3413 manual BF306 COV_BF306 Cover 11/12/21 23:51 ページ 1 Body Fat Monitor Model BF306 • Instruction Manual page 2 EN • Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 9 DE pagina 16 NL page 23 FR • Manuale de instruzione pagina 30 IT • Manual de instrucciones pagína 37 ES • Gebruiksaanwijzing • Mode d’emploi IM-HBF-306-E-04-10/2011
13413 manual BF306 INT_13413 manual BF306 INT 11/12/28 23:38 ページ 2 English 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.
13413 manual BF306 INT_13413 manual BF306 INT 11/12/28 23:38 ページ 3 English 2. HOW TO OBTAIN A CORRECT MEASUREMENT The body fat monitor is a monitoring device. It should be used at a fixed point in time and with a fixed period between two measurements. For instance: once a week on a Sunday morning. With this in mind, please find in paragraph 2.1 a table with recommended times for measurement. There are conditions that are not suitable for taking a body fat measurement.
13413 manual BF306 INT_13413 manual BF306 INT 11/12/28 23:38 ページ 4 English 3. OPERATION AND USAGE OF THE OMRON BF306 BODY FAT MONITOR 1 In this chapter a thorough description will be given about the usage of the OMRON BF 306 Body Fat Monitor. First a description of the main unit will be given followed by an instruction to insert the batteries. Please note that paragraph 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5 are about the setting and taking the measurement.
13413 manual BF306 INT_13413 manual BF306 INT 11/12/28 23:38 ページ 5 English Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in accordance with the national regulations for the disposal of batteries. As the batteries may leak and damage the main unit, please note the following points: • Remove the batteries from this unit when you are not going to use it for a long period of time (approximately three months or more). • Replace the worn batteries with new ones immediately.
13413 manual BF306 INT_13413 manual BF306 INT 11/12/28 23:38 ページ 6 English 3.5 Setting and using personal memory number 4. HOW TO INTERPRET MEASURED RESULTS The Omron BF 306 body fat monitor has a memory function. This function enables you to store the data for 9 persons. 4.
13413 manual BF306 INT_13413 manual BF306 INT 11/12/28 23:38 ページ 7 English References: 5.2 Explanation of error codes Deurenberg* P, Yap M, van Staveren WA. Body mass index and percent body fat: a meta-analysis among different ethnic groups. International Journal of Obesity 1998;22:1164-1171 Error display Electrodes were not firmly grasped. WHO Obesity: Preventing and managing the global epidemic. Report on a WHO Consultation on Obesity, Geneva, 3-5 June, 1997 WHO/NUT/NCD/98.
13413 manual BF306 INT_13413 manual BF306 INT 11/12/28 23:38 ページ 8 English 5.4 Important information regarding Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) With the increased number of electronic devices such as PC's and mobile (cellular) telephones, medical devices in use may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference from other devices. Electromagnetic interference may result in incorrect operation of the medical device and create a potentially unsafe situation.
