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This is the reason why we do not recommend using the breathalyser just

after finishing drinking because there are too many factors that can

influence the reading. The ideal time is the morning after.

Things That Can Affect the Reading of Your Breathalyser

There are some factors that can affect the reading of breathalysers

whether it be the AlcoSense Lite breathalyser or a police system. As long as

you are aware of these factors you will be able to use your AlcoSense Lite

to give high precision readings.

The Do's and Don't's

Do:

• Use the breathalyser the morning after a few drinks.

• Read the instructions carefully

• Activate the sensor before first use (see page 6)

•

Perform an ASC (see page 6) regularly

•

Phone us if you have any difficulties

Don't

• Use the breathalyser for at least 30 minutes after drinking alcohol (we

recommend using it the morning after, please see section "How Alcohol

is Processed by the Body" on page 3)

• Use the breathalyser for at least 30 minutes after using mouthwash,

breath spray, cough medicine or anything else that may contain alcohol.

Don't perform seqential tests. Leave at least 5 minutes between tests

•

perform no more than 6 tests in an hour and no more than 10 in 24

hours.

• Use the breathalyser for at least 25 minutes after having a cigarette or

eating certain over-ripe fruit.

• Perform a test in dirty air, i.e. a smokey room.

• Use the breathalyser if you are breathing quickly (for example, after running

up the stairs) or have been holding your breath. This can falsely lower or

raise the reading respectively. Wait until you are breathing normally again.

It is safest to drive when you have no alcohol left in your blood stream. As a

result we only recommend driving when the Alcosense breathalyser reads 'LO'.

Getting Started

This section will take you step by step through the basics of using your new

AlcoSense Lite Breathalyser, namely:

1. Unpacking the box

2. Installing the batteries

3. Preparing the unit for first time use - activating the sensor and

performing an ASC.

4. How to perform a breath test and understanding the results

1. Unpacking the Box

In the box you will have the following components:

1) 1 x AlcoSense Lite Breathalyser

2) This instruction manual

3) 5 x Blow Straws

4) 1 x Cleaning cap (small plastic cap inside battery compartment)

5) 1 x Pipette

2. Installing the Batteries

Turn the AlcoSense Lite over so that the back is facing you. Press the arrow

down and slide the battery cover away from the unit. Insert three new, good

quality 1.5v AAA alkaline batteries into the slots provided making sure that

the batteries are inserted the right way round as indicated in the battery

compartment. Then slide the battery compartment cover back on again.

AlcoSense Lite can be turned on and off by pressing and holding the On/Off Key.