Information - Beurer BF 100 Manual De Instrucciones

Adjusting the angle
The control unit can be pivoted on the wall holder, al-
lowing you to adjust the angle. A locking device pre-
vents the control unit from being removed from the wall
holder when it has been pivoted.
Pivot the control unit fully forwards again before
removing it from the wall holder.
Alternative wall mounting method
You can also fasten the wall holder to a wall using the
double-sided adhesive tape. For this purpose, the wall
surface must be clean and dry. This mounting meth-
od is suitable for tiles, glass, plastic and many other
surfaces.
• Remove the protective film from the adhesive tape
on the rear side of the wall holder.
• Press the wall holder firmly against the wall.
• Check that it is firmly seated.
After mounting the wall holder using adhesive
tape, wait at least 1 hour before inserting the con-
trol unit.

7. Information

The measuring principle
This scale operates according to the B.I.A. principle
(bioelectric impedance analysis). In the process, it is
possible to determine bodily proportions within sec-
onds, using an undetectable current which is com-
pletely harmless and safe.
The body fat percentage and other physical relation-
ships in the body can be determined by measuring the
electrical resistance (impedance) and calculating con-
stants and individual parameters such as age, height,
gender and degree of activity.
Muscle tissue and water have good electrical conduc-
tivity, and therefore lower resistance. Bones and fatty
tissue, on the other hand, have low conductivity as fat
cells and bones conduct hardly any current as a result
of their very high resistance.
This scale also measures using two different frequen-
cies in order to better determine impedance. These
different frequencies have different effects on the cell
membrane and on the body water. In addition, the elec-
trical contact with the body is optimised through the
used of 4 hand electrodes and 4 foot electrodes in
order to achieve a more accurate measurement and
therefore a better analysis.
This sensitive analysis technology means that the val-
ues may change marginally if repeat measurements are
taken. This is caused by variations during the imped-
ance measurement (e.g. different electrical contact of
the electrodes with hands and feet, different distribu-
tion of water in the body).
Please be aware that values obtained from the diag-
nostic scale represent only an approximation of actual
analytical medical data. Only a specialist physician can
accurately determine body fat, body water, muscle per-
centage and bone structure using medical procedures
(e.g. computed tomography).
Measurement methods
The analysis can be carried out as follows:
• Upper body: grip the control unit with both hands,
stand on the scale wearing shoes.
• Lower body: leave the control unit where it is (on the
scale for example) and stand barefoot on the scale.
• Upper and lower body: grip the control unit with both
hands and stand barefoot on the scale.
These instructions describe the analysis for up-
per and lower body.
If you hold the control unit in your hands for the
analysis, its weight is automatically deducted.
General tips
• 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: body fat (lower
body) can only be determined barefoot and should
be carried out with slightly moist soles if possible.
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 activ-
ity.
• Wait approx. 15 minutes after getting up in the morn-
ing 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.
Limitations
When measuring body fat and other values, deviating
and implausible results may occur in:
• children under approx. 10 years,
• competitive athletes and body builders,
• pregnant women,
• 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 con-
stricting medication,
• persons with considerable anatomic deviations of
the legs in relation to total body size (length of the
legs considerably shortened or lengthened).
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