Beurer GS 42: G ENGLISH
G ENGLISH: Beurer GS 42
G ENGLISH
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing one of our products. Our name stands for high-quality, thoroughly tested
products for the applications in the areas of heat, weight, blood pressure, body temperature, pulse,
gentle therapy, massage and air.
Please read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be sure to make them
accessible to other users and observe the information they contain.
Best regards,
Your Beurer Team
1 Getting to know your instrument
Function of the unit
These digital glass scale allows you to weigh yourself and to calculate your personal body mass
index (BMI).
The scale is intended for individual, household use.
The scale is equipped with the following functions, which can be used by up to ten dierent people:
• Measurement of your body weight
• Calculation of your body mass index (BMI)
• Coloured interpretation of your BMI for simple rating.
The memory function lets up to ten people access up to ten previously measured
weight values as well as the corresponding BMI values.
2 Signs and symbols
The following symbols appear in these instructions.
Warning Warning instruction indicating a risk of injury or damage to health.
Important Safety note indicating possible damage to the unit/accessory.
Note Note on important information.
3 Safety notes
Safety notes
Warning:
• Do not stand on the outer edge to one side of the scale otherwise it may tip!
• Keep children away from packaging materials (risk of su ocation).
• The surface of the scale is slippery when damp or wet.
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Notes on handling batteries
Warning:
• Swallowing batteries can be extremely dangerous. Keep the batteries and scale out of the
reach of small children. Should a child swallow a battery, seek medical assistance
immediately.
• Batteries must not be recharged, taken apart, thrown into an open re or short circuited.
• Batteries can contain toxins that are harmful to health and the environment.
Always dispose of batteries in accordance with applicable legal regulations.
Do not dispose of batteries with the normal household waste.
Warning:
• Replace weak batteries before they discharge completely.
• Always replace all batteries at the same time and use batteries of the same type.
• Leaking batteries may damage the device. If you do not intend to use the device for longer
periods, remove the batteries from the battery compartment.
• If a battery has leaked, put on protective gloves and clean the battery compartment with a
dry cloth.
General notes
• The unit is for personal use only and is not intended for medical or commercial applications.
• Please note that technically related measuring tolerances are possible, as the scale is not
calibrated for professional medical applications.
• The scale can accept a maximum load of 150 kg (330 lb, 23 st). The weight measurement is
displayed in increments of 100 g (0.2 lb).
• Before submitting any complaint, rst check the batteries and replace them if necessary.
• Repairs must only be carried out by Customer Services or authorised suppliers.
• Should you have any questions concerning the use of our devices, please contact your
dealer or customer service.
• All scales comply with EC Directive 2004/108/EC.
4 Unit description
Overview
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1
1 Display
3
2 Up button
3 USER button
4 Down button
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5 SET button
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5 Initial use
Inserting the batteries (3 x 1,5 V AAA Micro)
Please remove the battery insulating strips and/or position the batteries correctly with regards to
the polarity displayed in the battery compartment. If the scale fails to operate, remove the batteries
completely and reinsert them.
Changing the weight unit
The scale shows the values in kg. You can set the device to measure in kilograms ('kg'), pounds ('lb')
and stones ('st') using the button on the back of the device.
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 Information
The measuring principle
The BMI is calculated using the height value entered and the measured weight value.
General tips
• If possible, always weigh yourself at the same time of day (preferably in the morning), after using
the toilet, on an empty stomach and unclothed, in order to achieve comparable results.
7 Switch on the scale
Tap your foot quickly, forcefully and audibly on the scale to activate the vibration sensor.
'8888' and the date appear as a self test until '0.0' is displayed. If necessary, change the location
where the user data is saved.
kg
8 Settings
Set time and date
day month year
SET
The date and time can only be changed when the batteries are taken out and replaced.
To set the current date and time, you must proceed in several stages as follows:
year – month – day – hour – minute.
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The setting to be changed will ash each time.
• To change a setting, press the buttons
and .
• To save the setting and move onto the next one, or to close the setting, press the SET button.
The scale will switch o automatically after this procedure.
The scale will also switch o if no buttons are pressed for more than 15 seconds.
Setting user data
The scale comes equipped with 10 locations for storing user data and space for more than 10
measurement values per user. You and, for example, the members of your family can save and
later access the following personal settings in the storage locations:
Sequence User data Parameters
1 Memory position 1 to 10
2 Body height 100 to 220 cm
(3'-03" to 7'-03")
Switch on the scale (see 7. Switch on the scale). When “0.0 kg” is displayed:
• Press the 'USER' button until you have reached the desired memory space. After the display
shows the preset body height “0.0 kg” will appear.
• To change the body height press “SET”.
• Press the
and buttons to set your height. Keep button pressed for quicker run.
• Finish entering data by pressing the SET button.
USER 3 sec
cm
kg
SET
2 sec
cm
SET
kg
Please note: if you change the height value at a later date, all measurement data
saved in your storage location up until that point will be deleted.
9 Operation
Weighing yourself and calculating BMI
To weigh yourself and to calculate your personal body mass index:
• Switch on the scale (see 7. Switch on the scale).
• Then select the storage location where your settings have been saved using the 'USER' button.
Next, your saved height value will be displayed. Wait until “0.0 kg” is displayed again. You can
now use the scale. Stand still whilst weighing yourself.
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kg
USER
3 sec
cm
BMI
2 sec
kg
kg
The date, weight and BMI are each displayed.
The display changes colour depending on the BMI (see page 10, Evaluate results).
One value will be saved per day, per person. If you take several measurements per day, the
most recent value will be saved. The data saved previously on that day up will be overwritten.
The scale switches itself o after approx. 10 seconds.
Accessing saved measurements
To access the saved measurements of the currently selected user:
• Switch on the scale (see 7. Switch on the scale). '0.0 kg' is displayed after the self-test display.
• Select the memory space by pressing the 'USER' button several times, if necessary. The height
of the selected user and then his/her last saved result is displayed again if you do not press any
buttons for three seconds after that '0.0 kg' will appear.
• Then browse through the memory spaces for the saved values one by one using the
or
buttons.
• The date, weight and BMI are each displayed. The display changes colour depending on the BMI
(see 10, Evaluation of results).
kg
USER 3 sec
cm
BMI
2 sec
kg
kg
BMI
kg
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10 Evaluation of results
Body mass index (BMI)
The body mass index (BMI) is a number that is often called upon to evaluate body weight. The
number is calculated from body weight and height, the formula is – body mass index = body
weight : height². The measurement unit for BMI is [kg/m²]. According to the BMI, weight is
classied for adults (20 years and over) using the following values (source: WHO):
Display Category BMI
Pink Underweight Severely underweight < 16
Moderately underweight 16-16,9
Slightly underweight 17-18,4
Green Normal weight 18,5-25
Yellow Overweight Pre-obese 25,1-29,9
Red Obese (overweight) Class I obese 30-34,9
Class II obese 35-39,9
Class III obese ≥ 40
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.
11 Replacing batteries
The batteries in the scale must be replaced if the message “Lo” appears in the display. If the
batteries are too at, then the scale will switch o automatically.
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.
12 Storage and maintenance
The precision of the measurements and service life of the device depends on its careful handling:
Important:
• The unit should be cleaned occasionally. Use a slightly damp cloth to clean the device. You
may also use a small quantity of cleaning agent if desired. Do not use abrasive detergents
and never immerse the unit in water.
• Protect the scale from knocks, damp, dust, chemicals, drastic changes in temperature,
electromagnetic elds and nearby sources of heat (ovens, heaters). Do not press the
buttons violently or with pointed objects.
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13 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 Electronic Equipment).
If you have any questions, please contact the local authorities responsible for waste
disposal.
14 What if there are problems?
If the scale detects and error when measuring, the following is displayed.
Display Cause Remedy
OL The maximum load capacity
Do not load the unit with
of 150 kg was exceeded.
over 150 kg.
Lo The batteries are almost
Replace the batteries.
empty.
no Accessing a user storage
The scale will switch o
location in which no values
automatically after a short
have been saved.
while; switch the scale on
again and proceed with the
measurements.
Err BMI is outside the measura-
Switch the scale on again
ble range.
and repeat the measure-
ments.
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No measurement possible
Possible errors Remedy
If you stand on the scale to measure your
Correctly activate the scale (wait for “0.0 kg” to be
values before the display shows “0.0 kg”,
displayed) and repeat the measurement.
the scale will not function correctly.
The batteries in the scale are empty. Replace the batteries.
Incorrect weight measurement
Possible errors Remedy
Scale is on carpeting. Place the scale on a level and solid surface.
Incorrect zero point of scale. Place a scale on a secure, at surface. Switch on
the scale and wait until the scale automatically
switches o again (do not step onto the scale before
then). Then switch on the scale again and repeat the
measurement.
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