Battery replacement
Apply a small amount of pressure on the battery cover located on the back of the unit and push
down and away from the unit to release the cover. See the following diagram.
Notes to the battery law (BattG)
The device for which this operating manual is contains two AAA alkaline batteries (1.5 V) in delivery
condition. Those batteries are not made for recharging.
Trying to recharge can cause damage to property or persons. Also the use of rechargeable batte-
ries is not possible with this device, because it can cause damage to the device.
When the batteries are depleted, they must not be thrown in the household waste. Used batteries
may contain harmful substances that can cause damage to the environment or health. Please
return batteries / rechargeable batteries to the store or to the buyback centre. The return is free of
charge und mandatory by law. Please throw only depleted batteries into the containers and tape
over the poles of lithium batteries.
For battery exchange only pull off the battery compartment cover and change the depleted bat-
teries for new ones. Mind the polarity: The negatives poles of the batteries are in contact with the
springs in the battery trough. Slide the battery compartment cover over the casing until it snaps in.
Attention: Mind the battery polarity in the process (+/-).
All batteries and rechargeable batteries will be recycled. This way, precious resources like iron, zinc
and nickel are gathered. Battery recycling is the easiest lesson in environmental.
The garbage bin means: Batteries and rechargeable batteries must not be thrown into the house-
hold waste.
The signs below the garbage bins stand for:
Hg: Batterie enthält Quecksilber
Cd: Batterie enthält Cadmium
Pb: Batterie enthält Blei
Calibration
To maintain the accuracy of the ACE Instruments one you can send the device for a calibration
to ACE Technik. The calibration is not mandatory, but the accuracy of ACE Instruments one will
decrease steadily without it. Send the device with the note `Alkomat calibration service´ to the
company address stated on the invoice you received with the device.
We recommend sending it
as a parcel, so that in cases of loss an inquiry or proof of delivery is possible.
Due to changes in the product, the procedures stated can change. This can take place without
prior notice or adaptation of the operating manual and is no cause for complaint, return or price
reduction. The user is responsible to recognise deviations between the operating manual and the
actual handling of the ACE INSTRUMENTS ONE and he has to react accordingly.
Error / Warning Notifications
Display notification
Cause & Action
Display notification
Cause & Action
If the result is higher
than 0.05 % BAC
a “WARN” signal is
displayed along with
an “ALARM” sound.
The battery voltage is
too low to perform a
test. The device will
turn off automati-
cally after showing
this signal. Replace
the 2 pieces of 1.5V
Alkaline Batteries.
If the result is above
0.40 % BAC a “Hot“
signal is displayed
along with an alarm
sound.
The user had a short
exhale time during
the test, which likely
means the user did not
exhale steadily and
continuously for at least
3~5 seconds. Push the
power button to perform
another test.
When you have done
500 tests, then the
unit shows “CAL”.
Even if the unit still
works, a re-calibration
is required. Consult
ACE and send your
device to the calibra-
tion service.
When the ambient tem-
perature is out of working
temperature range (5°C
~ 40°C) the unit shows
“OUT” and then turns off.
Keep and use the unit
within the recommended
temperature range.
Technical data
Sensor
Accuracy
Detection Range
Warm-up Time
Response Time
Dimension
Weight
Power Supply
Working Temp.
Storage Temp.
Calibration
Fuel Cell sensor
±0.005 % BAC at 0.05 % BAC
0.00 ~ 0.40 % BAC
15 ~ 35 seconds
3 ~ 22 seconds
114mm x 47mm x 24mm (L x W x H)
61.5g, (84g Battery included)
Two 1.5V AAA size Alkaline Batteries
5°C ~ 40°C
0°C ~ 40°C
Every 6 months or after 500 tests
Warranty and liability
Warranty: The ACE Handels- und Entwicklungs GmbH will give a warranty of two years after
purchase for material and processing errors for the product, to which this warranty and liability
declaration is attached, in all versions and designations; a warranty of one year for the sensor. This
warranty includes the electronics as well as the casing or the sensor without sampling components.
Components that are inevitably destroyed upon effectiveness (such as fuses) are not part of this
warranty. The warranty is valid from the date of delivery or from the date of first activation (always
the shorter period), if this is not stated otherwise in the accompanying literature of the product by
ACE Handels- und Entwicklungs GmbH.
Limitation of warranty and liability
1. Product description:
The ACE Handels- und Entwicklungs GmbH rejects any further expressly
stated or implied warranty, including the marketability and suitability for a determined purpose.
This warranty especially excludes calibration. After changing the sensor, calibration is absolutely
necessary. When an exchange of the sensor or a calibration is necessary for a product, the user
may receive a estimate of costs. Should the user refuse the estimate, the ACE Handels- und
Entwicklungs GmbH will send the product back unrepaired / uncalibrated and the product will be
labelled accordingly. Should the product not fulfil the warranty, the claim of the buyer and the obli-
gations of the ACE Handels- und Entwicklungs GmbH are limited exclusively and at the discretion
of the ACE Handels- und Entwicklungs GmbH to an exchange or repair of the affected goods or to
a reimbursement of the purchasing price for the faulty goods.
2. Application restriction:
The ACE Handels- und Entwicklungs GmbH is on no account liable
for additional damage, incidental damage or consequential damage such as, among others, lost
profit and downtime that result from selling, producing or using products, which are part of this
application restriction. This is independent of any claims, such as from contracts, negligence or
other culpable actions.
The product, which is accompanied by this warranty and liability decla-
ration, no matter in which version or designation, can especially not be used legally binding
to determine capability to operate vehicles or to execute action that could lead to damage to
oneself or others under the influence of alcohol. The thorough check for damage of all products
upon receipt, a calibration suitable for the given use by the buyer and the proper use, maintenan-
ce and service according to the instructions of the accompanying product literature by the ACE
Handels- und Entwicklungs GmbH are mandatory prerequisites for this warranty. Maintenance and
service work by non-qualified persons, as well as using non-approved consumables or spare parts
lead to an expiry of this warranty. As for all technically challenging products, it is a fundamental
prerequisite and mandatory for the warranty by ACE Handels- und Entwicklungs GmbH, that all
users of these product are familiar with the properties and restrictions of the product as stated in
the respective literature.
3. Advice restriction:
The buyer confirms that he has checked the intended use and suitability
of purchased goods for any purpose in sole responsibility. Between the two parties it is expressly
agreed upon that all technical or other advice by ACE Handels- und Entwicklungs GmbH regarding
use of the goods or services is free of charge and was made with to the exclusive risk of the buyer.
Therefore no obligation or liability can arise to the ACE Handels- und Entwicklungs GmbH from any
recommendation or their result.
