This document is an instruction manual for the Body Fat Monitor Model BF306. It explains how to obtain a correct measurement of body fat and provides recommended times and conditions for measurement.
This manual provides safety precautions, storage guidelines, and detailed instructions for obtaining accurate body‑fat measurements with the Omron BF306. It covers battery installation, personal data setup, memory functions, and how to interpret BMI and body‑fat results.
Additional sections describe common error codes, troubleshooting tips, electromagnetic‑compatibility warnings, and full product specifications such as display ranges, accuracy, and environmental limits.
| Model | OMRON BF306 Body Fat Monitor |
|---|---|
| Display range | Body fat % 4.0‑50.0%, BMI 7.0‑90.0 |
| Accuracy (S.E.E.) | 4.1 % |
| Height input range | 100.0 cm – 199.5 cm |
| Weight input range | 10 kg – 199.8 kg |
| Age input range | 18 – 70 years |
| Number of personal memories | 9 |
| Power supply | 2 AAA batteries |
| Battery life | ≈ 1 year (twice a day use) |
| Operating temperature / humidity | +10 °C – +40 °C, 30 % – 85 % RH |
| Storage temperature / humidity | -20 °C – +60 °C, 10 % – 95 % RH |
| External dimensions | ≈ 197 × 128 × 49 mm (L × H × W) |
| Weight | ≈ 230 g (without batteries) |
| Package includes | 2 AAA batteries, main unit, instruction manual, warranty card |
Open the battery cover, remove the old AAA batteries and insert two new AAA batteries with the correct polarity; the unit will indicate low battery when replacement is needed.
The monitor can store personal data for up to nine users, each with its own memory number.
Measurements may be inaccurate if taken after vigorous exercise, after a bath or sauna, with dry or cold hands, or in a highly humid environment such as a sauna.