INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FAT LOSS MONITOR
Model HBF-306C
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Before Using the Monitor |
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Introduction ............................................................................................................... |
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Important Safety Notes ............................................................................................. |
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Useful Information |
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Bioelectrical Impedance ................................................................................... |
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Body Fat Percentage ......................................................................................... |
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Body Mass Index .............................................................................................. |
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Recommended Body Fat Ranges ..................................................................... |
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Fluctuations in Body Fat Percentage ................................................................ |
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Recommended Measurement Times ......................................................................... |
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Calculate your FIT Index ....................................................................................... |
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Operating Instructions |
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Know Your Unit ...................................................................................................... |
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Unit Display ............................................................................................................ |
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Battery Installation .................................................................................................. |
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Setting the US/Metric Mode ................................................................................... |
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Setting the Personal Data |
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NORMAL/ATHLETE Mode .......................................................................... |
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Height, Weight, Age ........................................................................................ |
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Gender ............................................................................................................. |
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Change A Personal Profile ...................................................................................... |
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Delete Personal Profiles .......................................................................................... |
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How to take a Measurement .............................................................................. |
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Care and Maintenance |
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Caring for your Monitor ......................................................................................... |
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Error Indicators and Troubleshooting Tips ............................................................. |
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FCC Statement ........................................................................................................ |
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Warranty Information .............................................................................................. |
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Specifications .......................................................................................................... |
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INTRODUCTIONSDGSDGS
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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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES
To assure the correct use of the product basic safety measures should always be followed
including the precautions listed below:
Read all information in the instruction book and any other literature included in the box before using the unit.
Consult your physician or healthcare provider before beginning a weight reduction or exercise program.
Consult your physician before using this monitor when pregnant.
Operate the unit only as intended. Do not use for any other purpose.
Properly dispose of used battery. Do not throw the battery into fire. The battery may explode.
Do not disassemble or modify the unit. Changes or modifications not approved by Omron Healthcare will void the user warranty.
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USEFUL INFORMATION
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 |
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Muscles, blood vessels and bones are body tissues having |
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Body fat tissue has lower electric conductivity. |
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The Fat Loss Monitor sends an extremely low-level |
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electrical current is safe and not felt while operating |
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Body Fat Percentage |
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Body Fat %
Fat-free mass
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
Estimated Body Fat Percentage
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
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USEFUL INFORMATION
Body Fat Ranges for Standard Adults
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(BMI 18.5-24.9) |
(BMI 25.0-29.9) |
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20-39 |
< 21.0 |
21.0-32.9 |
33.0-38.9 |
≥ 39.0 |
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40-59 |
< 23.0 |
23.0-33.9 |
34.0-39.9 |
≥ 40.0 |
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60-79 |
< 24.0 |
24.0-35.9 |
36.0-41.9 |
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20-39 |
< 8.0 |
8.0-19.9 |
20.0-24.9 |
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< 11.0 |
11.0-21.9 |
22.0-27.9 |
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13.0-24.9 |
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*Based on NIH/WHO guidelines for BMI
*Based on gallagher et al., American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol.72, Sept. 2000
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18.5 or more and less than 25 |
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25 or more and less than 30 |
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30 or more |
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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 builders or professional athletes |
• Patients undergoing dialysis |
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RECOMMENDED MEASUREMENT TIMES
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)
Daily activities
Waking up
Recommended time
Breakfast
2 hours
Recommended time
Lunch
2 hours
Recommended time
Taking a bath
(Avoid measurement immediately after bathing.)
or eating dinner
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
Going to bed
When To Avoid Taking A Measurement
If a measurement is made under the following physical conditions, the measured body fat 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
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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.
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