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Omron HBF-500 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Body Composition MONITOR with Scale HBF-500 Model...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Before Using the Monitor Introduction ..........3 Safety Information .

  • Page 3: Before Using The Monitor

    SERIAL NUMBER: Staple your purchase receipt here The Body Composition MONITOR with Scale is easy to use. The monitor calculates the estimated values for body fat percentage with 12 levels, skeletal muscle percentage, resting metabolism and visceral fat level with two levels using the BI (Bioelectrical Impedance). The monitor also calculates the estimated BMI (Body Mass Index) in four ranges as well as weight.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    This monitor cannot be used with a cardiac pacemaker or other implanted medical devices. The Body Composition MONITOR with Scale passes an extremely weak electrical current of 50kHz and less than 500 A through your body when taking a measurement to determine the amount of fat tissue. This weak current is not felt while using the monitor.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INFORMATION OPERATING THE DEVICE Should battery fluid leak and contact your eyes, skin or clothing immediately rinse with plenty of clean water. Immediately contact your physician in case of eye contact. (or skin, but not clothing.) Dispose of the device, batteries, components and optional accessories according to applicable local regulations.

  • Page 6: Useful Information

    BMI = weight (lb) / height (inch) / height (inch) × × 703 The OMRON HBF-500 uses the height information stored in your Personal Profile Number to calculate your BMI classification. Let’s look at an example...

  • Page 7: Body Fat

    USEFUL INFORMATION BODY FAT Hidden Fat Not Revealed by BMI Although BMI calculates a simple obesity level, there is also hidden fat that not revealed by a BMI designation. Although both cases are for people of similar height and weight, and their BMI designation are normal, the body fat percentage for case B is high.

  • Page 8: Visceral Fat

    0 (Normal) Visceral fat area (0 - Approx. 300 cm distribution with 30 levels. Level Classification 0: 1 - 9 level +: 10 - 30 level * The data referenced by Omron Healthcare. Spine > > Visceral Fat Level + (High)

  • Page 9: Resting Metabolism & Skeletal Muscle

    USEFUL INFORMATION RESTING METABOLISM & SKELETAL MUSCLE Skeletal muscle is muscle that is connected to bone and used to move parts of the body. The maintenance and increase of this skeletal muscle is closely linked to resting metabolism. What is resting metabolism? Regardless of your activity level, a minimum level of energy is required to sustain the body's everyday functions.
  • Page 10 USEFUL INFORMATION What is skeletal muscle? Muscle is divided into two types, muscle in internal organs, such as the heart, and muscle attached to bones that is used to move the body. Skeletal muscle can be increased through exercise and other activity.

  • Page 11: Long-Term Planning For Successful Weight Loss

    USEFUL INFORMATION LONG-TERM PLANNING FOR SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT LOSS Ignoring a balanced diet and simply reducing food intake to lose weight can lead to a decline in muscle and bone. So even though your weight goes down, your resting metabolism is reduced making the body more prone to putting on fat.

  • Page 12: Principle Of Body Composition Calculation

    The ratios of the water in your upper body and lower body may change through the day. This means that the electrical impedance of the body also varies. Since the HBF-500 uses electrodes for both the hands and feet to take measurements, it can reduce the influence of water movement on measurement...

  • Page 13: Recommended Measurement Times

    USEFUL INFORMATION RECOMMENDED MEASUREMENT TIMES 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 this unit in the same environment and daily circumstances.
  • Page 14 USEFUL INFORMATION The reason calculated results may differ from actual body fat percentage There are certain conditions when significant differences may occur between the estimated and the actual body fat values. These differences may be related to changing ratios of body fluid and/or body composition.

  • Page 15: Operating Instructions

    D D i i s s p p l l a a y y U U n n i i t t Grip Electrodes Personal Profile Number Button Body Fat Button SET Button Resting Metabolism Button Guest/Memory Button Display Unit Holder M M a a i i n n U U n n i i t t ( ( M M e e a a s s u u r r e e m m e e n n t t P P l l a a t t f f o o r r m m ) )
  • Page 16 KNOW YOUR UNIT Weight Indicator Guest Indicator Personal Profile Number Weight Results Display Mode Indicator Body Composition Results Measurement Progress/ Body Fat Percentage and BMI Classification Bar Body Fat Percentage and BMI Classification Visceral Fat Classification Indicator Measurement Start Indicator Height Indicator Gender Indicator Low Battery Indicator...

  • Page 17: Power Switch

    WARNING Contact your physician or healthcare provider before beginning a weight reduction or exercise program. USING THE DISPLAY UNIT Extend the cord as illustrated to the right. STORING THE DISPLAY UNIT Coil the cord into the Display Unit Holder. Make sure the cord is coiled evenly, and does not stick out of the Display Unit Holder.

  • Page 18: Battery Installation

    BATTERY INSTALLATION Locate the Battery Cover on the back of the unit. Press the tab on the battery cover in the direction of the arrow to release the cover as illustrated. Pull the tab of the cover upwards. INSTALL 4 “AA” SIZE BATTERIES so the + (positive) and –...

  • Page 19: Battery Replacement

    BATTERY INSTALLATION BATTERY REPLACEMENT Measurement values and personal profiles stored in the memory will not be deleted during battery replacement. The date and time will need to be set when monitor is turned on. When the Low Battery Indicator appears on the display screen remove all four worn batteries. Replace with four new batteries at the same time.

  • Page 20: Setting The Date And Time

    SETTING THE DATE AND TIME When the power is turned on for the first time, it is necessary to set the date and time. Buttons Used in this Procedure SET Button Use this button to confirm the setting or move to the next item after confirming the set item.
  • Page 21 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME SETTING THE DAY Press the UP or Press the SET button. The day is set. The hour flashes on the display. SETTING THE HOUR Press the UP or Press the SET button. The hour is set. The minute flashes on the display.

  • Page 22: Setting Personal Data

    SETTING PERSONAL DATA To measure Body Composition, your personal data must be set. Your personal data includes your age, gender and height. The Body Composition Monitor with SCALE provides two options to enter your personal data. 1) Select a personal profile number to save your personal data. The monitor saves up to 4 personal profiles.
  • Page 23 SETTING PERSONAL DATA Select a Personal Profile or GUEST as your Personal Data Option. A. Personal Profile Press the desired Personal Profile Number button (1 through 4). Press the SET button. NOTE: 1) If no information has been entered for the Personal Profile Number you selected, the number and the symbols for gender, age and height blink on the display.

  • Page 24: Changing Personal Data

    SETTING PERSONAL DATA SETTING THE GENDER Set the gender to MALE OR Press the UP or Press the SET button. The gender is set. The default value for height blinks on the display. SETTING THE HEIGHT Set the height between 3’4” and 6’6 3/4”. (Display range in metric display mode: 100.0 cm to 199.5 cm) Press the UP or...
  • Page 25 SETTING PERSONAL DATA Select the Personal Profile Number you want to change. Press the Personal Profile Number button (1 thorough 4). The selected Personal Profile Number flashes once on the display. Press the SET button. The Personal Profile Number is set. The current SETTING for age blinks on the display.

  • Page 26: How To Take A Measurement

    HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT YOUR PERSONAL DATA MUST BE ENTERED BEFORE TAKING A MEASUREMENT. CAUTION: Consult your physician before using this monitor when pregnant. CAUTION: Persons with disabilities or persons that are physicially frail should be assisted by another person when using this monitor or use a handrail, a walker, or other support device to prevent falling when stepping on and off the monitor.
  • Page 27 HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT HOW TO MEASURE BODY COMPOSITION Press the Power Switch to turn the monitor ON. The CAL symbol blinks on the display, then the display changes to 0.0 lb. Wait until 0.0 lb appears on the display. NOTES: •...
  • Page 28 HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT Select the Personal Profile Number button or the Guest/Memory button. A. Personal Profile Number Press the button for the Personal Profile Number you selected while holding the display unit. The Personal Profile Number will appear after blinking once. NOTE: If the following appears on the display no personal data was entered for the number you selected.
  • Page 29 HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT Start the measurement. 1) Step onto the measurement platform and place your feet on the foot electrodes with your weight evenly distributed. Remain still and do not move until the weight measurement is complete. 2) When “START” appears on the display extend your arms straight at a 90˚ angle to your body. 3) When the measurement is completed, your weight is displayed again.
  • Page 30 HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT Check the measurement results. Press the appropriate button to view the measurement results. Weight Body Fat Percentage Body Fat Percentage Classification Visceral Fat Level/ Visceral Fat Classification Weight Resting Metabolism Visceral Fat Level/ Visceral Fat Classification NOTES: •...
  • Page 31 Visceral Fat Level 0 (Normal) Visceral fat area (0 - Approx. 300 cm * The data referenced by Omron Healthcare. * Visceral fat levels are relative and not absolute values. Turn the monitor off. Press the Power Switch to turn the monitor off. Store the Display Unit in the Display Unit Holder.

  • Page 32: How To Measure Weight Only

    HOW TO MEASURE WEIGHT ONLY Press the Power Switch to turn the monitor ON. The CAL symbol blinks on the display, then the display changes to 0.0 lb. Wait until 0.0 lb appears on the display. NOTES: • If you step onto the monitor before 0.0 lb appears on the display, an error message “Err”...

  • Page 33: How To Use The Memory Function

    HOW TO USE THE MEMORY FUNCTION Measurement results are automatically stored in memory when you take a measurement using a Personal Profile Number button. You can view results for 1 day, 7, 30, and 90 days before. The monitor automatically stores up to 97 measurement values for each Personal Profile Number. When 97 sets of measurement values are stored in the memory for that Personal Profile Number, its oldest record is deleted to save the most recent measurement values.
  • Page 34 HOW TO USE THE MEMORY FUNCTION NOTES: • If there are no results for a selected memory, “- - - -” is displayed for that item. • To view previous results for other items, press the button for the desired item. The results for the selected item are displayed.
  • Page 35 HOW TO USE THE MEMORY FUNCTION Viewing Previous Measurement Results Follow this procedure if you just want to view and compare previous measurement results, without taking a measurement. Press the Power Switch to turn the monitor ON. The CAL symbol blinks on the display, then the display changes to 0.0 lb.
  • Page 36 HOW TO USE THE MEMORY FUNCTION View the previous measurement results. 1) Press the Guest/Memory button once. The results for the previous day are displayed. 2) Press the Guest/Memory button to cycle through the results from “1 day”, “7 days”, “30 days”, and “90 days”...

  • Page 37: Error Indicators

    ERROR INDICATORS ERROR DISPLAY Your palms or feet are not positioned over the electrodes correctly. The measurement position was not stable. Your palms or feet were not placed correctly. Feet are too dry. The Body Composition values are outside the measurement range. Your palms or feet are not positioned over the electrodes correctly.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting Tips

    TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS PROBLEM Low Battery Indicator No power No display appears on the unit The weight value is displayed abnormally low or high. The Body Composition value is displayed abnormally low or high. Other conditions CAUSE AND SOLUTION Check the battery installation for proper placement of the battery polarities.

  • Page 39: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE To keep your Body Composition MONITOR with Scale in the best condition and protect the monitor from damage follow the directions below: Clean the monitor with a soft dry cloth. Do not use abrasive or volatile cleaners. The monitor is not waterproof.

  • Page 40: Fcc Statement

    FCC STATEMENT NOTE: POTENTIAL 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.

  • Page 41: Warranty

    WARRANTY Limited Warranty Your HBF-500 Body Composition MONITOR with Scale, excluding the batteries, is warranted 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 unit. The above warranties extend only to the original retail purchaser.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    UPC Code NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. SPECIFICATIONS OMRON Body Composition MONITOR with Scale - HBF-500 Weight display: 0 to 300 lb with 0.2 lb increments (0 to 135 kg with 0.1 kg increments) Body fat percentage: 5.0 to 60.0% with 0.1% increments...

  • Page 43: Notes

    NOTES...
  • Page 44 Distributed by: OMRON HEALTHCARE, INC. 1200 Lakeside Drive Bannockburn, Illinois 60015 www.omronhealthcare.com Made in China ' 2006 Omron Healthcare, Inc. HBF-500INST Rev.B 9054900-0B...

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