Andatech PRODIGY 3 User Manual - Page 6

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CONDITIONS FOR TESTING

MEASUREMENTS & CONDITIONS FOR TEST

• Use a clean mouthpiece for each test.

• The optimum temperature range for operating the unit is -10°C to 50°C. Use within this

temperature range will limit condensation from a subject's breath and ensure an accurate

reading is taken.

• Do not allow samples containing smoke,tobacco or other chemical products to enter the unit, as

damage to the fuel cell sensor can occur.

• It is recommended that the operator observe the subject for approximately 20 minutes before

administering the breath test. This is to ensure the subject does not consume anything.

Following this procedure will ensure the subject's saliva is clear of alcohol so that it does not

alter the outcome of the breath sample test.

• There must be an interval of at least 15 minutes after alcohol consumption as alcohol residue

in the mouth may give a false reading. Such residue may also be left by aromatic drinks,

mouthwash, medicines and drops, as well as by belching and vomiting. Mouth rinsing with water

or non-alcoholic drinks does not substitute for an interval.

• A person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) can continue to rise for up to 2 hours after

drinking alcohol. If a result is close to the designated BAC, it is recommended to wait and retest

after 20 minutes.

• It can take 10 hours or more for a person's BAC to return to zero after a high BAC has been

reached. A further test should be carried out later in the day or the following morning.

LIABILITY FOR PROPER FUNCTION OR DAMAGE

The liability for proper functioning of the instrument is irrevocably transferred to the owner

or operator in the event the instrument is serviced or repaired by personnel not employed

or authorised by Andatech. In such an event, the warranty will be void.

OPERATING CONDITIONS

Working temperature of the Andatech® Prodigy 3: -10 to 50°C

Storage temperature range of the Andatech® Prodigy 3: -30 to 70°C, 15 to 90%RH

Note: Inappropriate storage of the device will shorten the lifespan of the fuel cell sensor.