Prerequisites For Use; Preparation For Use - Dräger Alcotest 5000 Mode D'emploi

4 Use
4.1

Prerequisites for use

NOTICE
Avoid sampling in a draught. It could falsify the test result.
After the last alcohol consumption, please wait for approx. 15 minutes.
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 The wait time cannot be shortened by rinsing the mouth with water or a non-
alcoholic drink.
Residual mouth alcohol or aromatic drinks (e.g. fruit juice), alcoholic mouth
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sprays and medicines can falsify the measurement.
 Burping and vomiting can falsify the measurement result.
A draught can falsify the measurement result.
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4.1.1 Prior to sampling
The test person should breathe regularly and calmly before sampling. The test
person must be able to provide the minimum breath volume necessary for
sampling.
4.1.2 Attaching wrist strap
The wrist strap should be used to secure the instrument on your wrist.
1. Feed the fastening lug of the wrist strap through the eye on the instrument.
2. Pull the top part of the wrist strap through the fastening lug.
4.1.3 Attaching telescopic rod
To be able to reach test persons who are out of reach (such as a driver sitting in
the cab of his HGV), the instrument can be connected to a telescopic rod using
a 1/4" plug-in coupling.
 A telescopic rod is not included in the scope of delivery of the Dräger
®
Alcotest 5000.
 Adhere to the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer of the
telescopic rod.
4.1.4

Preparation for use

1. Make sure that the batteries are charged and inserted.
2. Make sure that a clean funnel has been fitted.
3. Make sure that the instrument is securely and safely held by correct use of
the wrist strap or the telescopic rod.
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