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• Gebruiksaanwijzing РУКОВОДСТВО ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ • Thank you for purchasing the OMRON Body Composition Monitor. Before using this unit for the first time, please be sure to read this Instruction Manual carefully and use the unit safely and properly. Please keep this Instruction Manual at hand all the time for future reference.
Before using the unit BF508 Notes on Safety Body Composition Monitor Please read these instructions carefully before use, and keep this manual for future reference. Do not use this unit for purposes other than described in this manual. Contents Before using the unit 4.
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Notes on Safety General Advice: Read and follow the “Important information regarding Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)” in the • Do not place this unit on a cushioned floor surface Technical Data Section. such as on a carpet or a mat. Correct measurement may not be possible.
The BF508 sends an extremely weak electrical current of 50 kHz and less than 500 A through your body to determine the amount of fat tissue. This weak electrical current is not felt while operating the BF508. In order for the scale to determine your body composition, it uses the electrical impedance, along with your height, weight, age and gender information to generate results based on OMRON’s data of body composition.
BMI uses the following simple formula to indicate the ratio between weight and height of a person. BMI = weight (kg) / height (m) / height (m) The OMRON BF508 uses the height information stored in your personal profile number or when entering information in the Guest Mode to calculate your BMI classification.
1. Know Your Unit Display Unit Grip Electrodes Display Up/Down Buttons Buttons SET/MODE Button USER Button GUEST Button Cord Display Unit Holder Front View Foot Electrodes Power Switch Main Unit (Measurement Platform) 2. Inserting and Replacing the Batteries Open the battery cover on the back of Close the battery cover.
3. Setting and Storing Personal Data For the measurement of body fat percentage and visceral fat level, it is necessary to set your personal data (age, gender, height). Turn on the power. [TO SET THE AGE] “CAL” blinks on the Setting range: 10 to 80 years old display, then the Press the...
3.Setting and Storing Personal Data Changing the Personal Data Turn on the power. With the button, modify the selected item, followed by pressing “CAL” blinks on the display, then the display SET/MODE button. The display will changes to “0.0 kg”. change in order of age, gender and Wait until “0.0 kg”...
4. Taking a Measurement To ensure accurate measurement results, measurements should be taken on a hard, level surface. Turn on the power. Start measurement. “CAL” blinks on the While holding the display unit, step on the display, then the main unit and place your feet on the foot electrodes with your weight evenly display changes to “0.0 distributed.
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4.Taking a Measurement Correct Posture for Measurement The arms are horizontally raised, and the elbows are extended straight. After measuring Extend your arms straight at a 90° your weight. angle to your body. 90° Hold the display unit so that you can see the display.
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Based on Gallagher et al., American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 72, Sept. 2000 Interpreting the Visceral Fat Level Result Visceral Fat Level Level Classification 0 (Normal) 1 - 9 + (High) 10 - 14 15 - 30 ++ (Very High) According to Omron Healthcare figures...
Replace all four batteries with new The batteries are worn out. power is turned on. ones. (Refer to Section 2.) The cord connecting the main unit Contact the nearest OMRON and the display unit is damaged or service representative. worn.
- Places with the risk of sudden shocks or vibrations - In places where chemicals are stored or where corrosive gas is present. • Do not carry out repairs of any kind yourself. If a defect occurs, consult the OMRON distributor or Customer Services as mentioned on the packaging.
9. Technical Data Name BF508 Product Body Composition Monitor Model HBF-508-E Display Body Weight: 0 to 150 kg with an increment of 0.1 kg (0.0 to 330.0 lb with an increment of 0.2 lb) Body Fat percentage: 5.0 to 60.0% with an increment of 0.1% BMI: 7.0 to 90.0 with an increment of 0.1...
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Recommendation is to keep a minimum distance of 7 m. Verify correct operation of the device in case the distance is shorter. Further documentation in accordance with EN60601-1-2:2001 is available at OMRON Healthcare Europe at the address mentioned in this instruction manual.
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Manufacturer OMRON HEALTHCARE Co., Ltd. 53, Kunotsubo, Terado-cho, Muko, Kyoto, 617-0002 JAPAN EU-representative OMRON HEALTHCARE EUROPE B.V. Scorpius 33, 2132 LR Hoofddorp, THE NETHERLANDS www.omron-healthcare.com Subsidiary OMRON HEALTHCARE UK LTD. Succursale Opal Drive, Fox Milne, Milton Keynes, MK15 0DG, U.K.