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and on the length of time during which these changes take place. Rapid changes over
several days should be distinguished from mid-term changes (over several weeks) and
long-term changes (months). As a basic rule, SHORT-TERM weight changes almost
exclusively represent changes in water content, while mid-term and long-term changes
can ALSO concern the percentage of fat and muscle.
• If you experience a short-term drop in weight, however the percentage of body fat
increases or remains the same, you have only lost water, e.g. after a training session,
going to the sauna or following a diet limited to rapid weight loss.
• If you experience a mid-term weight increase, while the percentage of body fat drops
or remains the same, you might have built up your muscle mass or your body may
have retained more water (e.g. as the result of taking medication or a weaker cardiac
function in elderly people).
• If your weight and percentage of body fat drop simultaneously, your diet is working
and you are losing fat mass. Ideally, you can support your diet with physical exercise,
fitness or power training. This can result in a mid-term increase in the percentage of
muscle in your body.
And remember: Physical exercise is the basis for a healthy body.
2. Important notes – keep for later use!
caution: The scale may not be used by persons with medical implants (e.g.
pacemakers). Otherwise their function may be impaired.
caution – For your safety
– Do not use during pregnancy. Inaccurate measurements may be caused by the
amniotic fluid.
– Attention! Do not step onto the scale with wet feet or when the scale’s surface is damp–danger
of slipping!
– You should protect the scale against impacts, moisture, dust, chemicals, major temperature fluc-
tuations and keep it away from heat sources (ovens, radiators).
– Repairs may only be performed by Beurer Customer Service or authorized dealers. However, al-
ways check the batteries and replace them if necessary prior to making a complaint.
– All scales comply with EC Directive 2004/108/EC + supplements. Should you still have questions
regarding the use of our products, please contact your dealer or Beurer Customer Service.
– The scale should occasionally be cleaned with a damp cloth. Do not use aggressive cleaning
agents and never submerge the scale.
– The device is only for private use and is not intended for medical or commercial purposes.
– The diagnostic scale can be preset for an age range of 10–100 years and heights of 100–220 cm
(3’ 03”–7’ 03”). The scale can accept a maximum load of 150 kg (330 lb, 24 St). The weight mea-
surement is displayed in increments of 100 g (0.2 lb, 1/4 St) angezeigt. The measuring results for
the body fat, body water and muscle percentages are displayed in 0.1% increments.
– On delivery the scale is set to the units “cm” and “kg”. A switch located on the back of the scale
enables you to change to “pound” and “stones” (lb, St).
– Please dispose of the blanket in accordance with the directive 2002/96/EG – WEEE
(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment). If you have any queries, please refer to the
local authorities responsible for waste disposal.
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