health sense BF 414 User manual

We Care Health
HealthSense (India)
No. 884, 2nd Main, 2nd Stage,
‘D’ Block, Rajajinagar,
Bangalore -560 010 (KA)
User Manual User Manual
MODEL
BF 414 BF 414
Ultra-Lite Body Fat Monitor Ultra-Lite Body Fat Monitor
www.healthsense.in

Table of Contents
Safety Information
Tips .
Overview
Device Components ......................................................................
LCD Display .................................................................................
Initial Startup
General Instructions ......................................................................
Insert the Batteries .......................................................................
Select Measurement Unit ..............................................................
Set Up Your Profile .......................................................................
Initializing or Calibrating Your Scale..................................................
Start Measuring
Weight Only Operation ..................................................................
Body Fat Measurement .................................................................
Recall Last Saved Memory Record .................................................
Troubleshooting ................................................................................
Specifications ..................................................................................
Appendix
Health Tips : About Body Fat .........................................................
Health Tips : About Muscle Mass ...................................................
Health Tips : About Body Water .....................................................
Health Tips : About Bone Mass ......................................................
Health Tips : About Calories Recommended......................................
Warranty .........................................................................................
Maintenance ....................................................................................
........................................................................................... 1
2
2
3
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
11
12
12
13
14
6
13

21
The HealthSense Body Fat Monitor measures weight and uses bio-electrical
impedance analysis (BIA) technology to estimate body fat %, body water %,
bone mass %, muscle mass % and calories recommended in generally
healthy children 10-17 years old and healthy adults.
It is intended for use in the domestic setting only.
To ensure the accuracy of measurement, please follow below instructions
when you start measurement :
Place the scale on a flat, hard surface. Soft surface such as carpet will affect
the performance of the scale.
Step onto the platform with bare feet. Stand still and keep full contact with
the electrodes until the measurement is complete.
Start measurement at least two hours after Waking up or Dinning.
Avoid measurement immediately after strenuous exercise, sauna or bath,
drinking, and dinning.
Always start measurement in the same time slot and at the same scale
location on the same flat, hard surface.
For maximum accuracy and repeatability, it is recommended that you
should use the device in the same time of the day and at the same location.
The condition of the skin on the bottom of your feet can affect the reading.
The natural effects of aging or activity can make this skin hard. Take the
reading with clean, slightly damp feet for best accuracy. If you are having a
problem on operating this scale please contact HealthSense support team.
Body fat percentage estimates will vary with the amount of water in the
body, and can be affected by dehydration or over-hydration due to such
factors as alcohol consumption, menstruation, illness, intense exercise, etc.
Do not compare weight readings from one scale to another as some
differences will exist due to manufacturing tolerances.
Do not use your Doctor's scale reading as "accurate" reference to determine
the accuracy of your scale, it is not the right way to test the scale accuracy.
The best way test scale accuracy would be using 50 kg+ (110 lb+)
standard Olympic weight bars on the scale.
If you weigh yourself twice and get two different results, your weight lies
between the two
Indications for use
Tips
Up button
Down button
Set button
LCD display
Electrode
Device Components
LCD Display
Safety Information Overview
SET
%

Select Measurement Unit
4
When batteries are correctly installed, press “UNIT” button at the back side of
the scale inside battery chamber to select measurement UNIT. The default
measurement unit is “kg”. You may press “UNIT” button to choose among
kilogram, pound and stone.
3
HealthSense Ultra-Lite body fat monitor BF-414 applies BIA (Bio-
impedance Analysis) technology. A small amount of weak current flows
through the human body so as to detect the bio-impedance and estimate
body fat %, body water %, muscle mass %, bone mass and calories
recommended. The electrical current is small and may not be felt.
This BIA technology is cheap, safe, non-invasive, toxic-free and harmless. It
also possesses the characteristics of simple operation and abundant
information.
The current mentioned above is less than 1mA. However, please be aware
that anyone with an wearable or implantable medical electronic instrument,
such as a pacemaker, must avoid using this device.
The intended use of this device is for healthy children 10-17 years old and
healthy adults
General Instructions
Open the battery door at the back of the scale.
Insert the Batteries
Close the battery door and wait until the digits
“0.0”are shown on the LCD.
Insert the batteries (2 x AAA ) into the battery
compartment according to the polarity
indications marked inside the compartment.
* The icons “8888” will be shown on the LCD.
When the symbol “ Lo ” appears, the device will power off in four seconds. Then you should
replace with a new set of batteries. Please replace both batteries at the same time. DO NOT mix
the old batteries with the new one.
Worn batteries are hazardous waste. DO NOT dispose of them together with the household
garbage. Please refer to the local ordinances and recycling instructions regarding disposal of the
worn batteries and scrapped device.
If you do not intend to use this unit for a prolonged period of time, it is advisable to remove the
batteries before storing.
Cautions
After selecting the preferred unit, the scale will be auto-off after 20 seconds. Selected weight
unit will be activated when the scale is turned on again.
When setting kg as weight unit, the default height unit is cm.
When setting lb/st as weight unit, the default height is feet/inch.
kg
lb
kg
st:lb
Note
Initial Startup Initial Startup

Set up your profile
Initial Startup
Initializing or Calibrating Your Scale
6
5
The Ultra-Lite body fat monitor BF-414
You may follow below instructions to assign User Code and set up your own
profile including Gender, Height and Age
supports multiple users (Up to 12).
Power off
Power SET (ON / OFF)
to switch on
cm
Repeat same procedure for a second user, or to change user details or to overwrite user profile.
During profile setting, if idle for 6 seconds, the parameters already set will be saved
automatically and LCD shows "0.00 kg" and it will prompt to start body fat measurement.
You may press and hold the function key por qfor fast changing the figures.
1. Press the platform centre and remove your foot.
2. "0.00" will be displayed
3. The scale will switch off and is now ready for use. This initalisation process
must be repeated if the scale is moved or used after long time. At all other
times step straight on the scale.
(Please keep in mind, the first ready may not be accurate and can be disregarded)
Your HealthSense Ultra-Lite Body Fat Monitor will also operate as a
conventional weight reading scale. No special programming steps are
required.
Once the scale is initialized or calibrated, as previously described, you may
simply step on the scale to measure your body weight.
For only body weight reading :
1. Position the scale on a flat, hard surface. Carpeted or uneven floors may
affect accuracy.
2. Step onto the scale platform and remain still while the scale computes
your weight.
3. Now the scale will lock and display your weight value.
4. The scale will automatically turn off after a few seconds.
cm cm
Step 1 : Press SET button to turn on the scale
& enter into setup mode. Default parameters
will display as shown in image.
Step 2 : USER CODE will blink. To set press
the function key por qto increase or
decrease the user code among 1 to 12. Now
press SET button to confirm user CODE and to
enter gender mode.
Step 3 : GENDER will blink. To set press the
function key por qto select Gender ( Male /
Female). Now press SET button to confirm
gender and to enter height mode.
Step 4 : HEIGHT will blink. To set press the
function key por qto increase or decrease
the numbers. (Setting Range : 100 to 250 cm
/ 3'03.5"~8'02.5" ft) Now press SET button to
confirm user HEIGHT and to enter age mode.
Step 5 : AGE will blink. To set press the
function key por qto increase or decrease
the numbers. (Age setting range : 10-100
years old. Now press SET button to confirm
age.
Step 6 : After confirming your AGE the
DISPLAY will again come back to user code
mode. Now tap on scale platform or wait few
seconds till LCD displays 0.0kg, now you can
start body fat measurement.
cm
cm
AGE
AGE
AGE
cm
kg
Note
Start Measuring
Weight only Operation
SET
kg
Initial Startup
cm
kg
kg

Power off
Power SET (ON / OFF)
to switch on
cm
8
Step 2 : Once you are in setup mode you
will find preset parameters. To check memory
record of your user press por qto select
user code and wait for 6 seconds or tap on
the scale platform to bring display as "0.0kg".
7
Body Fat Measurement Recall last saved memory record
Step 1 : When Body fat scale is turned
off press SET button once which will
take you in setup mode.
Step 3
Once the displays shows "0.0kg" press por qto check memory record
STEP 1 : Step on the platform barefooted when the
LCD displays “0.00”
STEP 2 : Weight reading is locked, now stand still
and keep full contact with the electrodes until the
LCD stops displaying “ ”.
* If it fails to complete the analysis, the LCD will only display the weight data. Try measuring again
by following above methods
STEP 3 : Your weight (52.8kg) will be displayed followed by Body Fat
(23.8%), Total Body Water (52.8%), Muscle Mass (37.2%), Bone Mass
(12.0%) & calories recommended (1840 kcal). The data will be displayed
three times.
kg
kg %
% %
KCAL
%
Press to enter
Recall mode
por q
Displaying the last test record of the user. Press por qfor quick page turning.
Repeat 3 times and
switch off automatically
Power off
Start Measuring
1. Position scale on a firm flat surface.
2. Press SET button.
3. While the user code of the latest
measurement is flashing, select your user
number by pressing por qbutton. After
6 seconds, the selected number is locked,
the scale shows “0.0” reading. kg
cm
Power off
cm
(Note : When the user number is flashing, if you press
SET button again, it will enter the setting mode, after
all the settings are finished, it will display zero reading.)
Wait until the
digits stabilize
kg
LCD shows “0.0" Weight readings locked
and flash once
Measuring...
kg %
% %
KCAL
%
kg
cm
Start Measuring
SET
kg

10
This product passes strict inspection before delivery and therefore its accuracy is guaranteed by
HealthSense. Please refer to the above table for the descriptions on accuracy. For inaccurate
results you can always contact HealthSense support team.
This product is specially designed for body fat analysis as well as weight measurement. It should
NOT be used by anyone during the process of transaction for verification of GOODS weight.
9
ERROR DESCRIPTION SOLUTION
Low battery
indication
Over-load
indication
Low Fat %
indication
High Fat %
indication
Re-test
The battery power
is running low, please
replace with a new
battery
The weight exceeds
maximum capability of
scale. Please step off
to avoid damage.
The Fat% is too low.
Please lead a more
nutritional diet and
take care of yourself.
The Fat% is too high.
Please watch your
diet and do regular
exercise.
Error exists, please
re-test to get the
correct result.
About the accuracy of this product
Product Name
Dimension
Net weight
Display
Measurement Unit
Measurement Range
Division
Ultra-Lite Body Fat Monitor BF 414
Scale 310 x 310 x 33 mm (approx.)
Approximately 1.05kg (excluding the battery)
Digital LCD, V.A : 74 x 35.6 mm (approx.)
Kilogram / Pound / Stone
5kg to 180kg / 11lb to 400lb / 0.8 to 28st
0.1kg / 0.2lb / 0.01st
1. BF 414 body fat scale
2. 2 x AAA batteries
3. User Manual
4. Warranty Card
In the box
Power Source
Battery Life
Turn on method
Auto-Off
Accuracy
5-50kg : ± 0.3kg, 50-100kg : ± 0.4kg,
100-180kg : ± 0.5kg
Working Environment
Temperature : 5¥ to 40¥
Humidity : 15% RH to 93%RH
Atmospheric pressure: 70kPa to 106kPa
Storage Environment
_
Temperature : -20¥ to 60¥ Humidity : < 93% RH
Atmospheric pressure: 50kPa to 106kPa
3V (2 x 1.5 AAA batteries)
Around 1 year (if used twice a day)
SENSE ON technology
The scale will turn off after 10sec if there is
no operation
Troubleshooting Specifications

Health Tips - About Body Water
12
Table of Body Fat Level (Unit : %)
Female Male
Age Underfat Healthy Overfat Obese Underfat Healthy Overfat Obese
<39
40-59
>59
<21
<23
<24
21.1-33
23.1-34
24.1-36
33.1-39
34.1-40
36.1-42
>39
>40
>42
<8
<11
<13
8.1-20
11.1-22
13.1-25
20.1-25
22.1-28
25.1-30
>25
>28
>30
Body water is the single most important component of body weight. It
represents over half of your total weight and almost two thirds of your lean body
mass (predominantly muscle). Water performs a number of important roles in
the body:
All the cells in the body, whether in the skin, glands, muscles, brain or
anywhere else, can only function properly if they have enough water. Water
also plays a vital part in regulating the body's temperature balance, particularly
through perspiration.
The combination of your weight and fat measurement could appear to be
'normal' but your body hydration level could be insufficient for healthy living.
The table as follows may be used as a guide:
11
Health Tips - About Body Fat
Human body is made up of, amongst other things, a percentage of fat. Body fat
is vital for a healthy, functioning body, protects vital organs, helps regulate
body temperature, stores vitamins and helps the body sustain itself when food
is scarce. However, too much body fat or indeed too little body fat will damage
to your health. It is difficult to gauge how much body fat we have in our bodies
simply by looking at ourselves in the mirror.
This is why it is important to measure and monitor your body fat percentage.
Body fat percentage gives you a better measure of fitness than weight alone-the
composition of your weight loss could mean you are losing muscle mass rather
than fat-you could still have a high percentage of fat even when a scale
indicates 'normal weight'.
The table as follows may be used as a guide :
According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), lean muscle
mass may decrease by nearly 50 percent between the age of 20 and 90. If you
do nothing with it you're losing muscle and increasing fat. It is also important to
know your muscle mass % during weight reduction. At rest, the body burns
approximately 110 additional calories for each kilo of muscle gained. Benefits
of gaining muscle mass include :
Reversing the decline in strength, bone density & muscle mass with aging
Maintenance of flexible joints
Guide weight reduction when combined with a healthy diet.
Muscle Mass Percentage
Age Female Male
10-99
Healthy
>34
Healthy
>40
Regular exercise and a balanced diet can help maintain healthy bones. Like
muscle, bone is a living tissue that can respond to exercise by becoming
stronger. For most people, bone mass peaks in their thirties. Then people begin
to lose bone. Regular exercise can help prevent that loss.
Calcium and vitamin D, good sources of which are dairy products, green leafy
vegetables and fish, contribute to healthy bones.
The bone mass readings given by this product are an estimation of the amount
of bone in your body. Those with osteoporosis or low bone densities may not get
accurate estimations. If you have any concern regarding your bones please
consult your doctor timely.
Appendix
Health Tips - About Muscle Mass
Appendix
Health Tips - About Bone Mass
* The above information is only for reference
Table of Body Water Level (Unit: %)
Female Male
Age
0-15
16-30
31-60
61-80
Poor
<57
<47
<42
<37
Good
57.1-67
47.1-57
42.1-52
37.1-47
Very Good
>67
>57
>52
>47
<58
<53
<47
<42
Poor
58.1-72
53.1-67
47.1-61
42.1-56
Good
>72
>67
>61
>56
Very Good
* The above information is only for reference

14
DO use a dry soft cloth to wipe the dust.
When carrying out usual maintenance, please ensure practice of the following
Do's and Don'ts :
DO use a wet soft cloth, dipped into water and wrung out, to wipe the
dirt. Then use a dry soft cloth to dry up the device.
DON'T wash the device with water or immerse it in water.
DON'T use propellant, abrasive or other chemicals to wipe the dirt in
avoidance of discolor or malfunction.
DON'T disassemble this device. If you have any problems, please contact
HealthSense. (Please refer to Warranty for contact information)
Maintenance
( Customer Support : suppor[email protected] )
Table of Daily Calorie Requirement (Unit: KCAL)
Age
10-13
14-18
19-50
51+
Sedentary
1600
1800
2000
1600
Moderately Active
1600-2000
2000
2000-2200
1800
Active
1800-2200
2400
2400
2000-2200
Warranty
13
HealthSense India warranty covers defects in material and workmanship of the
product under normal use for a period of ONE (1) year from the date of retail
purchase. The warranty does not cover damages resulting from misuse, abuse,
immersion, normal wear and tear or unauthorized modification.
Should this machine require service (or replacement at our option) while under
warranty, please contact HealthSense support team for return authorization
and troubleshooting.
There are no expressed warranties except as listed above. This warranty gives
you specificlegal rights which may vary from state to state. HealthSense is a
registered trademark of Bright Health Care, Bangalore (K), all rights reserved
Health Tips - About Daily Calorie Requirement
Estimated amounts of calories needed to maintain energy balance for various
gender and age groups at three different levels of physical activity. The
estimates are rounded to the nearest 200 calories and were determined using
the Institute of Medicine equation.
1800
2200
2400
2000
Sedentary
1800-2200
2400-2800
2600-2800
2200-2400
Moderately Active
2000-2600
2800-3200
3000
2400-2800
Active
Female Male
* The above information is only for reference