Intoximeters Alco-Sensor FST Operator's Manual page 11

The following messages may be displayed with inadequate samples of breath:
FLO LO (E06 after 3
attempts)
FLO CUT (E06 after 3
attempts)
FLO INS (E06 after 3
attempts)
FLO HI (E06 after 3 attempts)
In each of these examples, the subject is allowed three attempts to provide an adequate sample before the
test is aborted with an E06 message on the display and the Alco-Sensor FST® turns itself off. Instruct the
subject to provide a continuous sample with a moderate rate of breath flow. If the subject is to be given
the option to attempt another breath sample (after the 3 failed attempts), it is suggested that the
mouthpiece be replaced with a new one. You will have to initiate a new testing sequence by turning the
Alco-Sensor FST® on.
Refusals: If the subject has not provided an acceptable sample, then the officer should make a visual
inspection of the mouthpiece used by the subject. Since the mouthpiece is constructed of translucent
plastic, any obstructions should be apparent. The officer should then use a new mouthpiece and provide a
sample into the device to demonstrate that the device is capable of accepting a sample. Once a new
mouthpiece is in place the subject should be given a final opportunity to properly provide a sample. Once
the subject has unequivocally refused or failed to comply, the officer should make note that the
mouthpieces used were free of obstruction and the device was working properly.
7. Note Result
As soon as a successful breath sample has been captured, a single beep is heard and a single display
segment "-" will scroll horizontally across the centre of the display. At the end of the analysis, a result
will be displayed. Observe and note the result of the analysis as displayed on the Alco-Sensor FST®. The
Alco-Sensor FST®, as approved for use in Canada is calibrated in mg%, but the unit of measure is not
displayed. The display will show the results as follows:
1. A digital result will be displayed between 0 and 59 mg% (no leading zeros).
2. CAU (Caution) will be displayed between 60 and 99 mg%.
3. FAIL will be displayed at 100 mg% and higher.
The result will be displayed for approximately fifteen seconds before the device will power itself off.
The action to be taken depending on the result displayed is as follows:
0-59 mg% = Release [Suspension/Disqualification for GDL (Graduated Driver Licensing)]
CAU = WARN = immediate roadside sanction
FAIL = Arrest, charter, caution, waiver (if applicable) and provide evidential breath demand
A -S FST®
LCO ENSOR
Subject did not provide adequate breath flow to meet the
requirements for automatic sampling. (Breath Flow Low)
Subject provided enough breath flow but their breath flow stopped
too abruptly. (Breath Flow Cut)
Subject breath flow was not consistent to meet the requirements for
automatic sampling. (Breath Flow Insufficient)
Subject's breath flow exceeded the maximum allowable flow rate.
(Breath Flow High)
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