Dräger Alcotest 5000 User manual

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Dräger Alcotest 5000
WARNING
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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Content
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Content
1 For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1 General safety notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 Liability for proper function or damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2 Conventions used in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.1 What’s in the box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.2 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4 Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.1 Prerequisites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.2 Preparation for use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.3 Performing the measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.4 Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.5 Passive and manual tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5 Setting up the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.1 Switching the instrument on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.2 Mounting the wrist strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.3 Mounting a telescope bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5.4 Inserting or replacing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.5 Funnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6 Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.1 Menu items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6.2 Quitting the submenu or menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
8.1 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
8.2 Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
8.3 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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8.4 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
9 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
10 Order list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

For your safety
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1For your safety
1.1 General safety notes
Before using this product, carefully read the Instructions for Use.
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 it is retained
and appropriately used by the product user.
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.
1.2 Liability for proper function or damage
The liability for the proper function of the instrument is irrevocably
transferred to the owner or operator if the instrument is improperly
serviced or repaired by personnel not employed or authorized by
Dräger Safety or if the instrument is used in a manner not conforming
to its intended use.
Dräger cannot be held responsible for damage caused by non-
compliance with the recommendations given above.
The warranty and liability provisions of the terms of sale and delivery
of Dräger are not affected by the recommendations given above.
Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA

Conventions used in this document
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2 Conventions used in this document
The following alert messages are used in this document to provide and
highlight areas of the associated text that require a greater awareness
by the user. A definition of the meaning of each alert message is as
follows:
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in physical injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage to
the product or environment.

Description
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3 Description
3.1 What’s in the box?
1 Dräger Alcotest®5000 (incl. 3 AA alkaline batteries)
2 Non-contact funnel (3 pcs)
3 Wrist strap
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1Funnel
2LED (red, green)
3Display
4DOWN/MENU button
5OK button
6UP button
7USB communications socket for service only
8 Wrist strap eyelet
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3.2 Buttons
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For detecting alcohol in a person’s breath, in air over substances, or
ambient air (passive test). The measurement is used as an indication
for alcohol intoxication. No therapeutic or legal measures should be
initiated, based on the detection results.
Before starting the measurement the instrument has to be set up.
Inserting batteries (see page 16 section "Inserting or replacing the
batteries")
Fitting strap (Continue at 5.2 Mounting the wrist strap.)
Mounting funnel (Continue at 5.5 Funnel.)
WARNING
Small parts of the device can come loose and be swallowed.
►Keep the device out of reach of children under the age of 3.
NOTICE
The measurement is used as an indication for alcohol intoxication. No
therapeutic or legal measures should be initiated based on the
detection result.
Button Function
Switching on and off the instrument and confirming
entries or selected functions. In further text OK.
Accessing the menu and navigating down in the menu
and skipping between digit positions. In further text
DOWN or MENU.
Navigating up in the menu, skipping between digit
positions. In further text UP.
OK

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4.1 Prerequisites
NOTICE
Avoid taking the samples in the draft of wind. The test result could be
affected.
4.1.1 Adequate breath sample
The test person should breathe regularly and calmly before the
sample is taken.
The test person must be capable of exhaling the minimum breath
volume.
For a valid test, the exhaling breath must constantly flow for at
least 1 second (factory settings).
The distance between the funnel and the test person’s mouth must
be approx. 2-3 cm.
4.1.2 Waiting time after the last drink
Maintain a waiting time of at least 10 minutes after drinking
alcohol!
Rinsing the mouth with water or non-alcoholic drinks does not
reduce this waiting period!
Residual alcohol in the mouth or aromatic drinks (e.g. fruit juice),
mouth sprays containing alcohol as well as medicines can distort
the measurement.
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4.1.3 Initial start-up
A setup wizard is opened when the instrument is switched on for the
first time.
The following settings are made using the setup wizard:
Language
Date
Time format
Time
All settings can be changed later on via menu.
NOTICE
Loss of pre settings. If the batteries are removed longer than
5 minutes, the date and time have to be set again.
4.2 Preparation for use
1. Make sure the batteries are charged and inserted.
2. Make sure a clean funnel is attached.
3. Make sure the instrument is held tightly and safely by using the
wrist strap or telescope bar properly.
4. Switch on the instrument by pressing OK (see page 15 section
"Switching the instrument on and off").
If the instrument is ready for measurement, an empty bar is shown
in the display.

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4.3 Performing the measurement
HYGIENE
Do not touch the funnel at the top. It is mandatory to keep a distance
of 2-3 cm to the object or the person to be tested. A test person’s skin,
any secretions or surfaces must not be touched with the funnel. Also
avoid direct contact with the substances to be tested. In case of a
contamination, attach a clean funnel.
1. Make sure all prerequisites (see page 10 section "Prerequisites")
are met and all preparations (see page 11 section "Preparation for
use") are made.
2. Ask the test person to blow evenly into the funnel without
interruption and without touching the funnel.
A sufficient flow is indicated by a continuous tone.
While the sample is taken, the display shows an empty bar that is
filled gradually (See Picture Aand B).
If the sampling was successful, the tone will stop with a prominent
“click” sound.
The display shows a rotating progress symbol for the momentary
analyzing process.
The result is shown in the display.
CAUTION
Distortion of results
Condensation can accumulate inside the funnel after several tests in
a short time. ►Change the funnel before the condensation enters the
instrument.
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4.4 Results
After 2 to 7 seconds (depending on the measured concentration and
the instrument temperature) the test result is shown in the display and
stored in the instrument. Two kinds of results are possible:
C) No alcohol detected. The test is passed. Additionally, the green LED
is lit. After 2 sec. the instrument will be ready for use again.
D) Alcohol detected. The test is failed. Additionally, the red LED is lit.
Press OK to proceed with the next measurement.
During the sensor recovery time the display shows a rotating
process symbol.
Repeat the procedure (see page 12 section "Performing the
measurement").
In the menu you can configure the confirmation of the test results
Alcohol and No alcohol as follows:
Confirm the test results by pressing OK
or
the test results are being confirmed automatically after 2 sec.
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4.5 Passive and manual tests
4.5.1 Passive test
The passive test can be performed if a person is unable to provide an
adequate breath sample (for description, see page 10 section
"Adequate breath sample") or a substance must be tested.
1. Switch on the instrument.
2. Hold the instrument:
either 2-3 cm close to the test person’s mouth
or 2-3 cm above the substance to be tested
or in the ambient air to be tested.
3. Press OK to take the sample.
The display shows the result. It is stored in the instrument with the
additional mark PASSIVE.
4.5.2 Function test
The function test is performed in the same way as a passive test.
Perform the test with a non alcoholic substance to proof that the
instrument detects no alcohol. Conduct the test in clean air.
Then perform the test with an alcoholic substance to proof that the
instrument detects alcohol. Conduct the test by holding the
instrument above a tissue with a few drops of isopropanol.
4.5.3 Manual test
The manual test can be performed if a test person is unable to perform
the required breath test volume.
1. Switch on the instrument.
2. Hold the instrument 2-3 cm close to the test person’s mouth.
3. Ask the test person to perform the breath sample.
4. Press OK during sampling.
The display shows the result. It will be stored in the instrument with the
additional mark MANUAL.

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5 Setting up the instrument
5.1 Switching the instrument on and off
Switch on the instrument by pressing OK for approx. 2 sec.
The display shows Dräger.
The instrument is instantly ready for measurement.
Switch off the instrument by pressing OK for approx. 4 sec.
The display shows a countdown from 3 to 0.
The instrument switches off automatically after 4 minutes without
use. This count down can be adjusted in the Menu.
5.2 Mounting the wrist strap
To have the right grip on the instrument, please use the wrist strap.
1. Guide the fastening lug of the wrist strap through the eyelet on the
instrument.
2. Pull the upper part of the wrist strap through the fastening lug.
5.3 Mounting a telescope bar
To reach distant test persons (e.g. a high sitting driver of a truck or
lorry) you can attach the instrument to a telescope bar with a 1/4″
connector.
A telescope bar is not included in the scope of delivery of Dräger
Alcotest®5000.
Follow the instructions for use of the telescope bar manufacturer.

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5.4 Inserting or replacing the batteries
Inserting the batteries upon initial operation or changing them if the
battery symbol, shown in the display’s right upper corner, indicates
empty.
CAUTION
Damage to the instrument. Do not try to charge any kinds of batteries
via the USB port. The instrument comes without a recharging function.
►Recharge the rechargeable batteries outside the instrument.
Three 1.5 V AA batteries are required.
1. Slide off the battery lid.
2. Insert charged or new batteries and make sure that the polarity is
correct.
3. Close the battery lid.
(Disposal and caution for batteries see page 21 section "Disposal".)
5.5 Funnel
The instrument is supplied with three funnels. It is mandatory to keep
a distance of 2-3 cm to the thing or person to be tested. For hygienic
reasons, a test person’s skin, any secretions or surfaces must not
come into contact with the funnel. Also avoid direct contact with the
substances to be tested.
5.5.1 Mounting and removing the funnel
Attaching the funnel
1. Remove the funnel from its packaging.
Touch the funnel at its laterally applied grip areas.
2. Attach the funnel tightly on top of the instrument (only one direction
is possible).

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Removing the funnel
1. Simply pull off the funnel from the instrument by grabbing it at its
laterally applied grip areas.
6Menu
Open the menu by pressing DOWN/MENU.
Navigate through the menu list by using UP and DOWN.
Select a menu entry by pressing OK.
6.1 Menu items
The menu contains the following entries:
Results
Shows all stored results with date and time as well as test number and
the indication whether the test was taken passively or manually. If no
additional mark is displayed, the test was taken adequately. (Also see
page 13 section "Results") The last 500 results will be stored.
Infoscreen
Shows the serial and part number of the instrument as well as the EC
sensor serial number.
Next service
Shows the remaining time for adjustment and accuracy check in days.
Date/Time
The date and time can be adjusted by accessing the submenu.
Change the digits by using UP and DOWN and confirm with OK.
Contrast
The contrast level can be set by accessing the submenu. Choose one
of 5 presettings.

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Speaker
The instrument sound can be muted or the sound level can be set to
loud or quiet by accessing the submenu.
Language
To change the language, navigate with UP and DOWN and confirm by
pressing OK.
Software version
Shows the software version number and it’s part number.
Short term counter
The test counter can be reset by accessing the submenu. After
confirming by pressing OK, the display shows an empty bar and the
test number #00001.
Auto shutdown time
Access by pressing OK and change the time in Sec. by using UP and
DOWN.
Log in
For service only.
Insert the 4-digit code to access the service menu.
Auto to next test
Access by pressing OK and choose either No alcohol or Alcohol by
using UP and DOWN. Access with OK and set either deactivated or
activated by pressing OK.
Switch off
Briefly press OK and the instrument shuts down.
6.2 Quitting the submenu or menu
1. Navigate to the upper entry by pressing UP several times.
The upper entry can be Measuring or Back
2. Choose the entry by pressing OK.

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7 Troubleshooting
An error message is displayed in the event of instrument faults. The
number that appears below the message is used for service functions.
If the fault remains after switching on and off several times, contact
DrägerService.
Fault / message Cause Remedy
Instrument cannot
be switched on.
Batteries are empty Check batteries
Volume too low /
sample invalid.
Test subject is blowing
intermittently or not
hard enough.
Blow more strongly and
without interruptions
into the funnel.
Instrument outside
temperature range
Instrument too hot or
too cold.
Allow the instrument to
cool down or get
warmer.
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(Measuring range
exceeded)
Measuring range
exceeded. Alcohol
residues that are still in
the mouth may cause
incorrect measuring
values.
There must be an
interval of at least
10 minutes after alcohol
has been taken into the
mouth.
To repeat, press OK
Sample interruption Irregular outward
breath, abrupt end or
intake
Repeat breath sample,
by pressing OK.
Error number Instrument error Switch the instrument
off and on. If the error
remains, contact
DrägerService or your
dealer.

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8 Maintenance
If necessary: Change batteries.
Every 24 months a calibration check is recommended.
Maintenance must only be performed by experts.
Only original spare parts may be used for maintenance.
8.1 Cleaning
CAUTION
Damage to the instrument.
►Do not submerge the instrument in liquid.
►Do not use cleaning agents containing alcohol, lemon, or solvents.
Clean the instrument with a disposable tissue.
8.2 Calibration
The Alcotest®5000 is supplied with a standard calibration by the
manufacturer.
The date of the last calibration can be found in the menu (Also see
page 17 section "Menu").
8.3 Storage
The Alcotest®5000 consumes a small amount of current even when
switched off.
CAUTION
Damage to the instrument.
Leakage of battery acid can cause damage to the instrument.
►Remove batteries if the storage takes longer than 6 months.
See section "Technical data".