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HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Before Using the Monitor Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Useful Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Body Mass Index and Ideal Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 3 Before Using the Monitor INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the OMRON® HBF-500 Body Composition MONITOR with Scale. Fill in for future reference. DATE PURCHASED: SERIAL NUMBER: Staple your purchase receipt here The Body Composition MONITOR with Scale is easy to use.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 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. SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 5 SAFETY INFORMATION OPERATING THE DEVICE (continued) Should battery fluid leak and contact your eyes, skin or clothing immediately rinse with plenty of clean water. Immediately contact your physician in case of eye contact. (or skin, but not clothing.) Dispose of the device, batteries, components and optional accessories according to applicable local regulations. Unlawful disposal may cause environmental pollution. Operate the unit only as intended.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 6 USEFUL INFORMATION WARNING Contact your physician or healthcare provider before beginning a weight reduction or exercise program. BODY MASS INDEX AND IDEAL WEIGHT Everybody is concerned about their weight. But what is the basis for determining your ideal weight? The key is Body Mass Index. How to Calculate BMI BMI is short for Body Mass Index. This index uses the following simple formula to indicate the ratio between weight and height of a person.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 7 USEFUL INFORMATION BODY FAT Examples of hidden fat Hidden Fat Not Revealed by BMI Although BMI calculates a simple obesity level, there is also hidden fat that not revealed by a BMI designation. Although both cases are for people of similar height and weight, and their BMI designation are normal, the body fat percentage for case B is high. That is, although case B has normal body weight, the actual fat level is high, revealing the “hidden fat.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 8 USEFUL INFORMATION VISCERAL FAT Body fat is classified as subcutaneous fat or visceral fat, depending on where it is located in the body. Visceral fat = fat surrounding the internal organs Too much visceral fat is thought to be closely linked to increased levels of fat in the bloodstream, which can lead to common conditions such as high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 9 USEFUL INFORMATION RESTING METABOLISM & SKELETAL MUSCLE Skeletal muscle is muscle that is connected to bone and used to move parts of the body. The maintenance and increase of this skeletal muscle is closely linked to resting metabolism. What is resting metabolism? Regardless of your activity level, a minimum level of energy is required to sustain the body's everyday functions.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 10 USEFUL INFORMATION What is skeletal muscle? Muscle is divided into two types, muscle in internal organs, such as the heart, and muscle attached to bones that is used to move the body. Skeletal muscle can be increased through exercise and other activity. Resting metabolism reduces as we get older Resting metabolism level peaks in the late teenage years and then gradually reduces over the years.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 11 USEFUL INFORMATION LONG-TERM PLANNING FOR SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT LOSS Ignoring a balanced diet and simply reducing food intake to lose weight can lead to a decline in muscle and bone. So even though your weight goes down, your resting metabolism is reduced making the body more prone to putting on fat.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 12 USEFUL INFORMATION PRINCIPLE OF BODY COMPOSITION CALCULATION What is the Bioelectrical Impedance Method? The HBF-500 estimates the body fat percentage by the Bioelectrical Impedance (BI) method. Muscles, blood vessels and bones are body tissues with high water content that conduct electricity easily. Body fat is tissue that has little electric conductivity.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 13 USEFUL INFORMATION RECOMMENDED MEASUREMENT TIMES 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 obtaining an accurate trending of your body fat. It is recommended to use this unit in the same environment and daily circumstances.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 14 Operatin USEFUL INFORMATION The reason calculated 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.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 17 KNOW YOUR UNIT WARNING Contact your physician or healthcare provider before beginning a weight reduction or exercise program. USING THE DISPLAY UNIT Extend the cord as illustrated to the right. STORING THE DISPLAY UNIT 1. Coil the cord into the Display Unit Holder. Make sure the cord is coiled evenly, and does not stick out of the Display Unit Holder. 2. Place the Display Unit into the Display Unit Holder. The display unit will click into place.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 18 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 match the polarities of the battery compartment as indicated in the battery compartment. 3. Replace the battery cover.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 19 BATTERY INSTALLATION BATTERY REPLACEMENT Measurement values and personal profiles stored in the memory will not be deleted during battery replacement. The date and time will need to be set when monitor is turned on. Low Battery Indicator When the Low Battery Indicator appears on the display screen remove all four worn batteries. Replace with four new batteries at the same time.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 20 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME When the power is turned on for the first time, it is necessary to set the date and time. Buttons Used in this Procedure SET Button Use this button to confirm the setting or move to the next item after confirming the set item. UP Button Press this button to advance one. Press continuously to rapidly advance. DOWN Button Press this button to go back one. Press continuously to rapidly decrease. 1.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 21 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 4. 5. SETTING THE DAY 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. SETTING THE HOUR 1) 2) Press the UP or DOWN button to change the hour. Press the SET button. The hour is set. The minute flashes on the display. 6. SETTING THE MINUTE 1) Press the UP or 2) Press the SET button. DOWN button to change the minute.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 22 SETTING PERSONAL DATA To measure Body Composition, your personal data must be set. Your personal data includes your age, gender and height. The Body Composition Monitor with SCALE provides two options to enter your personal data. 1) Select a personal profile number to save your personal data. The monitor saves up to 4 personal profiles. Select a number 1 through 4. Use this number to enter your personal data and when taking a measurement.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 23 SETTING PERSONAL DATA 3. Select a Personal Profile or GUEST as your Personal Data Option. A. Personal Profile Press the desired Personal Profile Number button (1 through 4). Press the SET button. NOTE: 1) If no information has been entered for the Personal Profile Number you selected, the number and the symbols for gender, age and height blink on the display.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 24 SETTING PERSONAL DATA SETTING THE GENDER 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. SETTING THE HEIGHT Set the height between 3’4” and 6’6 3/4”. (Display range in metric display mode: 100.0 cm to 199.5 cm) 1) Press the UP or DOWN button to change the height. 2) Press the SET button. The height is set.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 25 SETTING PERSONAL DATA 3. 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) 4. Press the SET button. The Personal Profile Number is set. The current SETTING for age blinks on the display. Refer to page 23, enter your personal data to begin changing the personal data. DELETING PERSONAL PROFILE 1.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 26 HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT YOUR PERSONAL DATA MUST BE ENTERED BEFORE TAKING A MEASUREMENT. CAUTION: Consult your physician before using this monitor when pregnant. CAUTION: Persons with disabilities or persons that are physicially frail should be assisted by another person when using this monitor or use a handrail, a walker, or other support device to prevent falling when stepping on and off the monitor.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 27 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, an error message “Err” will appear. • This monitor can be set to either the US or Metric System.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 28 HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT 3. Select the Personal Profile Number button or the Guest/Memory button. A. Personal Profile Number Press the button for the Personal Profile Number you selected while holding the display unit. The Personal Profile Number will appear after blinking once. Ex.: To select Personal Profile Number “1”, press button . NOTE: If the following appears on the display no personal data was entered for the number you selected.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 29 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 the weight measurement is complete. The display will show your weight and then the weight result will blink twice. The monitor will then start to calculate body composition.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 30 HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT 5. Check the measurement results. Press the appropriate button to view the measurement results.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 31 HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT Interpreting the BMI Result BMI Classification Bar BMI Rating BMI BMI (Designation by the WHO) Less than 18.5 - (Underweight) 7.0 - 10.7 10.8 - 14.5 14.6 - 18.4 18.5 or more and less than 25 0 (Normal) 18.5 - 20.5 20.6 - 22.7 22.8 - 24.9 25 or more and less than 30 + (Overweight) 25.0 - 26.5 26.6 - 28.2 28.3 - 29.9 30 or more ++ (Obese) 30.0 - 34.9 35.0 - 39.9 40.0 - 90.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 32 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 appear. • This monitor can be set to either the US or Metric System. Personal Profile and memory will be displayed by selected system.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 33 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 before. The monitor automatically stores up to 97 measurement values for each Personal Profile Number.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 34 HOW TO USE THE MEMORY FUNCTION NOTES: • If there are no results for a selected memory, “- - - -” is displayed for that item. • 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 Guest/Memory button to cycle through the previous results for that item. Previous Body Fat results for the currently selected period.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 35 HOW TO USE THE MEMORY FUNCTION Viewing Previous Measurement Results Follow this procedure if you just 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 0.0 lb. Wait until 0.0 lb appears on the display. NOTE: If you step onto the measurement platform before 0.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 36 HOW TO USE THE MEMORY FUNCTION 4. View the previous measurement results. 1) Press the Guest/Memory button once. The results for the previous day are displayed. [Example] 2) Press the Guest/Memory button to cycle through the results from “1 day”, “7 days”, “30 days”, and “90 days” ago. NOTE: To view previous results for Body Fat, Resting Metabolism, Skeletal Muscle and BMI, press the button for the desired item.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 37 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 feet are correctly positioned. Read “How to Take a Measurement” on page 26. The measurement position was not stable. Your palms or feet were not placed correctly.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 38 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS PROBLEM CAUSE AND SOLUTION Low Battery Indicator No power No 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 or high. Place the monitor on a hard, level floor. The Body Composition value is displayed abnormally low or high.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 39 CARE AND MAINTENANCE To keep your Body Composition MONITOR with 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. CAUTION: Do not submerge the device or any of the components in water. Store the monitor in a safe and dry location.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 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 interference in a residential installation.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 41 WARRANTY Limited Warranty Your HBF-500 Body Composition 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.
HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 42 SPECIFICATIONS Model Display OMRON Body Composition MONITOR with Scale - HBF-500 Weight display: 0 to 300 lb with 0.2 lb increments (0 to 135 kg with 0.1 kg increments) Body fat percentage: 5.0 to 60.0% with 0.1% increments Skeletal muscle percentage: 5.0 to 50.0% with 0.1% increments BMI: 7.0 to 90.0 with 0.
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HBF-500 for FDA 10-26.qxd 10/26/06 4:21 PM Page 44 Distributed by: OMRON HEALTHCARE, INC. 1200 Lakeside Drive Bannockburn, Illinois 60015 www.omronhealthcare.com Made in China ' 2006 Omron Healthcare, Inc. HBF-500INST Rev.
