User Manual - Health Profile Institute
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1. of item s price PROCESSING TIME Returns are processed during normal business hours Monday Friday Please allow 10 14 business days from receipt of your package for processing This time period includes 5 to 7 business days for us to receive your return from the courier 5 to 7 business days for us to process your return All other returns need to be made directly to the retailer where you purchased the HPI product The respective return policies for that retailer shall be the guidelines of your purchase HPI Health Profile Institute HPI Healthy Weight Range Kit User Manual First Edition Published by HPI Health Profile Institute Inc PO Box 777178 Henderson NV 89077 www healthprofileinstitute com Version 1 0 August 2010 Copyright 2010 HPI Health Profile Institute Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of HP Health Profile Institute Inc Article No 040303 Save this manual for future reference2. save the files as PDF In order to do this and print the results click on Export HWR to PDF icon on top of the screen gt HPI Healthy Weight Range Software Tips for Using the HPI Healthy Weight Range Kit l If you are not sure about the exact location of the measurement points on wrists or knees move the caliper tips slightly on the skin in a circular motion until you get the highest number That indicates that you are exactly on the bone edges In order to find the measuring points on the knees it can be helpful to place your fingers 2 inches above the clients knee and slide them down towards the joint The femur edges will be easily identified this way If you want to integrate this method as part of your business practice it first on friends and family performing at least 30 measurements For an accurate adjustment of the fat free mass FFM observe the way the actual weight is positioned in relation to the healthy weight limits a No FFM adjustment is necessary The weight limits appear to be accurate In this situation the way the actual weight is positioned in relation to the weight limits appears normal considering the client s exercise habits and their physical appearance b Calculated FFM is too low The weight limits do not seem accurate and appear too low In this situation the actual weight is usually close to or above the upper weight limit however the individual does not appe
3. User Manual FIRST EDITION HPI Healthy Weight Range 1 Kit HPI Health Profile Institute HPI Healthy Weight Range Kit The HPI Healthy Weight Range Kit is designed for calculating the client s fat free mass skeletal weight body fat percentage and healthy weight range These calculations take into account the unique body frame of each client This scientifically based method was created by Swedish professor of physiology Wilhelm von D beln and has been used extensively in Sweden throughout the past 30 years The HPI Healthy Weight Range Kit includes the Digital Skeletal Caliper and the HPI Healthy Weight Range Software Note This method applies only to individuals 18 years of age or older The Digital Skeletal Caliper The Digital Skeletal Caliper provides an accurate fast and safe way to measure the client s wrist and knee joints This is an easy and non invasive way to obtain information about the client s body composition These measurements create the basis for calculating the client s fat free mass skeletal weight body fat percentage and healthy weight range The Digital Skeletal Caliper s Parts fig 1 The digital skeletal caliper includes the following parts A Caliper s arms B Sliding guide C Digital gage D Slider s screw to adjust the mobility of the arms E Battery compartment Fig 1 The Digital Caliper E Operating Instructions l Use the slider s screw to adj
4. agram DISCLAIMER The Healthy Weight Range calculation using the HPI Healthy Weight Range Kit may not be accurate for all individuals The HPI method of calculating an individual s healthy weight range is based on average skeletal proportions and muscle mass HPI Health Profile Institute is not responsible for the consequences of inaccurate results HPI also declines any responsibility for improper use of the skeletal caliper or of HPI Healthy Weight Range Software Fat Free Mass Adjustment For inactive individuals or for those who exercise a lot deviations from the calculated fat free mass may occur as follows e For individuals who are inactive the actual fat free mass can be lower than the displayed value e Certain types of exercise lead to an increase of muscle mass For those individuals their actual fat free mass can be higher than the displayed value Following the calculation of fat free mass the result must be categorized as correct or incorrect based on the specific situation of each client Using the weight limits as a starting point makes this assessment easier see below The HPI Healthy Weight Range Software allows for easy adjustment of fat free mass for each individual For example if an Fat Free Masse Adjustment individual has a mus Less pe ee Sa os More cle mass greater than Muscle je rosea eae aa Muscle average due to specif Average muscle D ai ic training the fat free m
5. ar basis for cleanliness or damage Any change in the shape of the caliper arms will lead to incorrect readings If the caliper is bent or damaged it must be replaced Recycling This is an electronic device and contains a battery It is considered hazardous waste and it must be recycled Do not throw away The HPI Skeletal Measurement Method General Instructions 1 Be firm when measuring but without hurting the client 2 Make sure that your caliper is set to measure in millimeters the display shows 0 0 3 If one of the joints is different from the other due to an accident or sur gery measure only the unaffected joint Use this measurement in your calculations to replace the dimension of the injured joint How to Measure the Diameter of the Wrists fig 2 3 and 4 In order to obtain accurate results follow these instructions 1 You and your client must be sitting directly across from one another 2 Ask the client to put their hands on their knees so that their hands are steady 3 Use your index fingers to find the widest boney part on the client s wrist fig 2 This is usually located on the outer edges of the radius and ulna bones fig 4 Remember that the rounded edges of these bones are typically the widest part of the wrist 4 Position the tips of the caliper at the apex of the bone edges as indicated in fig 4 Support the caliper s tips with your index fingers in order to prevent the ca
6. ar to be overweight or almost overweight Instead their appearance shows a healthy weight without excess fat If you attempt to imagine how the client would look at a weight close to the lower weight limit and realize that the client would be extremely thin the calculated FFM is too low In this case increase the FFM by using the Fat Free Mass Adjustment diagram c Calculated FFM is too high The weight limits do not seem accurate and appear too high In this situation the actual weight is usually close to or below the lower weight limit however the individual does not appear to be underweight or almost under weight Instead their appearance shows a healthy weight If you attempt to imagine how the client would look at a weight close to the higher weight limit and realize that the client would have excess fat the calculated FFM is too high In this case decrease the FFM by using the Fat Free Mass Adjustment diagram 14 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY Health Profile Institute Inc HPI warrants this product to be free of defects in workmanship and material under normal use and conditions for a period of 90 days from the date of original purchase HPI disclaims all other warranties express and implied There are no warranties which extend beyond the description on the face hereof IN WARRANTY PROCEDURE Should service be required during the warranty period HPI will repair or at its discretion replace this product without
7. ass can be increased by clicking on the sign in the Fat Free Mass Adjustment window Each click will increase the fat free mass with a certain value If an individual has a Fat Free Mass Adjustment muscle mass lower Less than average due to Mule e ao Gone specific sports e g gt B PEA marathon runners or due to lack of physical activity the fat free mass can be decreased by click ing on the sign in the Fat Free Mass Adjustment window Each click will decrease the fat free mass with a certain value 1 In some cases inaccurate results can be obtained due to measuring errors or unusual skeletal diameters 10 Be aware that by adjusting the fat free mass you only modify the muscle mass and accordingly the fat mass The other components of fat free mass skeleton organs blood etc do not change mass Observe the new values obtained by adjusting fat free mass fat free mass body fat percentage and healthy weight limits Observe also the changes in the Body Composition and Healthy Weight Range diagrams Saving and Printing the Files In order to save the file you created click on the Save HWR icon on top of the screen The file will be saved as a HWR file displaying the name and date of birth of the participant In order to open a HWR file previous ly created start the program click the Open existing HWR icon on top of the screen and choose the file you want to open You can also
8. charge except for a 12 00 fee for handling packing return postage and insurance subject to verification of the defect or malfunction upon delivery of this product to HPI SERVICE CENTER listed below with proof of date of purchase 1 Pack the unit in a well padded heavy corrugated box 2 Enclose a copy of your sales receipt credit card statement or other proof of date of purchase along with your name address and phone number and a description of the problem 3 Enclose a check or money order for the sum of 12 00 payable to Health Profile Institute Inc 4 Mail prepaid to HPI SERVICE CENTER PO Box 777178 Henderson NV 89077 Note This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed It does not apply to 1 Damage or loss caused by negligence misuse accident improper installation or operation 2 A defect that has been caused by modification or repair other than through Health Profile Institute Inc 3 Any liability for incidental or consequential damages The Warranty is valid only in the United States of America This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state OUT OF WARRANTY PROCEDURE If the item is out of the warranty period or if you do not have proof of purchase date then Health Profile Institute Inc will perform service for a handling fee of 29 for most items Follow the shipping packing instructi
9. e of the bones fig 6 Read the skeletal caliper scale and record the results in the provided software Measure both right and left knee joints If one of the joints is different from the other due to an accident or surgery measure only the unaffected joint Use this measurement for both right and left knee diameters in your calculation If you cannot accurately measure a client s knees due to excess tissue sur rounding the bones check the box on the right side of the knee measurement section in the provided software This will allow you to do the calculations taking into consideration the wrist diameters only Fig 6 Fig 7 The measurement points on the knee The HPI Healthy Weight Range Software Install the software in your computer following the instructions on the provided CD Please see CD sleeve for system requirements Instructions for Using the HPI Healthy Weight Range Software l If you cannot measure a client s Use the Tab key to move from one field to the next one Make sure you enter the correct values for wrist and knee diameters You can also use the mouse to click in a field If using the mouse make sure you delete the default zero before entering any data Enter Personal Data e Firs Name Last Name Date of Birth Gender Fill in the Height field preferably in centimeters Feet and inches can also be used The software will always display height in bo
10. liper from sliding off the edge of the bones fig 3 Be careful to measure the bone only and not add the soft tissue that covers the bone In order to do this you must apply enough pressure on the caliper s tips however without hurting the client Read the skeletal caliper display and record the results in the provided software Measure both right and left wrists If one of the joints is different from the other due to an accident or surgery measure only the unaffected joint Use this measurement for both right and left wrist diameters in your calculation Fig 4 The measurement points on the wrist How to Measure the Diameter of the Knees fig 5 6 and 7 l You and your client must be sitting directly across from one another The client must be sitting in a chair with their knees at a 90 degree angle with their feet flat on the floor Use your index fingers to find the widest boney part of the client s knee fig 5 This is typically located on the widest edges of the femur bone fig 7 Fig 5 Sometimes it is easier to find the edge of the knee joint if you ask the client to swing their lower leg back and forth However during the actual measurement the knee must be still Position the tips of the caliper at the apex of the bone edges as indicated in fig 7 Support the caliper s tips with your index fingers in order to prevent them from sliding off the edg
11. ons listed under the In Warranty Procedure section of the 90 Day Warranty If you have any questions email the technical service department at productsupport healthprofileinstitute com All other returns need to be made directly to the retailer where you purchased the HPI product The respective return policies for that retailer shall be the guidelines of your purchase RETURN POLICY amp REFUNDS amp EXCHANGES for product purchased directly from Health Profile Institute Inc RETURNING EXCHANGING NEW WITHIN 30 DAYS of delivery You may return any NEW UNOPENED items purchased directly from Health Profile Institute Inc within 30 days of delivery date Refused packages will have a 20 restocking fee assessed Items must be returned at the buyers expense We will only pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error Any NEW UNOPENED items may be returned for up to 30 days from the delivery date New product returns will be eligible for refund less a 10 restocking fee to help absorb our initial shipping costs RETURNING OPENED NEW WITHIN 30 DAYS of delivery Any OPENED NEW item returned within 30 days of delivery and shipped back in the original manufacturer s packaging The refund is 80 of item s price RETURNING USED WITHIN 30 DAYS of delivery Any OPENED item returned within 30 days of delivery that is not in its original condition is damaged missing parts or missing packaging The refund is up to 50
12. th US and Metric systems Fill in the Wrist and Knee diameter fields after measuring them with the digital caliper Make sure you only enter numerical data and not text The Leftknee mh Rightknee fields cannot be blank either In such sight O bs 0 kg cases an error pointer will be displayed dy Gender knees check the corresponding box O Male Female on the right side of the screen The kN software will calculate all values heck EA ENT 0 mm L cannot measure knees using wrist diameters only Fill in the Actual Weight field using either Ibs or kg Ask your client about their desired weight and fill in the corresponding field 8 In the Calculations area the software will display the assessed weight of different body components e Skeletal weight e Fat free mass e Body fat percentage e Healthy weight limits lower and upper limits 9 You can also see the composition of Body Composition the body as a diagram on the right side of your screen see right 10 Compare the client s actual weight with the healthy weight limits indi cated by the software A weight that is in between the weight limits is considered healthy A weight above the upper weight limit is considered overweight A weight below the lower weight limit is considered underweight 11 The weight status will be displayed by the Healthy Weight Range Diagram see below Weight Status Healthy Weight Range Di
13. ust the tension of the sliding scale The caliper s arms must be able to slide easily without being too loose or too tight Push the lt On Off Zero gt key to turn the unit on Set the unit to Zero Close the two jaws by bringing their tips tightly together and press the lt On Off Zero gt key once Set measurement units Press the lt mm in F gt key repeatedly until the mm sign appears on the upper left corner of the display When set on millimeters the caliper will display 0 0 In order to correctly perform the calculations the measuring units must be displayed in millimeters Press the lt On Off Zero gt button for 3 seconds to turn the unit off The unit will power off automatically in 3 5 minutes Press the lt Hold gt button to lock the unit readings Press again to deactivate the function If the display flashes or is blank open the battery compartment on the side and insert a new 3V battery Technical Specifications e Measuring range 0 6 0 e Accuracy 0 01 e 3 Way reading 0 01 0 1mm 1 64 e 3V CR2032 Battery e Battery life approx 1 year e Three measurement systems inches metric millimeters A d E Inch Metric Fraction and inch fractional e Patent Pending Cleaning It is recommended that you disinfect the caliper s arms with a 70 alcohol solution and air dry after each use Maintenance Make sure to inspect the tool on a regul
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