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© 2010 Q3 Innovations
v030210

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual © 2010 Q3 Innovations v030210...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................1 EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL ..............2 PREPARATION ...................3 COMPONENTS DIAGRAM ..............4 OPERATION ..................5 READ THE RESULTS .................7 ERROR MESSAGES ................8 MENU OPTIONS .................8 TEMPERATURE DISPLAY ...............10 PRINTING ..................11 PRECAUTIONS ................12 SPECIFICATIONS ................13 ACCESSORIES ................13 CALIBRATION ..................13 WARRANTY ..................14 DISCLAIMER ..................15...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Overview This Tester provides a digital reading of a person’s approximate BAC in seconds. The AlcoHAWK PT750 is powered by a rechargeable lithium ® battery that in general lasts about 200 tests when fully charged. Please read the entire manual before use.

  • Page 4: Effects Of Alcohol

    EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL Dose-Specific Effects Generally no loss of coordination. Slight joy or loss of shyness. 0.020-0.039% Depressant effects are not clear. General feelings of well-being, relaxation, shyness is reduced and 0.040-0.069% sensation of warmth. Joy. Some minor impairment of reasoning and memory.

  • Page 5: Preparation

    PREPARATION Insert a New Mouthpiece Insert a new mouthpiece firmly into the top of the unit. It should be level when in place. See diagram below. SELECT MENU SELECT MENU Charging the Battery Plug the large end of the wall charger into an AC outlet and plug the small end into the USB port on the bottom end of the unit.

  • Page 6: Components Diagram

    COMPONENTS DIAGRAM BREATH OUT DO NOT COVER WHILE TESTING EXTERNAL MOUTHPIECE DISPLAY SELECT MENU SELECT MENU BUTTON BUTTON ON/OFF CHARGING STATUS LIGHT POWER USB PORT BUTTON...

  • Page 7: Operation

    OPERATION Wait 20 minutes after subject smokes, eats or drinks before test- ing. Failure to wait 20 minutes can give wrong BAC readings and damage the sensor. Step 1) Press and hold the orange ON/OFF power button for 1 second until you hear a BEEP.
  • Page 8 Passive Testing Passive testing is designed to sample for the presence of alcohol with- out the use of a mouthpiece. It is for positive or negative tests only and will not display an estimated BAC. Step 1) Press and hold the orange ON/OFF power button for 1 second until you hear a BEEP.

  • Page 9: Read The Results

    press the SELECT button. The unit displays “Take a Deep Breath” for three (3) seconds and then displays “Blow Now”. Take a deep breath, wrap your lips around the new mouthpiece and blow steadily. Press the SELECT BUTTON at any time while blowing to take a manual sample.

  • Page 10: Error Messages

    ERROR MESSAGES Error Message Cause and Course of Action Low Battery. Recharge the battery. (Charging the Battery, pg. 3) The unit detected alcohol in the air capture sys- Air Blank Failure tem during its start-up cycle. Restart the unit. If the message repeats contact Q3 for assistance.
  • Page 11 number of seconds you want. Press the SELECT button to save the setting. Convert Units You can change the unit of alcohol concentration shown for tests. You can choose between %BAC (U.S.A), g/L, or % º BAC. The default setting is %BAC (U.S.A) (the U.S.A standard).

  • Page 12: Temperature Display

    Test Counter This menu shows the number of direct sample tests performed on the unit and the date the last calibration was performed. See Calibration (pg. 13) for benefits of this feature. User ID This menu allows you to set an ID for the unit and a contact telephone number.

  • Page 13: Printing

    Step 1) Turn on the printer by pressing and holding the power button for two (2) seconds. Step 2) Make sure the printer is within 15 ft. of the AlcoHAWK PT750 ® and that no barriers are between the printer and the PT750.

  • Page 14: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS 1. After drinking, smoking and eating, users should wait at least 20 minutes before testing. 2. Avoid testing in strong winds, in a closed room with a heavy amount of smoke, or where alcohol is present. 3. When the battery low symbol appears replace the AA batteries.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Visit our online store at www.q3ats.com to purchase: • Mouthpieces • Soft Carrying Pouch • Hard Case CALIBRATION Calibration of the AlcoHAWK PT750 occurs during manufacturing using ® advanced alcohol simulation equipment. The manufacturer passes known alcohol concentrations through the sensor to set baseline values...

  • Page 16: Warranty

    for testing. During testing, the unit compares users’ breath samples to these baseline values. If the verification determines that the BAC is not consistent with actual BAC levels, a technician calibrates the unit. The accuracy of breath alcohol testers can fluctuate after six to twelve months, depending on frequency of use and operating conditions.

  • Page 17: Disclaimer

    Q3I’s property. The warranty does not cover shipping to Q3I. The warranty is void if anyone tampers or abuses the unit. This warranty is limited to the original consumer purchaser and can not be transferred to any other owner. For warranty service please follow these instructions: 1.
  • Page 18 health conditions of the test subject. A safe or low BAC reading does not mean that the test subject’s physical or mental performance or judgment (including reaction times) can respond to any emergency encountered. A breath alcohol tester cannot determine the exact concentration of alcohol in the blood of a test subject.
  • Page 19 FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAG- ES UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF USE; LOSS OF REVENUE OR INCOME; LOSS OF ACTUAL OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS FROM A CONTRACT); LOSS OF THE USE OF MONEY; LOSS OF ANTICI- PATED SAVINGS;...
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