lion alcolmeter
®
500 Mk IV User Handbook
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CONTENTS
1. Introduction............................................................................ 6
Operator Functions
2. Instrument Description.......................................................... 9
2.1 Function Switch A 10
2.2 Function Switch B 10
2.3 Graphics Display 11
2.4 Beeper 11
2.5 Breath Sampling Port 11
2.6 Disposable Mouthpiece 11
2.7 Leather Pouch 12
2.8 Power Unit 12
2.9 Printer, Communications and Charger Port 13
3. Subject Breath Test Procedure............................................. 14
3.1 Step by Step 14
3.2 The Procedure Summarised 18
3.3 Invalid Breath Samples: Logging a Failure 18
3.4 Manual Breath Sampling 20
3.5 Last Test Recall 20
3.6 The Auto Power Down Function 21
4. Breath Test Record Printouts……………………………….... 22
5. Warning Messages................................................................. 25
5.1 Fatal Error Messages 25
5.2 Non-fatal Messages 26
6. Care and Maintenance: Batteries........................................ 27
6.1 Cleaning the Instrument 27
6.2 Changing the Batteries 27
6.3 Recharging the Power Unit 28
7. The Calibration Check Procedure………………………….… 29
7.1 Why Calibration CHECKS? 29
7.2 The AlcoCal® Standard 29
7.3 The AlcoCal® Connector Tube 30
7.4 Calibration CHECK Mode 30
7.5 The Calibration CHECK Procedure 31
7.6 What is an Acceptable CHECK Value? 32
7.7 Last Calibration CHECK: Time and Date 33
8. Do’s and Don’ts..................................................................... 34