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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    This device is intended to measure alcohol in human breath. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis of alcohol intoxication. Introduction Effects of Alcohol Product Overview Standalone Operation BACtrack App Operation Troubleshooting Verification and Calibration One-Year Limited Warranty...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    The BACtrack provides a digital result indicating the approximate BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) of the test subject. The BACtrack is easy to use; simply turn on the unit and begin testing in a matter of seconds.
  • Page 4 approximately the same amount of alcohol as 1 ml of blood. ALCOHOL IS A DRUG Alcohol is the chemical (ethanol or ethyl alcohol) resulting from the fermentation of grapes or grain. Alcohol is absorbed directly into your bloodstream. From your bloodstream, the fluids in your body tissues absorb the alcohol.
  • Page 5 Do not use your BACtrack as a tool to determine whether you should operate a motor vehicle or equipment, or perform any other dangerous act. Do not drink and drive. Always have a designated driver when alcohol is being consumed.

  • Page 6: Effects Of Alcohol

    EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL* BAC | Dose-Specific Effects 0.02-0.03%BAC Slight euphoria. Loss of shyness. Depressant effects are not apparent. Impairment possible in some individuals. 0.04-0.06%BAC Feeling of well-being, relaxation, lower inhibitions and sensation of warmth. Euphoria. Some minor impairment of reasoning and memory. Lowering of caution.
  • Page 7 The generally accepted legal standard for alcohol intoxication in the United States is 0.08%. However, your driving skills can be impaired at any level above 0.00% BAC. It is never safe to drink any amount of alcohol and drive. * The effects of alcohol intoxication are greatly influenced by individual variations among users.

  • Page 8: Components Diagram

    COMPONENTS DIAGRAM FRONT VIEW FRONT LED LIGHT Light is on when unit is on REAR LED BLOW LIGHT AREA Light is on if in BACtrack App Mode POWER BUTTON BATTERY COVER (BACK)

  • Page 9: Product Overview

    BACtrack App mode. You have the option to save results in this mode. NOTE: The blue LED light on the rear of your BACtrack will indicate which mode you are in. If the light is on, you are in BACtrack App mode. If the light is off, you are in Standalone mode.
  • Page 10 - do not blow as hard as possible. Your BACtrack emits a beeping sound during the breath sample. Stop blowing when the beeping sound stops. There is a click at the end - that’s the air pump pulling air across the sensor.

  • Page 11: Bactrack App Operation

    Open the BACtrack App on your mobile device. STEP 6: Press and hold the Power Button on your BACtrack for one second to turn on the device. The front blue LED light will turn on. If the rear blue LED light is off, hold the power button for seven seconds to switch to BACtrack App mode.
  • Page 12 STEP 7: Tap “BAC Test” to initiate the testing process. While the BACtrack sensor warms up, you have the opportunity to “Guess Your BAC.” This is optional and will not affect your final reading. Your BAC guess and actual result will be displayed so you can compare your perception to an actual number.

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    SEARCHING FOR DEVICE BACtrack is in BACtrack App mode and is searching for the BACtrack app on a mobile device. You can toggle between Standalone and BACtrack App mode by pressing the power button for 7 seconds.
  • Page 14 FAQs WHY IS THE REAR BLUE LED LIGHT ON? You are in BACtrack App mode. Your results will be delivered to your BACtrack app. WHY ARE MY RESULTS NOT SHOWING UP ON THE LED SCREEN? You are not in Standalone mode.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    32-104 °F (0-40 °C). The BAC results from this product are not admissible in a court of law. Do not use your BACtrack as a tool to determine whether you should operate a motor vehicle or equipment, or perform any other dangerous act.

  • Page 16: Verification And Calibration

    32-104 °F (0-40 °C) TEMPERATURE VERIFICATION AND CALIBRATION The BACtrack is calibrated during manufacture using advanced alcohol simulation equipment. Known alcohol concentrations are passed through the sensor to set baseline values for testing. During testing, the unit compares breath samples to these baseline values.

  • Page 17: One-Year Limited Warranty

    CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS Please visit www.bactrack.com/calibration or call 877.334.6876 for information on how to get your BACtrack recalibrated. During recalibration, a professional technician will reset the sensor baseline values and also perform a full diagnostic check to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the product.
  • Page 18 EXCLUSIONS, LIMITATIONS, AND DISCLAIMERS KHN Solutions makes no warranties, express or implied, as to the ability of this product to determine whether, or the extent to which, a test subject’s mental or physical functioning, or judgment, may be impaired by blood alcohol including whether the test subject is intoxicated under any definition of that word.
  • Page 19 permitted or intended uses described by KHN Solutions; (c) to consequences caused by service performed by anyone who is not a representative of KHN Solutions or a KHN Solutions. Authorized Service Provider; or (d) to a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability without the written permission of KHN Solutions.
  • Page 20 INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 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 ANTICIPATED SAVINGS;...
  • Page 21 protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
  • Page 22 RSS-GEN, ISSUE 4, NOVEMBER 2014: This device complies with ISEDC license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference; 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Radiation Exposure Statement : This equipment complies with the IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
  • Page 23 Obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number by emailing support@ bactrack.com. When shipping the product back to KHN Solutions, please package the product carefully and ship using a major carrier (UPS, FedEx, USPS, etc). To ensure proper credit for a returned item, be sure to obtain a delivery confirmation on the return shipment.

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