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•Protect the scale from impacts, moisture, dust, chemicals, large changes in temperature and sources of

heat that are too close (oven, radiator). Do not press the buttons using excessive force or with pointed

objects.

•Do not expose the scale to high temperatures or strong electromagnetic fields (e.g. mobile phones).

Batteries

Warning

•Swallowing batteries can be extremely dangerous. Keep the batteries out of the reach of small children.

If a battery is swallowed, get immediate medical help.

•Do not throw batteries into fire. Explosion hazard!

Important

•Batteries must not be recharged or reactivated by other means, taken apart or short-circuited.

•Remove batteries if the unit will not be used for an extended period of time. This prevents damage that

may occur from leaks.

4. Unit description

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Übersicht

1 Electrodes

2 Control unit with display

3 [SET] button

3

4

4

Up button

5

6

5

Down button

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6 [ON] button

7 Data interface (USB)

5. Initial use

Inserting batteries

Remove the batteries from the protective packaging and insert them into the scale and control unit ac-

cording to the polarity indicated. See the diagram inside the battery compartment.

Control unit

Scale

3 x AAA

3 x AAA

If the scale fails to operate, remove the batteries

completely and reinsert them.

For instructions on changing the batteries, see

p. page 23.

Entering settings

For information on settings, see page page 18.

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Setting up the scale

Set up the scale on a level and solid surface. A solid surface is a prerequisite for a correct measurement.

6. Installing the control unit

Setting up the control unit

You can either hold the control unit in your hand, set it on a lev-

el surface or keep it on the scale. The black plastic part with the

Beurer logo is a magnetic wall holder for wall mounting.

Fold out the pedestal as shown in order to rest the control unit on

a level surface.

Wall mounting

Using the mounting kit, you can mount the control unit on a

wall. Use the mounting kit provided and install the wall holder

as shown.

•Drill 2 holes in the wall next to each other horizontally,

spaced 82 mm apart. Using a 6 mm drill, drill holes in the

wall with a depth of approx. 40 mm. Insert the wall plugs.

•Turn the fastening screws into the wall plugs, until only

about 4 mm of the screw heads protrude.

•Fasten the wall holder, then set the control unit on the magnetic

holder.

Alternative wall mounting method

•You can also fasten the wall holder to a wall using the double-sid-

ed adhesive tape. For this purpose, the wall surface must be clean

and dry.

•Remove the protective film from the adhesive tape on the rear side

of the wall holder.

•Press the wall holder firmly against the wall.

7. Information

The measuring principle

This scale operates according to the B.I.A. principle (bioelectric impedance analysis). This enables the

measurement of physical relationships within seconds by means of an undetectable, completely harmless

electric current. The body fat percentage and other physical relationships in the body can be determined

by measuring the electrical resistance (impedance) and calculating constants and individual parameters

such as age, height, gender and degree of activity.

Muscle tissue and water have good electrical conductivity, and therefore lower resistance. Bones and fatty

tissue, on the other hand, have low conductivity as fat cells and bones conduct hardly any current as a re-

sult of their very high resistance.

Please be aware that values obtained from the diagnostic scale represent only an approximation of actual

analytical medical data. Only a specialist physician can accurately determine body fat, body water, muscle

percentage and bone structure using medical procedures (e.g. computed tomography).

General tips

•If possible, always weigh yourself at the same time of day (preferably in the morning), after using the toi-

let, on an empty stomach and unclothed, in order to achieve comparable results.

•Important for the measurement: only measure body fat when barefoot and with the soles of the feet

slightly moist. Completely dry soles can result in unsatisfactory measurements due to inadequate con-

ductivity.

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•Stand still and upright during the measurement.

•Wait a few hours after unaccustomed physical activity.

•Wait approx. 15 minutes after getting up in the morning to allow the water in the body to distribute.

•Remember that only long-term trends are important. Short-term changes in weight within a few days are

usually caused by a loss of fluid. Body water plays an important role towards our general wellbeing.

Limitations

When measuring body fat and other values, deviating and implausible results may occur in:

•children under approx. 10 years,

•competitive athletes and body builders,

•pregnant women,

•persons with fever, undergoing dialysis treatment or with symptoms of edema or osteoporosis,

•persons taking cardiovascular medication (affecting the heart and vascular system),

•persons taking vascular dilating or vascular constricting medication,

•persons with considerable anatomic deviations of the legs in relation to total body size (length of the

legs considerably shortened or lengthened).

8. Settings

Enter your personal information before using the scale.

Setting the time and unit of measure

•From standby mode (time displayed), press the [SET] button. The display flashes.

•Set the date, time and measuring unit (KG, LB, ST) one after the other by pressing the

or buttons.

•Confirm each entry by pressing then [SET] button.

These settings allow you to use the software to meaningful effect.

Setting user data

You must enter personal user parameters in order to measure your body fat percentage and other physi-

cal data.

The scale has 10 user memory locations which allows, for example, you and your family members to save

personal settings and retrieve them later.

Press the [ON] button.

•Wait until the display shows “0.0”.

•Press the [SET] button to start changing the settings. The first memory position flashes on the display.

•Now you can enter the following settings:

User data Parameters

Memory position 1 to 10

Body height 100 to 220 cm (3’-03“ to 7‘-03“)

Birthday year, month, day

Sex

male

, female

Degree of activity 1-5

•Modifying values: Press

or or press and hold for more rapid progress.

•Confirming entries: Press the [SET] button.

The scale is now ready for measurement. The scale switches off automatically if no other actions are per-

formed.

Degrees of activity

Selection of the degree of activity must refer to the medium and long term.

All parameters must be entered before the body fat and other values can be entered.

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Degree of

Physical activity

activity

1 None.

2 Low: A small amount of light physical effort (e.g. short walks, light garden work, gymnastic exer-

cises).

3 Medium: Physical effort for 30 minutes at least 2 to 4 times a week.

4 High: Physical effort for 30 minutes at least 4 to 6 times a week.

5 Very high: Intensive physical effort, intensive training or hard physical work for at

least one hour daily.

9. Operation

Weighing, carrying out diagnostics

1 Switching on the scale

•Press the [ON] button.

The display reads “0.0 KG”. The scale is now ready for measurement.

2a Weighing, weight only (without diagnostics):

Now step onto the scale. A signal sounds. The display “0.0 KG” starts

flashing.

Stand still with your weight distributed evenly on both legs. The result

is displayed once your weight has been successfully measured.

When you step off the scale, the scale will switch off after a few se-

conds.

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2b Weighing with diagnostics:

•Select your user by pressing the

button. To do so, press the but-

ton repeatedly if necessary.

After a short time, the display shows the ideal weight for your user

data (age and height).

Now step barefoot onto the scale. A signal sounds. The display

“0.0 KG” starts flashing.

Stand still with your weight distributed evenly on both legs.

The result is displayed once your weight has been successfully

measured.

Important:

Note that there may be no contact between your two feet, legs, calves or thighs. Otherwise the

measurement will not be performed correctly.

The following data are displayed automatically

in sequence:

1. Weight and body fat percentage (“BF”) with

automatic evaluation, Figure 1.

2. Weight and body water percentage “

”,

Fig. 2.

3. Weight and muscle percentage “

”, Fig. 3.

4. Bone mass “

” and active metabolic rate

“kcal”, Figure 4.

Afterwards, weight and body fat percentage

are displayed again until “0.0” appears. The

scale is ready for additional measurements.

Retrieving measurements from memory

When the unit is switched off, the measurement is saved automatically. Two memory positions are avail-

able for each user.

After a body fat measurement

After the measurement is complete, the display reads “0.0”.

•Press the

button.

The memory symbol

appears with the most recently stored measurement.

The results for weight, body fat, body water, and muscle percentage are dis-

played.

•Press the

button again.

The second most recently saved measurement appears.

•Press the

button again. The memory symbol goes out and “0.0” appears in

the display.

To delete the measured value shown, press the [SET] button, and confirm and

delete “YES” by pressing the [SET] button again.

Switching off the scale

The scale always switches off automatically after a certain time. A signal sounds. To switch it off manually,

press the [ON] button. The time appears in the display.

Clearing the memory

•After switching on, press and hold the

, and [SET] buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds until “CLr“

appears. Confirm and delete “YES” by pressing the [SET] button.

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10. Evaluation of results

Body fat percentage

The body fat values are shown in the display and evaluated with “top”, “good”, “average” or “poor”. The

following body fat percentages are guide values (contact your physician for further information).

Man Woman

top good average poor top good average poor

Age low normal high very high Age low normal high very high

10-14 <11 11-16 16,1-21 >21,1 10-14 <16 16-21 21,1-26 >26,1

15-19 <12 12-17 17,1-22 >22,1 15-19 <17 17-22 22,1-27 >27,1

20-29 <13 13-18 18,1-23 >23,1 20-29 <18 18-23 23,1-28 >28,1

30-39 <14 14-19 19,1-24 >24,1 30-39 <19 19-24 24,1-29 >29,1

40-49 <15 15-20 20,1-25 >25,1 40-49 <20 20-25 25,1-30 >30,1

50-59 <16 16-21 21,1-26 >26,1 50-59 <21 21-26 26,1-31 >31,1

60-69 <17 17-22 22,1-27 >27,1 60-69 <22 22-27 27,1-32 >32,1

70-100 <18 18-23 23,1-28 >28,1 70-100 <23 23-28 28,1-33 >33,1

A lower value is often found in athletes. Depending on the type of sports, training intensity and physical

constitution, values may result which are below the recommended values stated. It should, however, be

noted that there could be a danger to health in the case of extremely low values.

Body water percentage

The body water percentage is normally within the following ranges:

Man Woman

Age poor good very good Age low normal high

10-100 <50 50-65 >65 10-100 <65 45-60 >60

Body fat contains relatively little water. Therefore persons with a high body fat percentage have body wa-

ter percentages below the recommended values. With endurance athletes, however, the recommended

values could be exceeded due to low fat percentages and high muscle percentage.

This scale is unsuitable for measuring body water in order to draw medical conclusions concerning age-

related water retention, for example. If necessary ask your physician. Basically, a high body water percent-

age should be the aim.

Muscle percentage

The muscle percentage % is normally within the following ranges:

Man Woman

Age low normal high Age low normal high

10-14 <44 44-57 >57 10-14 <36 36-43 >43

15-19 <43 43-56 >56 15-19 <35 35-41 >41

20-29 <42 42-54 >54 20-29 <34 34-39 >39

30-39 <41 41-52 >52 30-39 <33 33-38 >38

40-49 <40 40-50 >50 40-49 <31 31-36 >36

50-59 <39 39-48 >48 50-59 <29 29-34 >34

60-69 <38 38-47 >47 60-69 <28 28-33 >33

70-100 <37 37-46 >46 70-100 <27 27-32 >32

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Bone mass

Like the rest of our body, our bones are subject to the natural development, degeneration and ageing pro-

cesses. Bone mass increases rapidly in childhood and reaches its maximum between 30 and 40 years of

age. Bone mass reduces slightly with increasing age. You can reduce this degeneration somewhat with

healthy nutrition (particularly calcium and vitamin D) and regular exercise. With appropriate muscle build-

ing, you can also strengthen your bone structure. Note that this scale will not show you the calcium con-

tent of your bones, but will measure the weight of all bone constituents (organic substances, inorganic

substances and water). Little influence can be exerted on bone mass, but it will vary slightly within the in-

fluencing factors (weight, height, age, gender). No recognised guidelines or recommendations relating to

bone mass measurement.

Attention

Please do not confuse bone mass with bone density.

Bone density can be determined only by means of a medical examination (e.g. computer tomography,

ultrasound). It is therefore not possible to draw conclusions concerning changes to the bones and bone

hardness (e.g. osteoporosis) using this scale.

AMR

The active metabolic rate (AMR) is the amount of energy required daily by the body in its active state. The

energy consumption of a human being rises with increasing physical activity and is measured on the diag-

nostic scale in relation to the degree of activity entered (1-5).

To maintain your existing weight, the amount of energy used must be reintroduced into the body in the

form of food and drink. If less energy is introduced than is used over a longer period of time, your body

will obtain the difference largely from the amount of fat stored and your weight will decrease. If, on the oth-

er hand, over a longer period of time more energy is introduced than the total active metabolic rate (AMR)

calculated, your body will be unable to burn off the excess energy, and the excess will be stored in the

body as fat and your weight will increase.

Results in relation to time

Remember that only long-term trends are important. Short-term fluctuations in weight over a few

days are usually the result of a loss of fluid.

The interpretation of the results will depend on changes in your overall weight and body fat, body water

and muscle percentages, as well as on the period during which these changes take place. Sudden chang-

es within days must be distinguished from medium term changes (over weeks) and long term changes

(months). A basic rule is that short term changes in weight almost exclusively represent changes in water

content, whereas medium and long term changes may also involve the fat and muscle percentages.

•If your weight reduces over the short term, but your body fat percentage increases or remains the same,

you have merely lost water – e.g. after a training session, sauna session or a diet restricted only to rapid

weight loss.

•If your weight increases over the medium term and the body fat percentage falls or stays the same, then

you could have built up valuable muscle mass.

•If your weight and body fat percentage fall simultaneously then your diet is working – you are losing fat

mass.

•Ideally you should support your diet with physical activity, fitness or power training. This way you can in-

crease your muscle percentage over the medium term.

•Body fat, body water or muscle percentages should not be added (certain elements of muscle tissue

also contain body water).

Note regarding “ideal weight”:

The ideal weight is calculated from the body height and the BMI (Body Mass Index).

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11. Transferring measurements to a PC / HealthManager/EasyFit

EasyFit:

Training analysis in conjunction with Beurer heart rate monitors

HealthManager:

Health management in conjunction with Beurer blood pressure and blood glucose monitors

Follow the instructions for software installation.

12. Replacing batteries

The control unit is fitted with a “change battery” indicator. If the scale is operating with batteries that are

too weak, “Lo” appears on the display and the scale will switch off automatically. In this case, the batteries

need to be replaced as soon as possible. (3 x 1.5 V type AAA). The batteries in the scale must be replaced

when the scale emits no signal or sends no radio signal after it is switched on (3 x 1.5 V type AAA).

Note

•When changing batteries, always use batteries of the same type, brand and capacity.

•Always replace all batteries simultaneously.

•Do not use rechargeable batteries.

•Use batteries that are free of heavy metals.

13. Cleaning and care of the unit

The unit should be cleaned occasionally.

Clean using a damp cloth, to which you can apply a little detergent if necessary. Do not use abrasive de-

tergents and never immerse the unit in water.

Important

•Do not use aggressive solvents or cleaning agents!

•Never immerse the unit in water!

•Do not wash the unit in a dishwasher!

14. Disposal

Standard and rechargeable batteries should not be disposed of separately from the household waste. As a

consumer, you are legally obliged to return used batteries for proper disposal. You can hand in your used

batteries at public collection points in your district or sales outlets where batteries of this type are sold.

Note

The codes below are printed on batteries containing harmful substances:

Pb = Battery contains lead, Cd = Battery contains cadmium, Hg = Battery contains mercury.

For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the scale with the batteries in the household

waste at the end of its useful life. Dispose of the unit at a suitable local collection or recycling

point. Observe the local regulations for material disposal.

Dispose of the unit in accordance with EC Directive 2002/96/EC– WEEE (Waste Electrical and Elec-

tronic Equipment).

If you have any questions, please contact the local authorities responsible for waste disposal.

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15. What if there are problems?

If the scale detects and error when measuring, the following is displayed.

Display Cause Remedy

0_Ld The maximum load capacity of 150 kg

Do not load the unit with over 150 kg.

was exceeded.

Lo The batteries are almost empty. Replace the batteries (see page 16 and page

23).

Err The electrical resistance between the

Repeat the measurement barefoot. If

electrodes and the sole of your foot is too

necessary,moisten the soles of your feet slightly.

high (e.g. if you have tough calluses).

If necessary, remove the calluses from the soles

of your feet.

The fat percentage is outside the measu-

Repeat the measurement barefoot or, if neces-

rable range (less than 5% or greater than

sary, moisten the soles of your feet slightly.

50%).

The water percentage is outside the

Repeat the measurement barefoot or, if neces-

measurable range (less than 36% or gre-

sary, moisten the soles of your feet slightly.

ater than 70%).

The muscle and bone percentages are

Repeat the measurement barefoot or, if neces-

outside the measurable range (age and

sary, moisten the soles of your feet slightly.

gender related).

Full Data 30 measurements have been saved. Transfer the measurements to your PC.

No display The batteries in the control unit are com-

Replace the batteries (see page 16).

pletely empty.

The batteries in the control unit are not

Check to ensure that the polarity is correct (see

inserted correctly.

page 16)

No measurement possible

Possible errors Remedy

The scale was not activated before you stood on

Activate the scale correctly (wait for “0.0 KG”) and re-

it. If you step on the scale before “0.0 KG” is dis-

peat the measurement. Switch on the control unit first

played, the scale will not work correctly.

before the measurement. If necessary, wait 30 se-

conds, then repeat the measurement.

Cordless connection between scale and control

Briefly remove, then reinsert the batteries of the sca-

unit is interrupted.

le and the control unit; the scale sends an audible si-

gnal when you insert the batteries. Maintain a larger

distance from the following electromagnetic sources:

high-voltage pylons, television or wireless computer

systems, fitness equipment, mobile phones, weather

stations.

The control unit is too far away from the scale. Reduce the distance between the scale and control

unit; maximum distance is 2 metres.

The batteries in the scale are empty. Replace the batteries (see page 16).

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Incorrect weight measurement

Possible errors Remedy

Scale is on carpeting. Place the scale on a level and solid surface.

The scale is not zeroed correctly. Activate the scale and wait until a signal sounds. Then

wait for approx. 4 seconds and repeat the measure-

ment.

16. Technical specifications

Dimensions of the scale 320 x 320 x 21 mm

Scale batteries

3 x 1,5 V type AAA

Control unit batteries

3 x 1,5 V type AAA

Cordless transmission 433 MHz

Measuring range 5 kg bis 150 kg

Weight, bone mass unit 100 g

Body fat, water, muscle mass unit 0,1 %

AMR unit 1 Kcal

Subject to technical modifications.

The scale conforms to EC Directive 2004/108/EC + supplements.

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