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lion alcolmeter® 700                                  User Handbook  (Ref: RM79009)(ver: 2) 

 

 

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PLEASE... 
Read  this  handbook  carefully 

  BEFORE 

using the instrument for the first time: then 
retain it for future reference. 

Summary of Contents for Alcolmeter 700

Page 1: ...Product conforms to the requirements of BS EN15964 2011 lion alcolmeter 700 Instrument Version 700 English User Handbook Document Ref RM79009 Ver 2 2016 Lion Laboratories Limited...

Page 2: ...lion alcolmeter 700 User Handbook Ref RM79009 ver 2 Page 2...

Page 3: ...lion alcolmeter 700 User Handbook Ref RM79009 ver 2 Page 3 PLEASE Read this handbook carefully BEFORE using the instrument for the first time then retain it for future reference...

Page 4: ...able Mouthpiece 14 Leather Pouch 15 Silicone skin 15 Power unit 15 Silicone skin 16 Subject Breath Test Procedure 17 Step by Step 17 The breath test procedure summarised 24 Invalid breath samples 25 M...

Page 5: ...r 32 Printing with the lion alcolmeter 700 33 Warning messages 34 Fatal error messages 34 Error code messages 34 Non fatal error messages 35 Care and maintenance 36 Cleaning the instrument 36 Changing...

Page 6: ...n concentration provided from a gas cylinder Operator Person who is carrying out the breath test PIN Personal Identification Number used to unlock features Sampling Port White plastic protrusion in to...

Page 7: ...and in medicine This handbook explains the following aspects of the instrument so please read it carefully Basic principles of operation How to run a breath test Interpretation of results Care and bas...

Page 8: ...bottom of the lungs that truly reflects the amount of alcohol in the body To ensure repeatable and accurate results across the temperature range and particularly at low temperatures the lion alcolmete...

Page 9: ...ol content which can be found in human breath Measurement range 0 02mg L breath BrAC Minimum Note 1 2 00mg L breath BrAC Maximum Measurement Accuracy 0 02mg L 0 20mg L 10 above 0 20mg L In Active Mode...

Page 10: ...mum 70o C Maximum Measurement methods Active Using mouthpiece with automatic or manual sampling Cup Using cup with automatic or manual sampling Sniffer User activates the sampling system to sample the...

Page 11: ...supply 2 x AA Alkaline batteries Number of tests 1000 note 3 Minimum Instrument weight 123g Without any accessories Audible notes Instrument will beep Upon successful and unsuccessful tests as a minim...

Page 12: ...es Please note the following user features of the instrument 1 Disposable mouthpiece 5 Display 2 Action button AB 6 Beeper internal 3 Down button DB 7 Protective Silicone skin 4 Up button UB 8 Wrist s...

Page 13: ...two other buttons is Action Button AB This switches the instrument ON simply press AB and release AB may also be used at certain stages in the lion alcolmeter 700 s operation to switch it OFF Up and D...

Page 14: ...fuel cell alcohol detector and to the breath flow sensor Do not allow fluids to enter this port or serious damage to the instrument may result Disposable Mouthpiece The disposable mouthpiece is suppli...

Page 15: ...may encounter during normal use The lion alcolmeter 700 should be left in the silicone skin during use Power unit The power unit is located in the rear of the instrument It holds 2 x AA alkaline batte...

Page 16: ...ment from most levels of shock likely to be encountered during operational use The skin should be carefully fitted and removed from the instrument through the large hole at the front To replace the ba...

Page 17: ...on AB until the operator hears the beep The instrument will power up displaying the time date and serial number of the instrument If enabled the temperature of the instrument will also be displayed an...

Page 18: ...result which the user interprets as being within limits Manual sampling can be used Cup Test The cup must be fitted onto the instrument and the subject instructed to blow into the cup The sampling ca...

Page 19: ...c manner or the subject could justifiably object to putting it in their mouth Tear open the wrapper from the non lipped end and peel back far enough to expose the hole in the side Now holding the mout...

Page 20: ...able to replace them on a regular basis or when they appear to be contaminated The cup allows for rapid screening of subjects to determine if alcohol is present It is advisable to carry out a mouthpie...

Page 21: ...cious liquid the more reliable the result will be Subjects who have consumed alcohol will exhale alcohol in their breath and liquids that contain alcohol will emit alcohol fumes This alcohol will be p...

Page 22: ...be carried out with the top of the instrument held near to the subject or suspicious liquid The sample provided should be blown steadily and continuously until THE OPERATOR says stop He or she does NO...

Page 23: ...8 Prepare for the next test Following the successful completion of the mouthpiece test remove and discard the mouthpiece and the wrapper Do not reuse the mouthpiece except in the case of a repeat blo...

Page 24: ...st procedure summarised STEP ACTION 1 Ask Preliminary Questions 2 Switch On the Instrument 3 Select New Function 4 Attach a New Mouthpiece or cup 5 Instruct the Subject 6 Take Breath Specimen 7 Note A...

Page 25: ...btain a sample and manual sampling is enabled they can activate the sampling mechanism by pressing the Action Button AB at any point during the test routine If the subject sucks back when the analysis...

Page 26: ...on Set time and date The log is always enabled and this allows the operator to scroll through the database If any of the other features are enabled rather than showing log on the ready screen the inst...

Page 27: ...t test result From this screen the operator can scroll through the database reviewing the test results In the breath test ready screen the operator presses the Up Button UB This shows the last test re...

Page 28: ...e last test press the Up Button UB PIN entry When requested use the up and down buttons to select the correct number Once selected confirm this selection by pressing the Action Button AB and this will...

Page 29: ...ut a calibration check If unsure on how to carry out a calibration check or for further details please see the calibration check procedure contained in the supervisor section of the supervisor handboo...

Page 30: ...flow through the mouthpiece After at least five seconds of flow press and release AB to take the sample It is important that the gas then flows at least a further second after pressing AB before stop...

Page 31: ...150 C 30 C Assuming this condition is met the next screen to appear will be Use DB and UB to change the displayed number to agree with the known alcohol standard after making any allowance for altitud...

Page 32: ...l feature is used when fitting the mouthpiece in low light conditions or is used to indicate to the subject where to blow when providing a sample into a cup or zero tolerance test Indication LED s The...

Page 33: ...trument will print a printout following a successful test result To get an extra printout or print outs of previous tests the operator can scroll through the database log and press the Action Button A...

Page 34: ...ng table If any of these occur please contact service personnel for attention lion alcolmeter 700 Error Code Messages Code Meaning Significance 2 Fuel cell amplifier signal is too high 3 Fuel cell out...

Page 35: ...Page35 Non fatal error messages If a non fatal message appears the instrument can still be used with no effect on its operation or accuracy An example of such a message is Low Power Change the disposa...

Page 36: ...f ordering is two AA cells These should give enough power for approximately 1000 breath tests depending on the conditions of use When the low power warning screen appears it is recommended that the op...

Page 37: ...e subject hyperventilate before supplying breath This cools the mouth and upper airways so that alcohol is lost by condensation from the breath on expiration and so produces a falsely low reading of t...

Page 38: ...lion alcolmeter 700 User Handbook Ref RM79009 ver 2 Page38 Appendix I Supplier s Details Lion s exclusive distributor and service support company is...

Page 39: ...mited Ty Verlon Industrial Estate Barry Vale of Glamorgan CF63 2BE Wales United Kingdom Telephone main switchboard 44 1446 724500 Telephone technical service 44 1446 749500 Fax 44 1446 724501 E mail i...

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