Thank you for purchasing this OMRON BF306 Body Fat Monitor. To ensure proper and safe use of this unit, please take a few minutes to carefully read this instruction manual.
Please keep this instruction manual on hand and in a safe place for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Safety precautions and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.1 | Important safety instructions | 2 |
1.2 | Care and storage | 2 |
1.3 | Features of this product | 2 |
2 How to obtain a correct measurement? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.1 | Recommended times for measurement | 3 |
2.2 | The conditions or circumstances that are |
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| not suitable for a correct measurement | 3 |
2.3 | Exceptions | 3 |
2.4 | Recommendations for taking a measurement | 3 |
3 Operation and usage of the Omron BF 306
body fat monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3.1 | Description of the unit | 4 |
3.2 | Battery insertion and replacement | 4 |
3.3 | Setting personal data before taking |
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| a measurement | 5 |
3.4 | To take a measurement | 5 |
3.5 | Setting and using personal memory number | 6 |
3.6 | To change any values | 6 |
4 How to interpret measured results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.1 BMI (Body Mass Index) value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 4.2 Body fat percentage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.1 | Possible causes of inaccurate measurements | 7 |
5.2 | Explanation of error codes | 7 |
5.3 | Troubleshooting | 7 |
5.4 | Important information for users | 8 |
6 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND STORAGE
1.1 Important safety instructions
Please read the following instructions carefully, as they contain important information concerning the setting up, use and care of your new Body Fat Monitor.
Keep this manual for future reference.
Do not disassemble the body fat monitor. Apart from the batteries, it contains no user serviceable parts.
Do not subject the device to strong shocks.
Although there are no known side effects, the body fat monitor must NOT be used under the following conditions:
•During an acute contagious disease;
•By persons with medical implants (e.g. pacemakers);
•By persons with any heart disease. Use the monitor after consultation with your doctor;
•Never use it in combination with artificial
•Never use it in combination with an electrocardiograph and other (portable) electronic medical devices.
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Do not use the body fat monitor in a highly humid environ- ment such as sauna or while you are in a bath or in a shower. Never submerse in water.
Do not let unattended children or infirm persons have access to the unit.
If you discover that the body fat monitor is damaged or does not operate properly, switch it off immediately and stop using it. An authorized dealer using only original OMRON spare parts must carry out any repairs. Any part of the unit may only be repaired or replaced by the Omron Service representative.
Please note that this device is only intended to measure the body composition
1.2 Care and Storage
Clean the main unit with a soft dry cloth. If the main unit is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth lightly dampened with water or detergent, then wipe it dry with a dry cloth.
Avoid an excessive amount of water, this can cause internal damage. Do not wipe the unit with benzene, paint thinner, alcohol, or other volatile detergents.
1.3 Features of the product
Accurate measurement
The body fat percentage is measured based on the electric resistance and the personal data such as height, weight, age and gender. The measured results are closely correlated with the “underwater weighing method” and the DEXA (Dual Energy
Measurement is fast and simple
After setting the data, body fat mass can be measured by sim- ply holding the grip electrodes and pushing the Start button. The measured results are displayed approximately 7 seconds after the Start screen is displayed.
Large and clear displays
The easy to read large digital and graphic displays can be understood at a glance. The measured results based on body fat percentage and on BMI calculations are displayed alternate- ly, as well as their interpretations.
Memory
The memory can store the personal data (height, weight, age and gender) of up to 9 people simultaneously.
Small, lightweight and portable
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