Important Safety Notes - Beurer BF 183 Gebrauchsanweisung

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

WARNING
• Intended use: the device is only intended for weighing humans and for recording your personal
fitness data. The device is only intended for private use and not for medical or commercial pur-
poses. The device must only be used for the purpose for which it was designed and in the
manner specified in these instructions for use.
• The device may not be used by people with medical implants (e.g. pacemak-
ers), as this may affect their functionality.
• Do not use the device during pregnancy.
• Danger of tipping! Never place the scale on an uneven surface (see Figure
step onto the outer edge of the scale on just one side (see Figure
• Danger of slipping! Do not step onto the scale with wet feet (see Figure
scale when the surface is wet. Do not step onto the scale wearing socks.
• Please note that measuring tolerances are possible for technical reasons as this scale is not
calibrated for use in a professional medical context.
• This scale works on the principle of B.I.A. (bioelectrical impedance analysis). When this meas-
urement of the electrical resistance (impedance) is considered alongside constants and/or in-
dividual values (age, height, gender), the body fat percentage and other variables in the body
can be calculated. Please note that the values calculated by the diagnostic bathroom scale only
represent an approximation of the actual medical analytical values for the body. Only a special-
ist doctor can precisely establish the body fat, body water, muscle percentage and other body
parameters using medical methods (e.g. computer tomography).
• Obtain professional advice from appropriately qualified personnel (e.g. a doctor) when under-
taking any treatment or diet to address being overweight or underweight. The health values
determined using the scale can assist the qualified personnel in their diagnoses.
• Inaccurate or implausible results may occur when determining body fat in children, performance
athletes or people with medical/physical limitations (e.g. oedema symptoms, osteoporosis,
people who are taking cardiovascular medication or medication which changes the vascular
system, people with major anatomical abnormalities on the legs).
• Inaccurate or implausible results may occur when determining the heart rate if there is insufficient
circulation in the legs, excessive venous stasis, vascular constriction or extensive leg oedemas.
• Repairs may only be carried out by Beurer Customer Services or authorised retailers. Never
open the scale yourself.
• The scale's maximum capacity is 180 kg / 396 lb / 28 st. The results for weight measurement are
displayed in 100 g increments (0.2 lb, 1/4 st).
• Measurements of body fat, body water and muscle content are displayed in increments of
0.1%. The measurements for BMI and visceral fat are displayed without units; the metabolic
age is displayed in years.
• When supplied to the customer, the scale is set to weigh and measure in "kg" and "cm". On the
back of the scale, there is a toggle button where you can select "pounds" (lb) and "stones" (st).
Safety notes on handling batteries
• Always insert the batteries correctly, taking into account the polarity (+ / -). Keep batteries clean
and dry and away from water. Always select the correct battery type.
• Never short-circuit batteries and battery compartment contacts.
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