BF 700 - Balance BEURER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BF 700 BEURER

Gebrauchsanweisung 2

EN Diagnostic bathroom scale

Instruction for Use 12

FR Pèse-personne impédancemétre

(Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)

United Kingdom Conformity Assessed Mark

1. Getting to know your instrument 12

2. Signs and symbols 13

5. Unit description 15

6. Initial use of the scale 16

7. Initial use with the app 16

8. Taking measurements 17

9. Evaluation of results 18

10. Other functions 19

11. Cleaning and care of the unit 20

13. What if there are problems? 20

Included in delivery

These operating instructions

1. Getting to know your instrument

Function of the unit

This digital scale is intended for weighing and providing a diagnosis of your personal fitness data. It is

intended for self-testing in the private domain.

The scale has the following functions that can be used by up to 8 persons:

body weight measurement,

measurement of body fat percentage,

body water percentage,

basic and active metabolic rate.

This scale also has the following functions:

switch between kilograms “kg”, pounds “lb” and stones “st”,

automatic shutoff function,

battery change indicator for weak batteries,

Automatic user recognition

LCD display of three initials of the user

Storage of the last 30 measurements for 8 users if the data cannot be transferred to the app.

A maximum of 20 unknown measurements can be stored,

The product uses Bluetooth

iOS from version 12.0, Android™ from version 8.0 with Bluetooth

List of compatible devices:

Read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be

sure to make them accessible to other users and observe the information

2. Signs and symbols

The following symbols appear in these instructions for use:

WARNING Warning notice indicating a risk of injury or damage to health.

IMPORTANT Safety note indicating possible damage to the device/accessory.

Note on important information

Observe the instructions for use

Disposal in accordance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment EC Directive – WEEE

PAP Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner

This product satisfies the requirements of the applicable European and national

United Kingdom Conformity Assessed Mark

The device may not be used by people with medical implants (e.g. pacemakers)

as this may affect their functionality.

The products demonstrably meet the requirements of the Technical Regulations

Do not load the scale bey-

Danger of slipping: do not

step on the scale with wet

Danger of tipping: position

yourself in the centre of the

Place the scale on an even

Please read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be sure to make them acces-

sible to other users and observe the information they contain.

The scales must not be used by persons with medical implants (e.g. heart pace-

makers) Otherwise their function could be impaired.

Do not use during pregnancy.

Do not stand on the outer edge to one side of the scale otherwise it may tip!

Batteries are highly dangerous if swallowed. Keep batteries and scale out of reach of small chil-

dren. If batteries are swallowed, get medical help immediately.

Keep children away from packaging materials (risk of suffocation).

Caution! Do not step onto the scale with wet feet or when the scale’s surface is damp – danger of

Notes on handling batteries

If your skin or eyes come into contact with battery fluid, flush out the affected areas with water

and seek medical assistance.

Choking hazard! Small children may swallow and choke on batteries. Store the batteries out

of the reach of small children.

• Observe the plus (+) and minus (-) polarity signs.

• If a battery has leaked, put on protective gloves and clean the battery compartment with a dry

• Protect the batteries from excessive heat.

Risk of explosion! Never throw batteries into a fire.

• Do not charge or short-circuit batteries.

• If the device is not to be used for a long period, take the batteries out of the battery compartment.

• Use identical or equivalent battery types only.

• Always replace all batteries at the same time.

• Do not use rechargeable batteries.

• Do not disassemble, split or crush the batteries.

The unit is for personal use only and is not intended for medical or commercial applications.

Note that technical tolerances mean that results may vary, because the scale is not calibrated for

professional medical use.

The capacity of the scale is

180 kg (396 lb, 28 st )

. For weight measurement and bone mass meas-

urement, the results are shown in 100 g increments (0.2 lb).

The measuring results of the body fat, body water and muscle percentage are shown in 0.1 %

The caloric requirements is specified in steps 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 a firm level floor; a firm floor covering is required for correct measurement.

Protect the unit against hard knocks, moisture, dust, chemicals, major temperature fluctuations

and heat sources which are too close (stoves, heating radiators).

Repairs may only be carried out by Beurer customer service or authorised dealers. Before submit-

ting any complaint, first check the batteries 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:

ttps://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:

The unit should be cleaned occasionally. Do not use abrasive detergents and never immerse the

Ensure that no liquid gets on the scale. Never dip the scale into water. Never wash it under run-

Do not place any objects on the scale when it is not being used.

Protect the unit against hard knocks, moisture, dust, chemicals, major temperature fluctuations

and heat sources which are too close (stoves, heating radiators).

Do not press the buttons using excessive force or with pointed objects.

Do not expose the scale to high temperatures or strong electromagnetic fields (e.g. mobile phones).

The measuring principle

This scale works on the principle of B.I.A. (bioelectrical impedance analysis). This involves the calculation

of body content within seconds, using a current that is not noticeable, is completely non-hazardous 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 scale only represent an approximation 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).

If possible, always weigh yourself at the same time of day (preferably in the morning), after using the toi-

let, on an empty stomach and unclothed, in order to achieve comparable results.

Important for the measurement: only measure body fat when barefoot and with the soles of the feet

Completely dry soles can result in unsatisfactory measurements due to inadequate conductivity.

Stand still and upright during the measurement.

Wait a few hours after unaccustomed physical activity.

Wait approx. 15 minutes after getting up in the morning to allow the water in the body to distribute.

Remember that only long-term trends are important. Short-term changes in weight within a few days are

usually caused by a loss of fluid. Body water plays an important role towards our general wellbeing.

When measuring body fat and other values, deviating and implausible results may occur in:

children under approx. 10 years,

competitive athletes and body builders,

persons with fever, undergoing dialysis treatment or with symptoms of edema or osteoporosis,

persons taking cardiovascular medication (affecting the heart and vascular system),

persons taking vascular dilating or vascular constricting medication,

persons with considerable anatomic deviations of the legs in relation to total body size (length of the

legs considerably shortened or lengthened).

1. Battery compartment

symbol for connection

between scale and smartphone

4a. Initials of the user, e.g. Tom

4b. Unknown measurements “

6. Initial use of the scale

Remove the batteries from the protective packaging and insert the batteries into

the scale ensuring that the battery polarity is correct. If the scale does not function,

remove the batteries completely and reinsert them.

Setting up the scale

Place the scale on a firm level floor; a firm floor covering is required for correct meas

7. Initial use with the app

You must enter personal user parameters in order to measure your body fat percentage

and other physical data.

The scale has 8 user memory locations which allows, for example, you and your family members to save

It is also possible to activate users via other mobile end devices on which the

“beurer HealthManager Pro” /

“beurer HealthManager”

App has been installed or by changing the user profile in the app (see the app set-

Keep the smartphone close to the scale in order to maintain an active Bluetooth

connection during initial

in the smartphone settings.

Download the free “beurer HealthManager Pro” / “beurer HealthManager” app from the Apple

App Store (iOS) or at Google Play (Android™).

Start the app and follow the instructions.

Select BF 700 in the app.

elect the scale in the settings menu of the app. A randomly generated six-digit PIN code will

appear in the scale display. At the same time, an input field will appear on the smartphone in

which you must enter this six-digit PIN code.

Enter the BF 700-related data.

The following settings must be set or entered in the “beurer HealthManager Pro” / “beurer HealthManager”

User data Parameters

Initials / abbreviation of name max. 3 characters or numbers

Degree of activity 1 to 517

Selection of the degree of activity must refer to the medium and long term.

Degree of activity Physical activity

Low: A small amount of light physical effort (e.g. short walks, light garden work,

gymnastic exercises).

3 Medium: Physical effort for 30 minutes at least 2 to 4 times a week.

4 High: Physical effort for 30 minutes at least 4 to 6 times a week.

Very high: Intensive physical effort, intensive training or hard physical work for at

least one hour daily.

Assign the user when requested to do so by the app.

For automatic personal recognition, the first measurement must be assigned to your personal user data.

Follow the app instructions for this. Step onto the scale with bare feet and ensure that you are standing

still with equal weight distribution and with both legs on the electrodes.

8. Taking measurements

Place the scale on a firm level floor; a firm floor covering is required for correct measurement.

Weighing, carrying out diagnostics

Step onto the scale with bare feet and ensure that you are standing still with equal weight distribution and

with both legs on the electrodes.

Note: There must be no skin contact between your feet, legs, calves or thighs.

urement cannot be performed correctly.

Note: The measurement result will be incorrect if the measurement is carried out with socks on.

The scale begins to take measurements straight away. First, the weight is displayed.

Whilst the other parameters are being measured, “

The measurement is displayed shortly afterwards.

If a user has been assigned, the BMI, body fat, water, muscle, bone, BMR and AMR are shown. This is the

case if the initials are shown.

The following appears:

1. Weight in kg with BMI

2. Body fat in % with interpretation of BF

4. Muscle percentage in %

6. Basal metabolic rate in kcal (BMR)

7. Active metabolic rate in kcal (AMR)

If the user is not recognised, only the weight can be shown and no initials appear “

Only weight measurement

Now step on the scale wearing shoes. Stand still on the scale with your weight distributed evenly between

both legs. The scale immediately begins to measure your weight.

The weight is shown and “

” runs across the LCD.

If a user has been assigned then the BMI, BMR and AMR are displayed. This is the case if the initials are

If the user is not recognised, only the weight can be shown and no initials appear “

Note: Only the measurements displayed on the scale may be used for further observations.

Switching off the scale

The scale will then switch itself off automatically.18

9. Evaluation of results

The following body fat percentages are guide values (contact your physician for further information).

Age low normal high very high Age low normal high very high

A lower value is often found in athletes. Depending on the type of sports, training intensity and physical

constitution, values may result which are below the recommended values stated. It should, however, be

noted that there could be a danger to health in the case of extremely low values.

Body water percentage

The body water percentage is normally within the following ranges:

Age poor good very good Age poor good very good

10 –100 <50 % 50 – 65 % >65 % 10 –100 <45 % 45 – 60 % >60 %

Body fat contains relatively little water. Therefore persons with a high body fat percentage have body

water percentages below the recommended values. With endurance athletes, however, the recommended

values could be exceeded due to low fat percentages and high muscle percentage.

This scale is unsuitable for measuring body water in order to draw medical conclusions concerning age-

related water retention, for example. If necessary ask your physician. Basically, a high body water percent

age should be the aim.

The muscle percentage is normally within the following ranges:

Like the rest of our body, our bones are subject to the natural development, degeneration and ageing pro

cesses. Bone mass increases rapidly in childhood and reaches its maximum between 30 and 40 years of

age. Bone mass reduces slightly with increasing age. You can reduce this degeneration somewhat with

healthy nutrition (particularly calcium and vitamin D) and regular exercise.

With appropriate muscle building, you can also strengthen your bone structure. Note that this scale will

not show you the calcium content of your bones, but will measure the weight of all bone constituents19

(organic substances, inorganic substances and water). Little influence can be exerted on bone mass, but

it will vary slightly within the influencing factors (weight, height, age, gender). no recognised guidelines or

recommendations relating to bone mass measurement.

Please do not confuse bone mass with bone density.

Bone density can be determined only by means of a medical examination (e.g. computer tomogra

phy, ultrasound). It is therefore not possible to draw conclusions concerning changes to the bones

and bone hardness (e.g. osteoporosis) using this scale.

BMR The basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the amount of energy required by the body at complete rest in order to

maintain its basic functions (e.g. when lying in bed 24 hours a day). This value is primarily dependent on

weight, height and age.

It is displayed on the diagnostic scale in the unit kcal/day and calculated using the scientifically recognised

Harris-Benedict equation.

This is the amount of energy that is required by your body under all circumstances and must be re-supplied

to the body in the form of food. If your energy intake is below this level in the longer term, this can result in

AMR The active metabolic rate (AMR) is the amount of energy required daily by the body in its active state. The

energy consumption of a human being rises with increasing physical activity and is measured on the diag

nostic scale in relation to the degree of activity entered (1– 5).

To maintain your existing weight, the amount of energy used must be reintroduced into the body in the

form of food and drink. If less energy is introduced than is used over a longer period of time, your body will

obtain the difference largely from the amount of fat stored and your weight will decrease. If, on the other

hand, over a longer period of time more energy is introduced than the total active metabolic rate (AMR)

calculated, your body will be unable to burn off the excess energy, and the excess will be stored in the

body as fat and your weight will increase.

It is possible to assign up to 8 scale users for a weight-only measurement (with shoes) and for a diagnosis

measurement (bare feet).

For a new measurement, the scale assigns the measurement to the user whose most recently saved

measurement falls within +/- 2 kg of this and, if a diagnosis was possible, +/- 2% of the body fat.

Unknown measurements

If measurements cannot be assigned to any user, the scale stores them as unknown measurements. Up to

20 unknown measurements are saved on the scale.

You can use the app to directly assign unknown measurements to your user.

Saving the assigned measurements on the scale

If the app is open and there is an active

connection to the scale, newly assigned measurements

are sent immediately to the app. In this case, the values are not saved on the scale.

If the app is not open, the newly assigned measurements are saved on the scale. A total of 30 measure-

ments per user can be saved on the scale. The saved measurements are transferred automatically to the

app if you open the app within the Bluetooth

Data synchronisation takes place within 10 seconds. It is possible to automatically transfer data when the

scale is switched off.

If you would like to completely delete all measurements and old user data on the scale, switch on the

scale and press the reset button for approx. 3 seconds.

” will appear in the display for several seconds.

This is necessary if you would like to delete scale users who have been set up incorrectly or are no longer

required, for example.

You must then carry out the actions in chapter 7 again (user assignment).20

Your scale is equipped with a “low battery indicator”. If you operate the scale with flat batteries, “Lo”

will appear on the display and the scale will automatically switch off. In this case, the batteries must be

replaced (3 x 1.5 V AAA).

When changing batteries, always use batteries of the same type, brand and capacity.

Do not use rechargeable batteries.

Use batteries that are free of heavy metals.

11. Cleaning and care of the unit

The unit should be cleaned occasionally.

Clean using a damp cloth, to which you can apply a little detergent if necessary.

Do not use aggressive solvents or cleaning agents!

Never immerse the unit in water!

Do not wash the unit in a dishwasher!

The empty, completely flat batteries must be disposed of through specially designated collection boxes,

recycling points or electronics retailers. You are legally required to dispose of the batteries.

The codes below are printed on batteries containing harmful substances:

Pb = Battery contains lead,

Cd = Battery contains cadmium,

Hg = Battery contains mercury.

For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the device in the household waste at the end of its useful

life. Dispose of the unit at a suitable local collection or recycling point.

Dispose of the device in accordance with EC Directive – WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment). If you have any questions, please contact the local authorities responsible for waste

Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.

13. What if there are problems?

If the scale detects and error when measuring, the following is displayed:

Display Cause Remedy

” Unknown measurement as it

is outside the user assignment

limit or a unique assignment is

Assign unknown measurement in app or

repeat user assignment.

The fat percentage is outside

the measurable range (less

than 3 % or greater than 65 %).

Repeat the measurement barefoot or, if

necessary, moisten the soles of your feet

The maximum load-bearing

capacity of 180 kg was excee

The load must not exceed 180 kg

No flat, stable surface. Place the scale on a flat, stable surface.

Not standing still. Stand as still as possible.

Incorrect weight is dis

Scale zero setting is incorrect.

Wait until the scale switches itself off. Acti-

vate scale, wait for “0.0 kg”

repeat measurement.21

Device outside the range.

The minimum range in a free field is approx.

25 m. Walls and ceilings reduce the range.

Other radio waves may interfere with the

Therefore, do not position the

scale near devices such as WIFI, micro

waves, induction hobs etc. and, ideally,

User memory space is full. No

more measurements can be

Open the app. The data is transferred auto

matically. This may take up to one minute.

The batteries in the scale are

Replace the batteries of scale.

Further information on the warranty and warranty conditions can be found in the warranty leaflet supplied.

Subject to errors and changes22

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