. Body Fat Percentage and BMI v alues are outside the measurable range. V erify your personal data is correct. Re[...]

21 SDGSDGS FCC STATEMENT 21 NOTE: PO TENTIAL FOR RADIO/TELEVISION INTERFERENCE (for U.S.A. only) This product 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. T[...]

22 SDGSDGS WARRANTY INFORMATION 22 LIMITED W ARRANTY Y our HBF-306C Fat Loss Monitor , excluding the batteries, is w arranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship appearing within 1 year from the date of purchase, when used in accordance with the instructions provided with the monitor . The abov e warranty extends only to the origin[...]

23 SDGSDGS SPECIFICATIONS 23 Model: HBF-306C Description: OMR ON Fat Loss Monitor Display: Body fat percentage (4.0 to 50.0%) BI Method BMI (7.0 to 90.0) BMI classification (4 le vels) Set ranges: Height: 3' 4" to 6' 6" (100 cm to 199.5 cm) W eight: 23 lbs to 440.5 lbs (10 kg to199.8 kg) Age: NORMAL; 10 to 80 years old A THLETE;[...]

Distributed by: OMR ON HEAL THCARE, INC. 1200 Lakeside Dri ve Bannockburn, Illinois 60015 www .omronhealthcare.com Copyright © 2006 OMR ON Healthcare, Inc. HBF-306CINST Rev D HBF-306C Rev D 2/7/06 9:14 AM Page 24[...]