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Calibration
To maintain the accuracy of the breathalyzer, ACE Instruments
recommends a calibration after 500 tests or approx. every 12
months (depending which incident happens first). For a cali-
bration service you can send the device to ACE Instruments
(see www.alkomat.net). The calibration is not mandatory, but the
accuracy of the breathalyzer will decrease steadily and additio-
nally the warranty for the sensor expires.
We recommend sending it as a parcel, so that in case of
loss an inquiry or proof of delivery is possible.
Due to changes in the product, the procedures stated can
change. This can take place without prior notice or adaptation
of the operating manual and is no cause for complaint, return or
price reduction. The user is responsible for recognizing discre-
pancies between the operating manual and the actual handling
of the ACE Instruments a Breathalyzer and must react accor-
dingly.
Battery Notices
The device associated with this operating manual contains 2 AAA
Alkaline batteries (1.5 V). These batteries are non-rechargeable.
The use of a rechargeable battery is not possible with this device
and can damage it. If the included batteries are depleted, they
must not be thrown away into household waste. Used batteries
may contain harmful substances that can cause damage to the
environment or your health. Please return all depleted batteries to
electrical appliance stores, who collect them for free.
Battery exchange
To replace the batteries, push the battery cover on the rear of
the unit downwards and replace the discharged batteries with
new ones. Be aware of the polarity when inserting the batteries
(+/- pole). Close the battery compartment cover again. In the EU,
the return of used batteries is mandatory by law. All depleted
and rechargeable batteries will be recycled. This way valuable
resources like iron, zinc and nickel can be retrieved and reused.
Battery recycling is the easiest lesson in environmental protec-
tion – so please support it!
The shown garbage bins mean that batteries or rechargeable
batteries must not be thrown into the household waste.
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The signs below the garbage bins are acronyms for the chemi-
cal substances inside the battery:
Technical Data*
Sensor Fuel Cell Sensor
Accuracy +/- 0.075‰ (per mill) with reference to
1.00‰ at 25°C (per mill = default setting)
OR +/- 0.0075% BAC
(Blood Alcohol Concentration)
with reference to 0.100 % BAC at 25°C
OR +/- 0.0375mg/l with reference to
0.50mg/l at 25°C
Detection 0.00 up to 4.00‰ (‰ = default setting)
Range
OR 0.000 up to 0.400% BAC (USA)
OR 0.00 up to 2.00mg/L (UK)
Warm-up
Within 15 - 20 seconds at 0.5‰.
Time This may vary depending on the value
of per mill / BAC which was measured.
Dimension 109 x 51 x 18mm (L x W x H)
Weight 84g (battery included)
Power Supply 2 pieces of 1.5V AAA Alkaline batteries
(= power for up to 1000 tests)
Working
5°C to 40°C
Temperature
Storage
0°C to 40°C
Temperature
Calibration Every 12 months or after 500 tests. For a
calibration service you can send the device
to ACE Instruments (see www.alkomat.net).
* The technical data are subject to change without prior notice for
functional improvements.
Hg: Battery contains Mercury
Cd: Battery contains Cadmium
Pb: Battery contains Lead
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