Dräger Alcotest 3820 13
Troubleshooting
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5 Troubleshooting
An error message is displayed in the event of an instrument fault.
The number that appears below the message is used for service
functions. If the fault remains after switching the instrument on and off
several times, contact DrägerService or your dealer.
Fault / message Cause Remedy
Instrument cannot
be switched on.
Battery empty. Contact DrägerService
or dealer.
Volume too low /
sample invalid.
Test subject is blowing
intermittently or not
hard or long enough.
Blow more strongly
and without
interruptions into the
mouthpiece.
Instrument outside
temperature range
Instrument too hot or
too cold.
Allow the instrument to
cool down or become
warmer.
↑↑↑
(Measuring range
Exceeded)
Measuring range
exceeded. Residual
mouth alcohol may
cause incorrect
measuring values.
There must be an
interval of at least
15 minutes after
alcohol has been taken
into the mouth (see
section 4.1 on page 5).
To repeat test, press
the button.
Volume too small Breath sample volume
too small.
Repeat breath sample.
Volume too large Measuring range
exceeded.
Repeat breath sample.
Sample interruption Irregular outward
breath, abrupt end or
intake
Repeat breath test.