ACE Easy
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Breathalyzer
Operating Manual
This way you receive results that
are as accurate as possible:
a) Wait at least 15 minutes after
your last sip of alcohol. Do not
eat, drink or smoke during that
time.
b) Do not open the casing.
c) Do not keep the breathalyzer
in cold, hot, moist or badly
ventilated places.
d) Keep the breathalyzer out of
the reach of children.
e) Conduct three inlet tests after
long storage before conducting
the actual alcohol test.
f)
Do not drop the breathalyzer.
g)
Change the battery if it is
depleted. Diminished battery
capacity leads to incorrect test
results.
h) Do not conduct tests in loud
(sound waves disrupt the sen-
sor), drafty or poorly ventilated
places.
i)
After a test result of 0.100% BAC
(% BAC = basic setting) or high-
er the sensor needs rest time.
In this case wait at least three
minutes before the next test.
j)
Do not conduct tests in very
cold, very hot or an unventilated, smoky ambience.
k) Store the breathalyzer in a way
to avoid penetration by dust
or liquids.
l)
Blowing too hard may cause
damage to the sensor as saliva
flows into it.
Preparation for the test:
1. If you use the breathalyzer for
the first time, then push the
battery compartment cover on
the back downwards. Remove
the small paper inside the
battery compartment (this paper
prevents the 2 inserted batteries
from discharging). Close the
battery compartment cover
again. If you change the
batteries please mind their
polarity (+/- pole).
2. a) Put a mouthpiece or a straw
on the mouthpiece connection,
which is on the side of the
device. Make sure it is attached
properly. Use a different mouthpiece or straw for each test
person. Avoid blowing cigarette
smoke into the tester!
b) If you want to test yourself
without a mouthpiece or straw
push the power button and
as soon as you see “0” on the
display, simply blow directly
towards the mouthpiece connection (blow contantently like
you would whistle).
ACE INSTRUMENTS
RECOMMENDS:
ALWAYS USE A NEW MOUTH-
PIECE FOR EACH PERSON AND
TEST THAT IS CONDUCTED. ACE
INSTRUMENTS ASSUMES NO
LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGES
WHICH ARISE WHEN SEVERAL
PEOPLE USE THE SAME
MOUTHPIECE FOR MULTIPLE
TESTS.
ACE Easy Breathalyzer
Operating Manual
Short description:
The ACE Easy Breathalyzer is
a digital semiconductor alcohol
testing device, which can be
operated by only one button
and shows reliable test results
in % BAC (default setting).
The legal limit in the USA is
0.08% BAC (status: Oct 2016).
You can interprete the test
result 1:1 (e.g. the display
shows 0.03 = 0.03% BAC).
To maintain the measurement
accuracy of this breathalyzer
it should be calibrated
regularely. For a calibration
service you can send the
device to ACE Instruments
(see www.ace-instruments.net).
For each breath test a new
mouthpiece is required (to get
a most accurate test result).
Label of individual components:
Mouthpiece
Sensor opening
Operation button
Digital LCD display
(3 digits, 2 decimals)
Air outlet
(always keep this
part unblocked)
Battery compartment
cover
Thank you for purchasing our ACE Easy Breathalyzer. It measures
alcohol concentration in human breath using a semiconductor
sensor and calculates the blood alcohol level. The device must
only be used pursuant to the instructions mentioned in this manual.
In case of any questions you may contact the distributor (ACE)
by email to info@ace-instruments.net, www.ace-instruments.net.
Scope of delivery:
Digital ACE Easy Breathalyzer
(3 digits, 2 decimals) with
semiconductor sensor
5 mouthpieces (Figurative image
of mouthpiece on the pictures in
this manual)
2 pieces AA batteries (1.5V, LR6,
Alkaline), already inside the
device
Quick Start Guide
Operating Manual
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If you constantely keep pushing
the power button, you can see
the number of all tests conducted with the device (starting with
zero after a calibration) and also
the last measurement result.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: WHEN
YOU HAVE EATEN, DRUNKEN
ALCOHOL OR SMOKED A
CIGARETTE, WAIT AT LEAST 15
MINUTES BEFORE STARTING
THE MEASUREMENT. ANY TEST
CONDUCTED PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE RECOMMENDED
WAITING PERIOD WILL RESULT
IN INACCURATE RESULTS.IF THE
TEST RESULT IS BELOW 0.005%
BAC THEN THE DEVICE SHOWS
0.000% BAC ON THE DISPLAY.
THIS HAPPENS BECAUSE AT
A LOW RANGE OF ALCOHOL
CONCENTRATION IT IS POSSIBLE
TO MEASURE OTHER MATERIALS
IN YOUR MOUTH.
Only the usage of original
ACE mouthpieces ...
Guarantees test result accuracy
Guarantees 100% hygenity
Guarantees full warranty of this
device
ACE INSTRUMENTS ADVISES:
EVEN IF YOU GET A RESULT
MEANING „SAFE RANGE“, YOU
SHOULD NEVER DRIVE AFTER
CONSUMING ALCOHOL OR DO
ANY OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT
ARE SEVERELY IMPAIRED BY
ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AND
MIGHT ENDANGER YOUR HEALTH
AND SAFETY OR THE HEALTH
AND SAFETY OF OTHERS.
ONLY USE THE PROVIDED
SINGLE PACKED AND
HYGIENIC MOUTHPIECES MORE ARE AVAILABLE AT
WWW.ACE-INSTRUMENTS.NET.
DURING EACH TEST THE
BREATHALYZER´S INTERNAL
AND EXTERNAL PARTS COME
INTO CONTACT WITH HUMAN
SECRETION (SALIVA, BLOOD,
SWEAT, ETC.)!
USE SAFTEY GLOVES WHEN
PULLING OUT A MOUTHPIECE
USED BY ANOTHER PERSON!
YOU CAN BUY APPROPRIATE
GLOVES E.G. AT ACE TECHNIK
(WWW.ACE-TECHNIK.DE).
Conducting the measurement:
1. Press the power button to turn
on the device
*
.
2. The device warms up, a countdown starts, wait until you can
see “0” on the display, then you
can start the test which can be
done in three different ways:
a) picture 2. a) - by means of
using a mouthpiece (best
accuracy)
b) picture 2. b) - by means of
using a straw (good accuracy)
c) picture 2. c) - (passive mode)
just blow your breath upon
the sensor opening (sufficient
accuracy)
3. Blow steadily for 4 seconds
until a double beep tone
concludes.
4. If the breath sample is insufficient the ACE Easy shows “Flo”.
Turn off the device and repeat
the test. Please blow steadily
and without a break into the
mouthpiece (like you would
whistle).
5. After a sufficient breath sample
you will see the digit “0” moving
left to right in the display as
the device analyzes the breath
sample. After a few seconds the
display shows the alcohol level
in the format #.##% BAC (% BAC
= default setting). In the USA
the legal limit for drivers over
21 years is 0.08% BAC, below 21
years it is 0.00% BAC (status:
Oct. 2016).
6. When showing the test result
the display will blink ca. 10
times. Then you hear a beep
tone with each further blink and
after five blinks the device turns
off.
7. For turning off manually keep
the power button pressed. The
display shows “Out” (off). After
a few seconds the ACE Easy
turns off.
2. a) 2. b) 2. b) 2. c)
FLO
The breath sample was interrupted or not strong enough for a
measurement. After the sensor warmed up itself automatically,
please blow steadily and without a break into the mouthpiece (like
you would whistle).
BAT
The battery power is low. Please replace the 2 batteries inside the
device with 2 new ones (type AA, 1.5V, LR6, Alkaline batteries). If
you change depleted batteries against new ones please mind their
polarity (+/- pole). Do not use rechargeable batteries!
CAL
If you test over 1.000 tests, ACE Easy will display “CAL” sign for
3 seconds when warming up for test. This “CAL” sign informs about
the appropriate time for calibration. To maintain the measurement
accuracy of this breathalyzer it should be calibrated.
For a calibration service you can send the device to ACE Instruments
(see www.ace-instruments.net).
SEN
The sensor is defective, please contact ACE:
info@ace-instruments.net, www.ace-instruments.net
Notice: The exchange of the sensor is excluded from warranty and
liable to costs.
OUT
The device turns off (either by pressing the power button constantely
for 4 seconds or 10 seconds after displaying the test result).
Display indications:
Technical data:
Statement of the BAC 0.00 – 0.40% BAC (the default setting of your device
is % BAC)
Accuracy +/- 0.01% BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration)
with reference to 0.05% BAC
Warm-up time max. 30 seconds
Sensor Semiconductor sensor
Response time Within 10 seconds
Energy supply 2 pieces AA batteries (1.5V, LR6, Alkaline)
Dimensions of the device 46 x 110 x 20 mm
Weight 89 g (including batteries)
Ambient conditions Operation: 0 – 40 °C
Storage: 0 – 50 °C
Calibration After 1.000 tests or as soon as you see “CAL”
on the display. For a calibration service you
can send the device to ACE Instruments
(see www.ace-instruments.net).
WARRANTY AND LIABILITY
WARRANTY
ACE Instruments (ACE) provides
a warranty of two (2) years
after purchase for material and
processing errors for the product
(see attached warranty and
liability declaration) in all versions
and designations; and a warranty
of one (1) year for the sensor. This
warranty includes the electronics
as well as the casing or sensor
without sampling components.
Components that are inevitably
destroyed upon effectiveness
(such as fuses) are not part of
this warranty. The warranty is valid
from the date of delivery or from
the date of first activation (always
the shorter period), if not stated
otherwise in the accompanying
ACE Handels- und Entwicklungs
GmbH product literature.
Misuse:
OTHER APPLICATIONS OF,
OR MODIFICATIONS TO, THIS
BREATHALYZER CONSTITUTE
A MISUSE AND ENTAIL A RISK
OF PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR
DAMAGE TO THE DEVICE. ACE
SHALL ASSUME NO LIABILITY
FOR INJURY/DAMAGE CAUSED
BY MISUSE OF THE DEVICE. THE
DEVICE IS NOT INTENDED FOR
COMMERCIAL USE.
ACE SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE
FOR ANY DAMAGES THAT OCCUR
AS A RESULT OF ANY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS, REENGI-
Calibration:
To maintain the accuracy of the
breathalyzer, ACE recommends
a calibration after 1.000 tests or
as soon as you see “CAL” on the
display. For a calibration service
you can send the device to ACE
Instruments
(see www.ace-instruments.net).
The calibration is not mandatory,
but the accuracy of the breathalyzer will decrease steadily
without it.
We recommend sending it as a
parcel, so that in cases of loss
an inquiry or proof of delivery
is possible.
Due to changes in the product,
the procedures stated can
change. This can take place
without prior notice or adaptation
of the operating manual and is
no cause for complaint, return
or price reduction. The user is
responsible for recognizing discrepancies between the operating
manual and the actual handling of
the breathalyzer and must react
accordingly.
Battery Law notice (BattG):
The device associated with this
operating manual contains two
AA Alkaline batteries (1.5V) in
delivery condition. These batteries
are not made for recharging. The
use of rechargeable batteries is
not possible with this device and
can damage it. If the included
batteries are depleted, they
must not be thrown into the
household waste. Used batteries
may contain harmful substances
that can cause environmental or
health damage. Please return all
depleted batteries to electrical
appliance stores, who collect
them for free.
Battery exchange:
To replace depleted batteries
against new ones, first push the
battery cover down. Then replace
the depleted batteries with two
new ones. Be aware of the polarity
when inserting the new batteries
(+/- pole). Put the battery compartment cover on the rear panel
and push it gently down.
All depleted batteries will be
recycled. This way valuable
resources like iron, zinc and
nickel can be retrieved and are
reusable then. Battery recycling
is the easiest lesson in environmental protection - so please
support it!
The shown garbage bins mean
that batteries must not be thrown
into the household waste.
The signs below the garbage bins
are acronyms for the chemical
substances inside the battery:
Hg: Battery contains Mercury
Cd: Battery contains Cadmium
Pb: Battery contains Lead
NEERINGS OR AMENDMENTS
MADE TO THIS BREATHALYZER
OR ITS IMPROPER USE.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND
LIABILITY
1. Product description:
ACE REJECTS ANY FURTHER
EXPRESSLY STATED OR IMPLIED
WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE
MARKETABILITY AND SUITABILITY
FOR A DETERMINED PURPOSE.
THIS WARRANTY ESPECIALLY
EXCLUDES CALIBRATION.
AFTER CHANGING THE SENSOR,
CALIBRATION IS ABSOLUTELY
NECESSARY.
IF AN EXCHANGE OF THE
SENSOR OR A CALIBRATION IS
REQUIRED FOR A PRODUCT,
THE USER MAY RECEIVE A COST
ESTIMATE. SHOULD THE USER
REJECT THE ESTIMATE, ACE WILL
SEND THE PRODUCT BACK UNREPAIRED / UNCALIBRATED AND THE
PRODUCT WILL BE LABELLED
ACCORDINGLY. SHOULD THE
PRODUCT NOT FULFIL THE WARRANTY, THE CLAIM OF THE BUYER AND THE OBLIGATIONS OF
ACE ARE LIMITED EXCLUSIVELY
AND AT THE DISCRETION OF ACE
TO AN EXCHANGE OR REPAIR
OF THE AFFECTED GOODS OR
TO A REIMBURSEMENT OF THE
PURCHASING PRICE FOR THE
FAULTY GOODS.
2. Application restriction:
ACE IS ON NO ACCOUNT LIABLE
FOR ADDITIONAL DAMAGES,
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SUCH
AS, AMONG OTHERS BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, LOST PROFIT AND
DOWNTIME THAT RESULT FROM
SELLING, PRODUCING OR USING
PRODUCTS, WHICH ARE PART OF
THIS APPLICATION RESTRICTION.
THIS IS INDEPENDENT OF ANY
CLAIMS, SUCH AS FROM CONTRACTS, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER
CULPABLE ACTIONS.
THE PRODUCT, WHICH IS ACCOMPANIED BY THIS WARRANTY
AND LIABILITY DECLARATION, NO
MATTER IN WHICH VERSION OR
DESIGNATION, CAN ESPECIALLY
NOT BE USED LEGALLY BINDING
TO DETERMINE CAPABILITY TO
OPERATE VEHICLES OR TO EXECUTE ACTION THAT COULD LEAD
TO DAMAGE TO ONESELF OR
OTHERS UNDER THE INFLUENCE
OF ALCOHOL.
THE THOROUGH CHECK FOR
DAMAGE OF ALL PRODUCTS
UPON RECEIPT, A CALIBRATION
SUITABLE FOR THE GIVEN
USE BY THE BUYER AND THE
PROPER USE, MAINTENANCE
AND SERVICE ACCORDING TO
THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE
ACCOMPANYING PRODUCT
LITERATURE BY ACE ARE MANDATORY PREREQUISITES FOR THIS
WARRANTY. MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICE WORK BY NON-QUALIFIED PERSONS, AS WELL AS
USING NON-APPROVED CONSUMABLES OR SPARE PARTS ARE
A MISUSE, AND ALL WARRANTY
RIGHT SHALL SEIZE IMMEDIATELY.
AS FOR ALL TECHNICALLY
CHALLENGING PRODUCTS, IT IS
A FUNDAMENTAL PREREQUISITE
AND MANDATORY FOR THE WARRANTY BY ACE THAT ALL USERS
OF THIS PRODUCT ARE FAMILIAR
WITH THE PROPERTIES AND
RESTRICTIONS OF THE PRODUCT
AS STATED IN THE RESPECTIVE
LITERATURE.
DISCLAIMER
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY
LAW, THIS WARRANTY AND THE
REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE
ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. AS
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WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
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AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT
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LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
DURATION OF THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY AND TO THE REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT SERVICE
AS STATED ABOVE. EXCEPT AS
PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY
AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW, ACE IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES UNDER
ANY LEGAL THEORY.
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provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages or allow
limitations on how long an implied
warranty or condition may last, so
the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other
rights that vary by country, state or
province. This Limited Warranty is
governed by and construed under
the laws of the country in which
the product purchase took place.
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The buyer confirms that he has
checked the intended use and
suitability of purchased goods
for any purpose in sole responsibility. Between the two parties
it is expressly agreed upon that
all technical or other advice by
ACE regarding use of the goods
or services is free of charge and
was made with to the exclusive
risk of the buyer. Therefore no
obligation or liability can arise to
ACE from any recommendation or
their result.
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