AlcoSense Precision + User manual

User ManUal

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the AlcoSense® Precision+
breathalyser.
The AlcoSense® Precision+ is certied to Australian Standard
AS3547 Type 2 Quantitative Device and is one of the world’s
most advanced hand-held alcohol detectors. It uses
electrochemical fuel cell sensor technology to ensure reliable
and accurate information as well as a convenient mode of
operation.
CONTENTS
DEVICE FEATURES
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONDITIONS FOR TESTING
WARRANTY DETAILS
TROUBLESHOOTING
DISCLAIMERS
SPECIFICATIONS
CALIBRATION AND SERVICE
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
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DIAGRAM EXPLANATION
Mouthpiece holder
LCD Screen
On/Off button
Function button
USB Port (Not used)
Battery compartment cover
DEVICE FEATURES
NUMBER OF TESTS
When the unit rst starts up, it will display
the number of tests taken and the number
of tests remaining before calibration is
required.
PREPARATION
Gently pull down the battery compartment cover to remove it.
Insert fresh alkaline batteries (4 x AAA), checking that the + and
- on each battery are aligned according to the polarity diagram
inside. Carefully replace the battery compartment cover.
SWITCHING THE UNIT ON AND OFF
Press and hold the ON/OFF button for 2-3 seconds to switch
the unit on or off.
The unit will automatically switch off after 2 minutes of non-use.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NORMAL OPERATION
1. Insert a disposable mouthpiece through the unit.
2. Switch on the unit. When the screen reads BLOW, take a
deep breath and blow steadily into the mouthpiece for at
least 4 seconds.
3. Continue blowing until the beep stops. You will hear a
click.
4. Once complete, the unit displays the reading on the
screen.
• The next test can be performed by pressing the ON/OFF
button once, then repeating the previous steps. If the
reading from the previous test was higher than zero, please
wait 3 minutes before performing the next test to ensure
accurate results.
TEST RESULTS
0.000%
PASSIVE TEST
1. No mouthpieces are required for this operation.
2. When the screen reads BLOW, take a deep breath and
blow gently into the hole for 3 seconds. While blowing
press the ON/OFF button to record a breath sample.
Once complete, you will hear a click.
3. Once complete, the unit displays the reading on the screen
as No Alcohol or Alcohol Detected.
4. To conduct another test straight away, press the ON/OFF
button once and repeat previous steps.
5. If a more specic reading is required, use a mouthpiece
and test under normal operation.
PASSIVE TEST RESULT

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CONDITIONS FOR TESTING
• Use a clean mouthpiece for each test.
• Do not allow samples containing smoke, tobacco or other
chemical products to enter the unit, as damage to the fuel
cell can occur.
• There must be an interval of at least 15 minutes after alcohol
consumption as alcohol residue in the mouth may give a false
reading.
• Such residue may also be left by aromatic drinks,
mouthwash, medicines and drops, as well as by belching
and vomiting. Rinsing your mouth with water or non-alcoholic
drinks does not substitute for an interval.
• A person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) can continue
to rise for up to 2 hours after drinking alcohol. If a caution
results or a result is close to the designated BAC, it is
recommended to wait and retest after 20 minutes. It can take
10 hours or more for a person’s BAC to return to zero after a
high BAC has been reached.
• A further test should be carried out later in the day or the
following morning.
• Working temperature range: 5°C to 40°C.
Storage temperature: -15°C to 65°C.
LIABILITY FOR PROPER FUNCTION OR DAMAGE
The liability for proper functioning of the instrument is
irrevocably transferred to the owner or operator in the
event the instrument is serviced or repaired by personnel
not employed or authorised by Andatech. In such an
event, the warranty will be void.

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WARRANTY DETAILS
It is our aim to provide you with quality products that you
can trust. Our products come with guarantees that cannot
be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are
entitled to a replacement or a refund for a major failure and
for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss
or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and
the failure does not amount to a major failure.
The Guarantee
The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in
workmanship and parts for a period of 1 year from the date
of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period,
under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or
refunded at our discretion, solely at our option with no
charge for parts and labour. The benefits conferred by
this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in
respect of the product that the consumer has under the
Trade Practices Act and similar state laws.
Proof of Purchase
This warranty is valid for the original purchase and is not
transferable. Please keep your purchase docket or receipt as
proof of purchase and as proof of date on which the purchase
was made. The purchase docket (or a copy) or receipt must be
presented with the warranty when making a claim under this
warranty.
Service during the Warranty Period
To claim for warranty, contact us on 1300 800 200 or info@
andatech.com.au to get an RA# (Return Authorisation Number).
Ensure that the RA# is clearly stated on the outside of the
packaging and that the product is properly packaged so that
no damage occurs to the product during transit. Shipping
of the product back to us for warranty will be at your cost. A
product return without the RA# or proof of purchase will not be
accepted.
Extent of Warranty
This warranty is limited to defects in workmanship or parts. All
defective products or parts will be repaired or replaced. This
warranty does not cover manuals and packaging.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
ERROR "PLEASE BLOW HARDER"
Breath sample was not long, hard, or steady enough, or you
did not wait for the beep to end before you stopped blowing.
Blow a long, slow and steady breath. Don't stop blowing until
the beep ends.
'CALIBRATION NEEDED' WARNING
The unit has passed its calibration due date or has exceeded
the number of allowed tests. You can press any button to
continue using the unit, however we strongly recommend that
you send it back to us for calibration.
BATTERY LIFE TOO SHORT
Use only alkaline batteries, or if using rechargeable batteries,
use either NiMH or rechargheable alkaline batteries.
Normal Wear and Tear
This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear to
the product or parts.
Exclusions
This warranty does not cover:
• Calibration costs.
• Any defect caused by an accident, misuse, abuse,
improper operation, lack of reasonable care,
unauthorised modification, loss of parts, tampering
or attempted repair by a person not authorised by
the distributor.
• Any product that has been damaged by a lightning
strike either directly or indirectly or a main power
surge or liquid ingress.
• The product if it is located outside of
Australia.
• Any damage caused by improper
power input or improper
cable connection.

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DISCLAIMERS
This product must be used strictly in accordance with
the instructions in this manual. This product is intended
to provide the user with an indication of alcohol on the
breath. However, neither the manufacturer nor the supplier
gives any warranty (express or implied) that the product
can give any indication of blood alcohol level. A person's
BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) can only be accurately
measured by the administration of a blood test.
This product only measures breath alcohol content which,
in turn, only gives an approximate indication of blood
alcohol concentration. In these circumstances the user of
this product should not rely on the information provided
thereby as an accurate indication of their blood alcohol
concentration or of their level of intoxication or of their
tness to drive and in particular should not take any action
in reliance on such information as the product can provide
no more than an indication of alcohol on the breath.
If the user of this product makes any decision or takes
any action based on the use of the product such decision
or such action shall be at the sole risk of the user and
neither the manufacturer nor the supplier assumes any
responsibility for such decision or action. In particular,
neither the manufacturer nor the supplier shall be in
any way liable if the user of the product asserts that the
product led them to believe that they were t to operate a
motor vehicle and are subsequently found not to be so t.
SPECIFICATIONS
Indication of %BAC 0.000 - 0.500%BAC
Accuracy ±0.005%BAC at 0.100%BAC
Warm Up Time Within 3 seconds
Response Time Within 3 seconds
Recycle Time 5 seconds
Power Supply 4 x AAA Alkaline Batteries
Working Temperature -5 – 40°C
Calibration Frequency Manufacturer recommended:
Every 1000 tests or 6 months,
whichever comes rst.
Product Weight 150g including batteries
Product Dimensions 140mm (h) x 55mm (w) x 30mm (d)

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PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Visit my.andatech.com.au to register your warranty online and
receive calibration reminders. Alternatively, complete this form
and forward to the address below with a copy of your proof of
purchase.
Andatech Corporation Pty Ltd
PO BOX 3038, Nunawading VIC 3131 Australia.
Product AlcoSense® Precision+
Date of purchase
Place of purchase
Surname
Given name
Address
Suburb
Postcode State
Contact no.
Email
CALIBRATION AND SERVICE
Andatech recommends the AlcoSense® Precision+ to
be calibrated every 6 months or after 1000 uses.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
my.andatech.com.au is a central location where you
can register your warranty, sign up to recieve calibration
reminders and book in calibrations. Once you have
registered, you can add as many AlcoSense products as
needed to that account.
Register online at my.andatech.com.au

Andatech Corporation Pty Ltd
PO Box 3038
Nunawading VIC 3131
1300 800 200
www.andatech.com.au
Version 2.0. Updated 04.06.2014
CALIBRATION CENTRE