Deleting Personal Data
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.
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” 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.
HOW TO TAKE A MEASUREMENT
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.
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ABOUT THE INDICATORS
Interpreting the Body Fat Percentage Result
Gender
- (Low)
0 (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
Based on the obesity values proposed by Lohman (1986) and Nagamine (1972)
Interpreting the Visceral Fat Level Result
Visceral Fat Level
Level Classification
1 - 9
0 (Normal)
10 - 14
+ (High)
15 - 30
++ (Very High)
According to OMRON HEALTHCARE figures
Interpreting the BMI Result
BMI
Classifications (by the WHO)
Less than 18.5
- (Underweight)
18.5 or more and less than 25
0 (Normal)
25 or more and less than 30
+ (Overweight)
30 or more
++ (Obese)
The above-mentioned indices refer to the values for obesity judgment proposed by WHO, the World Health Organization.
Interpreting the Skeletal Muscle Percentage Result (for adults)
Gender
- (Low)
0 (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
According to OMRON HEALTHCARE figures
MEASURING WEIGHT ONLY
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.
ERROR INDICATORS
Error Display
Cause
Correction
You step off the unit during the measurement.
Do not step off the unit till the measurement is
completed.
(Refer to HOW TO
TAKE A MEASUREMENT.)
Your feet are not correctly positioned on the
electrodes.
Make sure that you are standing on the unit
correctly and try again. (Refer to HOW TO
TAKE A MEASUREMENT.)
The measurement position is not stable or your
feet are not placed correctly.
Feet are too dry.
Remain still and do not move during
measurement. (Refer to HOW TO TAKE A
MEASUREMENT.)
Slightly moisten the soles of your feet with a
damp towel and try again.
The unit is not set up correctly.
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.
You step onto the unit before 0.0 kg is
displayed.
Wait until 0.0 kg is displayed before stepping
onto the unit.
The unit moved before 0.0 kg is displayed.
Do not move the unit until 0.0 kg is displayed.
Movement during measurement.
Do not move till measurement is completed.
Your weight is over 150.0 kg.
This unit can only be used by people weighing
less than 150.0 kg.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Problem
Cause
Correction
0.0 kg is displayed even when
you step onto the unit, or the
weight value barely increases. You stepped onto the unit before 0.0 kg
was displayed.
Wait until 0.0 kg is displayed before
stepping onto the unit.
The value of body weight is
displayed abnormally high or
low.
The body composition value
is displayed abnormally high
or low.
The body composition
values vary widely for each
measurements.
Your posture is not correct and
measurement cannot be taken.
Stand still in the correct posture to take a
measurement.
(Refer to HOW TO TAKE A
MEASUREMENT.)
Is the unit placed on a carpet or other soft
flooring?
Is the floor surface uneven?
Place the unit on a hard and level floor.
The soles of your feet, or whole body are
cold, causing poor blood circulation.
Warm yourself up, then take a
measurement once you feel your
circulation is back to normal.
The electrodes are extremely cold.
Place the unit in a warm room for a few
minutes, and then take a measurement
when the electrodes no longer feel cold.
Feet are too dry.
Slightly moisten the soles of your feet
with a damp towel and try again.
“
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displayed for some of the
results.
This unit cannot measure body
composition outside its measurement
range, even if the age, gender and height
settings are correct.
For children over 10 and under 18 years
old: Weight, Body Fat percentage, Body
Fat percentage classification, Skeletal
Muscle percentage, Skeletal Muscle
percentage classification, BMI, BMI
classification and Resting Metabolism are
displayed.
For people over 18 to 80 years old: All
results are displayed.
Check the setting entered for your
personal data. Change the settings if
needed. Retake the measurement. (Refer
to SETTING PERSONAL DATA.)
You want to measure your
body composition, but body
composition measurement
does not start after the weight
measurement has been
displayed.
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.)
Enter a personal data for a Personal Profile
Number or use Guest mode.
Refer to SETTING PERSONAL DATA.
The Personal Profile Number
or GUEST mode was not selected
correctly. (Neither a Personal Profile
Number 1, 2, 3, 4 or GUEST is
displayed.)
Make sure that Personal Profile Number
1, 2, 3, 4 or GUEST is displayed before
measurement.
Refer to HOW TO TAKE A
MEASUREMENT.
Nothing is displayed when
the power is turned on.
Batteries are not inserted.
Insert the batteries.
(Refer to BATTERY INSTALLATION.)
The polarities of batteries are not aligned
correctly.
Insert the batteries in correct alignment.
(Refer to BATTERY INSTALLATION.)
The batteries are worn out.
Replace all four batteries with new ones.
(Refer to BATTERY INSTALLATION.)
Nothing happens when you
touch the buttons.
The buttons are wet or dirty.
Wipe the water or dirt off the buttons and
try again.
The power is automatically
turned off.
Refer to About the Power Off Function on BATTERY INSTALLATION.
SPECIFICATIONS
Product Name
Body Composition Monitor
Model
HBF-214 (HBF-214-AP)
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 and Skeletal muscle percentage classification:
- (Low) / 0 (Normal) / + (High) / ++ (Very High) 4 levels
BMI classification:
- (Underweight) / 0 (Normal) / + (Overweight) / ++ (Obese) 4 levels
Visceral fat level classification:
0 (Normal) / + (High) / ++ (Very High) 3 levels
Memory:
Last (previous) measurement results
The age range for the Body Fat percentage, Body Fat percentage classification, Skeletal
Muscle percentage, Skeletal Muscle percentage classification, BMI, BMI classification
and Resting Metabolism is 10 to 80 years old.
The age range for the Visceral Fat level, Visceral Fat level classification and Body age is
18 to 80 years old.
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Set Items
Personal data information:
The following information for up to 4 people can be stored.
Height:
100.0 to 199.5 cm
Age:
10 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 1.6 kg (including batteries)
External Dimensions
Approximately 285 (W) × 28 (H) × 280 (D) mm
Package Contents
Body composition monitor, 4 AAA manganese batteries (R03), instruction manual
NOTE:
Subject to technical modification without prior notice.
OMRON HEALTHCARE Co., Ltd.
53, Kunotsubo, Terado-cho, Muko, Kyoto, 617-0002 JAPAN
OMRON HEALTHCARE SINGAPORE PTE LTD.
438A Alexandra Road, #05-05/08, Alexandra Technopark, Singapore 119967
www.omron-healthcare.com.sg
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.
Postures to Avoid During Measurement
Incorrect posture may result in inaccurate measurement of body composition.
Your feet are not correctly
positioned on the electrodes.
Knees bent
Crouching
4. Check the measurement results.
CHECKING YOUR BODY COMPOSITION
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.
NOTE:
Use the classification bar indicator as a guide to measurement.
Each time you touch the ◄
or ► button, the display will
change.
Body Fat Percentage
Classification
Visceral Fat Level
Classification
Skeletal Muscle
Percentage Classification
[WEIGHT]
[BODY FAT PERCENTAGE]
[BMI]
[VISCERAL FAT LEVEL]
[RESTING METABOLISM]
[SKELETAL MUSCLE PERCENTAGE]
[BODY AGE]
VIEWING THE LAST MEASUREMENT RESULTS
If you want to display the last (previous) measurement result, touch the
MEMORY
button.
Touch the
MEMORY
button again to return to the current measurement result.
You can also view the previous measurement result without measuring your body composition.
1) Touch the
/SET
button to turn on the power.
2) Touch the ◄ or ► button until your own Personal Profile Number is
displayed.
Wait until 0.0 kg appears on the display.
3) Take a measurement.
If you want to compare the results with the last (previous) values, measure
your body composition.
4) Touch the
MEMORY
button.
The last weight value is displayed.
If you have measured your body composition in step 3), each time you touch
the
MEMORY
button, it will alternate between the current measurement
result and the last (previous) result.
NOTES:
If there are no results for the last measurement, the “- - - -” symbol is displayed.
If you have not measured your body composition in step 3), current measurement results cannot be displayed
even if you touch the
MEMORY
button.
5. Touch the
/SET
button for three seconds or longer to turn off the power.
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BMI Classification
