Information - Beurer BF 950 Mode D'emploi

• The scale's maximum capacity is 180 kg (396 lb/28 st). The results for weight and bone mass are
displayed in 100 g increments (0.2 lb).
• Measurements of body fat, body water and muscle content are displayed in increments of 0.1%.
• Calorie requirement is indicated in increments of 1 kcal.
• When supplied to the customer, the scale is set to weigh and measure in "kg" and "cm".
You can change the unit settings during initial use of the app.
• Place the scale on an even, hard surface; a hard surface is crucial for achieving accurate
measurements.
• Repairs may only be carried out by Beurer Customer Services or authorised retailers.
Before submitting a complaint, please check the batteries first and replace them if necessary.
• We hereby confirm that this product complies with the European RED Directive 2014/53/EU.
The CE Declaration of Conformity for this product can be found under:
www.beurer.com/web/we-landingpages/de/cedeclarationofconformity.php.
Storage and maintenance
The accuracy of the measurements and service life of the device depend on its careful handling:
IMPORTaNT
• Do not place any objects on the scale when not in use.
• Protect the device from knocks, damp, dust, chemicals, marked temperature fluctuations and
nearby sources of heat (ovens, heaters).
• Do not press the buttons violently or with pointed objects.
• Do not expose the scale to high temperatures or strong electromagnetic fields.

4. Information

The measurement principle
This scale works on the principle of B.I.A. (bioelectrical impedance analysis). This involves the calculation
of body content in a matter seconds, using a current that cannot be felt, is completely harmless and does
not pose any risk.
When this measurement of the electrical resistance (impedance) is considered alongside constants
and/or individual values (age, height, gender, activity level), the body fat percentage and other variables in
the body can be calculated. Muscle tissue and water conduct electricity well and therefore have a lower
resistance. In contrast, bones and fat tissue have low conductivity as the fat cells and bones are barely
able to conduct the current due to very high levels of resistance.
Please note that the values calculated by the diagnostic bathroom scale only represent an approxima-
tion of the actual medical analytical values for the body. Only a specialist doctor can precisely establish
the body fat, body water, muscle percentage and bone structure using medical methods (e.g. computer
tomography).
General tips
• As far as possible, weigh yourself at the same time everyday (ideally in the morning), after having been
to the toilet, on an empty stomach and without clothing, in order to obtain results which can be com-
pared.
• Important point regarding the measurement: the calculation of body fat may only be made when bare-
foot; the soles of the feet may be lightly dampened where appropriate.
• There must be no skin contact between your feet, legs, calves or thighs. Otherwise, the measurement
cannot be taken correctly.
• Stand up straight and still during measurement.
• Wait a few hours after any physical exertion to which your body is unaccustomed.
• Wait approx. 15 minutes after getting up so that the water stored in your body can disperse.
• Remember that only the long-term trend is important. Short-term changes in weight within a few
days are normally caused by loss of fluids; however, body water plays an important role in terms of
well-being.
• The total of all analytical values comes to more than 100% because body water must not be added;
body water is already included in the other analytical values (e.g. body fat, muscle percentage).
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