Safety Information; Conventions In This Document; Meaning Of The Warning Notes; Typographical Conventions - Dräger Alcotest 7000 Gebrauchsanweisung

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Safety information

– Before using this product, carefully read these instructions
for use and those of the associated products.
– Strictly follow the instructions for use. The user must fully
understand and strictly observe the instructions. Use the
product only for the purposes specified in the intended use
section of this document.
– Do not dispose of the instructions for use. Ensure that they
are stored and used appropriately by the user.
– Only trained and competent users are permitted to use
this product.
– Do not use a faulty or incomplete product. Do not modify
the product.
– Notify Dräger in the event of any component fault or
failure.
– Comply with all local and national rules and regulations
associated with this product.
– Only trained and competent personnel are permitted to
inspect, repair and service the product. Dräger
recommends a Dräger service contract for all
maintenance activities and that all repairs are carried out
by Dräger.
– Use only genuine Dräger spare parts and accessories.
Otherwise, the proper functioning of the product may be
impaired.
– Only use battery chargers, power packs, batteries, or
rechargeable batteries that Dräger has approved for this
product.
– The power supply unit 3701090 has not been approved for
maritime application.
These instructions for use are available in further
languages and can be downloaded in electronic form on the
according product website (www.draeger.com) or a printed
version can be ordered free of charge via Dräger or specialist
shops.
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Conventions in this document

2.1

Meaning of the warning notes

The following warning notes are used in this document to
notify users of possible dangers. The meanings of the warning
notes are defined as follows:
Alert icon Signal word
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
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Classification of warning
Indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in injury. It
may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
Indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in dam-
age to the product or environ-
ment.
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2.2

Typographical conventions

Text Text marked in bold denotes labeling on the device
and on-screen messages.
► This triangle labels possible methods of avoiding
the hazards mentioned in warning notices.
> The greater-than sign denotes the navigational
path in a menu.
This symbol denotes information that make using
the product easier.
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Description

3.1

Product overview

See Figure 1 on the fold-out page:
1 Breath alcohol testing device
2 USB-C port
3 Wrist strap
4
button (set value, open context menu)
5 Display
6 Mouthpiece
7 Brightness sensor
8 LEDs
9
button (load menu; set value)
10
button (turn the device on or off; confirm input)
11 Mouthpiece receptacle/funnel receptacle
12 Funnel
3.2

Intended use

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The Dräger Alcotest 7000 breath alcohol testing device
used to measure the concentration of alcohol vapor in a
person's breath. This measurement is then used to determine
a person's blood alcohol level. The measurement should not
be used as grounds for medical or therapeutic treatment.
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Use

4.1

Starting the device for the first time

4.1.1 Attaching the wrist strap
Use the wrist strap (3) to secure the device to the wrist (see
Figure 1 on the fold-out page).
1. Thread the fastening lug of the wrist strap through the hole
in the casing and open up the loop.
2. Pull the lower part of the wrist strap through the loop that
has just been made.
4.1.2 Charging the rechargeable battery
Observe the following information: "Charging the
rechargeable battery", page 19.
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1) Alcotest is a registered trademark of Dräger.
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