medisana BS 600 Body Analysis Scales Instruction Manual

medisana BS 600 Body Analysis Scales

BS 600 Body analysis scales

1. ▲ Up button
2. SET button
3. ▼ Down button
4. Electrodes
5. Battery compartment (on the underside)

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This instruction manual belongs to this device. The instruction manual includes information on the initial start-up and handling. Read this instruction manual completely. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or damage to the equipment.

WARNING!
These warnings must be followed to pre- vent possible injury to the user.

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Safety instructions

Please read this instruction manual carefully, in particular the safety instructions, before using the device. Keep the instruction manual in a safe place for later reference. If you pass the device on to a third party, this instruction manual must remain with the device.

• This scale is not suitable for people with pacemakers or other medical implants. The indication of body fat may be inaccurate in the event of diabetes or other medical / physical conditions. The same applies to highly trained sportsmen.

• This device is not suitable for pregnant women!

• Any treatment or diet for overweight or underweight requires qualified advice from appropriate specialist staff (doctor, dietician). The values determined with the scale can be of help.

• Risk of tilting! Never place the scales on an uneven surface. Never just stand onto one corner of the scale. While weighing, never stand on one side or on the edge of the scales.

• Danger of slipping! Never step onto the scale with wet feet. Never step onto the scale while wearing socks.

• Use the device only as directed by the instruction manual. In the event of misuse, all warrantees shall become null and void.

• The scale is manufactured for home use. It is not intended for commercial use in hospitals or other medical facilities.

• Do not use the device if it does not work properly, if it has been dropped, dropped into water or damaged.

• The scale has a measuring range up to 180 kg/396 lbs. Do not overload the scale.

• Place the scale on a firm level surface. Soft, uneven surfaces are unsuitable for the measurement and lead to wrong results.

• Place the scale in a location where neither extreme temperatures nor extreme humidity are present.

• Keep the scales away from water.

• Please handle the scale with care. Avoid shocks and vibrations of the scale.
  Do not drop it.

• Stand carefully on the scale. Do not hop or jump on the tread surface, as this may damage the weighing mechanism.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the device, otherwise the warranty will become void. This device does not contain any parts that can be serviced or replaced by the user.

• In the event of malfunctions, do not proceed with any unauthorised repair of the device. Otherwise, this will void any warranty claims. Have repairs performed only by an authorised service centre.

Battery safety instructions

• Do not take the batteries apart!
• If required, clean the battery and device contacts before insertion!
• Removed spent batteries from the device immediately!
• Increased risk of leakage, avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes! In the event of contact with battery acid, immediately rinse the affected area with plenty of clean water and consult a doctor immediately!
• If a battery is swallowed, consult a doctor immediately!
• Insert the batteries correctly, paying attention to the polarity!
• Keep the battery compartment closed properly!
• If the device is not used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries!
• Keep the batteries out of the reach of children!
• Do not re-charge the batteries! There is a risk of explosion!
• Do not short-circuit the device! There is a risk of explosion!
  • Do not throw into a fire! There is a risk of explosion!
• Store unused batteries in the packaging and not near metal objects to avoid a short circuit!

Scope of delivery

First, check whether the device is complete and is not damaged.
If in doubt, do not operate the device and contact your service centre.
The delivery scope includes:

• 1 medisana Body analysis scales BS 600
• 4 batteries (type AAA, 1.5 V)
• 1 Instruction manual

Packaging is recyclable or can be recycled into raw materials. Please dispose of unwanted packaging material properly. If you notice a transport damage while unpacking, please contact your dealer immediately.

WARNING
Make sure that children do not play with the packaging foils. Risk of suffocation!

Requirements for correct measurement results

• Always weigh yourself in the same conditions.
• Measure at the same time of day.
• Stand upright and calm.
• It is best to take the measurement in the morning, after showering or bathing, with dry feet.
  With the results of the measurement, with consistent performing, a reliable control of the development of the body weight is possible.

Insert/change batteries

Before putting your digital scale into operation, place the four 1.5 V batteries (type AAA) included in the device. Open the battery compartment on the underside of the device and insert the batteries. Pay attention to the polarity (illustration in the battery compartment). Replace the battery compartment cover and push it in so that it clicks into place. Change the batteries if the battery change symbol “LO” appears on the display or if nothing is shown on the display after the unit has been operated.

Initialise scale

Make sure that the scale is on firm and level ground. If you want to weigh yourself, but have moved the scale immediately before, you must first initialise the scale. Briefly press the middle of the scale surface with your foot. The display will show “0.00”. When the scale has turned off, it is ready for the “step-on” function. If the scale has not been moved beforehand, this step is omitted.

Simple weighing

1. Stand on the scale and stand still. The device switches on automatically and the display briefly shows “0.00”.
2. Your weight will be measured and displayed.
3. Step down off the scale. The scale switches off automatically after approx. 15 seconds.

Body analysis

The scale can store the data of 8 persons: gender, age, height.

1. Briefly press the middle of the scale surface with your foot. The display will show “0.00”.
2. Press the SET button 2. The memory location flashes in the display.
3. Now you can select the desired memory location for your user profile by pressing button 1 or button 3.
4. Press the SET button 2 to save the setting. The symbol for the gender starts flashing in the display.
5. Set your gender by pressing button 1 or button 3 to select the corresponding symbol in the display.
6. Press the SET button 2 to save the setting. The preset height begins to flash in the display.
7. Now set your height with the button 1 or key 3.
8. Press the SET button 2 to save the setting. The preset age begins to flash in the display.
9. Use the button 1 or the button 3 to set your age.
10. Press the SET button 2 to save the setting.
11. The configuration process is now complete. The display shows “0.00”. Stand on the scales barefoot and stand still. Place your feet on the electrodes4. Firstly, the weight is displayed. Thereafter, the measured values for heart rate, body fat, water content, muscle percentage, bone weight, calorie requirement and BMI are displayed one after the other.

Connect with the VitaDock+ App

Download the VitaDock+ App free from the AppStore or the Google Play Store. Activate Bluetooth® on your iOS or Android device. Start the App.
Tap the Bluetooth® icon to go to the device selection. Scroll down until a WIFI scale is displayed in the device list. Tap the arrow next to the illustration to start the setup process. The scales can be connected via Bluetooth® or linked to an existing WiFi network.

Change weight unit
Change the weight unit directly in the VitaDock+ App.

Delete user data
Briefly press the middle of the scale surface with your foot. The display will show “0.00”. Press the down button 3 for 3 seconds until the display shows ‘dEL’. Confirm deleting the user data by pressing the SET button 2. The display ‘—–‘ flashes twice: All saved data have been deleted.

Error messages

• O-Ld = The scale is overloaded.
• LO = The battery is weak and needs to be replaced.
• OPEN APP = Open the VitaDock+ app
• No NEt = Data transfer unsuccessful. Try again to configure the scales.
• FAIL/F = network configuration unsuccessful. Try again to configure the scales.

Cleaning and care

Never use aggressive cleaning agents or stiff brushes. Clean the personal scale only with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Never use harsh detergents or alcohol. No water should enter the device.
Only use the device again when it is completely dry.

Instructions for disposal
This device must not be disposed of with domestic waste. Metals are reusable or can be recycled into raw materials. Dispose of a device that is no longer needed at a collection point in your town/city so that it can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. Please contact your local authority or retailer with regard to disposal procedures. Remove the battery before you dispose of the device. Do not dispose of spent batteries in domestic waste, rather in special waste or at a battery collection point at your retailer!

Technical data

Name and model: medisana BS 600 Body analysis scales
Power supply: 6 V (4x 1.5 V, AAA)
Measuring range: up to 180 kg/ 396 lb
Division: 0.1 kg/0.2 lb
Dimensions: 310 x 310 x 25 mm
Weight: 2 kg
Item No.: 40501
EAN No.: 4015588 40501 3
Frequency band: BLE: 2402 ~ 2480MHz; WIFI: 2412 ~ 2472MHz
Maximum radio-frequency power transmitted in the frequency band: BLE: 6.71dBm; WIFI: 14.78 dBm

In the course of constant product improvements, we reserve the right to make technical and design changes.

The current version of this instruction manual can be found at www.medisana.com

Warranty and repair conditions

In case of warranty please contact your specialist shop or the service centre directly. If you need to return the device, please indicate the defect and enclose a copy of the purchase receipt. The following warranty conditions apply:

1. All medisana products are guaranteed for 3 years from the date of purchase.
   The date of sale is to be proven in case of warranty by the purchase receipt or invoice.

2. Defects due to material or manufacturing defects shall be eliminated free of charge within the warranty period.

3. A warranty service does not extend the warranty period for either the equipment or any replacement parts.

4. The following are excluded from the guarantee:

5. any damage caused by improper handling, e.g. by non-observance of the instruction manual.

6. Damage due to repair or intervention by the purchaser or unauthorised third parties.

7. Transport damage that has occurred on the way from the manufacturer to the consumer or when sending it to the service centre.

8. Spare parts that are subject to normal wear and tear, such as batteries etc.

9. Liability for direct or indirect consequential damages caused by the device is also excluded if the damage to the device is recognised as a warranty case.

medisana GmbH
Carl-Schurz-Str. 2
41460 NEUSS
GERMANY

We hereby declare that body analysis scales model BS 600, 602, 650, 652, Art. 40501, 40503, 40500, 40502 complies with the fundamental requirements of the Directive 2014/53/EU. You can request the complete EU Conformity Declaration from medisana GmbH, Carl-Schurz-Str. 2, 41460 NEUSS, Germany, or you can also download it from the medisana homepage (www.medisana.com).

The service address can be found on the separate attachment sheet.

References

• medisana – Your health in good hands
• Home page medisana – Your health in good hands
• medisana – Je gezondheid in goede handen

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