RETURNING A SIMULATOR:
If you have been unsuccessful in reuniting the mercury column, or repairing the
simulator in the field, please call our Product Service Department for assistance or a RMA (Return
Material Authorization) number.
GUTH LABORATORIES, INC.
590 NORTH 67th STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17111-4511
(717) 564-5470
or
(800) 233-2338
NOTE: When returning the simulator, it is imperative the laboratory glass container is
attached. This is necessary to protect critical parts of the simulator. Remove the glass
container, empty contents, dry thoroughly, and replace container. Carefully wrap the
simulator in bubble wrap, newspaper, paper towels, etc. Package the simulator well placing
packing material UNDER, AROUND, and ABOVE the simulator. Insure your package for
$600.00 per simulator.
10.
Allow approximately fifteen minutes for the simulator to stabilize.
11.
After the simulator is stabilized, it is ready for use (See diagram):
C
When manually operating the simulator, take a deep breath and blow into the
mouthpiece for a 4 to 7 second duration.
The blowing technique should imitate a person providing a breath sample into the
breath test simulator. After the breath test sample is introduced into the breath analyzer, the breath
analyzer performs the analysis and provides a final result.
The following alternative means also fulfill the requirement of providing air through the
tubing attached to the simulator: a simulator bellows pump, a pump-powered air source, or an
atomizer. Several models of pumps are available through Guth Laboratories.
If a low reading is obtained, check all tubing for leaks. Be sure the glass container is
properly tightened to the metal top housing. Loosen and re-tighten the laboratory glass container.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Repeat the testing procedure.
IF THE SIMULATOR DOES NOT HEAT TO 34
o
C
and you have purchased the
OPTIONAL
calibration thermometer:
Check the temperature with the NIST Reference Thermometer (if not available see page 9
(
"RETURNING A SIMULATOR"
). Remove the chrome cap from the fitting located on the
center of the simulator. Carefully insert the NIST thermometer into this port.
If the NIST thermometer does not indicate a temperature of 34
o
C + .15
o
C, inspect the
thermometer for mercury separation.
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