Omron HBF 306C User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FAT LOSS

MONITOR

Model HBF-306C

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before Using the Monitor

Introduction ............................................................................................................... 3

Important Safety Notes ............................................................................................. 4

Useful Information

Bioelectrical Impedance ................................................................................... 5

Body Fat Percentage ......................................................................................... 5

Body Mass Index .............................................................................................. 5

Recommended Body Fat Ranges ..................................................................... 6

Fluctuations in Body Fat Percentage ................................................................ 6

Recommended Measurement Times ......................................................................... 7

Calculate your FIT Index ....................................................................................... 8-9

Operating Instructions

Know Y our Unit ...................................................................................................... 10

Unit Display ............................................................................................................ 11

Battery Installation .................................................................................................. 12

Setting the US/Metric Mode ................................................................................... 13

Setting the Personal Data

NORMAL/ATHLETE Mode .......................................................................... 14

Height, W eight, Age ........................................................................................ 15

Gender ............................................................................................................. 16

Change A Personal Profile ...................................................................................... 16

Delete Personal Profiles .......................................................................................... 16

How to take a Measurement .............................................................................. 17-18

Care and Maintenance

Caring for your Monitor ......................................................................................... 19

roubleshooting Tips ............................................................. 20

Error Indicators and FCC Statement

Warranty Information .............................................................................................. 22

Specifications .......................................................................................................... 23

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Omron®HBF-306C Fat Loss Monitor.

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The Fat Loss Monitor is an excellent tool to quickly measure your body fat percentage and body mass. Input your personal data. The monitor displays your estimated value of body fat percentage using the Bioelectrical Impedance Method, and indicates your body mass index in four ranges, low, normal, high and very high. This is important information you need know to monitor your weight loss or maintenance program. Your HBF-306C comes with the following components:

• Unit

• Instruction Manual

• 2 “AAA” Batteries Read all the information in the instruction book before using the unit.

WARNING!

This monitor cannot be used with a pacemaker or other implanted devices. Consult the manufacturer of the implant device and your physician before using this monitor.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

To assure the correct use of the product basic safety measures should always be followed including the precautions 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 beginning a weight reduction

or exercise program.

þ Consult your physician before using this monitor when pregnant.

þ Operate the unit only as intended. Do not use for any other purpose.

þ Properly dispose of used battery. Do not throw the battery into fire.

The battery may explode.

þ Do not disassemble or modify the unit. Changes or modifications not approved

by Omron Healthcare will void the user warranty.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Body Fat %

Fat-free mass

• Bones

• Blood

• Muscles

• Water

Body Weight

The Fat Loss Monitor displays the estimated value of body fat percentage by the Bioelectrical Impedance (BI) method and indicates the Body Mass Index (BMI) range with the BMI classification bar.

Bioelectrical Impedance Method

Muscles, blood vessels and bones are body tissues having a high water content that conduct electricity easily. Body fat tissue has lower electric conductivity. The Fat Loss Monitor sends an extremely low-level electrical current of 50 kHz and 500 µA through your body to determine the amount of fat tissue. This weak electrical current is safe and not felt while operating the Fat Loss Monitor.

Body Fat Percentage

Body fat percentage refers to the amount of body fat mass as part of the total body weight described as a percentage.

Body fat percentage (%) =

(Body Fat Mass in Pounds / Body Weight in Pounds) x 100

centage

Estimated Body Fat P

Hydrodensitometry, or underwater weighing, has been the established method for accurate evaluation of body composition. Omron has used research information from several hundred people using the underwater method to develop the formula by which the Fat Loss Monitor works.The body fat mass and body fat percent is calculated by a formula that includes five factors: electric resistance, height, weight, age, and gender.

Body Mass Index (BMI)

BMI is an internationally used index to show body composition by determining the balance between the height and the weight. Body Mass Index (BMI) Formula

US - Calculated using pounds and inches with this equation: (weight in pounds x 703) / height in inches / height in inches

Metric – Calculated using kilograms and meters: weight in kilograms / height in meters / height in meters

USEFUL INFORMATION

Body Fat Ranges for Standard Adults

Gender Age

20-39

Female

Male

* Based on NIH/WHO guidelines for BMI * Based on gallagher et al., American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol.72, Sept. 2000

BMI BMI (Designation by the WHO)

40-59 60-79 20-39 40-59 60-79

Low

(BMI < 18.5)

< 21.0 < 23.0 < 24.0

< 8.0 < 11.0 < 13.0

Normal

(BMI 18.5-24.9)

21.0-32.9 33.0-38.9

23.0-33.9 34.0-39.9

24.0-35.9 36.0-41.9

8.0-19.9 20.0-24.9

11.0-21.9 22.0-27.9

13.0-24.9 25.0-29.9

(BMI 25.0-29.9)

High

Very High

(BMI ≥ 30)

≥ 39.0 ≥ 40.0 ≥ 42.0 ≥ 25.0 ≥ 28.0 ≥ 30.0

Less than 18.5 LOW

18.5 or more and less than 25 NORMAL 25 or more and less than 30 HIGH 30 or more VERY HIGH

The above-mentioned indices refer to the values for obesity judgment proposed by the WHO, the World Health Organization.

NOTE: The body fat percentage measured by this unit may significantly differ from the

actual body fat percentage in the following situations:

• Children in growth stage • Women who are pregnant

• Elderly people • Post-menopausal women

• People with a fever • People who having swelling

• Body b

uilders or professional athletes • Patients undergoing dialysis

• Patients with osteoporosis who have very low bone density

RECOMMENDED MEASUREMENT TIMES

aily activities

Waking up

Breakfast

Lunch

Taking a bath

(Avoid measurement

immediately after bathing.)

or eating dinner

Going to bed

2 hours

After waking up

Before lunch and about 2 hours or more after breakfast

In the afternoon about 2 hours or more after lunch and before taking  a bath or eating dinner

Before going to bed and about 2 hours or more after dinner

Recommended time

Recommended times for taking a measurement

Understanding the normal changes in your body fat percentage can help you in preventing 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 accurate trending of your body fat. It is recommended to use the Fat Loss Monitor in the same environment and daily circumstances for each measurement. (See chart)

o Av oid Taking A Measurement

When

If a measurement is made under the following ph

ysical conditions, the measured body f

at percentage may differ significantly from the actual one because the water content in the body is changing:

• After drinking a large amount of water or after a meal (1 to 2 hours)

• After drinking alcohol

• Immediately after vigorous exercise

• Immediately after a bath or sauna

CALCULATE YOUR FIT INDEX

The Fat Loss Monitor can be set to either NORMAL or ATHLETE mode. Body composition varies based on your FIT Index.

Calculate your FIT index by using the following formula.

FIT Index = Frequency x Intensity x Time

Based on your FIT Index use the following mode when setting your personal data.

NORMAL FIT Index < 60 ATHLETE FIT Index ≥60

EXAMPLE: Running 5 times a week for 30 minutes.

75 = 5 x 5 x 3

FIT Index Frequency Intensity Time

FIT Index > 60, ATHLETE mode

Number Frequency of Exercise

5 Daily or almost daily 4 3 to 4 times per week 3 1 to 2 times per week 2 A few times per month 1 Less than once per month

Intensity Conditioning Exercise Sports

Cycling - > 12 mph pace Basketball - competitive Weightlifting - vigorous,

powerlifting or bodybuilding Rowing - moderate to vigorous Football - competitive

Rowing machines - moderate to vigorous effort

Aerobic dancing - high impact Ice hockey Step aerobics Karate or kickboxing

Running -> 5.0 mph Rockclimbing Rope jumping Rugby Rollerblading (roller skating) Soccer - competitive

Ski machine T Stairstepping Swimming - competiti Stationary cycling - moderate to

vigorous ef

fort

Boxing

Handball, racquetball, or squash

ennis

Speed skating - competitive Skiing - cross-country

Skiing - downhill racing

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