Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Before Using the Monitor
2 Before Using the Monitor TABLE OF CONTENTS Before Using the Monitor Introduction ...................................................................................................... 3Safety Information ........................................................................................... 4I...
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; CAUTION; Fill in for future reference.; WARNING; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the OMRON ® HBF-514 Full Body Sensor Body Composition Monitor and Scale. The Full Body Sensor Body Composition Monitor and Scale is easy to use. The monitor calculates the estimated values for body fat percentage, skeletal muscle percentage, resting metabolism...
Page 4 - SAFETY INFORMATION; OPERATING THE DEVICE
4 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. OPERATING THE DEVICE Do not use this monitor if you have a cardiac pacemaker or other implanted medical device. The Fu...
Page 5 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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...
Page 6 - INFORMATION ON BODY COMPOSITION; PRINCIPLES OF FULL BODY SENSING CALCULATIONS; What is Full Body Sensing?
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...
Page 7 - BODY MASS INDEX; BODY FAT
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....
Page 8 - VISCERAL 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...
Page 9 - RESTING METABOLISM; 0-70% of daily energy use is for resting metabolism
9 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 y...
Page 10 - SKELETAL MUSCLE; BODY AGE
10 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 ...
Page 11 - LONG-TERM PLANNING FOR SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT LOSS
11 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...
Page 12 - RECOMMENDED MEASUREMENT TIMES; Avoid Taking Measurements Under the Following Conditions:
12 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...
Page 13 - Results may differ from actual body fat percentage
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. T...
Page 14 - KNOW YOUR UNIT; Display Unit
14 Operating Instructions KNOW YOUR UNIT Display Unit Main Unit (Measurement Platform) Front View Grip Electrodes Grip Electrodes Display Personal Profile Number Button Personal Profile Number Button UP/GUEST Button DOWN/MEMORY Button SET Button VISCERAL FAT Button Display Unit Holder Cord Foot Elec...
Page 16 - USING THE DISPLAY UNIT; POWER SWITCH
16 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 ...
Page 17 - BATTERY INSTALLATION; Install 4 “AA” size batteries
17 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...
Page 18 - BATTERY REPLACEMENT
18 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. When the Low Battery Indicator appears on the display screen, remov...
Page 19 - SETTING THE DATE AND TIME; Press the Power Switch to turn the monitor ON.
19 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 1. Press the Power Switch to turn the monitor ON. If this is the first time that the monitor has been turned on, the year setting flashes. 2. 1) Press the UP or DOWN button to change the year. 2) Press the SET button. The year is set.The month flashes on the display. 3. ...
Page 20 - TO ADJUST THE DATE AND TIME
20 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 4. 1) Press the UP or DOWN button to change the day. 2) Press the SET button. The day is set.The hour flashes on the display. 5. 1) Press the UP or DOWN button to change the hour. Make sure AM/PM is correct. 2) Press the SET button. The hour is set.The minute flashes on ...
Page 21 - SETTING PERSONAL DATA
21 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...
Page 22 - Select a Personal Profile Number or the Guest mode.; Enter your Personal Data.
22 SETTING PERSONAL DATA 3. Select a Personal Profile Number or the Guest mode. A. Personal Profile Number 1) Press the desired Personal Profile Number button (1 through 4). 2) Press the SET button. NOTES: • If no information has been entered for the Personal Profile Number you selected, the number ...
Page 23 - CHANGING PERSONAL DATA
23 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 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 mode: 1...
Page 24 - Select the Personal Profile Number you want to change.; DELETING PERSONAL DATA
24 SETTING PERSONAL DATA 2. Select the Personal Profile Number you want to change. 1) Press the Personal Profile Number button (1 thorough 4).The selected Personal Profile Number flashes once on the display. 2) Press the SET button.The Personal Profile Number is set.The current setting for age blink...
Page 25 - HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT; CORRECT POSTURE FOR MEASUREMENT
25 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...
Page 26 - HOW TO MEASURE BODY COMPOSITION; How to Hold the Grip Electrodes
26 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...
Page 28 - Start the measurement.
28 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 ...
Page 29 - Press the appropriate button to check the measurement results.
29 HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT 5. Press the appropriate button to check the measurement results. For each measurement result, the high reading in memory for that measurement and the number of days ago for that result are shown in the My History area of the display. NOTES: • The age range for the skele...
Page 30 - UNDERSTANDING YOUR MEASUREMENT RESULTS
30 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...
Page 31 - HOW TO MEASURE WEIGHT ONLY; Step onto the Measurement Platform.
31 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...
Page 32 - HOW TO USE THE MEMORY FUNCTION
32 HOW TO USE THE MEMORY FUNCTION Measurement results are automatically stored in memory when you take a measurement using a Personal Profile Number button. You can view results for 1 day, 7, 30 and 90 days ago. The monitor automatically stores measurement readings for up to 97 days for each Persona...
Page 33 - Comparing Results After Taking a Measurement; View the measurement results after taking a measurement.
33 HOW TO USE THE MEMORY FUNCTION Comparing Results After Taking a Measurement 1. View the measurement results after taking a measurement. Press the DOWN/MEMORY button to cycle through the results from high (H) reading, low (L) reading, “1 day”, “7 days”, “30 days” and “90 days” ago. NOTES: • If the...
Page 34 - Press the Power Switch to turn the monitor off.
34 HOW TO USE THE MEMORY FUNCTION • To view previous results for other items, press the button for the desired item. The results for the selected item are displayed. • Then press the DOWN/MEMORY button to cycle through the previous results for that item. 2. Press the Power Switch to turn the monitor...
Page 35 - Viewing Previous Measurement Results
35 HOW TO USE THE MEMORY FUNCTION Viewing Previous Measurement Results Follow this process if you want to view and compare previous measurement results without taking a measurement. 1. Press the Power Switch to turn the monitor ON. The CAL symbol blinks on the display, then the display changes to 0....
Page 36 - View previous measurement results.
36 HOW TO USE THE MEMORY FUNCTION 4. View previous measurement results. 1) Press the DOWN/MEMORY button once. The result for the high reading in memory is shown in the My History area of the display. 2) Press the DOWN/MEMORY button to cycle through the results from high (H) reading, low (L) reading,...
Page 37 - ERROR INDICATORS
37 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...
Page 38 - TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
38 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. Measurement does not start. The memory data is being updated. (“ ” appears in ...
Page 40 - FCC STATEMENT
40 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...
Page 41 - WARRANTY; Limited Warranty
41 WARRANTY Limited Warranty Your HBF-514 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...
Page 42 - SPECIFICATIONS
42 SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Model OMRON Full Body Sensor Body Composition Monitor and Scale - HBF-514 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% increm...
Page 43 - NOTES
