beurer BF 700 Manual

Included in delivery

• Quick Install Guide
• Diagnostic scale BF 700
• 3 x 1.5 V AAA batteries
• These operating instructions

Getting to know your instrument

Function of the unit

This digital diagnostic scale is intended for weighing and providing a diagnosis of your personal fitness data. It is intended for self-testing in the private domain.

The scale has the following diagnostic functions that can be used by up to 8 persons:

• body weight measurement,
• measurement of body fat percentage,
• body water percentage,
• muscle percentage,
• bone mass,
• basic and active metabolic rate.

This scale also has the following functions:

• switch between kilograms "kg", pounds "lb" and stones "st",
• automatic shutoff function,
• battery change indicator for weak batteries,
• Automatic user recognition
• LCD display of three initials of the user
• Storage of the last 30 measurements for 8 users if the data cannot be transferred to the app.
• A maximum of 20 unknown measurements can be stored,
• The product uses Bluetooth^® low energy technology, frequency band 2,402 - 2,480 GHz, transmission power max. 6 dBm.

System requirements

iOS from version 8.0, Android™ from version 4.4 with Bluetooth^® 4.0.

List of compatible devices:

Signs and symbols

The following symbols appear in these instructions.

Warning instruction indicating a risk of injury or damage to health.

Safety note indicating possible damage to the unit/accessory.

Note
Note on important information.

Information

The measuring principle

This scale works on the principle of B.I.A. (bioelectrical impedance analysis). This involves the calculation of body content within seconds, using a current that is not noticeable, is completely non-hazardous and does not pose any risk.

When this measurement of the electrical resistance (impedance) is considered alongside constants and/ or individual 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.

Please note that the values calculated by the diagnostic 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

• If possible, always weigh yourself at the same time of day (preferably in the morning), after using the toilet, on an empty stomach and unclothed, in order to achieve comparable results.
• Important for the measurement: only measure body fat when barefoot and with the soles of the feet slightly moist.
  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 activity.
• Wait approx. 15 minutes after getting up in the morning 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 well-being.

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 constricting medication,
• persons with considerable anatomic deviations of the legs in relation to total body size (length of the legs considerably shortened or lengthened).

Unit description

Rear

1. Reset button
2. Battery compartment
   

Display

3. Bluetooth^® symbol for connection between scale and smartphone
   4a. Initials of the user, e.g. Tom
   4b. Unknown measurements " "

5. Body weight
6. Body data e.g. BMI, body fat etc.

Initial use of the scale

Inserting batteries

Remove the batteries from the protective packaging and insert the batteries into the scale ensuring that the battery polarity is correct. If the scale does not function, remove the batteries completely and reinsert them.

Setting up the scale

Place the scale on a firm level floor; a firm floor covering is required for correct measurement.

Initial use with the app

You must enter personal user parameters in order to measure your body fat percentage and other physical data. The scale has 8 user memory locations which allows, for example, you and your family members to save personal settings.

It is also possible to activate users via other mobile end devices on which the "beurer HealthManager" App has been installed or by changing the user profile in the app (see the app settings).

Keep the smartphone close to the scale in order to maintain an active Bluetooth^® connection during initial use.

• Activate Bluetooth^® in the smartphone settings.
  Note: Bluetooth^® devices, such as this scale, are not visible in the general settings of the Bluetooth^® device list. Bluetooth^® devices are visible only in special apps or in device manufacturer apps.
• Download the free "beurer HealthManager" app from the Apple App Store (iOS) or at Google Play (Android).
• Start the app and follow the instructions.
• Select BF 700 in the app.
• Enter the BF 700-related data.

The following settings must be set or entered in the "beurer HealthManager" app:

User data	Parameters
Initials / abbreviation of name	max. 3 characters or numbers
Body height	100 to 220 cm (3' 3.5" to 7' 2.5")
Age	10 to 100 Years
Sex	man ( ), woman ( )
Degree of activity	1 to 5

Degrees of activity
Selection of the degree of activity must refer to the medium and long term.

Degree of activity	Physical activity
1	None.
2	Low: A small amount of light physical effort (e.g. short walks, light garden work, gymnastic exercises).
3	Medium: Physical effort for 30 minutes at least 2 to 4 times a week.
4	High: Physical effort for 30 minutes at least 4 to 6 times a week.
5	Very high: Intensive physical effort, intensive training or hard physical work for at least one hour daily.

• Assign the user when requested to do so by the app.
  For automatic personal recognition, the first measurement must be assigned to your personal user data. Follow the app instructions for this. Step onto the scale with bare feet and ensure that you are standing still with equal weight distribution and with both legs on the electrodes.

Taking measurements

Place the scale on a firm level floor; a firm floor covering is required for correct measurement.

Weighing, carrying out diagnostics

Step onto the scale with bare feet and ensure that you are standing still with equal weight distribution and with both legs on the electrodes.

Note: There must be no skin contact between your feet, legs, calves or thighs. Otherwise the measurement cannot be performed correctly.

Note: The measurement result will be incorrect if the measurement is carried out with socks on.

The scale begins to take measurements straight away. First, the weight is displayed.
Whilst the other parameters are being measured, "" appears.
The measurement is displayed shortly afterwards.
If a user has been assigned, the BMI, body fat, water, muscle, bone, BMR and AMR are shown. This is the case if the initials are shown.

The following appears:

1. Weight in kg with BMI
2. Body fat in % with interpretation of BF
3. Body water in %
4. Muscle percentage in %
5. Bone mass in kg
6. Basal metabolic rate in kcal (BMR)
7. Active metabolic rate in kcal (AMR)

If the user is not recognised, only the weight can be shown and no initials appear " ".

Only weight measurement

Now step on the scale wearing shoes. Stand still on the scale with your weight distributed evenly between both legs. The scale immediately begins to measure your weight.
The weight is shown and " " runs across the LCD.
If a user has been assigned then the BMI, BMR and AMR are displayed. This is the case if the initials are shown.
If the user is not recognised, only the weight can be shown and no initials appear " ".

Note: Only the measurements displayed on the scale may be used for further observations.

Switching off the scale

The scale will then switch itself off automatically.

Evaluation of results

Body fat percentage

The following body fat percentages are guide values (contact your physician for further information).

Man

Age	low	normal	high	very high
10 –14	<11%	11–16%	16,1– 21%	>21,1%
15 –19	<12%	12 –17%	17,1– 22%	>22,1%
20 – 29	<13%	13 –18%	18,1– 23%	>23,1%
30 – 39	<14%	14 –19%	19,1– 24%	>24,1%
40 – 49	<15%	15 – 20%	20,1– 25%	>25,1%
50 – 59	<16%	16 – 21%	21,1– 26%	>26,1%
60 – 69	<17%	17– 22%	22,1– 27%	>27,1%
70 –100	<18%	18 – 23%	23,1– 28%	>28,1%

Woman

Age	low	normal	high	very high
10-14	<16%	16 – 21%	21,1– 26%	>26,1%
15-19	<17%	17– 22%	22,1– 27%	>27,1%
20-29	<18%	18 – 23%	23,1– 28%	>28,1%
30-39	<19%	19 – 24%	24,1– 29%	>29,1%
40-49	<20%	20 – 25%	25,1– 30%	>30,1%
50-59	<21%	21– 26%	26,1– 31%	>31,1%
60-69	<22%	22 – 27%	27,1– 32%	>32,1%
70-100	<23%	23 – 28%	28,1– 33%	>33,1%

A lower value is often found in athletes. Depending on the type of sports, training intensity and physical constitution, values may result which are below the recommended values stated. It should, however, be noted that there could be a danger to health in the case of extremely low values.

Body water percentage

The body water percentage is normally within the following ranges:

Man

Age	poor	good	very good
10 –100	<50%	50 – 65%	>65%

Woman

Age	poor	good	very good
10 –100	<45%	45 – 60%	>60%

Body fat contains relatively little water. Therefore persons with a high body fat percentage have body water percentages below the recommended values. With endurance athletes, however, the recommended values could be exceeded due to low fat percentages and high muscle percentage.

This scale is unsuitable for measuring body water in order to draw medical conclusions concerning age-related water retention, for example. If necessary ask your physician. Basically, a high body water percentage should be the aim.

Muscle percentage

The muscle percentage is normally within the following ranges:

Man

Age	low	normal	high
10 –14	<44%	44 – 57%	>57%
15 –19	<43%	43 – 56%	>56%
20 – 29	<42%	42 – 54%	>54%
30 – 39	<41%	41– 52%	>52%
40 – 49	<40%	40 – 50%	>50%
50 – 59	<39%	39 – 48%	>48%
60 – 69	<38%	38 – 47%	>47%
70 –100	<37%	37 – 46%	>46%

Woman

Age	low	normal	high
10 –14	<36%	36 – 43%	>43%
15 –19	<35%	35 – 41%	>41%
20 – 29	<34%	34 – 39%	>39%
30 – 39	<33%	33 – 38%	>38%
40 – 49	<31%	31– 36%	>36%
50 – 59	<29%	29 – 34%	>34%
60 – 69	<28%	28 – 33%	>33%
70 –100	<27%	27 – 32%	>32%

Bone mass

Like the rest of our body, our bones are subject to the natural development, degeneration and ageing processes. Bone mass increases rapidly in childhood and reaches its maximum between 30 and 40 years of age. Bone mass reduces slightly with increasing age. You can reduce this degeneration somewhat with healthy nutrition (particularly calcium and vitamin D) and regular exercise.

With appropriate muscle building, you can also strengthen your bone structure. Note that this scale will not show you the calcium content of your bones, but will measure the weight of all bone constituents (organic substances, inorganic substances and water). Little influence can be exerted on bone mass, but it will vary slightly within the influencing factors (weight, height, age, gender). no recognised guidelines or recommendations relating to bone mass measurement.

ATTENTION:
Bone density can be determined only by means of a medical examination (e.g. computer tomography, ultrasound). It is therefore not possible to draw conclusions concerning changes to the bones and bone hardness (e.g. osteoporosis) using this scale.

BMR

The basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the amount of energy required by the body at complete rest in order to maintain its basic functions (e.g. when lying in bed 24 hours a day). This value is primarily dependent on weight, height and age.

It is displayed on the diagnostic scale in the unit kcal/day and calculated using the scientifically recognised Harris-Benedict equation.

This is the amount of energy that is required by your body under all circumstances and must be re-supplied to the body in the form of food. If your energy intake is below this level in the longer term, this can result in damage to health.

AMR

The active metabolic rate (AMR) is the amount of energy required daily by the body in its active state. The energy consumption of a human being rises with increasing physical activity and is measured on the diagnostic scale in relation to the degree of activity entered (1– 5).

To maintain your existing weight, the amount of energy used must be reintroduced into the body in the form of food and drink. If less energy is introduced than is used over a longer period of time, your body will obtain the difference largely from the amount of fat stored and your weight will decrease. If, on the other hand, over a longer period of time more energy is introduced than the total active metabolic rate (AMR) calculated, your body will be unable to burn off the excess energy, and the excess will be stored in the body as fat and your weight will increase.

Results in relation to time

Remember that only long-term trends are important. Short-term fluctuations in weight over a few days are usually the result of a loss of fluid.

The interpretation of the results will depend on changes in your overall weight and body fat, body water and muscle percentages, as well as on the period during which these changes take place. Sudden changes within days must be distinguished from medium term changes (over weeks) and long term changes (months). A basic rule is that short term changes in weight almost exclusively represent changes in water content, whereas medium and long term changes may also involve the fat and muscle percentages.

• If your weight reduces over the short term, but your body fat percentage increases or remains the same, you have merely lost water – e.g. after a training session, sauna session or a diet restricted only to rapid weight loss.
• If your weight increases over the medium term and the body fat percentage falls or stays the same, then you could have built up valuable muscle mass.
• If your weight and body fat percentage fall simultaneously then your diet is working – you are losing fat mass.
• Ideally you should support your diet with physical activity, fitness or power training. This way you can increase your muscle percentage over the medium term.
• Body fat, body water or muscle percentages should not be added (certain elements of muscle tissue also contain body water).

Other functions

User assignment

It is possible to assign up to 8 scale users for a weight-only measurement (with shoes) and for a diagnosis measurement (bare feet).
For a new measurement, the scale assigns the measurement to the user whose most recently saved measurement falls within +/- 2 kg of this and, if a diagnosis was possible, +/- 2% of the body fat.

Unknown measurements

If measurements cannot be assigned to any user, the scale stores them as unknown measurements. Up to 20 unknown measurements are saved on the scale.

You can use the app to directly assign unknown measurements to your user.

Saving the assigned measurements on the scale

If the app is open and there is an active Bluetooth^® connection to the scale, newly assigned measurements are sent immediately to the app. In this case, the values are not saved on the scale.

If the app is not open, the newly assigned measurements are saved on the scale. A total of 30 measurements per user can be saved on the scale. The saved measurements are transferred automatically to the app if you open the app within the Bluetooth^® range.

Data synchronisation takes place within 10 seconds. It is possible to automatically transfer data when the scale is switched off.

Deleting scale data

If you would like to completely delete all measurements and old user data on the scale, switch on the scale and press the reset button for approx. 3 seconds.
"" will appear in the display for several seconds.
This is necessary if you would like to delete scale users who have been set up incorrectly or are no longer required, for example.

You must then carry out the actions in chapter 7 again (user assignment).

Replacing batteries

Your scale is equipped with a "low battery indicator". If you operate the scale with flat batteries, "Lo" will appear on the display and the scale will automatically switch off. In this case, the batteries must be replaced (3 x 1.5 V AAA).

NOTE:

• When changing batteries, always use batteries of the same type, brand and capacity.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Use batteries that are free of heavy metals.

Cleaning and care of the unit

The unit should be cleaned occasionally.
Clean using a damp cloth, to which you can apply a little detergent if necessary.

• Do not use aggressive solvents or cleaning agents!
• Never immerse the unit in water!
• Do not wash the unit in a dishwasher!

What if there are problems?

If the scale detects and error when measuring, the following is displayed.

Display	Cause	Remedy
" "	Unknown measurement as it is outside the user assignment limit or a unique assignment is not possible.	Assign unknown measurement in app or repeat user assignment.
"" runs across the LCD.	The fat percentage is outside the measurable range (less than 3% or greater than 65%).	Repeat the measurement barefoot or, if necessary, moisten the soles of your feet slightly.
	The maximum load-bearing capacity of 180 kg was exceeded.	The load must not exceed 180 kg
or incorrect weight is displayed.	No flat, stable surface.	Place the scale on a flat, stable surface.
or incorrect weight is displayed.	Not standing still.	Stand as still as possible.
Incorrect weight is displayed.	Scale zero setting is incorrect.	Wait until the scale switches itself off. Activate scale, wait for "0.0 kg" to appear and repeat measurement.
No Bluetooth® connection ( symbol is missing).	Device outside the range.	The minimum range in a free field is approx. 25 m. Walls and ceilings reduce the range. Other radio waves may interfere with the transmission. Therefore, do not position the scale near devices such as WLAN routers, microwaves, induction hobs etc.
	User memory space is full. No more measurements can be saved.	Open the app. The data is transferred automatically. This may take up to one minute.
	The batteries in the scale are empty.	Replace the batteries of scale.

Safety notes

Please read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be sure to make them accessible to other users and observe the information they contain.

• 
  The scales must not be used by persons with medical implants (e.g. heart pace-makers) Otherwise their function could be impaired.
• Do not use during pregnancy.
• Do not stand on the outer edge to one side of the scale otherwise it may tip!
• Batteries are highly dangerous if swallowed. Keep batteries and scale out of reach of small children. If batteries are swallowed, get medical help immediately.
• Keep children away from packaging materials (risk of suffocation).
• 
  Do not step onto the scale with wet feet or when the scale's surface is damp – danger of slipping!

Notes on handling batteries

• If your skin or eyes come into contact with battery fluid, flush out the affected areas with water and seek medical assistance.
• Choking hazard! Small children may swallow and choke on batteries. Store the batteries out of the reach of small children.
• Observe the plus (+) and minus (-) polarity signs.
• If a battery has leaked, put on protective gloves and clean the battery compartment with a dry cloth.
• Protect the batteries from excessive heat.
• Risk of explosion! Never throw batteries into a fire.
• Do not charge or short-circuit batteries.
• If the device is not to be used for a long period, take the batteries out of the battery compartment.
• Use identical or equivalent battery types only.
• Always replace all batteries at the same time.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Do not disassemble, split or crush the batteries.

General notes

• The unit is for personal use only and is not intended for medical or commercial applications.
• Note that technical tolerances mean that results may vary, because the scale is not calibrated for professional medical use.
• The capacity of the scale is 180 kg (396 lb, 28 st ). For weight measurement and bone mass measurement, the results are shown in 100 g increments (0.2 lb).
• The measuring results of the body fat, body water and muscle percentage are shown in 0.1% increments.
• The caloric requirements is specified in steps of 1 kcal.
• When supplied to the customer, the scale is set to weigh and measure in "kg" and "cm". You can change the unit settings during initial use of the app.
• Place the scale on a firm level floor; a firm floor covering is required for correct measurement.
• Protect the unit against hard knocks, moisture, dust, chemicals, major temperature fluctuations and heat sources which are too close (stoves, heating radiators).
• Repairs may only be carried out by Beurer customer service or authorised dealers. Before submit-ting any complaint, first check the batteries and replace them if necessary.
• We hereby guarantee that this product complies with the European RED Directive 2014/53/EU. Please contact the specified service address to obtain further information, such as the CE Declaration of Conformity.

Storage and maintenance
The accuracy of the measurements and service life of the device depend on its careful handling:

• The unit should be cleaned occasionally. Do not use abrasive detergents and never immerse the unit in water.
• Ensure that no liquid gets on the scale. Never dip the scale into water. Never wash it under running water.
• Do not place any objects on the scale when it is not being used.
• Protect the unit against hard knocks, moisture, dust, chemicals, major temperature fluctuations and heat sources which are too close (stoves, heating radiators).
• Do not press the buttons using excessive force or with pointed objects.
• Do not expose the scale to high temperatures or strong electromagnetic fields (e.g. mobile phones).

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