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         User Handbook           GB

 

 

 
 
 

 

Protect  the  device  from  direct  sunlight, 
extremely  high  or  low  temperatures,  dirt  and 
dust. 

 

If the device is not going to be used for a long 
period, remove the batteries. 

 

2 USEFUL INFORMATION 

 

Thank you very much

 

 

Thank  you  for  your  confidence  in  us  and 
congratulations! 
By  purchasing  the 

AlcoBlow

®

,  you  have  acquired  a 

high quality product by 

Lion Laboratories Ltd.

 

To  ensure  the  best  results  and  long  term  satisfaction 
with  your 

Lion  AlcoBlow

®

  we  recommend  that  you 

read  the  following  operating  and  maintenance 
instructions carefully. 

 

2.1 Items supplied and packaging 

 

Please  check  first  of  all  that  the  device  is  complete 
and  is  not  damaged  in  any  way.    If  in  doubt,  do  not 
use it.  Send it to a service point. 

 

The following parts are included: 

 

Lion AlcoBlow

®

 

 

4 Batteries (AA type, LR06) 1.5V 

 

1 Packing box 

 

1 User manual 

 

The  packaging  can  be  reused  or  recycled.    Please 
dispose properly of any packaging material no longer 
required. 
If you notice any transport damage during unpacking, 
please contact your dealer without delay. 
 

WARNING 
Please  ensure  that  polythene  packing  is 
kept  away  from  the  reach  of  children!  

Risk of suffocation! 

 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for AlcoBlow

Page 1: ...AlcoBlow User Handbook RM42053 Revision 2 3 June 2013 ...

Page 2: ...User Handbook GB 2 Unit and Controls ON OFF Switch STATUS Light Sample Cone PASSIVE Switch DISPLAY Light Battery Cap ...

Page 3: ... 7 2 3 Taking a breath sample reading quickly and accurately 7 3 OPERATION 7 3 1 Getting started 7 3 2 Switching On and Off 9 3 3 Mode of Operation 9 3 4 Active Mode Testing 10 3 5 Passive Mode Testing 11 3 6 Checking a Container 12 3 7 Display Light Indications 13 4 MISCELLANEOUS 14 4 1 Cleaning and Maintenance 14 4 2 Disposal 14 4 3 Technical Specification 15 5 WARRANTY 16 ...

Page 4: ...g notes must be observed to prevent any injury to the user CAUTION These notes must be observed to prevent any damage to the device NOTE These notes give you useful additional information on the installation or operation Manufacturer Date of manufacture Symbol indicating separate collection of EEE Read the instruction manual carefully before using this device especially the safety instructions and...

Page 5: ... and only have repairs carried out by authorised service partners Do not move the device away from in front of the subject until the sample is taken or else fresh air may be mixed with the sample taken and reduce the reading Do not let the subject blow smoke into the device Do not hold the device at an angle to the subject hold it straight on Do not let the subject blow very hard into the device t...

Page 6: ...end that you read the following operating and maintenance instructions carefully 2 1 Items supplied and packaging Please check first of all that the device is complete and is not damaged in any way If in doubt do not use it Send it to a service point The following parts are included 1 Lion AlcoBlow 4 Batteries AA type LR06 1 5V 1 Packing box 1 User manual The packaging can be reused or recycled Pl...

Page 7: ...atus indicator to go RED The alcohol in the sample is analysed and the presence of alcohol indicated on the display LED within 5 seconds This allows for its use where many people have to be tested quickly for the presence of alcohol Additional function Apart from indicating whether alcohol is present in a person s breath the AlcoBlow can also be used to check containers such as bottles cans or gla...

Page 8: ...kin eyes and mucous membranes If battery acid comes in contact with any of these parts rinse the affected area with copious amounts of fresh water and seek medical attention immediately If a battery has been swallowed seek medical attention immediately Replace all of the batteries simultaneously Only replace with batteries of the same type never use different types of batteries together or used ba...

Page 9: ...device switches off automatically 2 minutes after the last operation Both indicator lights flash and the alarm sounds to indicate the shutdown process is taking place 3 3 Mode of Operation Active Mode The subject blows into the sample cone and a sample is taken automatically for analysis Keep unused batteries in their packaging away from metal objects in order to prevent short circuiting Do not th...

Page 10: ...e ON OFF button Once diagnostics are complete the STATUS light will turn GREEN Hold the device with the sample cone 2 5cm 1in directly in front of the subject s mouth Tell the subject to blow directly into the sample cone moderately hard and continuously The STATUS light will turn AMBER if the subject is blowing hard enough Once a correct sample is taken the STATUS light will turn RED and an audib...

Page 11: ...g will not always produce as reliable a reading as that given by Active testing Switch on the device using the ON OFF button Once diagnostics are complete the STATUS light will turn GREEN Hold the device with the sample cone 2 5cm 1in directly in front of the subject s mouth or nose While the subject is breathing out or perhaps talking press the PASSIVE button wait for the device to take a sample ...

Page 12: ... relatively sealed environment Press the PASSIVE button wait for the device to take a sample before removing the device from the container Note the indicated alcohol reading on the DISPLAY light A further test can be performed once the STATUS light turns GREEN NOTES If the DISPLAY light shows AMBER or RED then the liquid contains alcohol to some degree If the reading is GREEN then repeat the test ...

Page 13: ...hing RED AMBER the breath sample is insufficient wait for a GREEN light before asking the subject to blow again Flashing RED low battery Display light ALCOHOL DISPLAY LIGHT COLOUR Indication GREEN AMBER RED Alcohol Level ZERO LOW MEDIUM HIGH Approx BrAC mg l 0 00 0 04 0 05 0 09 0 10 BAC 0 000 0 010 0 011 0 020 0 021 Both lights together RED AMBER GREEN Sequence functional test at switch on Ten Red...

Page 14: ...ect sunshine in the vicinity of static electricity or in a dusty environment Remove the batteries if you do not wish to use the device for an extended period of time Otherwise there is the danger that the batteries may leak If the device is used as described in these instructions an annual service is recommended to ensure accuracy is maintained 4 2 Disposal Do not throw away or dispose of in a lan...

Page 15: ...vises of change in display status Automatic switch off 2 minutes after the last operation Operating temperature range 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature range 15 C to 55 C Dimensions approx 265 x 48 x 48 mm Weight approx 300 g including batteries The CE mark of this device refers to the EC directive 93 42 EEC MDD This device is designed for domestic use law enforcement industrial safety applications ...

Page 16: ...ANTY Please contact your dealer in case of a claim under the warranty If you have to return the device please enclose a copy of your invoice and state what the defect is Lion Laboratories Limited Ty Verlon Industrial Estate Barry Vale of Glamorgan CF63 2BE Wales UK Tel 44 0 1446 724500 Fax 44 0 1446 724501 E mail info lionlaboratories com sales lionlaboratories com Web www lionlaboratories com Ple...

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