Screen Etilometro BACtrack Quick Start Manual

Screen Etilometro BACtrack
Portable Breathalyzer
(Breath)
Package Insert
REF: 921689903
This device is intended to measure alcohol in human breath. Measurements obtained by
this device are used inthe evaluation of alcohol intoxication.
Track your B.A.C. – BACtrack!
INTRODUCTION
The BACtrack® Breathalyzer is a professional alcohol screening device, used for the
detection of alcohol in the breath. The BACtrack provides a digital result, indicating the
approximate BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) of the test subject. The BACtrack is powered by
two AAA batteries and is very easy to use. Simply turn on the unit and begin testing in a
matter of seconds. However, before you begin testing, there are a few things you should
know. Please take a moment to read your owner's manual in its entirety and familiarize
yourself with the BACtrack..
Alcohol and Its Effects on the Human Body
Alcohol is absorbed from the mouth, throat, stomach and intestines into the bloodstream.
Alcohol ingested by the human body can be detected in the breath because of its presence
in the bloodstream
Alcohol cannot be digested, and it cannot be chemically changed in the bloodstream. As the
blood flows through the lungs, alcohol in the bloodstream moves across the membranes of
the lung's air sacs (alveoli) into the air. The concentration of the alcohol in the alveolar air is
directly related to the concentration of the alcohol in the blood. As the alveolar air is exhaled,
the alcohol in it can be detected by the breath alcohol testing device.
The alcohol concentration in the breath is related to that in the blood, and because of this,
an individual's BAC can be determined by measuring alcohol in the breath. The ratio of
breath alcohol to blood alcohol is generally estimated to be 2,100:1. Therefore, 2,100
milliliters (ml) of alveolar air will contain 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. Your brain is made up of a large concentration
of fluids and will absorb a large amount of any alcohol you drink. Your liver eliminates the
absorbed alcohol at its own rate of time and nothing you eat or drink can speed up the
process. Your liver does this by oxidizing the alcohol (converting it into water and carbon
dioxide). Coffee, food or any other "cure" will not sober you up. Only time will do that.
How does alcohol affect my body?
Alcohol is a depressant. It has a relaxing effect on the muscles in your body. The muscles
of your eyes relax and lose focus. Your eyesight will become fuzzy and you may experience
double vision. Brain activity is slowed. Your judgment, reflexes, and coordination are all
negatively affected.
Some vision impairments that occur when you have been drinking include:
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Narrowing of your field of vision
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Reduction in your depth perception
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Decreased ability to see in darkness
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Increased sensitivity to glare and a longer time for your eyes to readjust from the
glare.
Some mental (brain) impairment can occur when you have been drinking, including:
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Reduced awareness of danger
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Becoming overly confident and reckless
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Difficulty in making decisions
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Reduction in balance
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Slowed reflexes
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Impaired judgment
How does alcohol affect my driving?
We can't emphasize enough how dangerous it is for you to drink and drive. Your vision and
your brain are the most important factors in driving safely. If you jeopardize either by
drinking, and then you drive, you are likely to be involved in a serious or fatal collision.
From California Department of Motor Vehicles (http://www.dmv.ca.gov).
English
* The effects of alcohol intoxication are greatly influenced by individual variations among
users. Some users will be intoxicated at a much lower BAC than shown on the previous
page.
** Death can occur at a lower BAC in some individuals.
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.
Installing the Battery
Install two AAA alkaline batteries in the battery compartment.
DOSE-SPECIFIC EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL*
PREPARATION
DIAGRAMMA DEI COMPONENTI
Mouthpiece
Mouthpiece In
Start Button
Memory Mode
OPERATION
IMPORTANT!
Test subjects should wait 20 minutes after eating, drinking, or smoking before blowing into
the BACtrack Breathalyzer. Failure to wait 20 minutes can provide inaccurate test results
and damage the sensor.
STEP 1: Insert a mouthpiece into the Mouthpiece In slot. Do not
force it—mouthpiece will only insert a few centimeters.
STEP 2: Press The BACtrack will quickly display the total
number of tests performed, and then begin a countdown.
BAC
Display
Battery Cover
(back)