ACS DRIVESAFE User manual

Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1
Alcohol Countermeasure Systems Corp
60 International Boulevard
Toronto, Ontario M9W 6J2 CANADA
acs-corp.com
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are trademarks of Alcohol Countermeasure Systems (International) Inc. and are
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Countermeasure Systems Corp.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION............................................................. 3
DISCLAIMER................................................................... 3
SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS ....................................... 4
GETTING STARTED ....................................................... 5
OPERATION.................................................................... 6
TESTING IN NORMAL CONDITIONS ............................ 7
TESTING IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT........................... 8
SIGNIFICANCE OF BREATH TEST RESULTS .............. 9
BATTERY POWER........................................................ 10
BATTERY STRENGTH INDICATOR ............................. 10
BATTERY INSTALL ....................................................... 10
CERTIFICATION ........................................................... 11
CALIBRATION............................................................... 11
WARRANTY .................................................................. 11
SERVICE....................................................................... 11
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................. 12

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the DRIVESAFE™ personal
breath alcohol tester, a device designed for your safety.
This tester measures breath alcohol concentration
(BrAC). In some cases it may take up to 60 minutes to
reach the highest BrAC after the last consumption of
alcohol.
Each person reacts uniquely to the consumption of
alcohol and may become impaired at a point below the
legal limit.
DISCLAIMER
Sale of the DRIVESAFE personal alcohol tester is on
the express condition that neither the manufacturer nor
the vendor of the device shall be held responsible for
the accuracy of any breath alcohol test reading obtained
from the device, nor liable for any loss, damage, injury
or other consequence resulting, directly or indirectly from
the use thereof.

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SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION!
• Use this tester for its intended purpose only
• Donotblowsmokeoruidsintothemouthpiece,as
doing so may damage the sensor
• Before testing: wait 20 minutes after drinking or eating
and 3 minutes after smoking
• This tester uses AA alkaline batteries only
• Do not store this tester in extreme heat or in extreme
cold temperatures
• Use this tester within the ambient temperature range of
0°C to 50°C
• Turn tester off before removing the batteries
• Do not disassemble the tester, as this may cause injury
and void the warranty
• Keep magnets or mobile devices away from the
tester to minimize the potential of electromagnetic
interference
• Make certain that the exhaust grid is not covered in
any way when a breath test is being performed
• Always use a mouthpiece when blowing into the tester

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GETTING STARTED
The DRIVESAFE personal breath alcohol tester is simple
to use. The BrAC readout is provided with digital display,
bar graph and colour indication.
With one button operation and battery power, this tester
is a perfect companion.
The parts and basic features of the tester are illustrated
as follows:
To activate a new tester, pull out the plastic tab from the
battery compartment.
Mouthpiece
Digital
Display
One Button
Operation
Exhaust Grid
Battery
Cover
Plastic
Tab

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OPERATION
The DRIVESAFE personal breath alcohol tester is easy
to use and easy to understand.
On
Press the power button once to start the tester.
The WAITmessagewillappearbrieyduringthestartup
sequence.
Ready
The READY message will appear with a green backlight
when the tester is ready for use.
Test
Insert a new mouthpiece and blow steadily into it for 5
seconds.Atonewillsoundtoindicateaproperowof
breath.
Abort
A proper sample of breath was not provided. Test again.
Reading
To indicate the BrAC range, the display provides a digital
reading expressed in mg/L, together with a bar graph and
a colour backlight.
Off
The DRIVESAFE tester will automatically power down
after a period of inactivity. To turn it off manually, press
the power button twice in quick succession.

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TESTING IN NORMAL CONDITIONS
• To achieve accurate results, insert a new mouthpiece
each time the DRIVESAFE tester is used
• Power on the tester and wait for the READY message
to appear
• Blow steadily and continuously into the mouthpiece for
5 seconds
• A continuous tone will sound to indicate proper breath
ow
• If the breath sample is intermittent, too hard or
too soft, several beeps will sound and an ABORT
message will appear on the display. Wait for the
READY message to appear and try the test again
• Stop blowing when the tone ends and a click sound is
heard to indicate that the breath sample is complete
• The DRIVESAFE tester will analyze the sample and
display the BrAC result within a few seconds
CAUTION!
Be aware that alcohol is present in many products such
as breath spray, mouthwash and medicine, as well as in
certain foods and beverages, which may distort the BrAC
results.
Before testing: wait 20 minutes after eating or
drinking and 3 minutes after smoking.

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TESTING IN A COLD ENVIRONMENT
• When blowing repeatedly in a cold environment
(below 10°C), condensation droplets may form inside
the blow channel
• When providing a test, tilt the tester as shown:
• After several breath tests have been performed, blow
quickly into the mouthpiece to clear any condensation
NOTE: Always use a new mouthpiece when blowing
into the tester.

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SIGNIFICANCE OF BREATH TEST
RESULTS
The results of breath analysis are presented digitally
and may be interpreted as follows. The following chart
indicates BrAC in the measuring units of mg/L.
BrAC mg/L SIGNIFICANCE
0.05 Not associated with a positive measure of
alcohol
0.10 Not indicative of alcohol consumption
0.25 Positive alcohol control and unsafe to drive
a vehicle
0.40 High alcohol level in the body and dangerous
to drive a vehicle
BrAC readings up to 0.05 mg/L may appear from
naturally occurring substances in the body and are not
associated with a positive measure of alcohol.
Readings up to 0.10 mg/L may occur from alcohol
contamination from foods, beverages or medicines and
are not indicative of alcohol consumption.
Readings of 0.25 mg/L and greater are indicative of a
level of alcohol at which it is unsafe to drive a vehicle,
andmayleadtoatrafcviolation.
Readings of 0.40 mg/L and greater are indicative of a
level of alcohol at which it is dangerous to drive a vehicle,
and may lead to a criminal charge.

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BATTERY POWER
The DRIVESAFE personal alcohol tester requires two AA
alkaline batteries for operation.
In production, a plastic tab is inserted between the
battery and the electrical connection to conserve battery
power during shipment and storage.
Tooperatethetesterforthersttime,pulltheplastictab
from the battery compartment, which is accessible at the
back of the tester.
The tester can perform over 1,000 tests with a set of new
batteries.
BATTERY STRENGTH INDICATOR
A battery strength indicator appears on the bottom right
corner of the display when the DRIVESAFE tester is
powered on. When the battery strength indicator begins
toash,thebatteriesrequirechanging.
If the E01 error message appears on the display, there is
insufcientpowertocontinueoperationofthetester.
BATTERY INSTALL
Turn off the tester before removing the batteries. To
install new batteries, remove the back battery cover by
pressing down on the indent and slide the cover
back.
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CERTIFICATION
The DRIVESAFE personal alcohol tester and other
breath alcohol testing products of Alcohol Countermea-
sure Systems comply with international standards for
function and safety.
CALIBRATION
To maintain accuracy, the DRIVESAFE tester requires
calibrationeachyearfromtherstdateofuse.When
calibration is due, a CAL message will appear on the
display. If the tester is due for a calibration, contact an
authorized Service Centre
WARRANTY
The DRIVESAFE personal alcohol tester is warranted
against defects in materials or workmanship for one year
from the date of purchase. During the warranty period,
Alcohol Countermeasure Systems agrees to replace or
repair any unit or part that in its judgement is found to be
defective, providing the defect is not due to damage or
misuse.
SERVICE
Testers requiring service should be packed securely
and shipped prepaid to an authorized Service Centre.
Contact Alcohol Countermeasure Systems for more
details:
Email: [email protected]
Website: acs-corp.com

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TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THE TESTER THEN
Does not turn on • Ifusingforthersttime,removethe
small plastic tab from the battery
compartment
• Change the batteries
Is displaying
irregular results
• Change the mouthpiece. Use part
number 95-000145, to order more
mouthpieces from ACS
• Check if the CAL message is
ashingonthedisplay.This
indicates that a calibration is due.
Though you may continue to use the
tester, it is strongly recommended
that you send it for calibration
immediately
• If you have eaten or smoked
prior to taking the test, swish and
swallow cold water to remove any
contaminants from the mouth or wait
for at least 20 minutes and repeat
the test
CALisashingon
the display
• The tester is due for a calibration;
contact a Service Centre
• The tester should be calibrated every
yearfromtherstdateofuse
• CAL mayash,eventhough
the tester may not be due for
a calibration, if you remove the
batteries without powering off the
tester
Has a clogged or
dirty mouthpiece
• Change the mouthpiece
• Use part number 95-000145, to
order more mouthpieces from ACS

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IF THE TESTER THEN
Displays error code
E01
• New batteries are required; change
the batteries
Displays these
error codes:
E02 to E08
• These errors may occur during the
power up sequence and indicate that
the tester requires service. Contact
ACS for return procedure

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