The term “electro-smog“ denotes electrical and magnetic fields with various characteristics (e.g. pulsed in the case of mobile telephones) and various frequencies (e.g. 50Hz when mains operated). Electrical and magnetic fields always occur when electrically operated products are used and also due to the domestic electrical installation.

The electrical and magnetic fields that occur when heat pads, foot warmers, heated underblankets and heated overblankets are used are far below the limits recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and stipulated by German law:

Electrical field strength:  max. 5000 V/m
Magnetic field strength: max. 80 A/m
Magnetic flux density:  max. 100 mikrotesla

Heat pad:
Depending on the heat pad model and method of use, it can sometimes take up to 15 minutes after it has been switched on before the heat pad becomes warm to the touch at the highest setting. The maximum final temperature is reached after approx. 30 minutes at the earliest.

Foot warmer:
Depending on where it is placed, it can sometimes take up to 15 minutes after it has been switched on before the foot warmer becomes warm to the touch at the highest setting. Place the foot warmer on a carpet or similarly insulating underlay so that it will warm up faster. The maximum final temperature is reached after approx. 30 minutes at the earliest.

Electric underblanket:
Depending on the underblanket model and the surrounding conditions (room temperature, mattress, bedclothes) it can sometimes take up to 30 minutes after it has been switched on before the underblanket becomes warm to the touch at the highest setting.
In order to prevent heat loss, the electric underblanket must be completely covered. The maximum final temperature is reached after approx. 60 minutes at the earliest  

Electric overblanket:
Depending on the overblanket model and the room temperature, it can sometimes take up to 15 minutes after it has been switched on before the overblanket becomes warm to the touch at the highest setting.
The maximum final temperature is reached after approx. 30 minutes at the earliest.

The electrical and magnetic fields emitted by this product can sometimes interfere with the function of your pacemaker.
However, they are far below the limits:

Electrical field strength:  max. 5000 V/m
Magnetic field strength: max. 80 A/m
Magnetic flux density:  max. 100 mikrotesla

Please consult your doctor and the manufacturer of your pacemaker before using this product.

The maximum temperature that can be reached depends on many factors, including the product (heat pad, foot warmer, electric underblanket, electric overblanket), the model (e.g. with or without automatic cutoff)
and the room temperature.

It is therefore possible only to give average values obtained under standardised conditions at a room temperature of 20°C +/- 5°C.
Different measurement conditions are specified for each product.
The individual values can therefore not be compared with one another.

Heat pad:  70°C - 75°C
Foot warmer:  45°C - 50°C
Underblankets: 60°C - 65°C
Overblankets:  40°C - 50°C

The body fat scales should not be used during pregnancy. Because of the amniotic fluid, incorrect measurements can occur.

The athlete mode is an additional function for adjusting the body fat measurement to the individual circumstances of a user group. When analysing body fat, several fixed parameters are specified in the scales‘ software for calculating the proportion of body fat, along with the actual measurement of body resistance. In the normal mode, these constants reflect the average of the “normal population“ as obtained in medical studies. The so-called athlete mode was incorporated as the distribution of the different body compartments (muscle, bone, fat etc.) is different in athletes from that in the “normal population“. In this mode, constants that were obtained by medical studies with athletes are specified. The different readings are thus due to the different constants in the software.

The wear of the electrodes depends on the water used. The more minerals the water contains, the faster the electrodes wear out. In the case of water with a “normal“ mineral content, the electrodes have to be changed after approximately 2 years. 

Bacterial production in the water is prevented by the continuous release of silver ions. This chemical process has no negative effect on the environment and it is nontoxic.

The electrodes or more precisely the pair of electrodes consist of a positive (anode) and negative (cathode) electrode. At the anode, the metal is weakened by releasing positive metal ions into the water. As a result of this release of metal ions into the water, the anode dissolves more or less slowly.

Experience has shown that the activated charcoal filter has to be replaced every 3 months and the HEPA filter every 2 years. These are recommended guidelines. The working life of the filters is determined by the degree of use of the device.

The ionisation rod should be changed ever season / every year.

This is absolutely normal. The test strips are produced according to stringent standardization guidelines. By using a bioenzyme, as with all biological materials, there could be minute fluctuations which are within the above standard. As a precaution, the Beurer test strips are additionally monitored in the lab. This provides for optimum conditions for reliable measurement.

The doctor will normally take the blood test for blood glucose from the arm vein. Self-measurement takes place in the fingertip. Different blood withdrawal site produce different values. Please, read more detailed information on this question.

The table below shows blood glucose values for persons without diabetes for comparison with your own readings.

Time of day                    Blood glucose range without diabetes
Before breakfast               70 - 105 mg/dL (3.9 und 5.8 mmol/L)
Before lunch                     70 - 110 mg/dL (3.9 und 6.1 mmol/L)
1 hour after meals            Below 160 mg/dL (8.9 mmol/L)
2 hours after meals          Below 120 mg/dL (6.7 mmol/L)
Between 2 and 4 a.m.      Over 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L)

Source: Krall,L.P., and Beaser, R.S :Joslin Diabetes Manual. Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger (1989),1 8

To compensate the fluctuations in the production of the test strips, there are code numbers printed on the test strip container. So that the device can coordinate with the test strips perfectly, it is important to enter this code in the device before opening a new container of test strips. The numerical data on the container of test strips must then match the number on the device display. The process is very easy and precisely described in the instructions.

Type 1 diabetics generally measure before meals, before going to bed and additionally with physical strain. They have precise instructions from their doctor coordinated with their living conditions.

Type 2 diabetics should measure blood glucose on an empty stomach, because it is the most significant. For this purpose you shouldn’t have eaten anything two hours before the measurement. Then your measured value should be less than 120mg/cL. We recommend monitoring blood glucose two times per week. In the case of doubt you should follow your doctor‘s instructions.

To receive comparable values, always measure in the same way.

The test strips and the control solution are partly composed of biological substances, which are no longer fully effective after expiry. On expiry the accuracy of the measured values decreases. In addition, opened test strips and control solutions are to be used only within 3 months (after opening).

The blood glucose monitor and the accessories are sensitive to temperature and sensitive to humidity: Please note the following storage conditions:

Temperature    +2 to +30°C
Humidity    10 to 85 % relative humidity

Do not store the accessories in the fridge. Do not leave your blood glucose monitor and accessories in the car and do not expose it to prolonged solar radiation.

The operating temperature is from +10 to +40°C and a relative humidity from 10 to 85 %.

In heart rate disorders, particularly atrial fibrillation, electronic devices that use oscillometric measurement are only partially suitable. In this situation, the blood pressure must be measured with the stethoscope (Riva-Rocci method) as incorrect results can be obtained with electronic devices. See notes in the instructions for use.

In accordance with the “Operating regulation for medical devices“, regular technical inspections must be carried out if the device is used for trade or commercial purposes. Even in the case of private use, we recommend technical inspection by the manufacturer at 2-year intervals.

Blood pressure readings obtained at the doctor’s practice by the doctor or practice staff using the standardized Riva-Rocci method of listening to what are known as the Korotkoff sounds are usually somewhat higher than the blood pressure readings you obtain when you measure it yourself in a relaxed atmosphere at home. We call this “doctor’s surgery“ or “white coat“ hypertension. People who have raised blood pressure under the stress of everyday conditions can have normal readings under quiet conditions at the doctor’s. We then speak of “doctor’s surgery normotension“.

Blood pressure and pulse depend on many factors that can have an effect even in the short term:

• Physical influences
• Medical influences
• Physical exercise
• Muscle tension
• Talking
• Excitement
• Noise etc

The way the measurement is taken is also relevant:

• cuff applied too tightly / too loosely
• cuff not at heart level
• too short a break between measurements
• no visual or acoustic shielding of the subject

Device tolerances are also important, of course. In the case of devices with a manometer, there is also parallax error (error in reading the result).

The wrist measurement must be taken with the wrist at heart level. If the arm is laid flat on a table, for instance when you are seated, the blood pressure is overestimated by approximately 7-8 mmHg because there is a difference from heart level (1.5cm is equivalent to 1 mmHg).

Incorrect results also occur with wrist measurement in the case of heart rate abnormalities and changes (e.g. due to age) in the arteries of the wrist. Particularly in elderly persons, wrist devices may give imprecise readings. The arteries in the upper arm are not so sensitive with regard to these influences.
For this reason, occasional measurements on the upper arm are recommended for comparison.

Independent of age, the figures for normal blood pressure according to the German Hypertension League are:

• Upper limits: systolic 140 mmHg / diastolic 90 mmHg
• Ideal reading: systolic 120 mmHg / diastolic 80 mmHg

There should be a break of at least 3 minutes before successive measurements.

The different thermometers are suitable for measuring body temperature in different parts of the body.
Forehead thermometer: measurement only on the forehead, ear thermometer: measurement only in the ear, rod thermometer: rectal (in the back passage), axillary (under the arm) or oral measurement (in the mouth).

The temperature varies depending on the part of the body where the measurement is taken. The difference in healthy persons between different parts of the body can be between 0.2–1 °C. The approximate normal temperature ranges are as follows:

• Forehead temperature – measured with a forehead thermometer: 35.8 °C to 37.6 °C.
• Ear temperature, measured with an ear thermometer: 36.0 °C to 37.8 °C.
• Rectal temperature, measured with a conventional thermometer: 36.3 °C to 37.8 °C.
• Orally measured temperature – measured with a conventional thermometer: 36.0 °C to 37.4 °C.

Beurer tip:
Temperatures measured with different thermometers cannot be compared with one another. You should therefore tell your doctor or bear in mind if you are diagnosing yourself what thermometer you used to take your temperature and in what part of the body.

The temperature of a healthy person is also influenced by the following factors:

• The person’s individual metabolism
• Age (body temperature is higher in babies and small children and falls with increasing age. Greater temperature fluctuations occur faster and more often in children)
• Clothing
• The outside temperature
• The time of day (body temperature is lower in the morning and increases during the day towards evening)
• Preceding physical and, to a lesser extent, mental activity

Beurer tip:
Taking the temperature gives a measurement that provides information about a person’s current body temperature. If you are uncertain about interpreting the results or if the result is abnormal (e.g. fever), you should consult your doctor. This also applies in the case of slight temperature changes if there are other symptoms of illness such as agitation, severe sweating, flushed skin, fast pulse rate, tendency to collapse etc.

Rosemary, arnica and seasalt extracts are listed in the directions for use.

Disconnect the heart rate monitor from your PC and restart your PC. The scanner and the heart rate monitor can now be alternately connected and used.

If you want to use the heart rate monitor for biking, fix the heart rate monitor with the included bicycle mounting bracket to the handle bar. The transmission of the signal is essentially better when the heart rate monitor is mounted to the handle bar.

The heart rate monitor can’t receive the signals of the chest belt. Please check the following points:

Is the chest belt put on correctly? Pay attention to the information about putting on the chest strap in the chapter „Getting started“, section „Putting on the chest strap“ in your instruction manual.

ls from the device“ of your instruction manual how you can pair the devices.

If your heart rate monitor still doesn’t receive any signal of the chest belt please change to the menu „Training“. The heart rate monitor tries to re-connect the devices.

Metres in altitude climbed or descended are not assessed until a difference of +-5 m is reached. Differences in altitude that are smaller than this are not evaluated, as these may result from weather-related changes in air pressure. Please note that the graphic in EasyFit may differ from the data displayed below it. This is because the graphic displays altitude values every minute but the data below takes into account the individual altitude in metres that is individually recorded by the monitor.

A descent is only evaluated if the altitude difference in metres is more than 50 m without ascents in between (larger than 5 m).

The maximum altitude is determined in the heart rate monitor itself using the continuously calculated altitude values. These may differ from the maximum displayed altitude in the EasyFit diagram, as not all individual values can be displayed here due to the large volume of data.

This displays the current speed calculated using the Speedbox in km/h. Please note that this display is not altered by changing the units in the Setting menu.

The temperature is determined and displayed every minute. The value can also be updated by scrolling along the lower line using the CV button. The temperature displayed can be heavily influenced by body temperature or if the monitor is covered by an additional layer of clothing. To achieve a precise temperature display, the monitor should be removed from the wrist for approx. 2 hours.

To display or save the altitude data, a training session must be started.