AlcoMate Prestige AL6000 Operator's Manual - Page 4
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The AlcoMate Prestige AL6000 is intended to measure alcohol in human breath. Readings obtained by this device
are used in the diagnosis of alcohol intoxication. The accuracy of this device has been established at a Blood
Alcohol Concentration of 0.008 and 0.032. Accuracy at a Blood Alcohol Concentration greater than 0.032 has not
been evaluated. Accuracy testing was completed according to DOT regulations.
- Device Setup and Operation -
If you are using the Prestige for the first time, please install two 1.5V AA batteries (included) and attach
a mouthpiece (included) to the unit.
Instructions
1.
a) Press and hold the Power Switch to turn the unit on. The cumulative test count will be
displayed as you hold the Power Switch down. You can use the cumulative test count to see
when you should recalibrate the alcohol sensor (every 200 tests or at least once yearly).
b) Release the Power Switch. There will be a countdown from
c) Secure your lips around the mouthpiece and blow sharply and steadily into the unit for about 4
seconds. You will hear two beeps when the device is done taking the breath sample. Your will
see the digit
d) When analysis is complete, you will see the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) results displayed.
e) The results will be shown for about 15 seconds. The unit will then shut itself off.
f) If the device cannot take a successful sample, you will see
shut itself off.
Understanding Your Results (BAC Reading)
2.
Your Reading
0.00% to 0.01%
0.02% to 0.04%
0.05% and over
* Drinking alcohol in ANY amount may impair the ability to drive. There is no "safe" level of
alcohol intake before driving. Don't drink and drive.
Note: The maximum reading the device can show is 0.40%. A true BAC of 0.40% or above may result in
the onset of coma or even death by respiratory arrest. A reading of 0.40% may indicate an acutely
dangerous condition, but may also indicate a sampling error (such as liquid alcohol blown into the
device). Please carefully read the Warning section of this manual before operating the device.
moving left to right in the display as the device analyzes the sample.
Your Range
Safe* range
Moderate* range
Warning* range
to
as the unit warms up.
in the display and the unit will
Description
Little/no alcohol intake.
Increased alcohol intake.
Ability to drive may be impaired.
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