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Preparation for the test
1. Push the battery cover (on the back of the device) down-
wards and open it (1A). Install the 2 AAA batteries (delivered
together with the device) in the battery compartment while
taking note of the battery polarity (1B). Close the battery cover
again.
2. Insert a mouthpiece into the slot on the left front side of the
breathalyzer. Ensure whether it securely fits or not. It is highly
recommended to use an extra mouthpiece for every test for
sanitary reasons.
1A
Conducting the measurement
1. Push the power button on the front of the device, then you
hear one beep tone
and shortly will see the number of tests performed with the
device (Note: This number is only shown as long as you press
the power button and if you press and hold down the power
button for more than 5 seconds, the device will be turned off).
If you don`t press it anymore then you hear another beep tone
and see "WAIT" on the display, additionally a countdown starts.
2. Wait until the end of the countdown you hear 2 beep tones
and then you see "BLOW" blinking on the display. Additionally,
you see 3 horizontal lines on the left side of the display.
3. As soon as you see "BLOW" on the display start blowing
steadily into the mouthpiece for 4 seconds, the device will
beep constantly during the test. Tip: Blow like you would whist-
le without a tone (but without a break).
4. As soon as the beeping stops you hear a "clack" tone and
a double beep tone (the test is finished). If the breath sample
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was not sufficient you will see „Flo" on the display. Push the
start button and start a new test.
5. After a successful test the device is analyzing the breath
sample, you see several lines moving in clockwise circles
around the display. After a few seconds the test result is dis-
played for 5 seconds (with 3 digits and 2 decimals) in ‰, then
for 2.5 seconds in mg/L (= UK setting) and then for 2.5 seconds
in % BAC (with 4 digits and 3 decimals). If the test result is hig-
her than 0.50‰ or 0.25mg/L or 0.05% BAC, then you can hear a
warn signal (beep sound) for about 10 seconds.
Note: The device will turn off automatically if it is not in use
for about 3 minutes, additionally you hear a beep tone and on
the display you see „Out" and afterwards „OFF". If you want to
conduct a new test, please press the power button. You can
turn off the device manually if you constantly press the power
button for about 5 seconds, you shortly see „OFF" on the
display and the device turns off.
ACE Instruments recommends
Always use a new mouthpiece for each person and test that is
conducted. ACE Instruments assumes no liability for any damag-
es which arise when several people use the same mouthpiece
for multiple tests.
Only use the provided single packed and hygienic mouth-
pieces. During each test the Breathalyzer's internal and external
parts come into contact with human secretion (saliva, blood,
sweat, etc.)!
Use safety gloves when pulling out a mouthpiece used by
another person! You can buy appropriate gloves at ACE Technik
(www.ace-technik.de).
Important notice
When you have eaten, drunken alcohol or smoked a cigarette,
wait at least 15 minutes before starting the measurement. Any
test conducted prior to the expiration of the recommended
waiting period will result in inaccurate results.
If the test result is below 0.10‰ (per mill) or 0.050mg/l (uk sett-
ting) or 0.010% BAC (US setting) then the device shows 0.00 (‰
or mg/l or % BAC – depending on the setting) on the display.
This happens because at a low range of alcohol concentration
it is possible to measure other materials in your mouth.
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