Health O Meter BFM883 User Manual

BOdy FaT & HydraTiON
MONiTOriNg SCaLE
User's Manual
Model BFM883
www.healthometer.com
WELCOME!
Congratulations on your purchase of this Health o meter®
wellness monitoring product. It helps monitor the weight, body
fat, and body hydration levels for up to two different users.
PLEaSE rEad CarEFULLy aNd SaVE
For information on service or warranty, contact Sunbeam Products,
Inc. at 1-800-672-5625 or go to www.healthometer.com.
NOTE: This scale offers both "Instant
On" (Step onto scale) or "Tap On" Tap On Instant On
(Tap on lower right corner and wait
for " 0. 0" and "Step On"). During the
"Instant On" weighing, if you see "
", the scale has recalibrated.
Please step on the scale to weigh
yourself again.
Whether you remain standing on
the scale, or you step off the scale
immediately after your weight is
displayed, your weight will continue to
display for a few seconds and then turn
off automatically.
Weight exceeding the capacity (350 lb/159 kg) may damage your
scale. Ensure there is no weight being applied to the scale while
not in use to prevent battery drainage. This product is designed
for personal use only. Not for commercial or industrial use. This
unit is not waterproof; avoid contact with excessive moisture.
REvIEw A USER'S hISTORY
NOTE: The scale can save up to 12
records per user.
1. Press the SELECT button.
2. Press the or buttons to select
the desired USER and press SELECT.
Your last weight and body fat will
automatically appear on the screen,
followed by your hydration reading.
3. Use to start
the or buttons
reviewing the saved records.
RESETTING AN INDIvIDUAL USER'S DATA
1. Press the SELECT button.
2. Press the or buttons
to select the desired USER
and press SELECT. Your
last weight and body fat will
automatically appear on the
screen, followed by your
hydration reading.
3. Press and hold the SELECT button for 5 seconds. The selected user's data has
been erased and the scale will turn off.
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About Your Health o meter Scale
The Health o meter ® Body Fat Monitoring Scale can help you in achieving your
physical best by providing three critical measurement estimates: BODY FAT
COMPOSITION, BODY WEIGHT and BODY HYDRATION LEVEL.
Please read all instructions to familiarize yourself with features and operations before
programming the scale.
The use of this scale is not recommended for persons with an electric
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implant (heart pacemaker).
• The scale will not calculate body fat unless you are bare foot.
For an accurate body fat estimate, do not bend your knees, and keep your
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legs/thighs apart and straight when standing on the scale.
The body fat function is not recommended for use by pregnant women,
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persons with fever, swollen legs or other edemas, as well as a person who
is over hydrated or dehydrated.
Body fat percentages may be slightly higher or lower for children under 16,
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persons with diabetes and other health conditions.
• Women naturally store approximately 5% more body fat than men.
Keys and icons
1. Gender Symbols
2. Weight and Height
Readout
3. Height displayed in feet
and inches
4. Unit of Measure:
Pounds (LB) or
Kilograms (KG)
5. User number and
memory indicator
6. Height displayed in
10
Centimeters
7. Body Fat % / Age
/ Hydration Level
Readout
8. DOWN (
9. SELECT Button
10. UP (
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RESETTING ALL DATA
1. When the scale is off, press and hold the
SELECT button for 3 seconds.
2. Press the and buttons to select the
desired unit of measurement (LB/KG), then
press the SELECT button.
3. Press the SELECT, and buttons
simultaneously. Once the " " appears,
release the buttons. The will flash and
the scale will turn off. All records have been
eliminated.
TROUBLEShOOTING
If "E" appears on the upper row of the display:
• The scale cannot detect a stable weight. Stand still while
weighing.
• The weight has exceeded the scale's capacity (350 LB/159 KG).
If "E" appears on the lower row of the display:
• The scale cannot measure body fat.
• Ensure you stand on the scale with bare feet.
NOTE: Display will turn off automatically in 20 seconds if no key
is pressed.
IT IS NORMAL FOR YOUR WEIGHT TO VARY DURING THE DAY AND FROM
ONE DAY TO ANOTHER
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CARING FOR YOUR SCALE
Periodically wipe the scale surface down with a DRY cloth to remove dust.
FCC
POTENTiaL FOr radiO/TELEViSiON iNTErFErENCE
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.
The product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If the product does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product on or off, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
5 sec
measures: a) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; b) Increase the separation
between the product and the receiver; c) Connect the product into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected; d) Consult the dealer or
an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Operating Instructions

installing the Batteries

1. Locate the battery cover on the back of the scale.
2. Remove the battery cover and insert 2 AA batteries.
3. Replace the battery cover
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4. If " "
appears in the display, replace the batteries.
Note: Do not use rechargeable batteries.
First Time Programming
1. When the scale is off, press and hold
the SELECT button for 3 seconds.
2. Press the or buttons to select
the unit of measurement as "LB"
(pounds) or "KG" (kilograms) and then
press the SELECT button.
3. Press the or buttons to select
the desired USER, then press the
SELECT button.
4. Press the or buttons to
select the desired HEIGHT in feet or
centimeters, then press the SELECT
button.
5. If unit of measurement is LB, press the
or buttons to select the desired
INCHES then press the SELECT
button. Otherwise continue to step 6.
6. Press the or buttons until your
correct AGE is shown on the display;
then press the SELECT button.
7. Press the or buttons to select
your gender (MALE or FEMALE); then press the SELECT button.
8. Once you have entered your information, wait until the display shows "
profile is now programmed and the scale is ready for use.
Repeat Steps 1-7 to program another user's profile.
NOTES: If a button is not pushed within 20 seconds during programming,
) Button
the scale will turn off automatically.
If the scale is operating in the Kilograms (KG) mode, the height will
)Button
be set in centimeters (CM).
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BODY FAT COMPOSITION RANGES
3 sec
Extracted from Principals & Labs for Fitness and Wellness, 1st Edition ©1999.
To determine the percentage of body fat that is appropriate for your body, consult your physician.
BODY hYDRATION
Body Hydration Levels
Body hydration ranges, shown as a percentage
Age
Newborn
1-5
10-16
17-39
40-59
60+
Extracted from Dialysis & Transplantation, © 2001; Sports Nutrition For Young Adults: Hydration; Crystal
Springs: Hydration Information; The National Women's Health Information Center: 4woman.gov
Please consult with your physician to determine the appropriate hydration level for your body.
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Monitoring your Weight, Body Fat
Composition, and Hydration Levels
NOTE: Make sure you have programmed your personal data.
Place the scale on a flat, level surface. A hard surface is best to
achieve maximum accuracy.
1. Press the SELECT button.
2. Press the or buttons to
select the desired USER and press
SELECT. Your last weight and body
fat will automatically appear on the
screen, followed by your hydration
reading.
" 0 "
3. Wait until . 0 appears on the
display.
4. Stand on the scale with bare feet.
3 sec
NOTE: For body fat and hydration
estimates, always measure
with bare feet.
5. During the weight measurement,
the display will flash and your
weight will appear. Next, the display
will flash , and your body fat
percentage and hydration level will
be shown.
6. The scale will turn off automatically
after a few seconds of inactivity.
NOTE: It is normal for your weight
to vary during a day and
from one day to another,
slight changes in weight are
generally normal.
Weight-only Usage
0 .
0 ". Your
It is not necessary to have the user's personal data programmed into the scale to
obtain an accurate weight-only reading.
1. Place the scale on a flat surface. A hard surface is best for maximum accuracy.
2. Step onto the scale and position your feet so that your weight is distributed
evenly over the scale platform. Stand still while the scale calculates your
weight. The LCD display will flash "
displaying your weight. Stand still while reading the display.
5 yEar LiMiTEd WarraNTy
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF
THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.
Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions or if in Canada,
Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions
(collectively "JCS") warrants that for a period of five years from the date of purchase, this
product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. JCS, at its option, will
repair or replace this product or any component of the product found to be defective during
the warranty period. Replacement will be made with a new or remanufactured product or
component. If the product is no longer available, replacement may be made with a similar
product of equal or greater value. This is your exclusive warranty. Do NOT attempt to repair or
adjust any electrical or mechanical functions on this product. Doing so will void this warranty.
This warranty is valid for the original retail purchaser from the date of initial retail purchase
and is not transferable. Keep the original sales receipt. Proof of purchase is required to obtain
warranty performance. JCS dealers, service centers, or retail stores selling JCS products
do not have the right to alter, modify or in any way change the terms and conditions of this
warranty. This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of
the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use
contrary to the operating instructions, disassembly, repair or alteration by anyone other than
JCS or an authorized JCS service center. Further, the warranty does not cover: Acts of God,
such as fire, flood, hurricanes and tornadoes.
What are the limits on JCS's Liability?
JCS shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages caused by the breach
of any express, implied or statutory warranty or condition. Except to the extent prohibited by
applicable law, any implied warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular
purpose is limited in duration to the duration of the above warranty. JCS disclaims all other
warranties, conditions or representations, express, implied, statutory or otherwise. JCS shall
not be liable for any damages of any kind resulting from the purchase, use or misuse of, or
inability to use the product including incidental, special, consequential or similar damages
or loss of profits, or for any breach of contract, fundamental or otherwise, or for any claim
brought against purchaser by any other party. Some provinces, states or jurisdictions do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary
from province to province, state to state or jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
How to Obtain Warranty Service
In the U.S.A: If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain
of your body weight
warranty service, please call 1 800-672-5625 and a convenient service center address will be
provided to you.
Female Male
In Canada: If you have any questions regarding this warranty or would like to obtain warranty
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service, please call 1 800-667-8623 and a convenient service center address will be provided
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to you.
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In the U.S.A., this warranty is offered by Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden
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Consumer Solutions located in Boca Raton, Florida 33431. In Canada, this warranty is
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offered by Sunbeam Corporation (Canada) Limited doing business as Jarden Consumer
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Solutions, located at 20 B Hereford Street, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 0M1. If you have any
other problem or claim in connection with this product, please write our Consumer Service
Department.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO ANY OF
THESE ADDRESSES OR TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE.
© 2010 Sunbeam Products, Inc. doing business as Jarden Consumer Solutions. All rights reserved. Distributed
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