Important Information - Monitech QuicTest QT-1 Operator's Manual

Monitech Ignition Interlock Systems QuicTest User Manual Rev 08-31-07
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Section 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION for the QuicTest BAIID
The QuicTest Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device offers state of the art alcohol measuring
and driver interaction, however, the use of this device does not guarantee the driver's ability to
safely operate a motor vehicle. Under no circumstances should you attempt to drive if you have
been consuming alcohol. This not only puts you and other driver's at risk, but may violate the
terms of your Interlock program, subjecting you to additional fines and / or the loss of your
license.
There are no user serviceable parts in your Interlock unit. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN OR
TAMPER with any part of the device. Doing so WILL disable your vehicle, and be a violation of
your program, resulting in additional fees and / or the loss of your license.
Do not attempt to introduce anything other than clean human breath into the device. Introduction
of any other sample will result in an invalid sample, and abort the test, and prevent your vehicle
from starting.
Test criteria requires a clean mouth cavity (no eating, drinking, etc.) for five minutes prior to
blowing a sample. Remember to remove gum, candy, smokeless tobacco, and foodstuffs, etc.
from your mouth and to clear your lungs / mouth of any cigarette smoke or other fumes before
taking the test. The QuicTest interlock will not fail you for substances other than alcohol, but
other substances (especially cigarette smoke) can damage the interlock. BE CAREFUL; YOU
WILL BE CHARGED FOR ANY DAMAGE TO THE INTERLOCK CAUSED BY CIGARETTE
SMOKE OR OTHER FOREIGN SUBSTANCES BLOWN, SPRAYED, POURED, OR SPILLED
INTO THE UNIT.
Do not attempt to abuse or mistreat the device in any way. Such activity may be detected and
recorded, and may result in service charges, fines or loss of license.
WARNING: Do not attempt to circumvent the device by starting the vehicle in any manner other
than the normal ignition method. DO not attempt to remove or modify any wiring or other
equipment installed as part of the device installation. Doing so may result in service charges,
fines, loss of license, damage to the vehicle or electrical shock.
No other person is allowed to take a breath test other than the person intending to drive the
vehicle.
WARNING: Attempting to instruct and/or allow any person underage or without a valid driver's
license to perform the ignition interlock testing procedure is a direct violation of Program rules
and will result in removal of the interlock and subsequent license revocation
As always, you should buckle your seat belt and be an alert and courteous driver at all times.
The life you save may be yours.
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