Dräger Alcotest 6000 User manual

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Dräger Alcotest® 6000
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Strictly follow the Instructions for Use.
The user must fully understand and strictly observe the instructions.
Use the product only for the purposes specified in the Intended use
section of this document.
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1 Safety-related information
Before using this product, carefully read these instructions for use and those
of the associated products.
Strictly follow the instructions for use. The user must fully understand and
strictly observe the instructions. Use the product only for the purposes
specified in the intended use section of this document.
Do not dispose of the instructions for use. Ensure that they are retained and
appropriately used by the product user.
Only trained and competent users are permitted to use this product.
Comply with all local and national rules and regulations associated with this
product.
Only trained and competent personnel are permitted to inspect, repair and
service the product. Dräger recommend a Dräger service contract for all
maintenance activities and that all repairs are carried out by Dräger.
Do not use a faulty or incomplete product. Do not modify the product.
Notify Dräger in the event of any component fault or failure.
Use only genuine Dräger spare parts and accessories. Otherwise, the
proper functioning of the product may be impaired.
These instructions for use can be downloaded in other languages in
electronic form on the relevant product page (www.draeger.com/ifu), or a
free printed copy can be obtained from Dräger or the distributor.
Only use battery chargers, power packs, batteries, or rechargeable batteries that
Dräger has approved for this product.
2 Conventions used in this document
2.1 Meaning of the alert icons
The following alert icons are used in this document to notify the user of possible
dangers. The meanings of the alert icons are defined as follows:
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If not avoided, it could result in death
or serious injury.

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CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If not avoided, it could result in
physical injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
NOTICE
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation. If not avoided, it could result in
damage to the product or environment.
2.2 Typographical conventions
This symbol indicates information that may make the use of this product
easier.
3 Description
3.1 Product overview (see Page 2)
1 Breath-alcohol analyzer
2 button (switch instrument on/off, confirm entry)
3 button (access menu, set value)
4 LEDs
5 Mouthpiece receptacle (configurable: right or left)
6 Display
7 button (set value)
8 USB connection (Important: Not for charging the device, for service only)
9 Wrist strap
10 Battery compartment cover
11 Battery
12 Pull strap for battery replacement
13 Loudspeaker (Important: No reset button)
14 Mouthpiece
Text Text in bold refers to labeling on the device and screen text.
►This triangle indicates options for avoiding the hazard in warnings.

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3.2 Intended use
The Dräger Alcotest® 60001) breath-alcohol analyzer is used to measure the
alcohol concentration in human breath. The measurement should not be used as
grounds for medical or therapeutic treatments.
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WARNING
Small parts of the device may become detached and be swallowed.
► The device is not intended for children under 3 years.
4.1 Prerequisites for use
The device is factory-calibrated when delivered. If the calibration date is longer
ago than 12 months, the instrument should be calibrated, e.g., by DrägerService.
Observe a wait time of approx. 15 minutes after the last consumption of
alcohol.
The wait time cannot be reduced by rinsing the mouth with water or with
non-alcoholic beverages.
Residual mouth alcohol or aromatic beverages (e.g., fruit juice), mouth
sprays containing alcohol, medication and drops, as well as belching and
vomiting may cause incorrect measuring values.
4.1.1 Before sampling
The subject must breathe regularly and calmly before sampling.
The subject must be able to provide the required minimum breath volume
for the sampling.
4.1.2 Attaching the wrist strap
The wrist strap should be used to secure the device on the wrist.
1. Guide the fastening lug on the wrist strap through the eye on the device.
2. Pull the top part of the wrist strap through the fastening lug.
4.1.3 Preparation for use
1. Ensure that the batteries are charged and inserted.
2. Ensure that a clean mouthpiece is attached.
1) Alcotest® is a registered trademark of Dräger.

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3. Ensure that the device is held firmly and securely by using the wrist strap as
intended.
4.1.4 Switching the instrument on and off
Switching the instrument on:
1. Hold down the button for about 1 second.
2. Wait until the instrument displays that it is ready to measure.
Switching the device off:
1. Hold down the button for about 3 seconds. A switch-off count down will
be shown as well. If the display is off, stop pressing the button. Otherwise
the device will be switched on again.
The instrument will switch off automatically approx. 2 minutes after the last
use.
Switching off the instrument does not reduce the post-test waiting period
before you can perform another test.
4.2 Initial start-up
A setup wizard is opened when the instrument is switched on for the first time.
This step is not required for pre-configured instrument.
The following settings are made using the setup wizard:
Language
Date format
Date
Time format
Time
Measuring unit
All settings can be changed later on via the menu.
Language
A cursor pre-selects one language in the list. Press the or the button to
select the needed language. If the cursor selects the right language, press the
button to confirm.

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Date
A cursor pre-selects the day of the date. Press the or the button to
change the day until the actual day is shown. Press the button to confirm the
day. Continue with the month and the year in the same way: press or to
change and to confirm.
Time format
A cursor pre-selects a time format. Press the or button to select the
needed time format. If the cursor selects the needed time format press the
button to confirm.
Time
A cursor pre-selects the hours of the time. Press the or button to change
the hour until the actual hour is shown. Press the button to confirm the hour.
Continue with the minutes in the same way: press or to change and press
to confirm.
Measurement unit
A cursor pre-selects a measurement unit in the list. Press the or button
to select the needed measurement unit. If the cursor selects the needed
measurement unit, press the button to confirm.
After the setup wizard is finished, the display shows Welcome and continues with
READY for tests.
The Alcotest® 6000 is now adjusted to the desired settings and is ready for
breath tests.
Of course these and further settings can be adjusted in the device menu (see
Section 4.8 on Page 10).
NOTICE
Loss of default settings
If the battery replacement process takes longer than 5 minutes, the date and
time must be reset. A measurement is only possible with the time set.
4.3 Carrying out an automatic breath sample
A new mouthpiece must be inserted for each new person who provides a
breath test.

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Do not allow any high alcohol concentrations on the sensor, e.g., by rinsing
the mouth with a high proof alcohol shortly before the measurement, as this
will shorten the service life of the sensor.
Procedure
1. Remove the mouthpiece (order no. 68 10 690 "Standard", 68 11 055 "with
exhalation non-return valve") from the packaging.
For hygiene reasons, leave the protective wrapping around the mouth
contact area until the mouthpiece is firmly attached to the instrument.
2. Attach the mouthpiece at an angle to the mouthpiece receptacle and press
it into the receptacle.
The fluted markings (press-on surface) on the mouthpiece face upwards
while this is done.
The mouthpiece audibly snaps into place (see Page 2).
3. Remove all packaging.
Keep the button pressed for approx.1 second until the startup screen is
displayed. An optional self-test is carried out. The following is shown on the
display for approx. 4 seconds:
READY
The instrument is ready to measure.
4. Blow evenly and without interruptions into the mouthpiece. A progress bar
is displayed. An adequate breath flow is signaled by a continuous tone.
5. Without any further action from the user, the device takes automatically a
test sample at the end of the breath of the test subject.
6. When an adequate breath sample is provided, the continuous tone stops
with an audible click.The test subject can stop blowing.
The test result is displayed with the date and time after a few seconds
(depending on the device temperature and the measured concentration).
In case of a negative alcohol test, 0.00 will be displayed. In case of a positive
alcohol test, the measured alcohol level will be displayed.
Performing another measurement:
To prepare a new measurement, press the button.
After the sensor’s recovery time (see "Technical data" on Page 16) READY
is displayed and the device is ready to use again.

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4.4 Carrying out a manual breath sample (optional)
If the test subject cannot provide the required minimum volume, the sampling
can be triggered manually.
Carrying out a manual breath sample:
1. Follow steps of the automatic breath sample.
2. If the progress bar is displayed after starting the breath sample, tap the
button at the desired time to analyze the breath sample.
In the results display, MANUAL is also displayed.
4.5 Carrying out a passive breath sample (optional)
During passive sampling, the sampling is manually initiated by the instrument
user. Possible applications include the testing of ambient air or the breath of
persons for the presence of alcohol.
Carrying out passive sampling:
1. Keep the button pressed for approx. 1 second until the startup screen
appears.
2. Hold the instrument, which is ready to measure, into the air to be analyzed
without a mouthpiece.
3. Tap the button to initiate the measurement.
In the results display, PASSIVE is also displayed. If no alcohol is detected,
No Alcohol will be displayed and the LED will be green. In case alcohol is
detected, Alcohol will be displayed and the LED will be red.
4.6 Removing the mouthpiece
1. Push the mouthpiece up and out of the mouthpiece receptacle (see
illustration on Page 2).
2. Dispose of the mouthpiece in accordance with local regulations.
Do not reuse a mouthpiece.
4.7 Menu control
Accessing the menu:
Press the button.
Navigating in the menu or changing settings:
Press the or button.
Confirm the selected feature/input with the button.

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Exiting the menu:
In the sub-menu, select the Back menu item.
In the main menu, select the Measuring menu item.
4.8 Menu items
The following table provides an overview of the menu options and how to use
them:
Menu option Description Interaction instruction
Measuring Option to leave the menu
and to go back to the READY
screen to perform a test.
Hold the button for
2 seconds to leave the
menu.
Bluetooth®
(optional)
Menu option to switch
Bluetooth® on or off.
Select Bluetooth® On or
Off with the or
button.
Confirm with the
button.
The device is set up for connection to an app via
Bluetooth®.
An active Bluetooth® connection is displayed by a
corresponding symbol in the display.
Bluetooth® must not be selected in aircraft.
Printer Menu option to set a default
printer and to switch the
function on and off.
Select the printer using
the and buttons.
Confirm with the
button.