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Notes of safety
Please read this instruction manual carefully before use and for further information on the
individual functions.
Danger:
• Never use this unit in combination with the following medical electronic devices.
(1) Medical electronic implants such as pacemakers.
(2) Electronic life support systems such as an artificial heart/lung.
(3) Portable electronic medical devices such as electrocardiograph.
• This unit may cause the above-mentioned medical electronic devices to malfunction, posing a
considerable health risk to users of these devices.
Warning:
• Never start weight reduction or exercise therapy solely based on your own judgement. Be sure
to follow the instructions of a doctor or specialist.
• Do not use the unit on tiles or other surfaces that may be slippery, such as a wet floor.
• Do not subject the unit to strong shocks, such as vibrating or dropping the unit on the floor.
• Do not jump or bounce on the unit.
• Do not use this unit after taking a bath, or when your body, hands, or feet are wet.
• Do not step on the edge of the unit.
• Do not let a physically handicapped person use this unit without any accompanied assistance.
Use a handrail or so when stepping on the unit.
Caution:
• This unit is intended for home use only. It is not intended for professional use in hospitals or
other medical facilities.
• This unit does not support the standards required for professional use.
• Stand on the unit bare-footed.
• Do not use a cellular phone near the unit.
• Do not disassemble, repair, or remodel the unit.
Troubleshooting
Error Display
Possible cause
You step off the unit during the measurement.
Your feet are not correctly positioned on the electrodes.
The measurement position is not stable or your feet are not
placed correctly.
Feet are too dry.
The unit is not set up correctly.
You step onto the unit before 0.0 kg (0.0 lb) is displayed.
The unit moved before 0.0 kg (0.0 lb) is displayed.
Movement during measurement.
Your weight is over 150.0 kg (330.0 lb or 23 st 8.0 lb).
Technical Data
Product description
Body Composition Monitor
Product name
BF212
Model
HBF-212-EW
Display
Body Weight: 2 to 150 kg with an increment of 0.1 kg / 4.4 to 330.0 lb with an increment of 0.2 lb / 4.4 lb to 23 st 8.0 lb with an increment of 0.2 lb
Body Fat percentage: 5.0 to 60.0% with an increment of 0.1%
BMI: 7.0 to 90.0 with an increment of 0.1
BMI classification: - (Underweight) / 0 (Normal) / + (Overweight) / ++ (Obese)
• The age range for the BMI, BMI classification and Body Fat percentage is 10 to 80 years.
Set Items Personal data information:
The following information for up to 4 people can be stored.
Height: 100.0 to 199.5 cm , 3'4" to 6'6 3/4" (increment of 1/4")
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% / 4.4 lb to 88.2 lb: ± 0.88 lb, 88.2 lb to 330.0 lb: ± 1% / 4.4 lb to 6 st 4.2 lb: ± 0.88 lb, 6 st 4.2 lb to 23 st 8.0 lb: ± 1%
Accuracy (S.E.E.)
Body Fat percentage: 3.5%
Durable Period
5 years
Power Supply
4 AAA 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 / Air Pressure +10 to 40°C / 30 to 85% RH / 700 to 1060 hPa
Storage Temperature / Humidity / Air Pressure
-20 to 60°C / 10 to 95% RH / 700 to 1060 hPa
IP Classification
IP21
* IP classification is degrees of protection provided by IEC 60529.
This unit is protected against solid foreign objects of diameter 12.5mm such as a finger and greater. This unit is protected against the ingress of vertically falling water drips.
Weight
Approximately 1.3 kg (including batteries)
External Dimensions
Approximately 285 (W) × 28 (H) × 210 (D) mm
Package Contents
Body composition monitor, 4 AAA manganese batteries (R03), instruction manual
Note: Subject to technical modification without prior notice.
This device fulfills the provisions of the EC directive 93/42/EEC (Medical Device Directive).
OMRON HEALTHCARE EUROPE B.V. guarantees this product for 3 years after date of purchase.
The guarantee does not cover battery, packaging and/or damages of any kind due to misusage (such as dropping or physical misuse) caused by the user. Claimed products will only be replaced when returned together with
the original invoice / cash ticket.
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.
Medical devices should also not interfere with other devices.
In order to regulate the requirements for EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) with the aim to
prevent unsafe product situations, the EN60601-1-2:2007 standard has been implemented. This
standard defines the levels of immunity to electromagnetic interferences as well as maximum
levels of electromagnetic emissions for medical devices.
This medical device manufactured by OMRON HEALTHCARE conforms to this EN60601-1-2:2007
standard for both immunity and emissions.Nevertheless, special precautions need to be observed:
● Do not use mobile (cellular) telephones and other devices, which generate strong electrical or
electromagnetic fields, near the medical device. This may result in incorrect operation of the unit
and create a potentially unsafe situation. Recommendation is to keep a minimum distance of 7 m.
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• Do not use batteries not specified for this unit. Do not insert the batteries with the polarities in
the wrong direction.
• Replace worn batteries with new ones immediately.
• 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).
• Do not use batteries of a different kind together.
• Do not use new and worn batteries together.
• Keep this unit out of the reach of young children. Contains small parts that may cause a choking
hazard if swallowed by infants.
General Advice:
• Do not place this unit on cushioned floor surface such as on a carpet or a mat. Correct
measurement may not be possible.
• Do not step on the operation buttons. Doing so may cause malfunction.
• Do not place this unit in highly humid environment, where water may splash, under direct
sunshine, in a place where the air conditioner blows directly, or near fire.
• Do not use this unit for purposes other than measuring body weight and body fat percentage.
• Disposal of this product and used batteries should be carried out in accordance with the
national regulations for the disposal of electronic products.
• Always keep the unit clean before use.
• Clean the scale before using the unit with people who have a skin or foot disease.
• Do not wash the unit with water.
• Do not wipe the unit with benzene or paint thinner.
• When cleaning the unit, take care not to touch the buttons and change or delete the personal data.
• If storing the unit in a vertical position, always secure it so that it will not fall over.
• Do not store the unit in the following conditions:
- Where water may get in.
- Extreme high temperature and humidity, direct sunshine, and dusty places.
- Where there will be sudden shock or vibration.
- In storage places of chemicals or where corrosive gas is present.
• Do not place objects on the unit or store it upside-down.
Correction
Do not step off the unit till the measurement is completed.
Make sure that you are standing on the unit correctly and try again.
Remain still and do not move during measurement.
Slightly moisten the soles of your feet with a damp towel and try again.
Remove the batteries. Wait one minute. Reinstall the batteries. Touch the ON-OFF-SET button and turn on the
power. Retake the measurement.
Wait until 0.0 kg (0.0 lb) is displayed before stepping onto the unit.
Do not move the unit until 0.0 kg (0.0 lb) is displayed
Do not move till measurement is completed.
This unit can only be used by people weighing less than 150.0 kg (330.0 lb or 23 st 8.0 lb).
Type BF
Verify correct operation of the device in case the distance is shorter.
Further documentation in accordance with EN60601-1-2:2007 is avail-able at OMRON
HEALTHCARE EUROPE at the address mentioned in this instruction manual.Documentation is
also available at www.omron-healthcare.com.
Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be dis-
posed of, with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible
harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please
separate this product from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote
the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their
local government office, for details of where and how they can return this item for environmentally
safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase
contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.