Alcohawk® Precision Owner’s Manual ©2005 Q3 Innovations, LLC
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Overview of the Alcohawk® Precision Alcohol Testing Theory Description of Testing System Dose-Specific Effects of Alcohol Intoxication Uses of Breath Alcohol Screening Devices 1 1 1 2 2 4 PREPARATION Installing the Battery Inserting a Mouthpiece 4 4 5 COMPONENTS DIAGRAM 6 OPERATION Operating Instructions Error Messages Understanding the Results Precautions 6 6 8 8 9 SPECIFICATIONS 10 ACCESSORIES 10 VERIFICATION AND CALIBRATION Overview Procedure 11 11
When performing a breath alcohol test, it is necessary to analyze an alveolar or deep lung air sample. If the test sample is not based on a deep lung sample, the sample analyzed could be diluted with breath of lower alcohol concentration from the upper respiratory tract. This would result in a lower than optimum test result.
Uses Of Breath Alcohol Screening Devices Inserting A Mouthpiece Breath alcohol screeners are used in a wide variety of applications. For example, law enforcement officials use breath alcohol screeners on the roadside to determine if a subject should be further tested on an evidential alcohol test (a test given to determine an exact blood alcohol concentration).
COMPONENTS DIAGRAM MOUTHPIECE LED DISPLAY EXHAUST PORT 3) Take a DEEP BREATH AND BLOW STEADILY (for at least 5 seconds) until a BEEP sounds to signal completion of the testing. Note: The unit will display a 0 after approximately 1 – 2 seconds if a trace level of alcohol is not detected in the breath sample (i.e., at least 0.001% BAC). 4) READ THE RESULTS (NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE). HAND GRIP Reading 0.02-0.03% 0.04-0.06% ON/OFF BUTTON 0.07-0.
Error Messages Error Message POL Sht reP H Precautions Cause and Course Of Action The sensor has been polluted. This can occur if the test subject does not wait at least 20 minutes after smoking, eating or drinking before using the unit. If the POL message is displayed, press the Power On/Off button once to turn off the unit and repeat Steps 1 – 4 above. The user had a short exhale time during the test, which likely means the user did not exhale steadily and continuously for at least 5 seconds.
SPECIFICATIONS Housing Battery Battery Life Sensor Blowing Time Response Time Digital Display Operating Temp Detection Range Air Sample Calibration Operation Warranty Shock resistant, molded plastic 9V Alkaline 100-200 tests Sensitive semi-conductor sensor 5 seconds 3-10 seconds 4 Digits ( 0.000 % B.A.C.) 10 - 40 c (50 - 104 f) 0.000 - 0.
if the unit has been tampered with, maliciously damaged, or physically abused. instructions. Remember to return the device postage paid, insured and in suitable packaging. The enforceability of this warranty is limited to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable to, or enforceable by, any subsequent owner. In the event of a defect, malfunction or other failure to conform to this warranty, Q3 Innovations, LLC, (Q3I), will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace the unit at no charge.
DISCLAIMER Q3I makes no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the ability of this device to determine whether a person is intoxicated, and Q3I expressly disclaims any liability for incidental, special, or consequential damages of any nature. Decisions and/or actions based upon the reading of this device shall be at such person’s own risk.
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