Information - Beurer BF 1000 Mode D'emploi

Storage and maintenance
The accuracy of the measurements and service life of the device depend on its careful handling:
IMPORTANT
• Do not use any abrasive cleaning products and never submerge the device in water.
• Make sure that no liquids come into contact with the scale. Never submerge the scale in water. Never
rinse it in running water.
• Do not place any objects on the scale when not in use.
• Protect the device from knocks, damp, dust, chemicals, marked temperature fluctuations and nearby
sources of heat (ovens, heaters).
• Do not press the buttons violently or with pointed objects.
• Do not expose the scale to high temperatures or strong electromagnetic fields.

4. Information

The measurement principle
This scale works on the principle of B.I.A. (bioelectrical impedance analysis). This involves the calculation of
body content in a matter of seconds, using a current that cannot be felt, is completely harmless and does not
pose any risk.
When this measurement of the electrical resistance (impedance) is considered alongside constants and/or indi-
vidual 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.
The electrical contact to the body is enhanced through 4 hand electrodes and 4 foot electrodes to achieve a
higher measurement accuracy and better analysis. This sensitive analysis technology means readings may
change slightly when measurements are repeated. This is caused by changes during the impedance measure-
ment (e.g. different electrical contact to the electrodes by the hands and feet, different distribution of water in the
body).
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 specialist doctor can precisely establish the body fat, body
water, muscle percentage and bone structure using medical methods (e.g. computer tomography).
General tips
• As far as possible, weigh yourself at the same time every day (ideally in the morning), after having been to the
toilet, on an empty stomach and without clothing, in order to obtain results which can be compared.
• Important point regarding the measurement: the calculation of body fat may only be carried out using meas-
urement with the hands and bare feet; the soles of the feet may be lightly dampened where appropriate.
• Results may be unsatisfactory if the soles of the feet are completely dry or have a large amount of hard skin
since conductivity will be impaired.
• Stand up straight and still during measurement.
• Wait a few hours after any physical exertion to which your body is unaccustomed.
• Wait approx. 15 minutes after getting up so that the water stored in your body can disperse.
• Remember that only the long-term trend is important. Short-term changes in weight within a few days are nor-
mally caused by loss of fluids; however, body water plays an important role in terms of well-being.
Limitations
When calculating body fat and the other values, unusual and implausible results may occur in the case of:
• Children under approx. 10 years of age
• Persons with a fever, persons undergoing dialysis, persons with oedema symptoms and persons suffering
from osteoporosis
• Persons taking cardiovascular medication (affecting the heart and vascular system)
• Persons taking vasodilative or vasoconstrictive medication
• Persons with significant anatomical abnormalities in their legs compared with their overall body height (leg
length significantly shorter or longer)
• Performance athletes and bodybuilders.
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