Beurer GS 226 User manual

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GS 226
ENGLISH Glass scale
Instruction manual ................................................2
ESPANOL Báscula de vidrio
Manual de instrucciones ......................................7
FRANÇAIS Pèse-personne en verre
Mode d'emploi.....................................................12
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ENGLISH
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
If the instruction manual is damaged or if you no longer have the instruction manual
in your possession, please contact Beurer customer service. Please see warranty for
service contact.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing this Beurer product. Our name stands for high-quality, thoroughly tested products
for applications in the areas of heat, weight, blood pressure, body temperature, pulse, gentle therapy, mas-
sage and air.
Please read these instructions completely and carefully before using this product and keep them for later
reference. Be sure to make them accessible to other users and observe the information they contain.
With best regards,
Your Beurer Team
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Signs and symbols
The following signs appear in the Safety Section (page 2) and in this manual on pages 3 and 5.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS ENTIRE MANUAL INCLUDING THE SAFETY SECTION AND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS TO AVOID HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
AND TO MAKE CORRECT USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE NOTICE addresses practices not related to personal injury, such as product
and/or property damage.
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........2
2. Before First Use...............................................3
3. Parts and Controls...........................................4
4. To Use...............................................................4
5. Care and Maintenance....................................4
6. Troubleshooting Guide....................................4
7. FCC Statement ................................................4
8. Specifications ..................................................5
9. Warranty ...........................................................5
Content

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WARNING To reduce the risk of serious personal injury:
• This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children.
• Packaging materials are a deadly hazard for children and can cause suffocation.
Remove all packaging materials immediately and keep them away from children at all times.
• Do not step on the edge of the scale (e.g. when getting on or off), otherwise it may tip.
• Do not jump on the scale.
• Do not drop the scale or drop any objects on it.
• Do not step or stand on the scale when your body and/or feet are wet, for example after taking
a bath or shower. There is a danger of slipping.
• Do not step on the scale when its surface is wet. There is a danger of slipping.
• Do not use the unit on slippery surfaces such as wet floors. There is a danger of slipping.
• This product does not and is not intended to provide a medical diagnosis.
For medical advice please contact a licensed physician.
• Consult your physician or healthcare provider before beginning a weight reduction or exercise
program.
• Always consult your physician to determine what will be suitable for you.
• People with disabilities, such as impairments, activity limitations, and participation restrictions,
or who are physically frail, should be assisted by another person when using this scale.
• Do not step on the scale if you weigh more than 400 lb (180 kg/28 st). When in doubt contact
your physician.
• Do not weigh more than one person on the scale at one time.
• Do not use this product for any purpose other than weighing human beings.
• Place the scale on level flooring, otherwise it may tip.
• If the glass platform is damaged, there could be risk of danger or injuries caused by broken glass.
CAUTION: To prevent personal injury and/or product/property damage:
• This unit is intended for home use only. It is not intended for professional use in hospitals or
other medical facilities. This unit does not support the standards required for professional use.
• Please note that technically related measuring tolerances are possible, as the scale is not cali-
brated for professional applications.
• Carefully step on the scale surface. Pay attention to avoid stepping with your toes under the scale
surface. This might lead to injuries.
• Do not disassemble this unit.
• Do not put your fingers in any slot, inside or under the scale.
NOTICE:
• Protect the scale against hard knocks, moisture, dust, chemicals, major temperature fluctuations
and heat sources which are too close (e.g. stoves, heating radiators). This may damage the unit.
Please see section 5 ‘Care and Maintenance’ and section 8 'Specifications' for details.
• Prevent impact with hard objects.
• Do not use any aggressive solvents, cleaning agents, detergents or any other strong chemicals
to clean the device.
• Never immerse and/or spill water or any other liquid onto the scale, otherwise liquid will enter
the scale and cause damage.
• Make sure that you enter the desired unit of mass regarding the weight results.
• Do not wash the scale in a washing machine, dish washer or tumble dryer.
• Do not use mobile telephones, microwaves, and other devices which generate strong electrical
or electromagnetic fields near the unit. This may result in incorrect operation of the unit.
• Never attempt to repair the instrument or adjust it yourself. This may damage the unit and
impair the functions. If you need to have the unit repaired, please contact our customer service.
Please see warranty for service contact. Before submitting any complaint, first check the
battery and replace it if necessary.
• Changes or modifications to the device will nullify the user warranty.

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BATTERY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•Useonlythesizeandtypeofbatteriesspecified.
•Besuretofollowthecorrectpolaritywheninstallingthebatteries.Reversedbatteriesmaycause
damage to the device.
•Donotmixdifferenttypesofbatteriestogether(e.g.AlkalineandCarbon-zinc)oroldbatterieswithfresh
ones. Always replace batteries as a simultaneous set.
•Ifthebatteriesinthedevicearedepletedorthedevicewillnotbeusedforalongperiodoftime,remove
the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage.
•Donottrytorechargebatteriesnotintendedtoberecharged;theycanoverheatandrupture
(follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)
•Donotdisposeofbatteriesinfire,batteriesmayexplodeorleak.
•Cleanthebatterycontactsandalsothoseofthedevicepriortobatteryinstallation.
•Removedischargedbatteriesfromtheproductanddispose/recycleincompliancewithallapplicable
laws.
•Keepbatteriesawayfromchildrenandpets.Batteriesmaybeharmfulifswallowed.Shouldachildor
pet swallow a battery, seek medical assistance immediately.
Package Contents
•G S 226 glass scale
•3 xAAA1.5Vbatteries
•i nstruction manual
2. Before First Use
1. RemovetheBatteryCompartmentCoverlocatedunderneaththescaleandinsertthree'AAA'sizebatter-
ies(included)accordingtothepolaritymarkingsinsidethecompartment.ReplaceBatteryCompartment
Cover.When'Lo' appears in the LED Display, the batteries need to be replaced.
2.
P lacethescaleonahard,levelfloor(nocarpetingorrugs);ahardsurfaceisrequiredforaccuratemeasurement.
3. Parts and Controls
4. To Use
1.PresstheUnitSelectorButton,locatedunderneaththescale,toshow'lb'(pounds),'kg'(kilograms),or
 'st'(stones)intheLEDDisplay.Resultsareshowninincrementsof0.2lb(0.1kg/0st:1lb)
2. Place the scale on a flat, hard, and level surface to ensure accurate measurement.
3.Carefullystepontothescale.
4. Stand still and distribute your weight evenly on both feet.
5.Afterafewseconds,thescalewillstabilizeandyourweightwillflashontheLEDDisplay.Stepoffthe
scale;theLEDDisplaywillshutoffafterafewseconds.
UnitSelectorButton
BatteryCompartment

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5. Care and Maintenance
• C lean the scale with a damp cloth and a mild detergent. Do not immerse the scale in water or rinse it
under running water.
• S torethescaleinacool,dryplacewhennotinuse;ensurenoobjectsareplacedonthescaleduring
storage.
6. Troubleshooting Guide
Error Possible causes Remedy
Err Capacityof400lb(180kg/28st)
exceeded. Donotexceedmaximumweight.
Lo Low power. Replacebatteries.
No display
Batteries are depleted or inserted incor-
rectly.
Replacebatteriesandensurecorrectpolarity.
Scale shows
unrealistic
result
Scale placed on soft surface or movement
took place during measurement.
•W ait until scale switches off automatically
and repeat measurement.
• P lace the scale on hard surface (no carpet-
ing or rugs).
•S tand still during measurement.
7. FCC Statement
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE FCC
NOTE:ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pur-
suanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharm-
ful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbe
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
•R eorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•I ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•C onnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•C onsultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
NOTICE:Changesormodificationsnotexpresslyapprovedbythepartyresponsibleforcompliancecould
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
8. Specifications
Batterytype 3xAAA1.5Vbatteries
Measuringrange 11lbto400lb;5kgto180kg;0st:11lbto28st
Measurementincrements 0.2lb;0.1kg;0st:1lb
Transport/storageconditions 14°Fto140°F(-10°Cto60°C),0%to85%relativehumidity
Operatingconditions 41°Fto104°F(5°Cto40°C),0%to85%relativehumidity
Scalesize 12.6x12.6x0.8in(319x319x21mm)
Subject to technical modifications.