Body Energy Ecostyle - Scale CASO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Body Energy Ecostyle CASO

1 General Thank you for purchasing the Personal scale BodyEnergy Ecostyle. 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.

Please pay special attention to the following alerts and notices found throughout the manual: 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 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 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:3

• Non-observance of the manual

• Uses for non-intended purposes

• Technical alterations, modifications of the device

• Use of unauthorized spare parts Modifications of the device are not recommended and are not covered by the guarantee. 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.

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

• Weighing Any other use or usage beyond this scope is considered unintended use. 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.4

2.2 General Safety information

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. ► 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. ► 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 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. 3 Getting Started This chapter will guide you through safely unpacking and setting up your new unit.

3.1 Safety information

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

The Personal scale BodyEnergy Ecostyle includes the following components:

• Personal scale BodyEnergy Ecostyle • Instruction Manual 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

Carefully remove the packaging material and unit from the carton.

3.4 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. Please note ► If possible, keep the original packaging for the device for the duration of the guarantee period in the event a return in necessary

Press with foot or hand on the button to fully charge the capacitor using dynamo technology.6 Warning ► Risk of crushing! Do not touch the area below the button while pressing it. You could crush your fingers or toes.

4 Rating plate The rating plate with the performance data can be founded on the back of the device 5 Operation This chapter provides important information on operating the device. Follow the instructions in order to avoid danger and damage.

5.1 Setting up the device

Please place the scale on flat and solid ground. Place it always on the same place to avoid any difference in measuring due to change of underground.

5.2 Selection of the weight and size units

Press the small button at the back of the device to interchange the unit between kg and lb. Please note ► Before weighing, select the weight unit. During use, it is not possible to change between the units.

Press the button until the capacitor is fully loaded. The display will lights up.

The scale switches off automatically after about 80 seconds.7

Put the scale on a hard & flat surface. Step on the scale steadily when you see 0.0 kg in the display, wait till your weight displays on the screen. The scale switches off automatically after about 80 seconds.

Overload-indication When the scale is over loaded (over 180kg), “Err” will appear on the screen. Low loading of capacitor When the screen indicates this, it will turn off automatically after 10 seconds. 6 Cleaning and Maintenance This chapter provides important information on properly cleaning and maintaining your scale

• Do not use chemical products.

• Use a damp cloth to clean the surface of the scale. 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.

6.2 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 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 children8 7 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). Braukmann GmbH Raiffeisenstraße 9 D-59757 Arnsberg Service-Hotline International: Tel.: [phone] / 80 55 4 – 99 Fax: [phone] / 80 55 4 – 77 eMail: [e-mail] Internet: www.caso-germany.de9 8 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): North American Importer: Frieling USA, Inc. Fort Mill, SC Phone: [phone] or 803-548-2000 www.frieling.com10