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Omron HBF-206IT Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual ® Bluetooth Body Composition Monitor HBF-206IT Model...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Before Using the Monitor Introduction ...................... 3 Safety Information ................... 4 Information on Body Composition ..............6 Principles of Body Composition Calculations ........... 6 Body Mass Index..................6 Body Fat ..................... 7 Visceral Fat....................8 Resting Metabolism..................9 Skeletal Muscle ..................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION ® Thank you for purchasing the OMRON product. Fill in for future reference. DATE PURCHASED: SERIAL NUMBER: Staple your purchase receipt here This product is easy to use. The monitor calculates the estimated values for body fat percentage, skeletal muscle percentage, resting metabolism and visceral fat level using the BI (Bioelectrical Impedance) Method.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION To assure the correct use of the product, basic safety measures should always be followed including the warnings and cautions listed in this instruction manual. SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result WARNING in death or serious injury.
  • Page 5 Then wipe it dry. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Do not disassemble or modify the unit. Changes or modifications not approved by Omron Healthcare will void the user warranty. Do not subject the monitor to strong shocks, such as dropping the unit on the floor.

  • Page 6: Information On Body Composition

    INFORMATION ON BODY COMPOSITION PRINCIPLES OF BODY COMPOSITION CALCULATIONS How Omron calculates your body composition: Omron’s algorithm focuses on the Bioelectrical Impedance Method as well as height, weight, age and gender. Bioelectrical Impedance Method: The monitor estimates the body fat percentage by the Bioelectrical Impedance Method.

  • Page 7: Body Fat

    Interpreting the Body Fat Percentage Result The table below is based on research by Gallagher et al., American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 72, Sept. 2000, and classified into four levels by Omron Healthcare. Gender – (Low)

  • Page 8: Visceral Fat

    Visceral Fat Level < ++ (Very High) 0 (Normal) + (High) Visceral fat area (0 - approx. 300 cm , 1 inch=2.54 cm) distribution with 30 levels. Source: Omron Healthcare NOTE: Visceral fat levels are relative and not absolute values.

  • Page 9: Resting Metabolism

    INFORMATION ON BODY COMPOSITION RESTING METABOLISM Regardless of your activity level, a minimum level of caloric intake is required to sustain the body’s everyday functions. Known as the resting metabolism, this indicates how many calories you need to ingest in order to provide enough energy for your body to function. 60-70% of daily energy use is for resting metabolism The total amount of energy used by the body in a typical day is as follows: Resting metabolism...

  • Page 10: Skeletal Muscle

    39.0 - 43.6% 43.7% > Source: Omron Healthcare BODY AGE Body age is based on your resting metabolism. Body age is calculated by using your weight, body fat percentage and skeletal muscle percentage to produce a guide to whether your body age is above or...

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

    INFORMATION ON BODY COMPOSITION WARNING Contact your physician or healthcare provider before beginning a weight reduction or exercise program. LONG-TERM PLANNING FOR SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT LOSS There are lots of reasons for people to lose weight. To be healthier. To look better. To feel better. To have more energy.

  • Page 12: Recommended Measurement Times

    INFORMATION ON BODY COMPOSITION RECOMMENDED MEASUREMENT TIMES Being aware of the times when the body fat percentages shift within your daily schedule will assist you in obtaining an accurate trending of your body composition. It is recommended to use this unit in the same environment and daily circumstances.
  • Page 13 INFORMATION ON BODY COMPOSITION 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 14: Know Your Unit

    KNOW YOUR UNIT Main Unit Display Err/OK/P Indicators SET/MODE Button UPLOAD Button GUEST/ MEMO Button Turns the power ON and selects GUEST mode. Foot Electrodes Foot Electrodes WEIGHT/OFF Button × 4 Feet ( Personal Profile Number Button Turns the power ON and Turns the power ON and selects selects weight only body composition measurement.

  • Page 15: Operating Instructions

    KNOW YOUR UNIT Display Birth Date Indicator Wireless Communication Indicator Time Indicator Guest Indicator DATA Full Indicator Personal Profile Number Low Battery Indicator Date Indicator Age Indicator Gender Indicator Last Measurement Indicator Height Indicator Weight Result/ Body Composition Results Delete Indicator Body Fat Percentage, Skeletal Muscle Percentage and Visceral Fat Level Classification Bar ABOUT AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION...

  • Page 16: Battery Installation

    BATTERY INSTALLATION Open 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. Back Install 4 “AA” size alkaline batteries so the + (positive) and –...

  • Page 17: Battery Replacement

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

  • Page 18: Setting The Date And Time

    SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Buttons Used in this Procedure SET/MODE Button Use this button to confirm the setting and/or move to the next item GUEST/ MEMO Button after confirming the set item. Press this button to advance one. Press continuously to rapidly advance.
  • Page 19 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME SETTING THE DAY Press the GUEST/ MEMO button to change the day. Press the SET/MODE button. The day is set. The hour flashes on the display. SETTING THE HOUR Press the GUEST/ MEMO button to change the hour. Make sure AM/PM is correct.

  • Page 20: Setting Personal Data

    SETTING PERSONAL DATA To measure body composition, your personal data must be set. Your personal data includes your birth date, gender and height. The monitor provides two options to enter your personal data. 1) Select a personal profile number to save your personal data. The monitor saves up to four personal profiles.
  • Page 21 SETTING PERSONAL DATA Enter your Personal Data. SETTING THE BIRTH DATE Set the year between 1900 and 2030. Press the GUEST/ MEMO button to change the birth year. Press the SET/MODE button. The birth year is set. The birth month blinks on the display. Press the GUEST/ MEMO button to change the birth month.

  • Page 22: Selecting Measurement Unit

    SETTING PERSONAL DATA SETTING THE HEIGHT Set the height between 3' 4" and 6' 6 3/4". (Display range in “cm” and “kg” display mode: 100.0 cm to 199.5 cm) Press the GUEST/ MEMO button to change the height. Press the SET/MODE button. The height is set.

  • Page 23: Changing Personal Data

    SETTING PERSONAL DATA CHANGING PERSONAL DATA If your personal data changes, the information in the Personal Profile Number you selected must be changed for measurement results to be calculated correctly. Press the Personal Profile Number button to turn the monitor ON. The birth date appears on the display, then the display changes to 0.0 lb.

  • Page 24: Deleting Personal Data

    SETTING PERSONAL DATA DELETING PERSONAL DATA Press the Personal Profile Number button you want to delete to turn the monitor ON. The birth date appears on the display, then the display changes to 0.0 lb. Wait until 0.0 lb appears on the display. Press the SET/MODE button.

  • Page 25: How To Take A Measurement

    HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT Measurement should be taken on level and hard surface. Select a Personal Profile Number or the Guest mode. A. Personal Profile Number Press the Personal Profile Number button to turn the monitor ON. The birth date appears on the display, then the display changes to 0.0 lb.
  • Page 26 HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT Start the measurement. Step on the unit bare-footed and place your feet on the foot electrodes with your weight evenly distributed. Remain still and do not move until your measurement is complete. During body composition The display will show your weight and then the weight measurement, “...
  • Page 27 HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT Check the measurement results. The results display rotates automatically. To stop the automatic rotation of results, or to view other measurement values, press the SET/ MODE button. The display changes with each press of the SET/MODE button, as shown below. NOTE: Use the bar indicator as a guide to measurement.

  • Page 28: Understanding Your Measurement Results

    Source: Values for obesity judgment proposed by WHO, the World Health Organization. Interpreting the Body Fat Percentage Result The table below is based on research by Gallagher et al., American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 72, Sept. 2000, and classified into four levels by Omron Healthcare. Gender – (Low)

  • Page 29: How To Measure Weight Only

    HOW TO MEASURE WEIGHT ONLY Press the WEIGHT/OFF button to turn the monitor ON. The current date appears 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 30: Viewing The Last Measurement Results

    VIEWING THE LAST MEASUREMENT RESULTS Up to 30 measurement results are automatically stored for each personal profile number and the last (previous) measurement results can be displayed for this unit. When using GUEST mode, the measurement results are not stored so you cannot see the last (previous) measurement results.
  • Page 31 VIEWING THE LAST MEASUREMENT RESULTS Press the SET/MODE button to cycle through the other measurement values. Last weight Last body age Last body fat percentage Last BMI Last visceral fat level Last skeletal muscle Last resting metabolism percentage NOTE: Refer to TRANSFERRING THE DATA on pages 32 to 34 if you want to transfer the data. Press the WEIGHT/OFF button to turn the monitor off.

  • Page 32: Transferring The Data

    TRANSFERRING THE DATA ® You can transfer measurement data to a Bluetooth wireless technology device. You can transfer up to 30 sets of stored measurement results for each personal profile number. The content and display for the measurement results may vary depending on the application used to view them. For details, refer to the manual provided with the application you are using.
  • Page 33 TRANSFERRING THE DATA Press the UPLOAD button for 2 seconds or longer. Use the application to pair the unit with the device. For details, refer to the manual provided with the application you are using. NOTE: If you press the UPLOAD button while pairing, pairing will be stopped and the display will revert to the previous screen.
  • Page 34 TRANSFERRING THE DATA Press the UPLOAD button. The display changes to the data transmission screen, and the unit starts transferring the data. If the data is sent successfully, the OK indicator lights and the alarm will beep (Blip! Blip!). NOTES: •...

  • Page 35: About The Wireless Communications Function

    The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Omron Healthcare Co.,Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Look for the Continua Certified logo. It’s your assurance that a device will reliably communicate and exchange information with similarly certified products, to help you better manage your health and wellness.

  • Page 36: Error Indicators

    Turn the monitor off, and on again. Take the measurement. Device error. If this error still occurs, consult your OMRON service representative. You stepped onto the measurement Wait until 0.0 lb is displayed before stepping platform before 0.0 lb was...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting Tips

    TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Problem Cause Correction 0.0 lb is displayed even when you step onto the unit, or the weight value barely increases. You stepped onto the unit before Wait until 0.0 lb is displayed 0.0 lb was displayed. before stepping onto the unit. The value of body weight is displayed abnormally high or low.
  • Page 38 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Problem Cause Correction A personal data for a Personal Enter a personal data for a Profile Number or Guest mode Personal Profile Number or use measurement has not been set. Guest mode. (Neither a Personal Profile You want to measure your Refer to SETTING PERSONAL Number 1, 2, 3, 4 or Guest is body composition, but body...

  • Page 39: Care And Maintenance

    Remove the batteries if the monitor will not be used for three months or longer. Use the monitor consistent with the instruction provided in this manual. CAUTION: Do not disassemble or modify the unit. Changes or modifications not approved by Omron Healthcare will void the user warranty.

  • 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

    TERMS THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW, IF ANY, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF THE ABOVE EXPRESS WARRANTY. OMRON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF USE OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT COSTS, EXPENSES OR DAMAGES.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model HBF-206IT (HBF-206IT-Z) Display Body Weight: 0 to 330 lb with 0.2 lb increments (0 to 150 kg with 0.1 kg increments) Body fat percentage: 5.0 to 60.0% with 0.1% increments Skeletal muscle percentage: 5.0 to 50.0% with 0.1% increments BMI: 7.0 to 90.0 with 0.1 increments...
  • Page 43 NOTES...
  • Page 44 Distributed by: Omron Healthcare, Inc. 1200 Lakeside Drive Bannockburn, Illinois 60015 www.omronhealthcare.com Copyright © 2010 Omron Healthcare, Inc. Made in China 5328803-5B...

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