BF4 - Scale CASO - Free user manual and instructions

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USER MANUAL BF4 CASO

Thank you for purchasing the Personal scale BF4. Please read this manual carefully before using your new scale to familiarize yourself with all its features.

In the following pages, you'll learn to properly care for and safely operate your scale, helping it to perform at peak efficiency for years to come.

1.1 Use of this manual

This manual provides important information on the initial setup, safe operation, intended use, care and cleaning of the scale.

Please store this manual in a safe place near the scale for easy reference

1.2 Warning notices

Please pay special attention to the following alerts and notices found throughout the manual:

▲WARNING WARNING

This alert indicates a possible dangerous situation.

If the dangerous situation is not avoided, this can lead to serious injuries. Observe the instructions in this alert to avoid personal injury

AVORSICHT ATTENTION

This alert indicates a possible dangerous situation.

If the dangerous situation is not avoided, this can lead to serious injuries

Observe the instructions in this alert to avoid personal injury

HINWEIS PLEASE NOTE

This notice precedes additional tips and helpful information that will help you get the most out of your appliance

1.3 Limitation of liability

All the technical information, data and notices with regard to the installation, operation and care are completely up-to-date at the time of printing and are compiled to the best of our knowledge and belief, taking our past experience and findings into consideration.

No claims can be derived from the information provided, the illustrations or descriptions in this manual.

The manufacturer does not assume any liability for damages arising as a result of the following:

Non-observance of the manual
Uses for non-intended purposes
- Improper repairs
Technical alterations
- Use of unauthorized spare parts

All translations are carried out to the best of our knowledge. We do not assume any liability for translation errors, not even if the translation was carried out by us or on our instructions. The original German text remains solely binding.

1.4 Copyright protection

This document is copyright protected.

Braukmann GmbH reserves all the rights, including those for photomechanical reproduction, duplication and distribution using special processes (e.g. data processing, data carriers, data networks), even partially.

Subject to content and technical changes.

2 Safety

This chapter provides you with important safety notices when handling the device. The device corresponds with the required safety regulations. Improper use can result in personal or property damages.

2.1 Intended use

This device is designed for use in domestic situations in closed rooms for

• Weighing and
• for the determination of the average body fat percentage and visceral fat
  for the detection of the water percentage
  for the determination of body mass index (BMI)
  for the determination of the bone weight
  for the determination of the muscle content

Any other use or usage beyond this scope is considered unintended use.

WARNING

Warning

Danger due to unintended use!

Failure to operate this unit only as intended can be dangerous

Use the device exclusively for its intended use.
Follow all of the instructions in the instruction manual

Claims of all kinds due to damages resulting from unintended uses are excluded.

The User bears the sole risk.

2.2 General Safety information

HINWEIS

Please note

Please observe the following general safety rules to prevent possible injury

• Examine the device for any visible external damages prior to using it. Never put a damaged device into operation.
  Children should be supervised at all times to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Only qualified electricians, who have been trained by the manufacturer, may carry out any repairs that may be needed. Improperly performed repairs can cause considerable dangers for the user.
• Only customer service departments authorized by the manufacturer may carry out repairs on the device during the guarantee period, as

otherwise the guarantee entitlements will be null and void in the event of any subsequent damages.

HINWEIS Please note

Defective components must always be replaced with original replacement parts. Only such parts will guarantee that the safety requirements are fulfilled.
Do not leave the device unsupervised when it is in operation.
The scale mustn't be used by persons with a cardiac pacemaker or with other medical transplants. The current to flow through the body can influence the function of your implant.
- Please take off your socks and step on the scale barefoot with clean and dry feet.
The scale mustn't be used by the following groups:

• Persons under the age of 10 and over the age of 80
• Athletic or muscular persons
• Pregnant women
• Persons with dropsy

The table of body fat percentage is for reference only.
- Static pressure is effective, do not drop or strike the device to prevent damage to the scales.
When weighing, please keep balance. Do not move your body.
To ensure the life of the scales, do not use the device in wet or hot conditions.
Do not use for legal trade.
Do not overload, otherwise the sensor will be damaged.
Do not put heavy things on the scales when not in use.
Do not store the scales in an upright position.
- Please remove the battery when the scales are not used for a longer period or when shipping the device.
If the scales do not respond when started, please check the battery and ensure the battery is new and inserted correctly.
- Please do not jump or stamp on the scale and avoid dropping it, as the scales are a high precision electronic device.
- Do not use it on a wet and slippery floor; do not stand on at the edge of scales to avoid falling.
This scale is for family use only, not suitable as medical equipment, we do not advise to use it as medical equipment.
Disabled and old persons are advised to use the scale with assistance.

3 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• The scale switches off after a few seconds.

Check the batteries for correct polarity and if they are new.

Ensure that your foot has a good contact with the metal surface.

• Is something wrong when "-" appears on the display?

The scale will automatically auto-zero. Please wait a few seconds until "0" appears on the display.

In the scale a parameter has been stored. Please enter your data in the scale.

• The scale only shows the weight. Body fat percentage hasn't been found?

The measurement of the body fat percentage can be disturbed by not standing still on the scale. Please stand still and upright and ensure that your feet are bare and in good contact with the metal surface of the scale.

• The body fat percentage is much higher than normal?

Please check the data programmed in the scale in respect of sex, size and age.

Ensure that you step on the scale with bare, clean and dry feet so that your feet are in good contact with the metal surface.

Excessive water loss, stress or horny skin of the foot can influence the measurement of the body fat percentage.

4 Getting Started

This chapter will guide you through safely unpacking and setting up your new unit.

4.1 Safety information

WARNING WARNING

Personal and property damages can occur during commissioning of the device!

Observe the following safety notices to avoid such dangers:

• Packaging materials may not be used for playing. There is a danger of suffocation.

HINWEIS Please note

Before using the scale, put it on a rigid, clean, even and smooth surface. This makes a precise measurement possible.

4.2 What's included

The Personal scale BF4 includes the following components:

Personal scale BF4
- 4 carpet feet
- Instruction Manual

HINWEIS

Please note

Examine the shipment to ensure the unit and manual are included and inspect the unit for any visible damage
- Immediately notify the carrier and/or supplier about any incomplete shipment or damages as a result of inadequate packaging or mishandling

4.3 Unpacking

Carefully remove the packaging material and unit from the carton.

4.4 Disposal of the packaging

Caso believes in the importance of recycling and has selected packaging materials that not only protect your unit from damage during transit, but can be recycled to minimize ecological impact.

Recycling the packaging materials preserves raw materials and reduces waste. Take any packaging materials that are no longer required to a recycling collection point for proper disposal

HINWEIS

Please note

If possible, keep the original packaging for the device for the duration of the guarantee period in the event a return is necessary

4.5 How to use the carpet feet

X4

Before weighing on carpet, please insert the 4 carpet feet under the scale to ensure the accuracy.

4.6 Power supply

Turn around the scales; battery compartment is on the back of the scales.

Insert the batteries

Pull the battery cover in the arrow direction Install 4× 1.5 AA batteries as shown.

After installing the batteries, put back the battery cover and push the cover back.

To replace the batteries, take out one in the middle from the negative pole to the others.

Please note that the incorrect polarity will cause the permanent damage to the electronic parts.

5 Rating plate

The rating plate with the performance data can be founded on the back of the device

6 Operation

This chapter provides important information on operating the device.

Follow the instructions in order to avoid danger and damage.

6.1 What is body fat percentage?

The body fat percentage is derived from the ratio between body weight and body fat.

6.2 Measurement of the body fat percentage

To determine the body fat percentage, the BIA-method (bioelectrical impedance analysis) has been developed.

The resistance of the body is measured while a small and harmless electric current is sent through the body. The resistance is higher in adipose tissue while the current flows more easily in fat-free mass. Due to the measurement of resistance with the body size of the person, its age and sex, it is possible to estimate the percentage of fat and water of the body.

The percentage of fat is influenced by the hydration of the body. Some hours after standing up, the percentage of body fat is influenced by the supply of water. And when you measure yourself at different times of the day, you will also realize a slight difference between the measured data.

With this method measurements under consistent conditions (same time of the day and same measurement conditions) will lead to best results.

The percentage of body fat is also influenced by other factors like type of nutrition or heavy training.

6.3 Setting up the device

Please place the scale on flat and solid ground.

6.4 Selection of the weight and size units

Open the battery box cover and press the small button to interchange the unit between kg and lb.

HINWEIS

Before weighing, select the weight unit. During use, it is not possible to change between the units.

6.5 Switch on

Before using, please insert all batteries into the battery compartment. Put the scale on a hard and flat surface and tap with the foot to start.

6.6 Switch off

The scale switches off automatically after about 8 seconds.

6.7 Touch keys and Digital Display

Press 1 to increase the data or switch the gender

Press 2 to reduce the data or switch the gender

Press 3 to confirm the data input

Press and hold the buttons to adjust the parameter quickly.

Digital Display

6.8 "One-key operation" fast measuring

Select a number key from 1/2/3/4 and input your related personal data into the memory before "one-key operation". Press your selected key 1/2/3/4 for few seconds to enter "one key operation" and begin measuring directly.

6.9 Base settings

Step 1: Family user number selection: Please touch and hold 1 (or 2/3/4) until the number flashes to select the user number.

Guest mode: It will go into guest mode made within 10 seconds. Please reset the

Step 3: Height setting: Press 1 or 2 key to indicate height. Press 3 to confirm.

Step 4: Age setting: Press 1 or 2 key to indicate age. Press 3 to confirm.

6.10 Weighing and measuring

Step 5: Weighing and measuring: When "0..." is displayed from left side to right side while the device is analyzing. Please do not leave the scales until your weight is displayed on the screen.

In order to have more accurate reading, please stand on the scale with bare feet. Keep your feet clean and dry and get good contact with the electrodes.

HINWEIS

Please note

• When "0.0" appears, stand with bare feet on the scales. Your feet must be placed evenly on the electrodes. Please do not stand outside the electrodes.

HINWEIS Please note

• Use the scales without any clothing to ensure the accuracy of the reading.
  Unstable incorrect reading is due to a bad connection with the metal sheet, please keep the scales clean and step onto the scales as instructed.
• Keep stable when weighing, any shaking will lead to inaccurate weighing.
  To prevent scratches on glass panel, it is advised not to wear any footwear when stepping onto the scale

6.11 Measurement

BMI

FAT Percentage of fat

WATER Percentage of water

MUSCLE Percentage of muscle mass

BONE Percentage of bone mass

V-FAT Visceral Fat

The table is for reference only. It cannot provide an exact evaluation

Percentage of body fat (%)

Age	Female				Male
	Too little fat	Healthy	(+)	too fat	Obese	Too little fat	(0)	Healthy
10-20 <=19,5		19,6 - 33,5	33,6 - 38,5	>= 38,6	<= 9,5	9,6 - 20,5	20,6 - 25,5	>=25,6
21-30 <=20,0		20,1 - 34,0	34,1 - 39,0	>= 39,1	<= 10,0	10,1 - 21	21,1 - 26,0	>=26,1
31-40 <=20,5		20,6 - 34,5	34,6 - 39,5	>= 39,6	<= 10,5	10,6 - 21,5	21,6 - 26,5	>=26,6
41-50 <=21,0		21,1 - 35,0	35,1 - 40,0	>= 40,1	<= 11,0	11,1 - 22,0	22,1 - 27,0	>=27,1
51-60 <=21,5		21,6 - 35,5	35,6 - 40,5	>= 40,6	<= 12,0	12,1 - 23,0	23,1 - 28,0	>=28,1
61-70 <=	22,0	22,1 - 36,0	36,1 - 41,0	>= 41,1	<= 13,0	13,1 - 24,0	24,1 - 29,0	>= 29,1
71-80 <=	22,5	22,6 - 36,5	36,6 - 41,5	>= 41,6	<= 14,0	14,1 - 25,0	25,1 - 30,0	>= 30,1

BMI (Body Mass Index) = Weight (kg) / (Size)² (m2)%

BODY Too lttle fat	Standard	Too much fat	Obese
BMI	< 16.5	16.5-25	25-30

Percentage of muscle:

Muscel	Female	Male
	>30%	>35%

Bone mass (kg):

	Female Male
Weight	<45kg	45-60kg	>60kg	<60kg	60-75kg	>75kg
Bone mass	>1,8kg	>2,2kg	>2,5kg	>2,5kg	>2,9kg	>3,2kg

Percentage of body water (hydration) (%)

Age	Female				Male
	Low(-)	O) Normal(+)	High(+)	Very( (+) \)	Low(-)	O) Normal(+)	High(+)	Very( (+) \)
10-20<=56,0	56,1 - 62,0	62,1 - 68,0	>=68,1	<=58,0	58,1- 65,0	65,1 - 72,0	>=72,1
21-30<=54,0	54,1 - 60,0	60,1 - 66,0	>=66,1	<=56,0	56,1 - 63,0	63,1 - 70,0	>=70,1
31-40<=51,0	51,1 - 57,0	57,1 - 63,0	>=63,1	<=54,0	54,1 - 61,0	61,1 - 68,0	>=68,1
41-50<=48,0	48,1 - 54,0	54,1 - 60,0	>=60,1	<=51,0	51,1 - 58,0	58,1 - 65,0	>=65,1
51-60<=45,0	45,1 - 51,0	51,1 - 57,0	>=57,1	<=48,0	48,1 - 55,0	55,1 - 62,0	>=62,1
61-70<=42,0	42,1 - 48,0	48,1 - 54,0	>=54,1	<=45,0	45,1 - 52,0	52,1 59,0	>=59,1
71-80<=38,0	38,1 - 44,0	44,1 - 50,0	>=50,1	<=42,0	42,1 - 49,0	49,1 - 56,0	>=56,1

Visceral Fat (V-fat)

	Standard	Higher	Highest
Visceral-fat	<= 9	10-14	>= 15

6.12 Error messages

Low power - please replace the batteries.

Scales over-loaded (over 150kg ).

Wrong operation caused the fat percentage error.

7 Cleaning and Maintenance

This chapter provides important information on properly cleaning and maintaining your scale

7.1 Cleaning

• Do not use chemical products.
• Use a damp cloth to clean the surface of the scale.

HINWEIS Please note

Please use a damp cloth to clean the scales. Do not allow water to get inside the unit.
Do not use chemicals to clean the scales.

7.2 Disposal of the Old Device

To protect the environment, it's important to dispose of old electronic devices properly. Do not place your old unit in the non-recyclable waste under any circumstances

HINWEIS Please note

• Please take your old unit to the nearest recycling center for safe disposal
  Until it can disposed of properly, store your old unit away from children

8 Warranty (Europe)

We provide a 24 month guarantee for this product, commencing from the date of sale, for faults which are attributable to production or material faults.

Your legal guarantee entitlements in accordance with § 439 ff. BGB-E remain unaffected by this.

The guarantee does not include damages, which were incurred as a result of improper handling or use, as well as malfunctions which only have a minor effect on the function or the value of the device. Consumables, transit damages, inasmuch as we are not responsible for these, as well as damages, which were incurred as a result of any repairs that were not performed by us, are also excluded from the guarantee entitlements.

This device is designed for use in domestic situations and has the appropriate performance levels.

Any use in commercial situations is only covered under the guarantee to the extent that it would be comparable with the stresses of being used in a domestic situation. It is not intended for any additional, commercial use.

In the event of justified complaints, we will repair the faulty device at our discretion or replace it with a trouble-free device.

Any pending faults must be reported within 14 days of delivery.

All further claims are excluded.

To enforce a guarantee claim, please contact us prior to returning the device (always provide us with proof of purchase).

caso Germany / Braukmann GmbH

Raiffeisenstraße 9

D-59757 Arnsberg

Service-Hotline International:

Tel.: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

eMail: [e-mail]

Internet: www.caso-germany.de

9 Warranty (USA)

We provide a 12 month guarantee for this product, commencing from the date of sale, for faults which are attributable to production or material faults.

The guarantee does not include damages, which were incurred as a result of improper handling or use, as well as malfunctions which only have a minor effect on the function or the value of the device. Consumables, transit damages, inasmuch as we are not responsible for these, as well as damages, which were incurred as a result of any repairs that were not performed by us, are also excluded from the guarantee entitlements.

This device is designed for use in domestic situations and has the appropriate performance levels.

Any use in commercial situations is only covered under the guarantee to the extent that it would be comparable with the stresses of being used in a domestic situation. It is not intended for any additional, commercial use.

In the event of justified complaints, we will repair the faulty device at our discretion or replace it with a trouble-free device.

Any pending faults must be reported within 14 days of delivery.

All further claims are excluded.

To enforce a guarantee claim, please contact us prior to returning the device (always provide us with proof of purchase):

Appliance Sales & Service

840 Folsom Street

San Francisco, CA 94107

USA

[e-mail]

US-service no.: [phone], OPTION 1

International service no. : +49 2932 – 54766 – 79

International fax no. : +49 2932 - 54766 - 77

Alter	Weiblich				Männlich
	Gering (-)	Normal(+)	Hoch (+)	Sehr (+)	Gering (-)	Normal(+)	Hoch (+)	Sehr (+)
10-20 <=	56,0	56,1 - 62,0	62,1 - 68,0	>= 68,1	<= 58,0	58,1- 65,0	65,1 - 72,0	>= 72,1
21-30 <=	<= 54,0	54,1 - 60,0	60,1 - 66,0	>= 66,1	<= 56,0	56,1 - 63,0	63,1 - 70,0	>= 70,1
31-40 <=	<= 51,0	51,1 - 57,0	57,1 - 63,0	>= 63,1	<= 54,0	54,1 - 61,0	61,1 - 68,0	>= 68,1
41-50 <=	<= 48,0	48,1 - 54,0	54,1 - 60,0	>= 60,1	<= 51,0	51,1 - 58,0	58,1 - 65,0	>= 65,1
51-60 <=	<= 45,0	45,1 - 51,0	51,1 - 57,0	>= 57,1	<= 48,0	48,1 - 55,0	55,1 - 62,0	>= 62,1
61-70 <=	<= 42,0	42,1 - 48,0	48,1 - 54,0	>= 54,1	<= 45,0	45,1 - 52,0	52,1 59,0	>= 59,1
71-80 <=	<= 38,0	38,1 - 44,0	44,1 - 50,0	>= 50,1	<= 42,0	42,1 - 49,0	49,1 - 56,0	>= 56,1

Viszerales Fett (V-Fett)

	Standard	Hoch	Sehr hoch
Viszerales Fett	<= 9	10-14	>= 15

Appliance Sales & Service

840 Folsom Street

San Francisco, CA 94107

USA

[e-mail]

US-service no.: [phone], OPTION 1

International service no.: +49 2932 - 54766 - 79

International fax no.: +49 2932 - 54766 - 77

20 Mode d'emploi

21 Généralités

Âge	Femme				Homme
	Trop(-)	Normal(0)	Haut(+)	(+)(+)Très haut	Trop(-)	Normal(0)	Haut(+)	(+)(+)Très haut
10-20	<= 56,0	56,1 - 62,0	62,1 - 68,0	>= 68,1	<= 58,0	58,1- 65,0	65,1 - 72,0	>= 72,1
21-30	<= 54,0	54,1 - 60,0	60,1 - 66,0	>= 66,1	<= 56,0	56,1 - 63,0	63,1 - 70,0	>= 70,1
31-40	<= 51,0	51,1 - 57,0	57,1 - 63,0	>= 63,1	<= 54,0	54,1 - 61,0	61,1 - 68,0	>= 68,1
41-50	<= 48,0	48,1 - 54,0	54,1 - 60,0	>= 60,1	<= 51,0	51,1 - 58,0	58,1 - 65,0	>= 65,1
51-60	<= 45,0	45,1 - 51,0	51,1 - 57,0	>= 57,1	<= 48,0	48,1 - 55,0	55,1 - 62,0	>= 62,1
61-70	<= 42,0	42,1 - 48,0	48,1 - 54,0	>= 54,1	<= 45,0	45,1 - 52,0	52,1 59,0	>= 59,1
71-80	<= 38,0	38,1 - 44,0	44,1 - 50,0	>= 50,1	<= 42,0	42,1 - 49,0	49,1 - 56,0	>= 56,1

Appliance Sales & Service

840 Folsom Street

San Francisco, CA 94107

USA

[e-mail]

US-service no.: [phone], OPTION 1

International service no. : +49 2932 – 54766 – 79

International fax no. : +49 2932 - 54766 - 77

31 Istruzione d'uso

32 In generale

Età	Femminile				Maschile
	Bassa (·)	Normale (O)	Alta (+)	Molto (+)	Bassa (·)	Normale (O)	Alta (+)	Molto (+)
10-20	<= 56,0	56,1 - 62,0	62,1 - 68,0	>= 68,1	<= 58,0	58,1- 65,0	65,1 -72,0	>= 72,1
21-30	<= 54,0	54,1 - 60,0	60,1 - 66,0	>= 66,1	<= 56,0	56,1 - 63,0	63,1 - 70,0	>= 70,1
31-40	<= 51,0	51,1 - 57,0	57,1 - 63,0	>= 63,1	<= 54,0	54,1 - 61,0	61,1 - 68,0	>= 68,1
41-50	<= 48,0	48,1 - 54,0	54,1 - 60,0	>= 60,1	<= 51,0	51,1 - 58,0	58,1 - 65,0	>= 65,1
51-60	<= 45,0	45,1 - 51,0	51,1 - 57,0	>= 57,1	<= 48,0	48,1 - 55,0	55,1 -62,0	>= 62,1
61-70	<= 42,0	42,1 - 48,0	48,1 - 54,0	>= 54,1	<= 45,0	45,1 - 52,0	52,1 59,0	>= 59,1
71-80	<= 38,0	38,1 - 44,0	44,1 - 50,0	>= 50,1	<= 42,0	42,1 - 49,0	49,1 - 56,0	>= 56,1

Appliance Sales & Service

840 Folsom Street

San Francisco, CA 94107, USA

[e-mail]

US-service no.: [phone], OPTION 1

International service no. : +49 2932 – 54766 – 79

International fax no.: +49 2932 - 54766 - 77

▲WARNING WAARSCHUWING

▲WARNING WAARSCHUWING

leeftijd	vrouwelijk				mannelijk
	Gering(-)	O) Normaal(	Hoo(-)	Zeer(+)-hoog(+)-	Gering(-)	O) Normaal(	Hoog(-)	Zeer(+)-hoog(+)-
10-20<=56,0	56,1-62,0	62,1-68,0	>=68,1<=58,0	58,1-65,0	58,1-672,0	65,1-72,0>=72,1
21-30<=54,0	54,1-60,0	60,1-66,0	>=66,1<=56,0	56,1-63,0	63,1-70,0	>=70,1
31-40<=51,0	51,1-57,0	57,1-63,0	>=63,1<=54,0	54,1-61,0	61,1-68,0	>=68,1
41-50<=48,0	48,1-54,0	54,1-60,0	>=60,1<=51,0	51,1-58,0	58,1-65,0	>=65,1
51-60<=45,0	45,1-51,0	51,1-57,0	>=57,1<=48,0	48,1-55,0	55,1-62,0	>=62,1
61-70<=42,0	42,1-48,0	48,1-54,0	>=54,1<=45,0	45,1-52,0	52,159,0	>=59,1
71-80<=38,0	38,1-44,0	44,1-50,0	>=50,1<=42,0	42,1-49,0	49,1-56,0	>=56,1

Appliance Sales & Service

840 Folsom Street

San Francisco, CA 94107

USA

[e-mail]

US-service no.: [phone], OPTION 1

International service no. : +49 2932 – 54766 – 79

International fax no. : +49 2932 - 54766 - 77