Omron HBF 306C- Manuals

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Before Using the Monitor; Operating Instructions; Care and Maintenance

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Before Using the Monitor Introduction ............................................................................................................... 3 Important Safety Notes ............................................................................................. 4 Useful In...

Page 3 - SDGSDGS; INTRODUCTION; Fill-in for future reference; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

3 SDGSDGS 3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Omron ® HBF-306C Fat Loss Monitor. Fill-in for future reference DATE PURCHASED: ________ SERIAL NUMBER: __________ Staple your purchase receipt here. The Fat Loss Monitor is an excellent tool to quickly measure your body fatpercentage and body ma...

Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

4 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES 4 To assure the correct use of the product basic safety measures should always be followed including the precautions listed below: þ Read all information in the instruction book and any other literature included in the box before using the unit. þ Consult your physician or h...

Page 5 - USEFUL INFORMATION; Bioelectrical Impedance Method; Estimated Body Fat Percentage

5 USEFUL INFORMATION Bioelectrical Impedance Method Muscles, blood vessels and bones are body tissues having a high water content that conduct electricity easily. Body fat tissue has lower electric conductivity. The Fat Loss Monitor sends an extremely low-level electrical current of 50 kHz and 500 µ...

Page 6 - Body Fat Ranges for Standard Adults

6 USEFUL INFORMATION 6 6 NOTE: The body fat percentage measured by this unit may significantly differ from the actual body fat percentage in the following situations: • Children in growth stage • Women who are pregnant • Elderly people • Post-menopausal women • People with a fever • People who havin...

Page 7 - RECOMMENDED MEASUREMENT TIMES; Recommended times for taking a measurement

7 RECOMMENDED MEASUREMENT TIMES 7 Recommended times for taking a measurement 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 obt...

Page 8 - CALCULATE YOUR FIT INDEX; Number

8 CALCULATE YOUR FIT INDEX 8 The Fat Loss Monitor can be set to either NORMAL or ATHLETE mode. Body composition varies based on your FIT Index. Calculate your FIT index by using the following formula. FIT Index = Frequency x Intensity x Time Based on your FIT Index use the following mode when settin...

Page 9 - Intensity

9 CALCULATE YOUR FIT INDEX 9 Intensity Conditioning Exercise Sports & Recreational Activities 4 Cycling - < 12 mph pace Archery Weightlifting - moderate effort Basketball - shooting baskets Stationary cycling - light effort Bowling Rowing - light effort Fencing Calisthenics Golf Stretching / ...

Page 10 - Main unit

10 SDGSDGS KNOW YOUR UNIT 10 Main unit Grip electrodes Extremely low-levelelectrical current is sentfrom here during the measurement. On/Off button Turns the poweron and off. Battery cover Set button Sets the personal numberand the personal data. Down/Up button Sets the numerical values for personal...

Page 11 - Display

11 SDGSDGS UNIT DISPLAY 11 Display Height / weight / age mode Athletic level Body fat percentage /height / weight / age Ready to measure Gender Personal No. Guest BMI Classification Bar Measurement Progress BMI Low batteryindicator ( When this symbol flashes, replace the batteries.) Starting to meas...

Page 12 - BATTERY REPLACEMENT

12 SDGSDGS BATTERY INSTALLATION 12 1. Press the indicator on the battery cover and slide the cover off in the direction of the arrow. 2. Install 2 “AAA” size batteries so the + (positive) and - (negative) polarities match the polarities of the battery compartment as indicated. 3. Replace the battery...

Page 13 - SETTING THE METRIC MODE

13 SDGSDGS SETTING THE US/METRIC MODE 13 The Fat Loss Monitor can be set to either the US or Metric system. The monitor is preset to display personal data in the US mode. NOTE: When changing the US/Metric mode all personal data is deleted. SETTING THE METRIC MODE 1. The monitor must be in the off po...

Page 14 - SETTING THE PERSONAL DATA; SETTING THE NORMAL/ATHLETE MODE

14 SETTING THE PERSONAL DATA 14 The Fat Loss Monitor provides two options to enter your personal data. • Select GUEST if you do not want your personal data stored in the memory. When you select the GUEST mode you will need to enter your personal data before taking each measurement. • Select a Person...

Page 15 - Press the Up button or Down button to change the height.

SETTING THE PERSONAL DATA Set the height between 3'4'' and 6'6''. 1. Press the Up button or Down button to change the height. The value changes in increments of 1/4''. Press and hold the button to advance at a higher speed. NOTE: Press the Down Button and the Up Button at the same time to reset the ...

Page 16 - SETTING THE GENDER

SETTING THE PERSONAL DATA SETTING THE GENDER Select MALE OR FEMALE. 1. Press the Up button or Down button to select MALE OR FEMALE. 2. Press the Set button. All personal data is set. The indicator displays on the screen. CHANGING A PERSONAL PROFILE When your height, weight or age changes reset your ...

Page 17 - HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT; b. Press the Up button to select your Personal Profile Number.; Stand with both feet slightly apart.

17 HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT 17 Before taking a measurement your personal data must be entered. If GUEST is used, you will need to enter your personal data prior to taking the measurement. Refer to page 14, Setting the Personal Data. 1. Press the On/Off button. All display symbols appear for approxi...

Page 18 - Hold your arms straight out at a 90° angle to your body.

18 HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT 18 5. Hold your arms straight out at a 90° angle to your body. NOTE: Do not move during the measurement. Measurement taken in the following positions may not provide accurate results: 6. Press the Start button. The indicator appears on the screen. 7. Hold the electrodes ...

Page 19 - Clean the unit with a soft dry cloth.

19 SDGSDGS CARING FOR YOUR MONITOR 19 To keep your Fat Loss Monitor in the best condition and protect the unit from damage follow the directions below: Clean the unit with a soft dry cloth. Avoid using any abrasive or volatile cleaners. The unit is not waterproof; do not immerse the unit in water. S...

Page 20 - ERROR INDICATORS; TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

20 ERROR INDICATORS NUMBER CAUSE CORRECTION Electrodes were not firmly grasped. Grasp the electrodes correctly.Refer to page 17, number 4, under “How to take a measurement”. Hands are dry. Slightly moisten hands witha wet towel. Body Fat Percentage and BMI values are outside the measurable range. Ve...

Page 22 - LIMITED WARRANTY; for the address of the repair location and the return shipping and; FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE; Visit our web site at:

22 SDGSDGS WARRANTY INFORMATION 22 LIMITED WARRANTY Your HBF-306C Fat Loss Monitor, excluding the batteries, is warranted to be freefrom defects in materials and workmanship appearing within 1 year from the dateof purchase, when used in accordance with the instructions provided with themonitor. The ...