4.Taking a Measurement

Correct Posture for Measurement

After measuring your weight.

90°

(1)

Stand with your knees and back straight and look straight ahead.

(2)

The arms are horizontally raised, and the elbows are extended straight.

Extend your arms straight at a 90° angle to your body.

(3)

Hold the display unit so that you can see the display.

Step on the main unit bare-footed.

Press your palms firmly on the grip electrodes.

Heel Electrodes

Make sure each of your heels is positioned on a heel electrode. Stand with your weight evenly distributed on the measurement platform.

Place your middle fingers in the dent at the back of the grip electrodes.

Hold the inner grip electrodes firmly with your thumb and index finger.

Hold the outer grip electrodes with your ring finger and small finger.

Postures to Avoid During Measurement

Movement during Arms bent

Arms too low or

Display facing

Knees bent

Standing on edge

measurement

high

upwards

 

of unit

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Omron BF510 instruction manual Correct Posture for Measurement, Postures to Avoid During Measurement