Product Description - ACE Instruments AF-33 Notice D'utilisation

Warm-up Time 15 seconds up to maximum
2 minutes (at 0.50‰, the higher the
blood alcohol level determined in
a test, the longer the sensor needs
to evaporate the alcohol content
measured in the breathing air)
Reaction time Within 12 seconds
Dimension 108 x 47 x 17mm (L x W x H)
Weight
85g (battery included)
Power Supply
2 pieces of 1.5V AAA Alkaline batter-
ies (= energy for up to 1000 tests)
Working Temperature 5°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature 0°C to 50°C
Calibration Every 12 months or after 500 tests.
For a calibration service you can
send the device to ACE Instruments
(see www.alkomat.net).
* The technical data are subject to change without prior notice for
functional improvements.
Warranty and Liability
The ACE Handels- und Entwicklungs GmbH (ACE Instruments)
provides a warranty of two 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 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 Instruments product literature.
Limitation of Warranty and Liability

1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

ACE Instruments rejects any further expressly stated or implied
warranty, including the marketability and suitability for a deter-
mined 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 Instruments will send the product back
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unrepaired/not calibrated and the product will be labeled accor-
dingly. Should the product not fulfill the warranty, the claim of the
buyer and the obligations of ACE Instruments are limited exclu-
sively to the discretion of ACE Instruments for exchange, repair
of the affected goods or reimbursement of the purchasing price
for the faulty merchandise.
2. APPLICATION RESTRICTION
ACE Instruments is by no means liable for additional, incidental
or consequential damage such as, among others, lost profit and
downtime that result from selling, producing or using products
that are part of this application restriction. This is independent of
any claims emanating from, for instance, contracts, negligence
or other culpable actions. The product, which is accompanied
by this warranty and liability declaration (no matter the version
or designation), in particular cannot be used in a legally binding
manner to determine one's capability to operate vehicles or exe-
cute action that could lead to personal injury or injury to others
under the influence of alcohol. The thorough check for damage
of all products upon receipt, calibration suitable for the given
use by the buyer and the proper use, maintenance and service
according to the instructions of the accompanying ACE Inst-
ruments product literature are mandatory prerequisites of this
warranty. Maintenance and service work performed by non-qua-
lified persons as well as the use of non-approved consumables
or spare parts results in the voiding of this warranty. As for all
technically challenging products, it is a fundamental prerequi-
site and mandatory for ACE Instruments warranty that all users
of these product are familiar with the properties and restrictions
of the devices as stated in the respective literature.
3. ADVICE RESTRICTION
The buyer is solely responsible and confirms that they have che-
cked the intended use and suitability of purchased goods for
any purpose. Between the two parties it is expressly agreed that
all technical or other advice given by ACE Instruments regarding
the use of goods or services is free of charge and made under
risk to the buyer exclusively. Therefore, no obligation or liability
can result to ACE Instruments from any recommendation or their
consequences.
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