Incorrect Measurement - Beurer BF 18 Gebrauchsanleitung

A basic rule is that short term changes in weight almost exclusively represent changes in water con-
tent, whereas medium and long term changes may also involve the fat and muscle percentages.
same, you have merely lost water – e.g. after a training session, sauna session or a diet restricted
only to rapid weight loss.
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. By this
means, you can increase your muscle percentage over the medium term.

7. Incorrect measurement

Possible causes of error:
The scale was not activated before you stood
pears in the display, the scale will not function
correctly.
The maximum capacity of 150 kg has been
exceeded.
The electrical resistance between the elec-
trodes and the soles of the feet is too high (e.g.
in the case of thick calluses).
You are standing unsteadily on the scale.
The fat percentage is outside the measurable
range (less than 5% or greater than 50%).
The water percentage is outside the measura-
ble range (less than 36% or greater than 70%).
The muscle and bone percentages are outside
the measurable range (age and gender related).
8. Disposal
Used, fully discharged batteries must be disposed of in a specially labeled collection
container, at toxic waste collection points or through an electrical retailer. You are un-
der legal obligation to dispose of batteries correctly. Note: You will find these markings
mercury.
(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment).
If you have any queries, please refer to the local authorities responsible for waste dis-
posal.
Remedy:
Activate the scale correctly and repeat the
- measurement.
Weigh only the maximum permissible weight.
Repeat the measurement barefoot.
If necessary, moisten the soles of your feet
slightly. If necessary, remove the calluses from
the soles of your feet.
Keep still while standing on the scale.
Repeat the measurement barefoot or, if neces-
sary, moisten the soles of your feet slightly.
Repeat the measurement barefoot or, if neces-
sary, moisten the soles of your feet slightly.
Repeat the measurement barefoot or, if neces-
sary, moisten the soles of your feet slightly.
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