Replacing Batteries; Cleaning And Care Of The Unit; What If There Are Problems - Beurer BG 40 Mode D'emploi

10. replacing batteries

Your scale is provided with a "Change battery" indicator. If the scale is operating with a battery which is
too weak, "Lo" appears on the display and the scale will switch off automatically. In this case, the battery
must be exchanged (3 x 1.5 V AAA).
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• When changing batteries, always use batteries of the same type, brand and capacity.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Use batteries that are free of heavy metals.

11. 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.
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• Do not use aggressive solvents or cleaning agents!
• Never immerse the unit in water!
• Do not wash the unit in a dishwasher!
12. 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.
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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.

13. What if there are problems?

If the scale detects and error when measuring, the following is displayed.
Display cause
The maximum load-bearing capacity of
150 kg was exceeded.
The fat percentage is outside the measu-
rable range (less than 5 % or greater than
50 %).
The scale batteries are almost flat.
Scale zero setting is incorrect.
Self test.
remedy
The load must not exceed 150 kg (330 lb,
23 st : 8 lb)
Repeat the measurement barefoot or, if
necessary, moisten the soles of your feet
slightly.
Replace the batteries of scale.
Wait until the scale switches itself off. Now
correctly activate scale, wait for "0.0 kg" to
appear and repeat measurement.
Place scale on an even, hard surface and wait
for "0.0 kg" to appear.
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