Omron BCM-500 - Introduction and Safety; Introduction and Device Overview; Safety Guidelines and Contraindications

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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the OMRON Body Composition Monitor and Scale with Bluetooth
®
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This monitor is intended for measuring and displaying the following body composition parameters.
- Body Weight - Body Fat (in %)
- Visceral Fat (up to 30 levels) - Skeletal Muscle (in %)
- Resting Metabolism (in kcal) - BMI (Body Mass Index)
This monitor is intended to be operated by adults who can understand this instruction manual. It is not
for professional use in hospitals or other medical facilities, it is intended for home use only.
Safety Instructions
This instruction manual provides you with important information about the OMRON BCM-500. To
ensure the safe and proper use of this monitor, READ and UNDERSTAND all of these instructions. If
you do not understand these instructions or have any questions, contact 1-800-634-4350 before
attempting to use this monitor. For specic information about your own body composition
related conditions, consult with your physician.
Intended Use
The OMRON BCM-500 is intended to be used to calculate and display the estimated value of body fat
percentage, skeletal muscle percentage, resting metabolism, BMI and visceral fat levels using the BI
(Bioelectrical Impedance) Method and indicates the BMI (Body Mass Index).
The BCM-500 is intended to be used by healthy individuals in the age range of 18 to 80 years for
the skeletal muscle percentage, resting metabolism and visceral fat level. The age range for body fat
percentage is intended to be used by healthy individuals between the age of 10 to 80 years.
Receiving and Inspection
Remove this monitor and other components from the packaging and inspect for damage. If this monitor
or any other components are damaged, DO NOT USE and contact 1-800-634-4350.
Symbols Glossary
For symbol information, visit: OmronHealthcare.com/symbols-glossary
Contraindications
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implanted metallic or electronic device. Such use could cause these devices to malfunction
causing serious health risks or death to users.