Prerequisites - Dräger Alcotest 5000 Instructions For Use Manual

4.1

Prerequisites

NOTICE
Avoid taking the samples in the draft of wind. The test result could be
affected.
4.1.1 Adequate breath sample
The test person should breathe regularly and calmly before the
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sample is taken.
The test person must be capable of exhaling the minimum breath

volume.
For a valid test, the exhaling breath must constantly flow for at
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least 1 second (factory settings).
The distance between the funnel and the test person's mouth must
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be approx. 2-3 cm.
4.1.2 Waiting time after the last drink
Maintain a waiting time of at least 10 minutes after drinking
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alcohol!
Rinsing the mouth with water or non-alcoholic drinks does not
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reduce this waiting period!
Residual alcohol in the mouth or aromatic drinks (e.g. fruit juice),
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mouth sprays containing alcohol as well as medicines can distort
the measurement.
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