4
piCO
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Operating Manual
English
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Quick Start Guide
1
Turn on the monitor by holding the
button down for three seconds.
2
Attach the breath sampling D-piece and
a new mouthpiece.
3
Inhale and double click the button to
start a breath test.
4
The user should hold their breath for
the 15-second countdown. If they are
unable to hold their breath for the full
countdown, see Operation – page 9.
5
A beep will sound during the last three
seconds of the countdown.
6
Blow slowly into mouthpiece, aiming to
empty the lungs completely.
7
The carbon monoxide (ppm) and
percentage carboxyhaemoglobin
(%COHb) readings will rise and the peak
values will remain on the screen. The
coloured LEDs will light up accordingly –
see the interpretation table on page 10.
8
Remove the D-piece between tests to
allow fresh air to circulate around the
sensor.
9
To repeat the breath test, double click
the button to return to main display and
continue from step 2.
10
To switch the monitor off, hold the
button down for three seconds. The unit
will auto power off after five minutes of
inactivity.
