Operating manual
Author liability:
All information herein was created conscientiously and under assumption of correctness. The creator cannot be held liable though for
the use of any kind whatsoever and any ensuing consequences. The creator is not liable for any costs or expenses for damage that
are the result of any information within this document. Any information is subject to change without prior notice..
Short description:
The ACE III is a digital electrochemical alcohol testing device, which measures the alcohol concentration in the breath and calculates
the blood alcohol level from that. The device can be operated by only one button. For the ACE III you can get replaceable sensors at
ACE Technik which can be changed quickly and easily. Thus the device soon is ready for use again. Of course you can also send the
device for a calibration service to ACE Technik. For each breath test a mouthpiece is needed.
Scope of delivery:
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Digital electrochemical breathalyser ACE III
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Hard case
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5 mouthpieces
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2 pieces AAA batteries (1.5 V)
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Pouch
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Operating manual
This way you receive a result as accurately as possible:
a)
Wait at least 15 minutes after your last sip of alcohol. Do not eat, drink or smoke during that time.
b)
Do not open the casing.
c)
Do not keep the ACE III in cold, hot, moist or badly ventilated places.
d)
Keep the ACE III out of the reach of children.
e)
Conduct three inlet tests after long storage before conducting the actual alcohol test.
f)
Do not let the ACE III fall.
g)
Change batteries after battery alarm. Diminished battery capacity leads to incorrect test results.
h)
Do not conduct tests in loud (sound waves disrupt the sensor), draughty or badly ventilated places.
i)
After a test result of 1.00 per mille or higher the sensor needs a resting time. In this case wait at least
three minutes before the next test.
j)
Do not conduct tests in very cold, very hot or unventilated, smoky ambience.
k)
Store the ACE III in a way to avoid penetration by dust or liquids.
Notes to the battery law (BattG):
The device for which this operating manual is contains two AAA alkaline batteries (1.5 V) in delivery condition. Those batteries are
not made for recharging. Trying to recharge can cause damage to property or persons. Also the use of rechargeable batteries is not
possible with this device, because it can cause damage to the device. When the batteries are depleted, they must not be thrown in
the household waste. Used batteries may contain harmful substances that can cause damage to the environment or health. Please
return batteries / rechargeable batteries to the store or to the buyback centre. The return is free of charge und mandatory by law.
Please throw only depleted batteries into the containers and tape over the poles of lithium batteries. For battery exchange only pull
off the battery compartment cover and change the depleted batteries for new ones. Mind the polarity: The negatives poles of the
batteries are in contact with the springs in the battery trough. Slide the battery compartment cover over the casing until it snaps in.
All batteries and rechargeable batteries will be recycled. This way, precious resources like iron, zinc and nickel are gathered. Battery
recycling is the easiest lesson in environmental.
Warranty and liability:
Warranty:
The ACE Handels- und Entwicklungs GmbH will give a warranty of two years after purchase for material and processing
errors for the product, to which this warranty and liability declaration is attached, in all versions and designations; a warranty of
one year for the sensor. This warranty includes the electronics as well as the casing or the sensor without sampling components.
Components that are inevitably destroyed upon effectiveness (such as fuses) are not part of this warranty. The warranty is valid from
the date of delivery or from the date of first activation (always the shorter period), if this is not stated otherwise in the accompanying
literature of the product by ACE Handels- und Entwicklungs GmbH.
Limitation of warranty and liability:
Product description:
The ACE Handels- und Entwicklungs GmbH rejects any further expressly stated or implied warranty,
including the marketability and suitability for a determined purpose. This warranty especially excludes calibration. After changing the
sensor, calibration is absolutely necessary.
When an exchange of the sensor or a calibration is necessary for a product, the user may receive a estimate of costs. Should the
user refuse the estimate, the ACE Handels- und Entwicklungs GmbH will send the product back unrepaired / uncalibrated and the
product will be labelled accordingly.
Should the product not fulfil the warranty, the claim of the buyer and the obligations of the ACE Handels- und Entwicklungs GmbH
are limited exclusively and at the discretion of the ACE Handels- und Entwicklungs GmbH to an exchange or repair of the affected
goods or to a reimbursement of the purchasing price for the faulty goods.
Application restriction:
The ACE Handels- und Entwicklungs GmbH is on no account liable for additional damage, incidental
damage or consequential damage such as, among others, lost profit and downtime that result from selling, producing or using
products, which are part of this application restriction. This is independent of any claims, such as from contracts, negligence or
other culpable actions. The product, which is accompanied by this warranty and liability declaration, no matter in which version or
designation, can especially not be used legally binding to determine capability to operate vehicles or to execute action that could
lead to damage to oneself or others under the influence of alcohol. The thorough check for damage of all products upon receipt,
a calibration suitable for the given use by the buyer and the proper use, maintenance and service according to the instructions of
the accompanying product literature by the ACE Handels- und Entwicklungs GmbH are mandatory prerequisites for this warranty.
Maintenance and service work by non-qualified persons, as well as using non-approved consumables or spare parts lead to an expiry
of this warranty. As for all technically challenging products, it is a fundamental prerequisite and mandatory for the warranty by ACE
Handels- und Entwicklungs GmbH, that all users of these product are familiar with the properties and restrictions of the product as
stated in the respective literature.
Advice restriction:
The buyer confirms that he has checked the intended use and suitability of purchased goods for any purpose
in sole responsibility. Between the two parties it is expressly agreed upon that all technical or other advice by ACE Handels- und
Entwicklungs GmbH regarding use of the goods or services is free of charge and was made with to the exclusive risk of the buyer.
Therefore no obligation or liability can arise to the ACE Handels- und Entwicklungs GmbH from any recommendation or their result.
Introduction:
Thank you for purchasing our breathalyser ACE III. It measures alcohol concentration in human breath using an electrochemical
sensor and offers reliable breath alcohol test results. It must only be used on basis of the instructions mentioned in this manual.
The garbage bin means: Batteries and rechargeable batteries
must not be thrown into the household waste. The signs
below the garbage bins stand for:
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Hg: Battery contains mercury
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Cd: Battery contains cadmium
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Pb: Battery contains lead
Calibration:
To maintain the accuracy of the ACE III, we recommend a calibration after 1 year at the latest. The calibration is not mandatory;
the accuracy of ACE III will decrease steadily without it, though. Send the device with the note `Alkomat calibration service´ to the
company address stated on the invoice you received with the device.
We recommend sending it as a parcel, so that in
cases of loss an inquiry or proof of delivery is possible.
Due to changes in the product, the procedures stated can change. This can take place without prior notice or adaptation of the
operating manual and is no cause for complaint, return or price reduction. The user is responsible to recognise deviations between
the operating manual and the actual handling of the ACE III and he has to react accordingly.
Preparation for the test:
1. Install 2 pieces of AAA batteries (alkaline, 1.5 V) in the battery compartment. Remove the battery and sensor compartment cover
at the back of the device carefully and insert the 2 pieces of AAA batteries. Mind the battery polarity in the process (+/-).
2. For the active mode operation put a mouthpiece on the mouthpiece connection, which is on the side of the device. Make sure it is
attached properly. Use a different mouthpiece for each test person. Avoid blowing cigarette smoke into the tester!
ACE Technik recommends:
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Always use a new mouthpiece for each person and each test which is conducted. ACE Technik assumes no liability for any
damages which arise when several people use the same mouthpiece for multiple tests.
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Don`t use the enclosed but the hygienic mouthpieces from the ACE series! During each test the ACE III internal and external gets
in contact with human secretion (saliva, blood, sweat etc.)!
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Use safety gloves when pulling out a mouthpiece which was used by another person than yourself! You can buy appropriate
gloves at ACE Technik.
Conducting the measurement:
1.
Press the power button.
2.
The device warms up until you can see the “blow” sign.
3.
Blow through the mouthpiece into the unit for 4 seconds until the sounds (a “tictac” tone) concludes.
4.
The result is displayed for 15 seconds. If you want to test again, press the power button after
the back light has turned off.
5.
The device automatically turns off after 4 minutes without using it.
If you keep press and hold the power switch, you can check the accumulated total test counts.
Important:
When you have eaten, drunken alcohol or smoked a cigarette, wait at least 20 minutes before starting the
measurement.
ACE Technik warns: Even if you get a result with the meaning „Safe range“, you should not drive after ha-
ving consumed alcohol or do any other activities which are badly affected by the consumption of alcohol.
Usage of personal mouthpiece:
If you push the hook aside like shown on the
right, you can use your personal mouthpiece.
Replacing the sensor module:
1.
Open the battery & sensor cover, to do so raise the cover
on the bottom side carefully.
2.
Take out the battery.
3.
Grab handles and pull down side which indicates on sensor module case.
4.
Take out the sensor module.
Don’t take up the sensor module when you replace it.
Technical data:
Statement of the BAC:
Accuracy:
Warm-up time:
Response time:
Sensor:
0,00 ~ 4,00 ‰ (fixed basic setting)
+/- 0,05 ‰
5 Sekunden bis max. 2 Minuten
Within 10 seconds
Fuell cell sensor
Energy supply:
Dimensions of the device:
Weight:
Ambient conditions:
Calibration:
2 pieces AAA alkaline batteries (1.5 V)
50 mm x 105 mm x 15 mm
85 g (including batteries)
Operation: 5 - 40° C
Storage: 0 - 50° C
Every 6-12 months or after 500 tests
ACE III
Flow
bAt
CAL
Err6
Err9
Err6S
The breath sample was not strong enough for measurement.
After warming automatically, please blow strong and steady during sampling.
The battery power is low. Please replace the batteries.
If you test over 1.000 tests, ACE III will display “CAL” sign for 3 seconds when warming up for test. This “CAL”
sign will be provided the appropriate time for calibration or replacement sensor module.
Sensor module empty – Please check sensor module.
System error – Please repair the device.
Sensor module error – Please replace sensor module.
Display
Meaning
1. Hook for using personal mouthpiece
2. Mouthpiece slot
5. Battery and Sensor cover
(on the back side)
4. Power button
3. Digital LCD display
