Omron HBF-510 - Manual

5 SAFETY INFORMATION OPERATING THE DEVICE (continued) Do not use new and worn batteries together. Do not use batteries of a different kind together. Replace old batteries with new ones immediately. Replace all four batteries at the same time. Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for thr...

6 INFORMATION ON BODY COMPOSITION PRINCIPLES OF FULL BODY SENSING CALCULATIONS What is Full Body Sensing? Full Body Sensing provides a comprehensive understanding of your body composition to help you reach and/or maintain your fitness goals. Unlike other body composition monitors that rely on foot-t...

7 INFORMATION ON BODY COMPOSITION BODY MASS INDEX Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person’s weight and height. BMI is a reliable indicator of body fatness for people. BMI does not measure body fat directly, but research has shown that BMI correlates to direct measures of body fat....

8 INFORMATION ON BODY COMPOSITION VISCERAL FAT Visceral fat is found in the abdomen and surrounding vital organs. It is different from fat found directly underneath the skin, which is referred to as subcutaneous fat. Visceral fat can go largely unnoticed because it’s not visible to the naked eye. On...

9 INFORMATION ON BODY COMPOSITION SKELETAL MUSCLE Skeletal muscle is the type of muscle that we can see and feel. When you work out to increase muscle mass, skeletal muscle is being exercised. Skeletal muscles attach to the skeleton and come in pairs -- one muscle to move the bone in one direction a...

10 INFORMATION ON BODY COMPOSITION 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. No matter what the reason, successful weight loss and healthy weight management depend on sensib...

11 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 ci...

12 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. T...

13 Operating Instructions KNOW YOUR UNIT Display Unit Main Unit (Measurement Platform) Front View Grip Electrodes Grip Electrodes Display UP Button DOWN Button SET/MODE Button Display Unit Holder Cord Foot Electrodes Heel Electrode Foot Electrodes Heel Electrode Power Switch Components Four AA Batte...

15 KNOW YOUR UNIT USING THE DISPLAY UNIT 1. Remove the Display Unit from the Display Unit Holder on the monitor. 2. To store the cord into the Display Unit Holder, make sure the cord is coiled evenly, and does not stick out of the Display Unit Holder. 3. Place the Display Unit into the Display Unit ...

16 BATTERY INSTALLATION 1. Locate the Battery Cover on the back of the unit. 1) Press the tab on the battery cover in the direction of the arrow to release the cover as illustrated. 2) Pull the tab of the cover upwards. 2. Install 4 “AA” size batteries so the + (positive) and – (negative) polarities...

17 BATTERY INSTALLATION BATTERY REPLACEMENT Personal profiles will not be deleted during battery replacement. When the Low Battery Indicator appears on the display screen, remove all four batteries. Replace with four new batteries at the same time. NOTES: • New batteries will last for approximately ...

18 SETTING PERSONAL DATA To measure Body Composition, your personal data must be set. Your personal data includes your age, gender and height. The Full Body Sensor Body Composition Monitor and Scale provides two options to enter your personal data. 1) Select a personal profile number to save your pe...

19 SETTING PERSONAL DATA 3. Select a Personal Profile Number or the Guest mode. A. Personal Profile Number 1) Press the USER button to select your personal profile number (1 through 4). 2) Press the SET/MODE button. NOTES: • If no information has been entered for the Personal Profile Number you sele...

20 SETTING PERSONAL DATA Set the gender to male or female. 1) Press the UP or DOWN button to change the gender. 2) Press the SET/MODE button. The gender is set.The default value for height blinks on the display. Set the height between 3' 4" and 6 ' 6 3/4". (Display range in metric display mo...

21 SETTING PERSONAL DATA 2. Select the Personal Profile Number you want to change. 1) Press the USER button to select your personal profile number (1 through 4).The selected Personal Profile Number flashes once on the display. 2) Press the SET/MODE button.The Personal Profile Number is set. The curr...

22 HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT Your personal data must be entered before taking a measurement. CORRECT POSTURE FOR MEASUREMENT CAUTION: Persons with disabilities or persons that are physically frail should be assisted by another person when using this monitor or use a handrail, a walker, or other supp...

23 HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT HOW TO MEASURE BODY COMPOSITION 1. 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...

25 HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT 4. 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 your weight measurement is complete. 2) When “START” appears on the display extend your arms ...

26 HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT 5. Press the SET/MODE button to check the measurement results. The display changes with each press of the SET/MODE button as follows: FAT -> VISCERAL FAT -> BMI -> MUSCLE -> WEIGHT (again) NOTES: • The age range for the skeletal muscle percentage and visceral...

27 UNDERSTANDING YOUR MEASUREMENT RESULTS Interpreting the BMI Result Source: Values for obesity judgment proposed by WHO, the World Health Organization. Interpreting the Body Fat Percentage Result Source: NIH/WHO guidelines for BMISource: Gallagher et al., American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vo...

28 HOW TO MEASURE WEIGHT ONLY 1. 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” will a...

29 Care and Maintenance ERROR INDICATORS ERROR DISPLAY CAUSE CORRECTION Your palms or feet are not positioned over the electrodes correctly. Make sure you are barefoot.Make sure your palms or the soles of your feet are clean and dry.Make sure your palms or feet are correctly positioned. Refer to COR...

30 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS PROBLEM CAUSE AND SOLUTION Low Battery IndicatorNo powerNo display appears on the unit Check the battery installation for proper placement of the battery polarities.Replace all four worn batteries. The weight value is displayed abnormally low orhigh. Place the monitor on a ha...

31 CARE AND MAINTENANCE To keep your Full Body Sensor Body Composition Monitor and 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. Store the ...

32 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 interfe...

33 WARRANTY Limited Warranty Your HBF-510 Full Body Sensor Body Composition Monitor and 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...

34 SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Model OMRON Full Body Sensor Body Composition Monitor and Scale - HBF-510 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% increme...