User Handbook GB
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2.2 Useful information on taking a breath sample
with the AlcoBlow
®
When the subject blows into the sample cone, the flow
rate is monitored against time. Once the minimum
conditions of flow and time are satisfied a small
sample of breath is taken from the sample cone and
passed to the sensor.
2.3 Taking a breath sample reading - quickly and
accurately
The
Lion AlcoBlow
®
allows contact-free indication of
alcohol in a breath sample. The sample is taken from
a distance of 2.5cm, the person blowing straight into
the sample cone hard enough to trigger the audible
flow alarm and long enough for the Status 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 glasses for
the presence of alcohol.
3 OPERATION
3.1 Getting started
Removing / Inserting batteries
The
AlcoBlow
®
requires the batteries provided to be
fitted prior to first use. After a period of use, if the
Battery Low Indication appears, (flashing Status and
Display Lights) you must replace them with four new
1.5V batteries (LR06, AA).
Removal
Turn the battery cap
90° anticlockwise and take the
cap off. Take out the batteries.
