User Manual
1. author’s liability:
The information contained herein has been issued conscientious and under assumption of correct-
ness. The issuer shall not be liable for any type of use whatsoever and the consequences thereof. The issuer is not liable for costs or
expenses for damages that arise from the utilization of information contained in this document. Amendments to this information are
reserved without prior notice.
2. brief description:
The ACE EASY is a digital alcohol testing device, which measures the alcohol concentration in the
breath and calculates the blood alcohol level from that.
3. scope of delivery:
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Alcohol testing device ACE EASY
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two batteries AA (MN1500, LR6, Mignon) 1,5 V
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five original-mouth pieces by manufacturer
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operation manual
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All comes in a gift box
4. which is what:
6. special displays:
DISPLAY
BAT
CAL
SEN
MEANING
batteries dead
calibration reminder
sensor defect
ACTION
insert new batteries of type AA (MN1500, LR6) 1,5 V Alkali.
Do not use rechargeable ones.
Send device to ACE GmbH for calibration (see 9.).
Send device for repair.
Sensor exchange is excluded
from warranty and liable to costs.
operating knob
display
sensoropening
breath output
battery cover
mouth piece
As soon as the AL5500 recognizes a flow of breath, a permanent sound will start and the
O
on the display will move from left to
right. If the breath sample is insufficient the AL5500 shows
FLO
. Turn off the device and repeat the test. Blow with medium strength
and without interruption. Utilize the pressure of the contracting lung.
5.2.5. After a sufficient breath sample a bleep will sound twice and the AL5500 shows the alcohol level in the format #.## ‰.
5.2.6. The display will blink ca. 10 times. Then a bleep will sound simultaneously with each blink and the AL5500 turns off after five
blinks..
5.2.7. For turning off manually keep the operating knob pressed. The display shows
OUT
(off). After a few seconds the AL5500
turns off.
5. alcohol test with the ALCOSCAN AL5500:
5.1. inserting batteries:
Press the nubbly arrow of the battery cover and pull it off. Insert two batteries size AA (M1500,LR6) 1,5
V into the battery mould. Watch for correct polarity. It is apparent from the battery symbols in the battery moulds. Push the battery
cover back into place. Do not attempt to close the battery pocket by pressing the lid on from the top. This may damage the supports
of the lid. Slide the lid along the housing.
5.2. conduct of the alcohol test:
5.2.1. Press the operating knob briefly. Note: If you press the knob long the number of performed test so far and the result of the last
test will appear on the display in turns. In this case begin the alcohol test by releasing the operating knob.
5.2.2. A Countdown to
0
will follow. Note: The Countdown takes longer than on “cold start“ like AL5500 version and runs faster if a
previous test was just done before.
5.2.3. As soon as the
0
appears on the display the AL5500 is ready for the test. Note: If you do not perform a test the power save
function will turn off the AL5500 after a short time.
5.2.4. You may submit the breath sample to the AL5500 in three ways:
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by means of mouth piece
(best accuracy)
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by means of straw
(good accuracy)
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by blowing your breath upon the
sensor opening (sufficient accuracy)
7. how to achieve best possible accurate results:
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Wait at least 15 minutes after the last zip of alcohol until using the alcohol test. Do not eat, drink or smoke during that time.
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Do not open the housing.
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Do not store the AL5500 at a cold or hot or humid or insufficiently vented place.
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Keep the AL5500 out of reach of children.
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Perform three „run in tests“, after a longer storage time, before performing the
actual alcohol test.
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Do not drop the AL5500.
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Replace batteries upon battery alarm sign. Low battery capacity leads to false
test results.
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Do not conduct any test in noisy (sound waves disturb the sensor) draughty or badly vented places.
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After a test
result of 1,00 per mill or higher the sensor needs a longer rest. In this case wait for a minimum of three minutes until the next test.
8. notes on the battery law (BattG) – exchange of batteries:
The device covered by this operation manual contains two alkali- manganese batteries upon delivery. These batteries are not meant
to be recharged. Attempting to recharge may be harmful to people or goods. Neither is the application of rechargeable batteries in
the device possible, as it causes damage to the device. Dead batteries shall not be disposed of in domestic garbage. Old batteries
may contain harmful substances that may be harmful to health and environment. Please return the batteries/rechargeable ones to
the retailer or your local recycling collection place. The return is free of charge and stipulated by law. Please throw only run down
batteries into the provided containers and cover up the poles of lithium batteries. For battery exchange pull the battery cover off the
device and replace the used batteries against new ones. Watch for the polarity: The negative poles of the batteries have contact to
the springs in the battery mold. Push the battery cover back onto the housing until it clicks. All batteries and rechargeable ones are
recycled. Valuable commodities like iron, zinc, or nickel can thus be recovered. Battery recycling is the simplest act of environmental
protection in the world. Thank you for participating.
The trash bin means: Batteries and rechargeable ones may
not be disposed of in domestic garbage. The symbols under
the trash bin stand for:
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Pb: Battery contains lead
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Cd: Battery contains Cadmium
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Hg: Battery contains quick silver
9. calibration:
In order to maintain the accuracy of the AL5500, it is advised to recalibrate after 6 months. The calibration is not mandatory, but the
accuracy of the AL5500 deteriorates continuously. Send the AL5500 marked „Alkomat calibration service“ to the company address
stated on the invoice.
We suggest to ship as parcel, so a tracking and tracing is possible in case it gets lost.
10. warranty and liability:
10.1. warranty:
The ACE trading and developing ltd. Company assumes a warranty of two years after purchase for the product that comes with this
warranty and liability declaration - in all versions and designations for material- and production defects; a warranty of one year
for the sensor. This warranty includes the electronics and housing, resp. with regard to the sensor without sampling components.
Components that are inevitably destroyed when working (e.g. fuses) are exempt from warranty. The warranty comes into force from
the delivery date or date of first operation (whichever time period is shorter), if not otherwise stated in the accompanying documents
to product by the ACE trading and developing ltd. company.
10.2 warranty and liability limitations:
10.2.1. Product limitation: The ACE trading and developing ltd. company rejects any further warranty, explicitly or tacitly assumed,
including the marketability and suitability for a certain purpose. The warranty explicitly does not cover the calibration. After a sensor
exchange a calibration is compellingly necessary. If the product requires sensor exchange and/or calibration, the user is provided
with an estimate. If the user refuses the estimate, ACE trading and developing ltd. company will return the product in unrepaired/
uncalibrated condition and the product shall be marked accordingly. Should the product not meet this warranty the purchaser’s rights
and the duties of ACE trading and developing ltd. company are limited exclusively to and under the discretion of ACE trading and
developing ltd. company the exchange or repair of the affected goods or a purchase price refund.
10.2.2. Application limitation: By no means shall ACE trading and developing ltd. company be liable for additional damages, collateral
damage or consequential damage, e.g. loss of profits or exploitation which could result from the sales, production or utilization
of such products sold under this liability restriction regardless whether such claims arise from contracts, neglect or other default
actions.
The product of any version or designation that comes with this warranty and liability declaration shall not be held legally responsible
particularly for determining a person’s ability to conduct a vehicle or willed conduct under the influence of alcohol which endangers
him or others.
Mandatory preconditions for this warranty are the careful checking of all products for damage upon receipt, a calibration suitable
for the respective application by the purchaser and observing the determined way of use, repair and maintenance according to the
instructions in the accompanying leaflets by ACE trading and developing ltd. company. Repairs or maintenance works executed by
unqualified personnel as well as the use of unapproved expendable materials and spare parts lead to the expiry of the warranty.
As applies to all technically demanding products it is a basic precondition and mandatory for the warranty by ACE trading and
developing ltd. Company that all users of these products are familiar with the handling, properties and limitations of the product as
described in the respective product literature.
10.2.3. Advisory limitation: The purchaser confirms that he has undertaken to examine in his sole responsibility the intended
application and suitability of the purchased goods for any purpose of use. It is explicitly agreed between the parties that any technical
or other advice by ACE trading and developing ltd. company with regard to the use of goods or services has been rendered free of
charge and at the purchaser’s sole risk. Therefore no obligation or liability shall arise from such recommendations by ACE trading
and developing ltd. company or the results thereof.
Amendments to the product may lead to changes in the sequence as described under 5. and 6. This may happen without prior
notice and adaptation of the operation manual and constitutes no reason for complaining, returning or lowering the price. It is
subject to the responsibility of the user to notice deviations between the operation manual and the factual operation of the
AL5500 and to act correspondingly.
