Omron HBF-400CAN Instruction Manual

Omron HBF-400CAN Instruction Manual

Fat loss monitor with scale

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Fat Loss MONITOR
with Scale
HBF-400CAN
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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Fat Loss MONITOR with Scale HBF-400CAN Model...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Before Using the Monitor Introduction __________________________________________________________________ 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...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    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-400CAN comes with the following components: • Main Unit •...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Notes

    This unit does not support the standards required for professional use. Properly dispose of batteries according to applicable local regulations. Do not disassemble or modify the unit. Changes or modifications not approved by Omron Healthcare will void the user warranty.
  • Page 5: Useful Information

    (warm or cold), during illness or extreme fatigue 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.
  • Page 6: Recommended Measurement Times

    USEFUL INFORMATION 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: •...
  • Page 7: How To Interpret The Calculated Results

    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”, “+”, “++”...
  • Page 8: Know Your Unit

    KNOW YOUR UNIT Main Unit Measurement Platform Electrodes Display Heel Electrodes Battery Cover Electrodes Power Switch Heel Electrodes USER Button GUEST/MEMORY Button Battery Compartment DOWN Button UP Button SET Button Display Display Mode Indicator Memory Indicator :Weight :Body Fat Percentage :BMI Measurement Results GUEST Indicator...
  • Page 9: Battery Installation

    BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Locate the battery cover on the back of the unit. 2. Press the tab in the direction of the arrow at the top of the battery compartment and remove the battery cover. 3. Install 4 “AA” size batteries so the + (positive) and - (negative) polarities match the polarities of the battery compartment as indicated.
  • Page 10: Setting Personal Data

    SETTING PERSONAL DATA The Fat Loss Monitor with Scale provides two options to enter your personal data. • Select USER and a Personal Profile Number to save your personal data. The monitor will store 4 personal profiles in the memory. Select a number 1 through 4. Use this number to enter your personal data and when taking a measurement.
  • Page 11 SETTING PERSONAL DATA 3. Enter your Personal Data. SETTING THE AGE Set the age between 10 and 80. 1) Press the UP button or DOWN button to change the age. The value changes in increments of 1 year. Press and hold the button to advance at a faster speed. 2) Press the SET button.
  • Page 12: Changing Personal Data

    CHANGING PERSONAL DATA CHANGING PERSONAL PROFILES If personal data changes, the information stored in the Personal Profile Number for the age, gender or height setting must be changed. 1. Turn the monitor ON. Press the Power Switch. The CAL symbol blinks on the display followed by the 0.0 lb. 2.
  • Page 13: How To Take A Measurement

    HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT When to avoid taking a measurement The estimated body fat percentage may differ significantly from the actual because the water content in the body is changing when a measurement is taken under the following physical conditions: immediately after vigorous exercise, immediately after a bath or sauna, after drinking alcohol or a large amount of water, after eating a meal (1 to 2 hours).
  • Page 14 HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT NOTE: If the soles of your feet are too dry, the temperature of your feet or the electrodes are extreme cold, it will not be possible to obtain stable measurements. These conditions may cause an error indicator to display or inaccurate results.
  • Page 15 HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT Viewing Measurement Results You can press the UP button to advance to the next measurement result at any time while the results are automatically displayed. Press the GUEST/MEMORY button to view the previous measurement. The M indicator appears on the display. Press the GUEST/MEMORY again to return to the current measurement results.
  • Page 16: Error Indicators

    ERROR INDICATORS ERROR DISPLAY CAUSE CORRECTION ake sure you are barefoot and the soles of your feet are clean and dry. Your toes and heels are Make sure your feet are correctly not positioned over the positioned on the measurement platform. electrodes correctly.
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Tips

    TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS PROBLEM CAUSE AND SOLUTION Low Battery Indicator Check the battery installation for proper No power placement of the battery polarities. No display appears on the unit Replace all four worn batteries. The weight value is displayed abnormally Place the monitor on a hard, level floor. low or high Refer to “When to avoid taking a measurement”...
  • Page 18: Quick Reference Guide

    QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE Read all of the information in the instruction manual for the HBF-400CAN Fat Loss Monitor with Scale before using the QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE. WARNING! This monitor cannot be used with a cardiac pacemaker or other implanted medical devices.
  • Page 19: 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 20: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION Limited Warranty Your HBF-400CAN Fat Loss 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 21: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model: OMRON Fat Loss MONITOR with Scale - HBF-400CAN Display: Weight display: 0.0 lb to 330.0 lbs. with 0.2 lb increment Body fat percentage: 5.0 to 60.0% with 0.1% increment BMI: 7.0 to 90.0 with 0.1 increment Body fat percentage / BMI classification: –...
  • Page 22: Track Your Progress

    TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Date Time Weight Body Fat %...
  • Page 23: Notes

    NOTES...
  • Page 24 Distributed by: Omron Healthcare Canada 5500 N. Service Road Penthouse Burlington, ON L7L 6W6 www.omronhealthcare.com Made in China © 2006 Omron Healthcare, Inc. HBF-400INST Rev...

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