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1.What You Should Know When Using This Unit
1.2 Advice for Measurement
If the soles of your feet are dry or the temperature of your feet or the electrodes are
extremely cold, it will not be possible to obtain stable measurements, which may lead to
display error indication or inaccurate results.
Please pay special attention in winter because the air is dry and/or the temperature is
low.
Recommended times for measurement
Understanding the normal changes in your body fat percentage can help you in
preventing or reducing obesity. Being aware of the times when the body fat percentages
shift within your own daily schedule will assist you in obtaining an accurate trending of
your body fat. It is recommended to use this unit in the same environment and daily
circumstances. (See chart)
Recommended times for measurement
Conditions Actions
Feet are dry.
Slightly moisten soles of your feet with a wet
towel, then measure.
When you step onto the electrodes, they feel
cold.
Allow the electrodes to warm by leaving the
unit in a warm room for approximately ten
minutes.
Your body and feet are cold due to the blood
not circulating well.
Warm your feet by immersing in hot water or
staying in a warm room. Make sure the feet
are dried properly.
Daily activities
Waking up
Breakfast
Lunch
Taking a bath or
eating dinner
Going to bed
2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
After waking up
Before lunch and about 2 hours or
more after breakfast
In the afternoon about 2 hours or
more after lunch and before taking
a bath or eating dinner
Before going to bed and about 2
hours or more after dinner
Recommended time
Recommended time
Recommended time
Recommended time
Avoid measurement immediately
after eating or bathing.
HBF-400.book Page 6 Wednesday, October 15, 2008 12:05 PM