1. Introduction
Thank you for your decision to purchase rossmax body fat monitor. Please peruse this instruction
manual prior to first start up and keep this user instruction careful so as to have this information
on hand whenever it is needed.
5. Name/Function of each parts
6. LCD display
8. Setting Personal Data
2. Safety guidelines
The monitor is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sen-
sory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless a person responsible
for their safety has given them supervision or instruction concerning use of the monitor. Children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the monitor.
• Not suitable for persons with electronic implants (heart pacemaker, etc.).
• Place the monitor on a plane and firm surface (tiles, hardwood flooring, etc.) to avoid a wrong
measurement on carpeted floor
• Attention - Hazard of slips! Do not stand on the monitor with wet feet or on a slippery surface
of the weighing platform.
• Please care that no heavy object may fall on the monitor. The glass surface is breakable.
• Clean the monitor only by using a slightly damp cloth. Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning
agents. Do not submerge the monitor under water.
This monitor is exclusive intended for private use but is not designed for commercial or profes-
sional use in hospitals or other medical facilities.
Weight measurement result
Body fat / BMI measurement result
Body fat indicator and BMI Indicator
Gender indicator
Age indicator
Body fat percentage
BMI(Body Mass Index) value
Low battery indicator
Setting indicator
Day memory mark
Target achieved mark
Target mark
3. Useful information
What is BMI?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a simple index of weight-for-height that is commonly used to classify
underweight, overweight and obesity in adults.
BMI uses the following simple formula to indicate the ratio between weight and height of a
person.
BMI = weight(kg) / height(m) / height (m)
If the fat level revealed by BMI is higher than the international standard, there is an increased
likelihood of common diseases. However, not all types of fat can be revealed by BMI.
BMI
Designation by the WHO
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
The above index refers to the values for obesity judgment proposed by WHO(World Health Organization).
What is Body Fat Percentage?
The body fat content is shown as the amount of stored fat as a percentage of total body weight.
There is no generally accepted set value as this varies significantly according to gender (due to
the different build) and age.
Body fat is vital for basic body functions. It’s protecting organs, cushioning joints, regulating
body temperature, storing vitamins and serves the body as energy storage.
As essential for women a minimum body fat proportion between 10% and 13% and for men
between 10% and 13% is requested with the exception of competitive athletes.
Body fat is not a clear indicator for health. Too high body weight and a too high body fat propor-
tion are linked to the incidence of many civilization diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular
diseases, etc.
Lack of movement and improper nutrition are often the prime course for these diseases. There is
an obvious direct relationship between overweight and lack of movement.
4.Data Transfer via NFC (Near Field Communication)
Rossmax body fat analyzer can transmit the measured values to smart phones via
Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC. You will need the“Healthstyle”app for this. The app can be
installed from the App Store.
Note. For information on communication methods and application for the communi-
cation devices, please refer to the instruction manual of NBR-10 Reader.
7. Preparation before use
• Remove the isolate sheet
• When monitor is ON, switch the weight
unit
Using unit switch button for country spe-
cific settings with the option to switch
from “kg”(kilogram) to “lb”(pound) or
to “st-lb”(stone: pound).
1.Set the month
(1)Press “SET” button
(2)Press “ ” button to select the month
(3)Press “SET” button to confirm the setting
2.Repeat steps (2) to (3) to set the date
3.Repeat steps (2) to (3) to set the hour
4.Repeat steps (2) to (3) to set the minute
5.Repeat steps (2) to (3) to select a personal data number ( P1,P2,P3 or P4)
6.Repeat steps (2) to (3) to set the gender
7.Repeat steps (2) to (3) to set the height
8.Repeat steps (2) to (3) to set the age
9.Repeat steps (2) to (3) to set the target weight
10.Take a measurement
The monitor indicates once again your personal data setting. That settles the completion of
input and the monitor returns to the indication “ 0.0 kg”.
The monitor is ready to use and you may now start your body analysis. Before
0.0 kg appears, please don’t step on the monitor. Without further activity the monitor will
automatically power-off. Your personal data is stored.
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9. Body Analysis
1. Turn the monitor on:
• Press button to turn on the monitor.
2. Select personal data number:
• Press - or - or button to select your personal
data number.
3. Set personal data will be successively displayed:
Then “0.0 kg” indicating. The monitor is ready to use and you may now start your body
analysis.
4.
Step onto measurement platform carefully with bare feet on the stainless steel strips (measur-
ing units) of the monitor and remain stationary.
5. Check the measurement results :
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At first, your weight will be indicated on the upper display.
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While the analysis is taking place, the
indication in the lower half of the display.
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A few seconds later, your measured values
(body fat in %, BMI and difference values between
target weight and actual weight ) will be shown three
times in a row .
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After a few seconds the monitor switch-off automatically.
Note ( ) is displayed when you have achieved your setting
weight target
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Recommended Body Fat Ranges
Gender Age
- Underfat
0 Normal
+ Overfat
++ Obese
Female
20-39
< 21.0%
21.0 - 32.9%
33.0 - 38.9%
≥39.0%
40-59
< 23.0%
23.0 - 33.9%
34.0 - 39.9%
≥40.0%
60-79
< 24.0%
24.0 - 35.9%
36.0 - 41.9%
≥42.0%
Male
20-39
< 8.0%
8.0 - 19.9%
20.0 - 24.9%
≥25.0%
40-59
< 11.0%
11.0 - 21.9%
22.0 - 27.9%
≥28.0%
60-79
< 13.0%
13.0 - 24.9%
25.0 - 29.9%
≥30.0%
Based on Gallagher et al., American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 72, Sept. 2000
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Weight
difference values between
target weight and actual weight
6. NFC communication area
7. SET button
8. Electrodes
9. Battery cover
10.Unit switch button
1. Display LCD
2. Up button
3. Weight mode / ON button
4. Memory button
5. Down button
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