Omron HBF-400 User Manual 2
Instruction Manual
Fat Loss MONITOR
with Scale
Model HBF-400
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before Using the Monitor
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ntroduction __________________________________________________________________ 3
Important Safety Notes ________________________________________________________ 4
Useful Information
What is Body Fat Percentage? ______________________________________________ 5
Principles of Body Fat Percentage Calculation __________________________________ 5
Recommended Measurement Times ________________________________________ 6
How to Interpret the Calculated Results __________________________________________ 7
Operating Instructions
Know Your Unit ______________________________________________________________ 8
Battery Installation ____________________________________________________________ 9
Setting Personal Data ________________________________________________________ 10
Changing Personal Data
How to Take a Measurement
Care and Maintenance
Error Indicators ______________________________________________________________ 16
Troubleshooting Tips __________________________________________________________17
Care and Maintenance
Quick Reference Guide ________________________________________________________ 18
FCC Statement ________________________________________________________________19
Warranty Information __________________________________________________________ 20
Specifications ________________________________________________________________ 21
Track Your Progress __________________________________________________________ 22
Notes ______________________________________________________________________ 23
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INTRODUCTION
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The Fat Loss Monitor with Scale is easy to understand. The monitor displays the calculated value of
body fat percentage using the BI (Bioelectrical Impedance) Method and indicates the BMI (Body Mass
Index) in four ranges. Set your personal data. Push the power switch on, select your personal ID number,
and step onto the measurement platform. Your calculated body fat percentage and body mass index is
displayed in an easy-to-see screen. The personal memory function stores up to four personal profiles.
The memory function stores the results of the last measurement taken for each personal ID number
Your HBF-400 comes with the following components:
Main Unit
•
Instruction Manual
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• 4 “AA” Batteries
Read all the information in the instruction book before using the unit.
WARNING!
This monitor cannot be used with a cardiac pacemaker or other implanted medical devices.
The Fat Loss MONITOR with Scale passes an extremely weak electrical current of 50kHz and less
than 500 µA through your body when taking a measurement to determine the amount of fat tissue.
This weak electrical current is not felt while using the monitor. Do not use, or allow others to use,
this monitor if fitted with a cardiac pacemaker or other medical device.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES
To assure the correct use of this 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 Do not step on the edge of the measurement platform or jump on the measurement platform.
þ Do not step on the measurement platform when your body or feet are wet, for example after
taking a bath or shower.
þ Do not use the unit on slippery surfaces such as tile floors or wet floors.
þ Should battery fluid leak and contact your eyes or skin, immediately rinse with plenty of
clean water. Immediately contact your physician.
þ Persons with disabilities or physically frail should be assisted by another person when using
this monitor.
þ Operate the unit only as intended. Do not use for any other purpose.
þ This unit is intended for home use only
. It is not intended for professional use in hospitals
or other medical facilities. This unit does not support the standards required
for professional use.
þ Properly dispose of batteries according to applicable local regulations.
þ 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
What is Body Fat Percentage?
Body fat percentage refers to the amount of body fat mass in regards to
the total body weight described in a percentage.
Fat mass
This OMRON Fat Loss MONITOR with Scale will provide your specific
body fat percentage and body weight. It is also an excellent tool to
estimate your body fat percentage and measure body weight on
a continuous schedule.
(pound) / Body weight (pound)} × 100
Body fat readings may be affected by the change of water content in
the body.
effect on their body fat reading. In the table below are some situations which could affect the reading.
Water and food intake
Changes in blood circulation
A person's hydration level and blood circulation may have an
Cause of Fluctuations Examples of Fluctuation
Body fat percentage (%) = {Body fat mass
1 to 2 hours after breakfast, lunch, or dinner
After taking a bath or shower, immediately after
exercising, in extreme environments (warm or cold),
during illness or extreme fatigue
Body
Weight
Fat-free mass
Bones
Blood
Muscles
Water
Principles of Body Fat Percentage Calculation
The OMRON Fat Loss MONITOR with Scale estimates the body fat percentage by the Bioelectrical
Impedance (BI) method.
What is the Bioelectrical Impedance Method?
Muscles, blood vessels and bones are body tissues having a high water content that conduct electricity
easily. Body fat is tissue that has little electrical conductivity. The Fat Loss MONITOR with Scale sends
xtremely weak electrical current of 50 kHz and less than 500 µA through your body to determine the
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amount of fat tissue.
This weak electrical current is not felt while operating the Fat Loss MONITOR with Scale.
Correct posture and consistent measuring conditions need to be maintained for the best results.
How to estimate the body fat percentage.
DXA (Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry) has been the established method for accurate evaluation
of body composition. OMR
DXA method to develop the formula by which the Fat Loss MONITOR with Scale works. The body fat
mass and body fat percentage is calculated by a formula that includes five factors:
electrical resistance, height, weight, age and gender
What is the DXA method?
The DXA method uses two different frequency X-Rays and rates of absorption of the body and
determines the value based on the difference between the two. OMRON has collected information on
people from 10 to 80 years of age using this method.
ON has used research information from several hundred people using the
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USEFUL INFORMATION
Daily activities
Waking up
Breakfast
Lunch
Taking a bath or
eating dinner
Going to bed
2 hours
2 hours
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 time
Recommended time
Recommended time
Avoid measurement immediately
after eating or bathing.
The reason calculated results may differ from actual body fat percentage
There are certain conditions, such as with dialysis patients, when significant differences may occur
between the estimated and actual body fat values.
These differences may be related to changing ratios of body fluid and/or body composition.
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
• Elderly people
• People with a fever
• Body builders or highly trained athletes
• Patients undergoing dialysis
• Patients with osteoporosis who have very low bone density
• Women who are pregnant
• Post-menopausal women
• People having swelling
Recommended Measurement Times
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 accurate trending of your body fat. It is recommended to use this unit in
the same environment and daily circumstances. (See chart)
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HOW TO INTERPRET THE
CALCULATED RESULTS
Body fat percentage
Displays the body fat mass as the percentage of body weight.
NOTE: The age range for the body fat percentage
classification is 20 to 79 years old.
Body fat percentage classification
Displays “–”, “0”, “+”, “++”
with 12 levels of Bar display.
BMI
BMI is an internationally used index to show the body condition by checking
the balance between the height and the weight.
It is calculated by the following formula:
BMI: Body Mass Index = (weight in pounds x 703) / (height in inches) / (height in inches)
BMI classification
Displays “–”, “0”, “+”, “++”.
with 12 levels of Bar display.
Recommended Body Fat Ranges and BMI
Gender
Female
Male
Based on NIH/WHO guidelines for BMI
Based on Gallagher et al., American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 72, Sept. 2000
Age
20-39
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 (0)
(BMI 18.5 - 24.9)
21.0 - 32.9
23.0 - 33.9
24.0 - 35.9
8.0 - 19.9
11.0 - 21.9
13.0 - 24.9
High (+)
(BMI 25.0 - 29.9)
33.0 - 38.9
34.0 - 39.9
36.0 - 41.9
20.0 - 24.9
22.0 - 27.9
25.0 - 29.9
Very High (++)
(BMI ≥ 30.0)
≥ 39.0
≥ 40.0
≥ 42.0
≥ 25.0
≥ 28.0
≥ 30.0
The above index refers to the values for obesity judgment proposed by WHO,
orld Health Organization.
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Electrodes
Heel Electrodes
Power Switch
KNOW YOUR UNIT
Main Unit
Measurement Platform
Display
Battery Cover
Electrodes
Heel Electrodes
Display
Display Mode Indicator
:Weight
:
Body Fat Percentage
:BMI
Measurement Results
GUEST Indicator
Personal Profile Number
Low Battery Indicator
USER Button
DOWN Button
SET Button
GUEST/MEMORY
Button
UP Button
Battery
Compartment
Memory Indicator
Age Indicator
Height Indicator
Gender Indicator
Measurement Progress /
Body fat percentage and
BMI Classification Bar
Components
Four AA Batteries
Instruction Manual
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