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Instruction Manual
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 ______________________________________________________________ 8
Battery Installation ____________________________________________________________ 9
Setting Personal Data ________________________________________________________ 10
Changing Personal Data ______________________________________________________ 12
How to Take a Measurement __________________________________________________ 13
Care and Maintenance
Error Indicators ______________________________________________________________ 16
Troubleshooting Tips __________________________________________________________17
Care and Maintenance ________________________________________________________ 17
Quick Reference Guide ________________________________________________________ 18
FCC Statement ________________________________________________________________19
Warranty Information __________________________________________________________ 20
Specifications ________________________________________________________________ 21
Track Your Progress __________________________________________________________ 22
Notes ______________________________________________________________________ 23
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the OMRON® HBF-400 Fat Loss MONITOR with Scale.
DATE PURCHASED:
SERIAL NUMBER:
The Fat Loss Monitor with Scale is easy to understand. The monitor displays the calculated value of
body fat percentage using the BI (Bioelectrical Impedance) Method and indicates the BMI (Body Mass
Index) in four ranges. Set your personal data. Push the power switch on, select your personal ID number,
and step onto the measurement platform. Your calculated body fat percentage and body mass index is
displayed in an easy-to-see screen. 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.
WARNING!
This monitor cannot be used with a cardiac pacemaker or other implanted medical devices.
The Fat Loss MONITOR with Scale passes an extremely weak electrical current of 50kHz and less
than 500 µA through your body when taking a measurement to determine the amount of fat tissue.
This weak electrical current is not felt while using the monitor. Do not use, or allow others to use,
this monitor if fitted with a cardiac pacemaker or other medical device.
þ Read all information in the instruction book and any other literature included in the box
before using the unit.
þ Do not step on the edge of the measurement platform or jump on the measurement platform.
þ Do not step on the measurement platform when your body or feet are wet, for example after
taking a bath or shower.
þ Do not use the unit on slippery surfaces such as tile floors or wet floors.
þ Should battery fluid leak and contact your eyes or skin, immediately rinse with plenty of
clean water. Immediately contact your physician.
þ Persons with disabilities or physically frail should be assisted by another person when using
this monitor.
þ Operate the unit only as intended. Do not use for any other purpose.
þ This unit is intended for home use only. It is not intended for professional use in hospitals
or other medical facilities. This unit does not support the standards required
for professional use.
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USEFUL INFORMATION
What is Body Fat Percentage?
Body fat percentage refers to the amount of body fat mass in regards to Fat mass
the total body weight described in a percentage.
This OMRON Fat Loss MONITOR with Scale will provide your specific Fat-free mass
body fat percentage and body weight. It is also an excellent tool to Body
Bones
estimate your body fat percentage and measure body weight on Weight
Blood
a continuous schedule. Body fat percentage (%) = {Body fat mass Muscles
(pound) / Body weight (pound)} × 100 Water
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:
• Children in growth stage
• Elderly people
• People with a fever
• Body builders or highly trained athletes
• Patients undergoing dialysis
• Patients with osteoporosis who have very low bone density
• Women who are pregnant
• Post-menopausal women
• People having swelling
Waking up
Breakfast
2 hours
Lunch
2 hours
Taking a bath or
Avoid measurement immediately
eating dinner after eating or bathing.
2 hours
Going to bed
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The above index refers to the values for obesity judgment proposed by WHO,
the World Health Organization. K
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Electrodes
Power Switch
Heel Electrodes
Display
Display Mode Indicator Memory Indicator
:Weight
:Body Fat Percentage
:BMI
Measurement Results
Components
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BATTERY INSTALLATION
2. Press the tab in the direction of the arrow at the top of the battery
compartment and remove the battery cover.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Measurement values and Personal ID’s are stored in the memory during battery replacement.
When the Low Battery Indicator appears on the display screen remove all four worn batteries.
Replace with four new batteries at the same time.
NOTE:
• New batteries will last for approximately one year if the unit is used four or less than four times per
day. Trial batteries supplied with the unit may have a shorter life.
• Remove the batteries if you do not intend to use the unit for a period of three months or longer before
placing the device in storage.
CAUTION:
• Should battery fluid leak and contact your eyes or skin immediately rinse with plenty of
clean water. Immediately contact your physician.
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SET/GUEST
B. GUEST
Press the GUEST/MEMORY button.
The GUEST indicator appears.
Press the SET button.
The default value “40” for age blinks on the display.
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NOTE: If no change is needed, press the SET button to proceed to the next setting.
The CAL symbol blinks on the display followed by the 0.0 lb symbol. You can take a measurement.
DELETING PERSONAL PROFILES
All the personal data stored in a Personal Profile Number can be deleted.
NOTE: When you delete the personal data, the results of the previous measurement stored in the
memory for this Personal Profile Number will also be deleted.
1. Turn the monitor ON.
Press the Power Switch. The CAL symbol blinks on the display followed by the 0.0 lb.
2. Press the USER button.
Select the Personal Profile Number you want to change.
3. Press the SET button.
The CAL symbol blinks on the display followed by the 0.0 lb.
4. Press the SET button again.
The current value set for the age setting blinks on the display.
5. Press the GUEST/MEMORY button for two seconds.
The personal data is deleted from the memory. The Clr symbol appears on the display followed by the
Profile Number and the symbols for gender, age and height as illustrated below.
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When you step onto the electrodes, the Leave the unit in a warm room for approximately
electrodes feel too cold. 10 minutes to allow the electrodes to warm up.
Your body and feet are cold due to poor Immerse your feet in warm water or stay in
blood circulation. a warm room to allow your feet to warm up.
Your weight will appear, then blink on the display. The indicators in the
measurement progress bar at the bottom of the display will begin
to appear from left to right.
When the measurement is completed, your weight is displayed again.
BMI Classification
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ERROR INDICATORS
ERROR DISPLAY CAUSE CORRECTION
The measurement position was not Remain still and do not move until
stable or your feet were not the measurement is complete.
placed correctly. Read “How to Take a Measurement”
on page 14.
You stepped onto the measurement Wait until 0.0 lb is displayed before
platform before 0.0 lb stepping onto the
was displayed. measurement platform.
The unit was moved before 0.0 lb Do not move the unit until 0.0 lb
was displayed. is displayed.
This unit can only be used by people This unit can only be used by
weighing less than 330 lbs. people weighing less than 330 lb.
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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
PROBLEM CAUSE AND SOLUTION
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.
Store the unit in a safe and dry location. Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, extreme hot or cold
temperatures or humidity. Thoroughly dry any moisture off the unit before storing. Store the unit safely
out of the reach of children.
Do not subject the unit to strong shocks, such as dropping the unit on the floor.
Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for three months or longer.
Use the unit consistent with the instruction provided in this manual.
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WARNING!
This monitor cannot be used with a cardiac pacemaker or other implanted medical devices.
The Fat Loss MONITOR with Scale passes an extremely weak electrical current of 50kHz and less
than 500 µA through your body when taking a measurement to determine the amount of fat tissue.
This weak electrical current is not felt while using the monitor. Do not use, or allow others to use,
this monitor if fitted with a cardiac pacemaker or other medical device.
Heel Electrodes
Your weight will appear, then blink on the display. The indicators in the measurement progress bar at
the bottom of the display will begin to appear from left to right. When the measurement is completed,
your weight is displayed again.
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. 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 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 and off, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the product and the receiver.
• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set
out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioeléctriques applicables aux appareils numériques de
Clase B prescrites dans la norme sur le materiel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”, ICES-003 édictée
par le minister des communications.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Limited Warranty
Your HBF-400 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.
We will, at our option, repair or replace without charge any monitor covered by the above warranties. Repair or
replacement is our only responsibility and your only remedy under the above warranties. To obtain warranty service
contact Omron Healthcare’s Customer Service by calling 1-800-634-4350 for the address of the repair location and the
return shipping and handling fee. Information for warranty service is available on our website at
www.omronhealthcare.com.
Enclose the Proof of Purchase. Include a letter, with your name, address, phone number, and description of the
specific problem. Pack the product carefully to prevent damage in transit. Because of possible loss in transit,
we recommend insuring the product with return receipt requested.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE WRITTEN WARRANTY ABOVE. Some provinces do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
OMRON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF USE OR ANY OTHER INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT COSTS, EXPENSES OR DAMAGES. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model: OMRON Fat Loss MONITOR with Scale - HBF-400
Operating Temperature
and Humidity: 50°F to 104°F, 30% to 85% RH
Storage Temperature
and Humidity: -4°F to 140°F, 10% to 95% RH
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NOTES
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Distributed by:
OMRON HEALTHCARE, INC.
1200 Lakeside Drive
Bannockburn, Illinois 60015
www.omronhealthcare.com
Made in China
© 2006 Omron Healthcare, Inc.
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