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1. 1 Slide the AlcoSense into the open position and put blow straw on the system as shown in the image below 2 The AlcoSense will beep and PH will flash on the screen for around 3 seconds it will then display PH19 and count down all the way to PHOO This time is used to heat the sensor to the required operating temperature 3 The AlcoSense will then beep and flash BLOW on the screen At this point you must blow into the AlcoSense breathalyser IMPORTANT when blowing use a pressure similar to when you breath out normally Change the pressure until blow stops flashing when blow is displayed constantly you have the right pressure When blow is displayed constantly you have the right pressure Keep blowing until the system beeps or for around 5 seconds 4 The AlcoSense will then display your reading and you will hear a buzzing sound this noise is the unit performing a sensor clean and is nothing to worry about TIP If the AlcoSense displays ERR on the screen it is most likely that you have either blown too hard too soft or blown too late Understanding the Results First check the drink drive limit in the table below and with your local road authority The AlcoSense will display the result of your breath test on screen in either mg l or BAC depending which option you have chosen Common drink drive limits are displayed below Country 0BAC Limit mg l Limit Country 0BAC Limit mg l Limit 02. 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 ASC function and patented algorithm 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 Yours sincerely Hunter Abbott Managing Director Important Please read 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 breathalyser reads LO 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 los
3. 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 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
4. To keep your AlcoSense in tip top condition we recommend cleaning it regularly using a soft damp cloth or the AlcoSense Cleaning Kit which is available separately We also recommend that you regularly perform an ASC Auto Sensor Clean as explained on page 10 Protective Carry Keep your AlcoSense 9 99 Case breathalyser safe and sound in this beautiful Accessory Description Price Clean the Sensor After every breath test the AlcoSense automatically cleans the sensor but we recommend you should perform an ASC regularly to remove any contaminants from the sensor You can find instructions for doing this on page 10 Cleaning Pack Special cleaning fluid 6 99 complete with micro fibre Be Careful cloth and storage pouch Take care not to drop the AlcoSense breathalyser as sudden knocks can affect the unit s accuracy If you have dropped your AlcoSense and feel that it is not reading correctly please call us to arrange to have the unit serviced carry case Pack of 20 Spare Pack of 20 blow tubes for 4 99 Technical Support blow tubes breath tests If you have any queries which are not covered in this manual or need assistance using your unit please call our technical support number Monday Subject to change 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
5. 5 BAC 0 22 mg l 0 8 BAC 0 35 mg l Australia 0 2 0BAC 0 09 mg l Malta 0 8 0BAC 0 35 mg l prof drivers 0 5 0BAC 0 22 mg l 0 8 0BAC 0 35 mg l Ireland 0 5 BAC 0 22 mg l 0 2 BAC 0 09 mg l 0 5 BAC 0 22 mg l 0 2 BAC 0 09 mg l Czech 0 5 0BAC 0 22 mg l Slovakia Zero Zero Republic eo E Ireland 0 5 0BAC 0 22 mg l UK 0 8 BAC 0 35 mg l Republic of 0 5 BAC 0 22 mg l 0 8 BAC 0 35 mg l In June 2011 the above limits were in place Always check the limit with your local road authorities Should you go to a different juristiction with a different limit your AlcoSense breathalyser will continue to alert you not to drive at the original level with an accuracy of 0 2 o BAC taking into account environmental variables Should you require it your AlcoSense breathalyser can be re calibrated to alert at different levels please see page 18 of the manual for more information On top of the unit there is a small sticker showing the alert level Check this then refer to the screen shots and columns below for your device PLEASE NOTE The below example table is in BAC not mg l 0 5 BAC Alert Level Model Description Example of Screen LO Less than 0 2 BAC Screen Backlight is AMBER Between 0 2 BAC and 0 29 0BAC Screen Backlight is AMBER Between 0 3 oBAC and 0 49 0BAC Screen Backlight is alternating RED and AMBER Between 0 5 BAC and 1 5 0BAC Screen backlight is RED Above 1 5 0BAC
6. Screen Backlight is RED Error in Reading 0 8 BAC Alert Level Model Description Example of Screen LO Less than 0 2 BAC Screen Backlight is AMBER Between 0 2 BAC and 0 59 0 BAC Screen Backlight is AMBER Between 0 6 BAC and 0 79 0BAC Screen Backlight is alternating RED and AMBER Between 0 8 BAC and 1 5 0BAC Screen backlight is RED Above 1 5 oBAC Screen Backlight is RED Error in Reading Explanation Zero or Trace Alcohol There is either no alcohol in the sample or such a small amount it is negligible The reading is well below the legal drink drive limit Low Levels The sample has alcohol in it but it is below the legal drink drive limit and therefore recommended you don t drive Close to the Limit The sample was very close to the legal drink drive limit and could be borderline DO NOT DRIVE Over the Limit The sample is at or above the legal drink drive limit DO NOT DRIVE The sample s alcohol level is above 1 5 0BAC and is outside the reading range of this device DO NOT DRIVE There has been an error while performing the breath test This is normally caused by either blowing too hard or too softly into the AlcoSense See page 10 bullet point 3 or call us Maintaining your AlcoSense Breathalyser Accessories The following accessories are available for your AlcoSense unit which are Keep it Clean o M Ea available either from your local dealer or directly from www AlcoSense com
7. Sensor Clean Clock Settings ASC 1 To access the menu options press and hold the MODE key for approximately 2 seconds until you hear a beep The L shaped indicator will stop rotating and will now be flashing over one of the options 2 Press the Mode key again to rotate the L shaped indicator to the next option and again to go to the following option and repeat as required 3 Once you are on the required option you can select it by pressing the SET key The L shaped indicator will stop flashing You can now access the settings 4 You can then change the setting by pressing either the or keys Once you have got it to the desired setting press the SET key again to save it The different options that you can adjust are 1 Clock Set the time 2 ASC Auto Sensor Clean please see section dedicated to this function 3 Unit This allows the user to change the unit of measurement from mg l to o BAC 4 Clean This allows you to do a quick sensor clean It is automatically performed after every breath test performed Setting the Time To set the time you will need to access the menu system please see section Using the Menu System on page 6 and select the CLOCK option When selected press the SET key You can then use the and keys to change the minutes When the minutes are correct press the SET key you will now be able to change the hours using the and keys When the hour is cor
8. We recommend your AlcoSense breathalyser should be re calibrated once a year or more often if you use it frequently or you suspect it may not be reading correctly Please see page 18 for instructions on how to do this 18 Servicing We will happily service your breathalyser to keep it in top condition so that it is reading to the highest levels of accuracy and reliability Servicing normally takes around 5 working days to complete as after each service your AlcoSense breathalyser will be quality tested before leaving us We have three levels of service 1 Re Calibration We will re calibrate your AlcoSense breathalyser to ensure it continues to read at it most accurate This service is charged at 19 99 an includes return postage costs to you Please call 0800 195 0088 or 441628778885 from outside the UK to arrange this We recommend this is done once every 12 months 2 Alert Level Change Should the law change we can adjust your AlcoSense unit to alert at the new drink drive limit of either 0 2 0 5 or 0 80 0BAC and re calibrate the unit at the same time This service typically takes 3 5 working days to complete and is priced at 19 99 including return postage back to you 3 Full Service This service completely re works your breathalyser including cleaning sterilisation re calibration and replacing any parts that may be required If the drink drive limit has changed we will also update the alert level for you This servi
9. 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 Limited 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 Now Group UK Ltd 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 Now Group UK Ltd has been advised of the possibility of such damages 2 Notwithstanding any damages that you might incur for any reason whatsoever including without lim
10. an affect the readings Unpacking the Box In the box you will have the following components 1 1 x AlcoSense Breathalyser 2 This instruction manual 3 3 x AAA Batteries 4 5x Blow Straws Installing the Batteries N Keep the AlcoSense Breathalyser in the closed position and turn the machine over so the back is facing you Following the diagram below remove the battery compartment cover Insert the three 1 5v AAA batteries supplied into the slots provided in the battery compartment making sure that the batteries are inserted the right way round as indicated in the battery compartment Then put the battery compartment cover back on again following the diagram below but in reverse The screen will then display the default time Turning the AlcoSense On and Off Turning On The AlcoSense can be turned on one of two ways slide the unit open or press and hold the key until the screen lights up Turning Off The unit will automatically turn itself off after a while to conserve batteries If you wish to turn it off manually you can do so by sliding the unit into the closed position and pressing and holding the key until the screen goes blank Using the Menu System The menu system is designed to be as easy to use as possible You will see an L shaped symbol rotating around the screen of the AlcoSense in turn highlighting either the Clock ASC Unit or Clean functions shown below Units of Measurement
11. ce typically takes 5 working days to complete and is priced at 24 99 including return postage back to you 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 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 protecting our environment 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 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 at the address displayed on www alcosense co uk WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS 1 Now Group UK Ltd AlcoSense warrants to you that the Hardware will be free from defects in workmansh
12. ip and materials under normal use Defects for a period of one 1 year unless the country of purchase requires a longer period under local legislation from the date that the Hardware was first purchased by you from an authorised AlcoSense dealer 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 repair 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
13. itation all damages referenced herein and all direct or general damages in contract or anything else the entire liability of Now Group UK Ltd and any of its suppliers shall be limited to the amount actually paid by you for the Hardware 3 Now Group UK Ltd 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 be divisible from these terms and shall be deemed to be deleted from them 19 Win dinner with Stirling Moss Register on line at www alcosense com register Terms and Conditions apply see on line for details Now Group UK Limited AlcoSense is a trademark of Now Group UK Ltd C 0800 195 0088 info alcosense com www alcosense com
14. oSense breathalyser you will need to perform an ASC The ASC Function cleans the sensor inside the system and removes any contaminants from it for example oxidisation if it has not been used for a period of time or residue left from tannin in red wine etc to ensure high precision readings We recommend performing an ASC regularly and ideally once every 2 4 weeks Please note When performing an ASC you will need to do so in an environment with clean fresh air a Keep the AlcoSense in the closed position and press and hold down the MODE button until the menu selector stops rotating and you hear a beep Then repeatedly press the MODE button until the L shaped selector reaches ASC Press the SET key once to select the ASC option H nu b The screen will either display ON or OFF Press the key to change the display to ON When it displays ON press the SET key to start the ASC Function ASC will then flash on the screen for the duration the ASC function runs for After 8 minutes the AlcoSense will beep meaning that it is almost finished After a further 2 minutes it will beep again and ASC will stop showing on the display and the time will re appear ASC is now complete and you are now ready to use your AlcoSense Breathalyser How to Establish if an Automatic Senor Clean ASC is Needed in the Future Please follow the steps detailed in Activating the Sensor on page 8 If your unit
15. reads LO you will need to perform an ASC If your unit continues to read LO after several ASC it will require recalibration please see page 18 Performing a Quick Clean After every breath test the unit performs a quick clean on the sensor this can be heard by a buzzing noise If you wish to perform a quick clean of the sensor at another time this can be performed by following these steps 1 Press and hold down the MODE key until you hear a beep 2 Repeatedly press the MODE key until the indicator reaches the clean icon located at the bottom left of the screen then press the SET key once 3 The screen will then display the words OFF To start a clean press the key once and the screen will display ON and then count down from 8 to 0 and you will hear a buzzing sound When complete the screen will display OFF and the buzzing will stop 4 To exit from this mode press the SET key once and the AlcoSense will return to the standby mode Please note We recommend performing a full ASC Auto Sensor Clean regularly How to Perform a Breath Test Performing a breath test is easy and can be performed at any time anywhere quickly and easily AlcoSense is a sensitive measurement device You must wait at least 30 minutes after drinking or smoking before performing a breath test performing a breath test before this time may permanently damage the sensor and cause your AlcoSense system to read inaccurately
16. rect press SET again to confirm the time and then press MODE to save the setting Changing the Unit of Measurement You can change the AlcoSense s unit of measurement between mg l micro grams per litre or 0BAC percentage over 100 blood alcohol concentration The two different units of measurement are two different scales like degrees Celsius and degrees Fahrenheit in temperature You can change the unit of measurement as follows 1 With the AlcoSense breathalyser in the closed position hold down the MODE key until you hear a beep Then press the mode key repeatedly until the indicator reaches the UNIT option 2 Press the SET key You can now change between 0BAC and mg l Press the key to select BAC and press the key to select mg l 3 When you have selected the unit you wish to use press the SET key once again and this will save your preferred option Activating the Sensor You will need an alcoholic liquid of 3 5 Vol To make this liquid please do the following using normal white wine Mix a small amount of white wine and water in a ratio of 1 part wine to 2 parts of water This reduces the wine s alcohol o volume from approx 12 14 to 3 5 o and provides a very pure liquid which is ideal 1 Following the diagram below turn the AlcoSense over so that the back of the unit is facing you On the bottom right hand corner of the AlcoSense breathalyser you will find a small cap which you can remove 2 Dip this cap in yo
17. s The Do s and Don ts Do e Use the breathalyser the morning after a few drinks Read the instructions carefully Perform an ASC see page 8 regularly Phone us if you have any difficulties Have a quick drink of water before using the breathalyser to remove any contaminants in the mouth Don t e Use the breathalyser 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 3 e Use the breathalyser for at least 30 minutes after using mouthwash breath spray cough medicine or anything else that may contain alcohol e Use the breathalyser for at least 25 minutes after having a cigarette or eating certain over ripe fruit e Perform a test in dirty air i e a smokey room e Use the breathalyser 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 Getting Started This section will take you step by step through the basics of using your new AlcoSense Breathalyser namely 1 2 3 4 D 6 Unpacking the box Installing the batteries and learning to navigate the menu system Preparing it for use for the first time a Activating the sensor b Performing an Auto Sensor Clean ASC Setting the time How to perform a breath test and understanding the results Things that c
18. s or damage caused by actions taken by you after use of this product Please be aware of the drink drive limit in your juristiction AlcoSense User Manual Version 1 04 Contents Introduction 3 Quick Sensor Clean 11 Getting Started 5 Performing a blow test 12 Turning On Off 6 Understanding the results 13 Setting Time 7 Maintaining your Alcosense 16 Changing Units of Measurement 7 Accessories 17 Activating the Sensor 8 Servicing 18 Automatic Sensor Clean ASC 10 Legal 19 How to Establish if an ASC is needed 10 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 o BAC or Micro Grams of alcohol per Litre of Blood mg l 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 or mg l reading will become Approximately 90 minutes after the alcohol is consumed it is distrib
19. ur pre prepared alcohol of 3 5 o Volume ensuring that the sponge section is now wet Wipe off any excess liquid 3 Insert the cap in to the ventilation hole on the back of the breathalyser do not press the cap in more than 1 2 way otherwise it may be difficult to remove it 4 Turn the AlcoSense over so that it is facing you and slide the unit open as if you were to perform a breath test The AlcoSense will count down from PH19 to PHO and then display BLOW on the screen At this point press and hold down the SET key until the screen changes to display either LO or gives a reading DO NOT BLOW INTO THE UNIT 5 Remove the cap from the ventilation hole and place it back in its normal position Perform an ASC see page 10 6 Repeat step one to 4 again once the ASC is finished If your unit gives any reading other than LO it is ready to use If your unit said LO please perform steps one to five again a Ifthe result is LO It will be necessary to perform an ASC b If the result is not LO the system is fine and the sensor is in good condition No ASC is required e Remove the cap from the ventilation hole and replace it in the bottom right hand corner where it originally came from 1 Remove cap from storage slot 2 Place a drop of your pre prepaired liquid in the cap 3 Insert the cap into the back of the AlcoSense Automatic Sensor Clean ASC Function The first time you use your Alc
20. uted 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 your 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 Things That Can Affect the Reading of Your Breathalyser There are some factors that 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 reading
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