What If There Are Problems; Technical Specifications - Beurer BF 100 Mode D'emploi

Observe the local regulations for material disposal.
Dispose of the unit in accordance with EC Di-
rective 2002/96/EC–WEEE (Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment).
If you have any questions, please contact the local au-
thorities responsible for waste disposal.

16. What if there are problems?

If the scale detects and error when measuring, the fol-
lowing is displayed.
Display Cause
ERROR:_ The maximum load
OVERLOAD capacity of 150 kg
was exceeded.
LOW_ The batteries are
BATTERY almost empty.
MEMORY_ 30 measurements
FULL have been saved.
ERROR:_ The electrical re-
CONTACT sistance between
the electrodes and
the sole of your
foot is too high
(e.g. if you have
tough calluses).
ERROR:_ The BIA measure-
DATA ment was success-
ful but the fat per-
centage is outside
the measurable
range (less than
5% or greater than
50%).
No display The batteries in
the control unit are
completely empty.
The batteries in the
control unit are not
inserted correctly.
No measurement possible
Possible errors Remedy
The control unit Switch on the control unit first
was not activated before the measurement. If nec-
before you stepped essary, wait 30 seconds, then re-
on the scale. peat the measurement.
Remedy
Do not load the unit
with over 150 kg.
Replace the batter-
ies (see page 16
and 23).
Transfer the meas-
urements to a PC,
see page 23.
Repeat the meas-
urement barefoot. If
necessary, moisten
the soles of your feet
slightly. If necessary,
remove the calluses
from the soles of
your feet.
Repeat the measure-
ment barefoot or, if
necessary, moisten
the soles of your feet
slightly. If necessary,
change the level of
activity that you have
set.
Replace the batter-
ies (see page 16).
Check to ensure that
the polarity is correct
(see page 16).
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Possible errors Remedy
Cordless connec- Reinsert the batteries for the
tion between scale scale and the control unit. Main-
and control unit is tain a larger distance from the
interrupted. following electromagnetic sourc-
es: high-voltage pylons, televi-
sion or wireless computer sys-
tems, fitness equipment, mobile
phones, weather stations.
The control unit is Reduce the distance between the
too far away from scale and control unit; maximum
the scale. distance is 2 metres.
The batteries in the Change the batteries (see page
scale are flat or in- 16) and check that they are in-
correctly inserted. serted the correct way round.
Incorrect weight measurement
Possible errors Remedy
The scale is not Before taking a measurement,
zeroed correctly. activate the scale briefly with
your foot until the
status indicator lights up.
Wait approximately 5 seconds
and repeat the measurement.
For your information: because
you would normally step onto
the scale immediately, the scale
saves the zero point when the
scale is switched off (when the
goes out).
Scale is on Place the scale on a level and
carpeting. solid surface.
Stand with your feet as far apart
as possible without tipping the
scales.

17. Technical specifications

Dimensions of the scale
Scale batteries
Control unit batteries
Cordless transmission
Measuring range
Weight, bone mass unit
Unit for body fat, water
and muscle
BMR, AMR unit
Subject to technical modifications.
The scale conforms to EC Directive 2004/108/EC +
supplements.
operating
operating status indicator
330 x 330 x 41 mm
3 x 1.5 V type AA
3 x 1.5 V type AA
433 MHz
5 kg to 150 kg
11 lb to 330,6 lb
0.79 St. to 23.61 St.
100 g / 0.2 lb / 0.2 lb
0.1 %
1 Kcal