Incorrect Measurement; Possible Causes Of Errors - Beurer BF 18 Instructions For Use Manual

4. Incorrect measurement

If the scale detects an error during weighing, "Err" appears in the display.

Possible causes of errors:

– The scale was not activated before being stepped
onto.
– The maximum load-bearing capacity of 150 kg (330
lbs) was exceeded.
– The electrical resistance between the electrodes and
the soles of your feed is too high (e.g. with heavily
callused skin).
– You did not stand still enough on the scale.
– Your body fat lies outside the measurable range (less
than 5% or greater than 50%).
– Your percentage of water lies outside the measurable
range (less than 43% or greater than 75%)
If you step onto the scale before "0.0" appears in the display, the scale will not operate properly.
Remedy:
– Activate the scale correctly and reweigh yourself.
– Only weigh the maximum permissible weight.
– Repeat weighing barefoot.
Slightly moisten the soles of your feet if necessary.
Remove the calluses on the soles of your feet if ne-
cessary.
– Please stand still.
– Repeat weighing barefoot.
– Slightly moisten the soles of your feet if necessary.
– Repeat weighing barefoot.
– Slightly moisten the soles of your feet if necessary.
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