User Manual
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1. 2 How Breathalysers Work Breathalysers work by measuring the concentration of alcohol vapour in your breath Contrary to popular belief the alcohol is not coming from residue in your mouth but is actually evaporating from the blood that passes through your lungs when you breathe The amount of alcohol evaporating from your lungs is directly proportional to the amount of alcohol in your blood stream making it possible to accurately calculate the percentage Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC and therefore your level of intoxication How Alcohol Is Processed by the Body When you drink alcohol is absorbed into the blood stream through your mouth and throat but mostly through the stomach and small intestine The more you drink the more alcohol is absorbed by the body and the higher your BAC reading will become Approximately 90 minutes after the alcohol is consumed it is distributed equally around the body through the blood stream This is known as the point of Equilibrium As blood flows round the body around 90 of the alcohol it contains is broken down in to water and carbon dioxide by the liver in a process called Oxidation The remaining 10 of the alcohol is passed from the body through the lungs and kidneys A healthy liver typically breaks down alcohol at a rate of one unit of alcohol per hour but the more alcohol that is consumed the longer it can take for the liver to process each unit When you stop drinking you2. IMPORTANT Please make sure you read and understand the instruction manual before you use AlcoSense The manufacturer distributors and sellers of this product exclude all liability for improper use or loss or damage caused by actions taken by you after use of this product User Manual www alcosense co uk tel 0800 195 0088 4 Initial Set Up amp Zeroing CAL The AlcoSense One Before first use you will need to zero the unit This is like Tare on a set of scales Press the right hand CAL button for 1 to 2 seconds When BLOW is displayed breath into the vent at the top with clean breath please take note of section 3 it will beep then count down again before displaying BLOW when you will need to blow again The unit will turn off initial set up is complete We recommend you Zero the system once every 2 3 weeks for the most reliable results Screen Exhaust Vent Blow Hole ONOFF CAL ap o Power Cal Zero Battery Compartment Button Button if K Slide down to open Performing a Blow Test 1 Press the ON OFF button left hand button down for 2 seconds 2 It will count down from 5 to 0 Start blowing through the vent at the top from when it shows 0 until it beeps again Use a deep breath similar to the strength of a sigh IMPORTANT You must start blowing when it shows 0 and continue to blow until it beeps If you do not you may get a falsely low reading 3 Your res
3. If any part of this Limited Warranty is held to be invalid or unenforceable the remainder of the Limited Warranty shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect 5 This Limited Warranty is the only express warranty made to you and is provided in lieu of any other express warranties or similar obligations if any created by any advertising documentation packaging or other communications 6 Except for the Limited Warranty and to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law AlcoSense and its suppliers provide the Hardware AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS and hereby disclaim all other warranties and conditions whether express implied or statutory including but not limited to any if any implied warranties duties or conditions of satisfactory quality of fitness for a particular purpose of reliability or availability of accuracy or completeness of responses of results of workmanlike effort of lack of viruses and of reasonable care and skill all with regard to the Hardware and the provision of or failure to provide support or other services information software and related content through the Hardware or otherwise arising out of the use of the Hardware Also there is no warranty or condition of quiet enjoyment quiet possession or non infringement with regard to the Hardware This exclusion does not apply to i any implied condition as to title and ii any implied warranty as to conformity with description 7 This Li
4. law to return electrical and electronic devices at the end of their service lives to the public collecting points set up for the purpose or point of sale Details to this are defined by the national law of the respective country This symbol of the product packaging or instruction manual indicates that this product is subject to these regulations By Recycling re using the materials or other forms of utilising old devices you are making an important contribution to protecting our environment AlcoSense limited warranty WARRANTOR This Limited Warranty is granted by and this Limitation of Liability is stipulated for the benefit of AlcoSense a trade mark of Now Group UK Ltd Unit 3 Maidenhead Enterprise Centre Off Cordwallis Street Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 7BE United Kingdom WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS 1 AlcoSense warrants to you that the Hardware will be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use Defects for a period of one 1 year from the date that the Hardware was first purchased by you Warranty Period During the Warranty Period the Hardware will be repaired or replaced at AlcoSense s choice Limited Warranty without charge to you for either parts or labour This Limited Warranty covers the replacement of the Hardware only If the Hardware is repaired after the Warranty Period has expired at your cost the Warranty Period for the repair will expire six 6 months after the date of r
5. we only recommend driving when the AlcoSense breathalyser reads 0 00 BAC Before using the AlcoSense breathalyser you agree you have read the operating instructions amp are aware of the legal alcohol limit in your jurisdiction The manufacturer distributors and sellers of this product exclude all liability for improper use or loss or damage caused by actions taken by you after use of this product This unit is set to alert the user at 0 08 BAC AlcoSense One User Manual Version 1 0 5 Understanding the Results Although the legal drink drive limit in the UK is currently 0 08 BAC it is safest to drive when you have no alcohol left in your blood stream As a result we only recommend driving when the AlcoSense One reads 0 00 BAC and you feel 100 OK Reading Range Example of Screen Explanation 0 00 BAC There is either no alcohol in To the sample or such a small 0 02 BAC amount it is negligible The reading is well below the legal drink drive limit 0 00 BAC The sample has alcohol in it To but is below the drink drive 0 05 BAC limit however we do not recommend you to drive as your reactions and judgement may be impaired 0 06 BAC You are dangerously close to To or over the UK drink drive limit 0 07 BAC 0 08 BAC Do not drive your reactions and judgement will be impaired Your are over the drink drive eee limit Do not drive 0 12 BAC Please Note 0 12 BAC is the maximum reading the AlcoSense One will give
6. ccuracy If you have dropped your AlcoSense and feel that it is not reading correctly please call us to arrange to have the unit serviced Technical Support If you have any queries which are not covered in this manual or need assistance using your unit please call our technical support number 0800 195 0088 Monday to Friday 9am to 5 30pm When calling please make sure you have your breathalyser to hand Re Calibration Like any sensitive instrument your AlcoSense breathalyser may require re calibration after a period of use We recommend your AlcoSense breathalyser should be re calibrated once a year Please see page 15 3 Things That Can Affect the Reading of Your Breathalyser There are some factors that can affect the reading of breathalysers whether it be the AlcoSense breathalyser or a police system As long as you are aware of these factors you will be able to use your AlcoSense to give high precision readings The Do s and Don ts Do e Use the AlcoSense the morning after a few drinks e Read the instructions carefully e Zero the AlcoSense regularly see section 4 e Phone us if you have any difficulties e Have a quick drink of water before using the AlcoSense to remove any contaminants in the mouth Don t e Use the AlcoSense for at least 30 minutes after drinking alcohol we recommend using it the morning after please see section How Alcohol is Processed by the Body on page 2 e Use the Al
7. coSense for at least 30 minutes after using mouthwash breath spray cough medicine or anything else that may contain alcohol e Use the AlcoSense for at least 30 minutes after having a cigarette or eating certain over ripe fruit e Perform a test in dirty air eg a smoky room e Use the AlcoSense if you are breathing quickly for example after running up the stairs or have been holding your breath This can falsely lower or raise the reading respectively Wait until you are breathing normally again Installing the Batteries 1 Turn the AlcoSense over so that the screen is facing away from you 2 About halfway down the back you will see the battery compartment cover slide this open 3 Insert two AAA making sure you insert them in the right way and 4 Close the battery compartment Please Note When the batteries get low the AlcoSense will flash L on the screen followed by 10 beeps If this happens you will need to change the batteries 7 Although every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate and reliable Now Group UK Ltd accept no liability for errors or omissions and we reserve the right to change information without notice Note on Environmental Protection After implementation of the European Directive 2002 96 EU in the national legal system the following applies Electrical and electronic devices may not be disposed of with domestic waste Consumers are obliged by
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9. epair WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER 2 The Limited Warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear does not apply when the Hardware is opened or repaired by someone not authorised by AlcoSense and does not cover repair or replacement of any Hardware or part thereof damaged by misuse moisture liquids proximity or exposure to heat and accident abuse non compliance with the instructions supplied with the Hardware neglect or misapplication The Limited Warranty does not cover physical damage to the surface of the Hardware or calibration of the Hardware HOW TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM 3 In order to make a claim of a Defect you must contact AlcoSense by email or telephone during the Warranty Period via www AlcoSense com to explain the Defect and to obtain an RMA number Return Materials Authorisation if necessary You must return the Hardware during the Warranty Period along with an explanation of the Defect to the address provided to you by AlcoSense If a defect arises and a valid claim under this Limited Warranty is received by AlcoSense after the first one hundred and eighty 180 days of the Warranty Period AlcoSense is entitled to charge you for any reasonable shipping and handling costs made in connection with the repair or replacement of the Hardware You must comply with any other return procedures stipulated by AlcoSense if any YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS 4 Some countries may not allow the exclusion or limitation of damages
10. mited Warranty does not affect any legal rights under applicable national legislation governing the sale of consumer goods 8 This Limited Warranty cannot be transferred to any other person LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 1 Neither AlcoSense nor its suppliers shall be liable to you or to any third party for any damages either direct indirect incidental consequential or otherwise including in each case but not limited to damages for the inability to use the equipment loss of business loss of profits business interruption or the like arising out of the use of or inability to use the Hardware even if AlcoSense has been advised of the possibility of such damages 2 Notwithstanding any damages that you might incur for any reason whatsoever including without limitation all damages referenced herein and all direct or general damages in contract or anything else the entire liability of AlcoSense and any of its suppliers shall be limited to the amount actually paid by you for the Hardware 3 Now AlcoSense shall not be liable for i any fraud on the part of its employees and or agents or ii any fraudulent misrepresentation on the part of its employees and or agents 4 Notwithstanding the above neither party s liability for death or personal injury resulting from its own negligence shall be limited 5 If any of these terms shall become or be declared illegal invalid or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever such term shall b
11. r level of intoxication may stay constant or if you have been drinking heavily it could even increase for around 2 hours afterwards This is because of the time it takes for alcohol to reach the bloodstream from the time you actually had the drink If you have eaten food this can also increase the time as the release of alcohol into the bloodstream can be slowed by it being absorbed by food in the stomach This is the reason why we do not recommend using the breathalyser just after finishing drinking because there are too many factors that can influence the reading The ideal time is the morning after 6 Please Note The legal limit in the UK as at March 2009 is 0 08 BAC Should you use the AlcoSense Breathalyser in different countries you must be aware of the drink drive limit in that jurisdiction Maintaining your AlcoSense Breathalyser Keep it Clean To keep your AlcoSense in tip top condition we recommend cleaning the outside regularly using a soft damp cloth or the AlcoSense Cleaning Kit which is available separately Zero CAL your AlcoSense Regularly Zeroing your AlcoSense makes sure that it reads in the most accurate way You should do this once every 2 3 weeks or after a period of no use If the AlcoSense displays ADJ on the screen when it counts down for a blow test this indicates it may need to be Zeroed soon Be Careful Take care not to drop the AlcoSense breathalyser as sudden knocks can affect the unit s a
12. ult will be displayed on the screen TIP For the most accurate results please allow any residual alcohol vapour to evaporate from the sensor between tests We recommend waiting 1 hour between tests to allow this If you wish to test multiple people in sequence please call us on 0800 195 0088 and consider the AlcoSense Elite 1 AlcoSense Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing your new AlcoSense Breathalyser As you know you never can tell how long it takes for alcohol to clear from your body after having a drink It depends on many variables including body mass time of day food intake and even if you have a cold Road safety is our primary concern specifically making it easy for you to know when you are below the legal driving limit again the morning after a few drinks The AlcoSense breathalyser is designed to quickly and accurately indicate your level of intoxication alerting you as to whether you are over or under the UK drink drive limit With its unique technology it can be used again and again without loosing accuracy Like me many responsible drivers use the AlcoSense breathalyser to help make sure they re OK to drive the morning after Thank you again for purchasing this product and I m sure you will be delighted with it LaL Hunter Abbott Managing Director Yours sincerely Sir Stirling Moss OBE Important Please read It is safest to drive when you have no alcohol left in your blood stream As a result
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