OMRON HBF-212 (01) PDF MANUAL

Please observe the following safety precautions:

WARNING

• Never use this unit in combination with the following medical electronic devices:

(1) Medical electronic implants such as pacemakers.

(2) Electronic life support systems such as an artificial heart/lung.

(3) Portable electronic medical devices such as electrocardiograph.

This unit may cause these devices to malfunction, posing a considerable health risk to users of these devices.

• Do not start weight reduction or exercise program without consulting your doctor or healthcare provider first.

• Do not use the unit on slippery surfaces, such as a wet floor.

• Keep the unit out of the reach of young children.

• Do not jump onto the unit, or bounce up and down on the unit.

• Do not use this unit when your body and/or feet are wet, such as after taking a bath or shower.

• Do not step on the edge or display area of the unit.

• People with disabilities, or who are physically frail should always be assisted by another person when using this unit.

• Do not stand on the edge of the unit platform. You may lose your balance and fall.

CAUTION

• This unit is intended for home use only. It is not intended for professional use in hospitals or other medical facilities. This unit is not designed to support the standards required for professional use.

• Do not place the unit near a wall.

• Do not use mobile phones near the unit.

• Do not step on the unit with wet feet.

• Do not disassemble, repair, or remodel the unit.

• Use batteries specified for this unit. Do not insert the batteries with the polarities in the wrong direction.

• Replace worn batteries with new ones immediately.

• Remove the batteries from this unit if you are not going to use it for a long period of time (approximately three months or more).

• Do not use batteries of different types together.

• Do not use new and worn batteries together.

• Do not dispose of batteries in fire.

• Do not use the unit on an uneven floor surface such as a carpet or a mat. Correct measurement may not be possible.

• Do not store the unit in a location exposed to chemicals or corrosive vapors.

• Do not store the unit in a place highly humid environment, where water may splash, direct sunlight, or a place where temperature or humidity changes significantly.

• Store the unit on a level surface. Protect the unit from vibration, shock, dust, and dropping.

• Disposal of this product and used batteries should be carried out in accordance with the national regulations for the disposal of electronic products.

• Wipe the unit clean with a soft dry cloth.

• If necessary, use a cloth moistened with water or detergent and squeezed well before wiping the unit, then finish by wiping with a soft dry cloth.

• Do not use benzene, thinner, alcohol or other volatile solvents to clean the unit.

• Do not wash the unit with water.

• This unit is not intended for diagnosis of disease or illness, especially not with people who have a skin or foot disease.

• Keep yourself warm during measurement.

• Do not use the unit on a person who is wet because, accesso ries, alcohol or other volatile solvents.

• Consult your doctor before using this unit for weight loss or exercise programs if you have kidney disease.

• Stepping onto the unit in a crouched posture, always ensure that it will not cause a fall over.

• Do not store the unit in the following conditions:

– Where water may get in

– Extreme high temperature and humidity, direct sunlight, and dusty places

– Where there will be sudden shock or vibration

– In storage locations of chemicals or where corrosive gas is present

• Do not place the unit on a soft or liquid floor.

This unit uses the Bioelectrical Impedance (BI) method. Muscles and blood vessels are body tissues with a high water content that conduct electricity easily. Body fat is tissue that has little electric conductivity. The OMRON HBF-212 sends an extremely weak electrical current of 50 kHz and less than 500 μA through your body to determine the amount of fat tissue. This weak electrical current is not felt while operating the OMRON HBF-212. In order for the scale to determine body composition, it uses the electrical impedance, along with your height, weight, age and gender information to generate results based on OMRON’s data of body composition.

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 trend of your body fat. It is recommended to use this unit in the same environment and measurement circumstances each day.

Avoid taking measurements under the following conditions:

• Immediately after vigorous exercise

• Immediately after a bath or sauna

• After drinking alcohol

• After drinking a lot of water

• After a meal (approx. 2 hours)

If measurement is taken under these physical conditions, the calculated body composition percentage may differ significantly from the actual one because the water content in the body is changing.

BMI uses the following simple formula to indicate the ratio between weight and height of a person. BMI = weight (kg) / height (m) / height (m) The OMRON HBF-212 uses the height information stored in your personal profile number or when entering information in GUEST mode to calculate your BMI classification. If the level of body fat measured by the OMRON unit is high even though your BMI is below the standard level, you may be susceptible to lifestyle-related illnesses.

Body Fat Percentage refers to the amount of body fat mass in regard to the total body weight expressed as a percentage. Body Fat Percentage (%) = {Body Fat Mass (kg) / Body Weight (kg)} × 100 This unit uses the BI method to estimate your body fat percentage. Depending on where fat is distributed in the body, it is classified as visceral fat or subcutaneous fat.

Visceral fat = fat surrounding 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 diseases such as hyperlipidemia and diabetes, which impairs the ability of insulin to transfer energy from the bloodstream and using it in cells. In order to prevent or improve conditions of common diseases, it is important to try and reduce visceral fat levels to an acceptable level. People with high visceral fat levels tend to have large stomachs. However, this is not always the case and high visceral fat levels can lead to metabolically obese. Metabolically obese (visceral obesity with normal weight) represents fat levels that are higher than average, even if a person’s weight is at or below the standard for their height.

Subcutaneous fat = fat below the skin. Subcutaneous fat not only accumulates around the stomach but also around the upper arms, hips and thighs, and can cause a distortion of the body’s proportions. Although not directly linked to increased risk of disease, it is thought to increase pressure on the heart and other complications. Subcutaneous fat is not displayed in this unit, but is included in the body fat percentage.

Muscle is divided into two types, muscle in internal organs, such as the heart, and skeletal muscle attached to bones that is used to move the body. Skeletal muscle can be increased through exercise and other activity. Increasing the ratio of skeletal muscle means the body can burn energy more easily, which means that it is less likely to turn to fat, and makes it easier to lead an energetic lifestyle.

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 your body to function.

Body age is calculated by using your weight and body fat percentage to produce a guide to judge if your body age is above or below the average for your actual age. Body age is indicated based on OMRON’s research.

The body fat percentage calculated by this unit may differ significantly from the actual body fat percentage under the following conditions:

• Elderly people / People with a fever / Body builders or highly trained athletes / Patients undergoing dialysis / Patients with osteoporosis who have very low bone density / Pregnant women / People who are swelling.

This may be due to the following reasons:

This unit uses the Bioelectrical Impedance (BI) method. Height, Weight, Age, Gender and Electrical resistance are parameters used in the measurement of body composition. Body composition analysis technology applied in OMRON’s Body Composition Monitors has been validated against reference methods including underwater weighing and DXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry). However, factors including physique (large variations in elderly people’s physiques), changing water content (due to fever or swelling) or athlete’s specific physiological status will affect the estimation.

The main unit consists of:

• Display

• ▲ / ▼ Operation Buttons: Used to set personal data. Touch ▲ to move forward one setting. Touch ▼ to move back one setting.

• /SET Button: Touch to turn the power on. Touch to confirm setting. Touch and hold for 3 seconds or longer to turn the power off again.

• Foot Electrodes

Components included are:

• 4 AAA manganese batteries (R03)

• Instruction Manual

• Personal Profile Number icon (1, 2, 3, 4)

• GUEST icon

• Female icon

• Male icon

• Age icon

• Battery status low indicator: Appears when the batteries are nearly worn out. Replace the batteries soon.

• Battery status depleted indicator: Appears when the batteries are worn out. Replace the batteries at once. Touch /SET button to clear the icon, then turn the power off again.

• kg / cm unit symbols

• Height icon

• Measurement items: WEIGHT, BMI, FAT%, MUSCLE%, VISCERAL FAT, KCAL, BODY AGE

1. Open the Battery Cover on the back of the unit.

1) Push on the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the cover.

2) Pull the tab upward to remove the cover.

2. Insert the batteries by aligning them as indicated.

Align the batteries correctly according to the + and – polarities marked in the battery compartment.

3. Close the battery cover.

1) Align the hooks on the battery cover with the slots in the battery compartment.

2) Push the battery cover until the tab clicks into place.

Battery Life and Replacement

If the battery low indicator appears on the display, replace all four batteries with new ones. Once the battery low indicator appears, the stored personal data (height, age, gender) in the memory may be lost, but the memory of the results lives on.

NOTES:

• Replacement batteries are 4 AAA manganese batteries (R03). AAA alkaline batteries (LR03) may also be used.

• Dispose of the device, batteries and components according to applicable local regulations.

• Battery life is approximately 1 year when AAA manganese batteries are used with four measurements a day at a room temperature of 23°C. Trial batteries supplied with the unit may have a shorter life.

• If the unit is not used for thirty seconds in any of the following conditions, the power will appear off automatically.

– When “0.0 kg” appears on the display

– When the personal data information is displayed

– When the unit is not used within three minutes of “Err” appearing on the display

– When the unit is not used for three minutes after the result of measurement appears

– If the unit is not used for three minutes after the body composition results are displayed

• If the unit is used after measurement has ended, the power will automatically turn off.

• Touch and hold the /SET button for three seconds or longer to turn the power off.

Set your personal data (age, gender, height). The unit can store personal data for up to four people.

1. Select a Personal Profile Number to store your personal data. The unit stores age, gender and height information. When you select a Personal Profile Number, the unit measures your body composition based on the selected data. Wait until 0.0 kg appears on the display before starting measurement.

NOTE: If you have registered your personal data stored in the memory: When you use the unit, touch the ▲ or ▼ button to select your Personal Profile Number before starting the measurement. Measurement results are stored in the memory when the Guest mode is used.

1) Touch the /SET button to turn on the power.

All symbols appear on the display briefly, then the display changes to “0.0kg”. Wait until 0.0 kg appears on the display.

NOTE: You can also touch the ▲ or ▼ button to turn on the power.

2. Select a Personal Profile Number.

1) Touch the ▲ or ▼ button to select a Personal Profile Number or the GUEST mode “P-“, then touch the /SET button.

The GUEST symbol appears and the age “30” blinks on the display.

NOTE: If you need to Change a different Personal Profile Number or delete the number, refer to Deleting Personal Data.

3. Enter your Personal Data.

1) Set the Age.

Touch the ▲ or ▼ button to change the age.

Touch the /SET button.

The gender symbol blinks on the display.

NOTE: The age range is six to eighty years old.

2) Select the Gender (Male/Female).

Touch the ▲ or ▼ button to change the gender.

Touch the /SET button.

The height “160.0 cm” blinks on the display.

3) Set the Height.

Touch the ▲ or ▼ button to change the height.

Touch the /SET button.

The current settings for gender and height blink on the display, then the display turns off.

4. All the settings are completed.

You can also take a measurement using the Guest mode after the age, gender and height is entered for the Guest mode. Wait until 0.0kg appears on the display.

If you do not take a measurement, touch the /SET button for three seconds or longer to turn off the power.

Notes:

• Your personal data have been registered in the setting. These settings will be stored unless they are changed or deleted. Even if the power is turned off, the personal data are stored.

• If you step onto the unit before 0.0 kg appears on the display, an error message “Err” will appear.

• When you use the unit for the first time after replacing the batteries, use this procedure to set your personal data information.

1. Touch the /SET button to turn on the power.

Wait until 0.0 kg appears on the display.

2. Select the Personal Profile Number you want to change.

Touch the ▲ or ▼ button to select the Personal Profile Number.

3. Touch the /SET button to confirm the settings.

4. Touch the /SET button again.

“CHANGE” and “DEL” blink on the display.

5. Select “CHANGE”.

The “CHANGE” symbol blinks on the display.

6. Touch the /SET button again.

The age “36” blinks on the display.

7. Refer to Step 3 of SETTING PERSONAL DATA to make your personal data settings.

The default measurement unit is “kg/cm”.

1. While “OFF” is displayed in the setting selection screen:

1) Touch the ▲ or ▼ button to select “kg/cm”.

2) Touch the /SET button to confirm.

NOTE: Reinstall the batteries if you want to change the measurement unit.

If you delete personal data, the height, gender and age settings will also be deleted.

1. Touch the /SET button to turn on the power.

All symbols appear on the display briefly, then the display changes to “0.0kg”. Wait until 0.0 kg appears on the display.

NOTE: You can also touch the ▲ or ▼ button to turn on the power.

2. Touch the ▲ or ▼ button to select the Personal Profile Number you want to delete.

NOTE: If “P1” to “P4” blink on the display, then there is no personal data for the selected Personal Profile Number. Register personal data for the number. Refer to SETTING PERSONAL DATA.

3. Touch the /SET button to confirm the settings.

The “▲” and “▼” symbols disappear.

4. Touch the /SET button again.

“CHANGE” and “DEL” blink on the display.

NOTE: Touch the /SET button to cancel the operation.

5. Select “DEL”.

1) Touch the ▲ or ▼ button to select the “DEL” symbol.

The “DEL” symbol blinks on the display.

2) Touch the /SET button.

OK? and the current settings for age and gender blink on the display.

NOTE: Touch the ▲ or ▼ button to cancel the operation.

3) Touch the /SET button.

After the “Clr” symbol blinks on the display, “P1” (or the selected number) blinks on the display.

The personal data is deleted from memory.

6. Turn off the power.

Touch the /SET button for three seconds or longer to turn off the power.

Measurement should be taken on level and hard surface.

NOTES:

• Even if you do not have personal data information stored on the unit, you can use Guest mode to measure body composition.

• Do not place the unit on a cushioned floor surface such as a carpet or mat. A correct measurement may not be possible.

1. Touch the /SET button to turn on the power.

All symbols appear on the display briefly, then the display changes to “0.0kg”. Wait until 0.0 kg appears on the display.

NOTES:

• You can also touch the ▲ or ▼ button to turn on the power.

• Do not step onto the unit or move it until 0.0 kg appears on the display. An error message “Err” may appear.

• Even if “0.0 kg” appears, do not step onto the unit when you measure your body composition. Follow the step 2 of the procedure to select a Personal Profile Number or the Guest mode.

2. Select a Personal Profile Number or the Guest mode.

A. Personal Profile Number

Touch the ▲ or ▼ button until your own Personal Profile Number is displayed, then touch the /SET button to confirm the personal profile number you have selected.

The display changes with each button touched and the next profile number is displayed.

Wait until 0.0 kg appears on the display.

NOTE: If “P1” to “P4” blink on the display, your personal data have not been registered. Please re-register the personal data information. (Refer to SETTING PERSONAL DATA.)

B. Guest mode

1) Touch the ▲ or ▼ button to select the GUEST mode “P-“, then touch the /SET button.

The GUEST symbol appears and the age “30” blinks on the display.

2) Enter your personal data. Refer to SETTING PERSONAL DATA.

3. Start the measurement.

1) Step on the unit bare-footed and place your feet on the foot electrodes with your weight evenly distributed. Remain still and do not move until your measurement is complete.

The display will show your weight and then the weight result will blink twice. The unit will start to calculate body composition. During body composition measurement, “□” moves to show the measurement is progressing.

2) When the measurement is completed, your weight is displayed again. Step off the unit.

4. Check the measurement results.

The results display rotates automatically. To stop the automatic rotation of results, or to view other measurement values, touch the ▲ or ▼ button. Each time you touch the ▲ or ▼ button, the display change as shown below:

[WEIGHT] -> [BODY FAT PERCENTAGE] -> [VISCERAL FAT LEVEL] -> [SKELETAL MUSCLE PERCENTAGE] -> [BMI] -> [RESTING METABOLISM] -> [BODY AGE]

5. Touch the /SET button for three seconds or longer to turn off the power.

Incorrect posture may result in inaccurate measurement of body composition. Avoid the following postures:

• Your feet are not correctly positioned on the electrodes.

• Knees bent.

• Crouching.

Measurement should be taken on level and hard surface.

1. Touch the /SET button to turn on the power.

All symbols appear on the display briefly, then the display changes to “0.0kg”. Wait until 0.0kg appears on the display.

NOTE: If you step onto the unit before 0.0 kg appears on the display, an error “Err” will appear.

2. Step onto the unit.

3. Check the measurement result.

The display will show your weight and then the weight result will blink twice.

4. When the measurement is completed, step down from the unit.

The power is automatically turned off if the unit is not used for thirty seconds. If you want to turn off immediately, touch the /SET button for three seconds or longer.

Based on the obesity values proposed by Lohman (1986) and Nagamine (1972):

Gender	Low (%)	Normal (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)
Female	5.0-19.9	20.0-29.9	30.0-34.9	35.0-50.0
Male	5.0-9.9	10.0-19.9	20.0-24.9	25.0-50.0

According to OMRON HEALTHCARE figures:

Visceral Fat Level	Level Classification
1-9	Normal
10-14	High
15-30	Very High

Classifications by the WHO (World Health Organization):

BMI	Classification
Less than 18.5	Underweight
18.5 or more and less than 25	Normal
25 or more and less than 30	Overweight
30 or more	Obese

According to OMRON HEALTHCARE figures:

Gender	Low (%)	Normal (%)	High (%)	Very High (%)
Female	5.0-25.8	25.9-27.9	28.0-29.0	29.1-60.0
Male	5.0-32.8	32.9-35.7	35.8-37.3	37.4-60.0

Cause: You stepped onto the unit before 0.0 kg was displayed.

Correction: Wait until 0.0 kg is displayed before stepping onto the unit.

Cause 1: Your posture is not correct and measurement cannot be taken.

Correction 1: Stand still in the correct posture to take a measurement. (Refer to HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT.)

Cause 2: Is the unit placed on a carpet or other soft flooring?

Cause 3: Is the floor surface uneven?

Correction 2 & 3: Place the unit on a hard and level floor.

Cause 1: The soles of your feet, or whole body are cold, causing poor blood circulation.

Correction 1: Warm yourself up, then take a measurement once you feel your circulation is back to normal.

Cause 2: The electrodes are extremely cold.

Correction 2: Place the unit in a warm room for a few minutes, and then take a measurement when the electrodes no longer feel cold.

Cause 3: Feet are too dry.

Correction 3: Slightly moisten the soles of your feet with a damp towel and try again.

Cause: This unit cannot measure body composition outside its measurement range, even if the age, gender and height settings are correct.

• For children over 6 and under 18 years old: Weight, Body Fat percentage, Skeletal Muscle percentage, BMI and Resting Metabolism are displayed.

• For people over 18 to 80 years old: All results are displayed.

Correction: Check the setting entered for your personal data. Change the settings if needed. Retake the measurement. (Refer to SETTING PERSONAL DATA.)

Cause 1: A personal data for a Personal Profile Number or Guest mode measurement has not been set. (Neither a Personal Profile Number 1, 2, 3, 4 or GUEST is displayed.)

Correction 1: Enter a personal data for a Personal Profile Number or use Guest mode. Refer to SETTING PERSONAL DATA.

Cause 2: The Personal Profile Number or GUEST mode was not selected correctly. (Neither a Personal Profile Number 1, 2, 3, 4 or GUEST is displayed.)

Correction 2: Make sure that Personal Profile Number 1, 2, 3, 4 or GUEST is displayed before measurement. Refer to HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT.

Cause 1: Batteries are not inserted.

Correction 1: Insert the batteries. (Refer to BATTERY INSTALLATION.)

Cause 2: The polarities of batteries are not aligned correctly.

Correction 2: Insert the batteries in correct alignment. (Refer to BATTERY INSTALLATION.)

Cause 3: The batteries are worn out.

Correction 3: Replace all four batteries with new ones. (Refer to BATTERY INSTALLATION.)

Cause: The buttons are wet or dirty.

Correction: Wipe the water or dirt off the buttons and try again.

Cause: The unit has an automatic power off function.

Correction: Refer to About the Power Off Function on BATTERY INSTALLATION section.

Cause: You step off the unit during the measurement.

Correction: Do not step off the unit till the measurement is completed. (Refer to HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT.)

Cause: Your feet are not correctly positioned on the electrodes.

Correction: Make sure that you are standing on the unit correctly and try again. (Refer to HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT.)

Cause 1: The measurement position is not stable or your feet are not placed correctly.

Correction 1: Remain still and do not move during measurement. (Refer to HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT.)

Cause 2: Feet are too dry.

Correction 2: Slightly moisten the soles of your feet with a damp towel and try again.

Cause: The unit is not set up correctly.

Correction: Remove the batteries. Wait one minute. Reinstall the batteries. (Refer to BATTERY INSTALLATION.) Touch the /SET button and turn on the power. Retake the measurement.

Cause 1: You step onto the unit before 0.0 kg is displayed.

Correction 1: Wait until 0.0 kg is displayed before stepping onto the unit.

Cause 2: The unit moved before 0.0 kg is displayed.

Correction 2: Do not move the unit until 0.0 kg is displayed.

Cause 3: Movement during measurement.

Correction 3: Do not move till measurement is completed.

Cause 4: Your weight is over 150.0 kg.

Correction 4: This unit can only be used by people weighing less than 150.0 kg.

Product Name	Body Composition Monitor
Model	HBF-212 (HBF-212-IN)
Display	Body Weight: 2 to 150 kg with an increment of 0.1 kg Body Fat percentage: 5.0 to 50.0% with an increment of 0.1% Skeletal Muscle percentage: 5.0 to 60.0% with an increment of 0.1% BMI: 2.5 to 90.0 with an increment of 0.1 Resting Metabolism: 385 to 3999 kcal with an increment of 1 kcal Body Age: 18 to 80 years old with an increment of 1 year Visceral Fat Level: 30 levels with an increment of 1 level Body Fat percentage, Skeletal Muscle percentage, BMI, Resting Metabolism classification: – (Low) / 0 (Normal) / + (High) / ++ (Very High) (4 levels) Visceral Fat level classification: 0 (Normal) / + (High) / ++ (Very High) (3 levels)
Set Items	The age range for the BMI, Body Fat percentage, Skeletal Muscle percentage and Resting Metabolism is 6 to 80 years old. The age range for the Visceral Fat level and Body age is 18 to 80 years old. Personal data information: The following information for up to 4 people can be stored. Height: 3′ 4″ to 6′ 6 3/4″ (100.0 to 199.5 cm) Age: 6 to 80 years old Gender: Male/Female
Weight Accuracy	2.0 kg to 40.0 kg: ± 0.4 kg 40.0 kg to 150.0 kg: ± 1%
Power Supply	4 AAA manganese batteries (R03) (You may also use AAA alkaline batteries (LR03).)
Battery Life	Approximately one year (When AAA manganese batteries are used with four measurements a day at a room temperature of 23°C.)
Operating Temperature / Humidity	+5°C to +35°C, 30% to 85% RH
Storage Temperature / Humidity / Air Pressure	-20°C to +60°C, 10% to 95% RH, 700 hPa – 1060 hPa
Weight	Approximately 1.3 kg (including batteries)
External Dimensions	Approximately 285 (W) × 28 (H) × 210 (D) mm
Package Contents	Body composition monitor, 4 AAA manganese batteries (R03), instruction manual

NOTE: Subject to technical modification without prior notice.