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©2006 Q3 Innovations, LLC
v051906

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual ©2006 Q3 Innovations, LLC v051906...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Overview of the AlcoHAWK ® Alcohol Testing Theory Description of Testing System Dose-Specific Effects of Alcohol Intoxication Uses of Breath Alcohol Screening Devices PREPARATION Installing the Battery Inserting a Mouthpiece COMPONENTS DIAGRAM OPERATION Operating Instructions Error Messages Understanding the Results Precautions SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Overview of the AlcoHAWK ® The AlcoHAWK ABI is a breath alcohol tester designed to test for the ® presence of alcohol in the blood. This device provides a digital reading of an individual’s approximate blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in seconds.

  • Page 4: Description Of Testing System

    When performing a breath alcohol test, it is necessary to analyze an alveolar or deep lung air sample. If the test sample is not based on a deep lung sample, the sample analyzed could be diluted with breath of lower alcohol concentration from the upper respiratory tract. This would result in a lower than optimum test result.
  • Page 5 screener does not mean that a driver’s reaction times can respond to any emergency encountered, do not drink alcohol and drive. Some states prohibit driving with a .08% BAC or above reading, and in many states, individuals can be prosecuted for driving under the influence at any level.

  • Page 6: Uses Of Breath Alcohol Screening Devices

    Uses Of Breath Alcohol Screening Devices Breath alcohol screeners are used in a wide variety of applications. For example, law enforcement officials use breath alcohol screeners on the roadside to determine if a subject should be further tested on an evidential alcohol test (a test given to determine an exact blood alcohol concentration).

  • Page 7: Inserting A Mouthpiece

    Inserting A Mouthpiece Insert the mouthpiece cover firmly over the breath pipe. See diagram below. COMPONENTS DIAGRAM BREATH OUT DO NOT COVER WHILE TESTING WRIST STRAP MOUNT BREATH PIPE WARN LAMP DISPLAY READY LAMP ON/OFF POWER SWITCH BATTERY LOW LAMP DC ADAPTER SOCKET...

  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION Operating Instructions WAIT 20 MINUTES AFTER SMOKING, EATING, OR DRINKING BEFORE USE. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN ALTER THE BAC READING AND CAN DAMAGE THE SENSOR. 1) Press the ON/OFF power switch. The detector will start to count down from 200 to 000 on the DISPLAY. This warm-up process prepares the sensor and circuit for testing.
  • Page 9 4) Finally, the unit will display “OFF” for turn-off, along with a BEEP sound. Press the ON/OFF power switch to turn the unit off. 5) READ THE RESULTS (NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE). Reading What It Generally Means 0.02-0.03% Generally no loss of coordination, slight euphoria or loss of shyness.

  • Page 10: Error Messages

    Error Messages Error Message Cause and Course Of Action The unit detected a very high alcohol concentration (above 0.400% BAC). REPEAT TEST. The sensor has been exposed to pollutants or high alcohol levels. Unit requires servicing. Visit www.q3i.com for information on getting the unit serviced.

  • Page 11: 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 a lot of alcohol is being consumed. 3.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    11. THE RESULTS OF THIS DEVICE CANNOT BE USED IN A COURT OF LAW FOR EVIDENTIAL ALCOHOL TESTING PROGRAMS REQUIRING A CONFIRMATION TEST PURSUANT TO 49 CFR PART 12. DO NOT USE THIS DEVICE AS A TOOL TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOU OR ANYONE ELSE SHOULD OPERATE ANY MOTOR VEHICLE OR MACHINERY.

  • Page 13: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Visit our online store at www.q3ats.com to purchase the following accessories that are available for this device: • Mouthpieces • 12 Volt DC Adapter • Wall Adapter • Soft Carrying Case • Hard Carrying Case • Wrist Strap VERIFICATION AND CALIBRATION Overview Verification is a procedure using an advanced Alcohol Breath Test Simulator that verifies whether the unit is displaying the specific BAC...

  • Page 14: Warranty

    In the event of a defect, malfunction or other failure to conform to this warranty, Q3 Innovations, LLC, (Q3I), will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace the unit at no charge. You are responsible for all shipping cost in connection with warranty service.
  • Page 15 incidental, indirect or special damages (including, but not limited to, lost profits) arising out of or in connection with the use, misuse or function of the unit. Some states do not allow exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

  • Page 16: Disclaimer

    DISCLAIMER Q3I makes no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the ability of this device to determine whether a person is intoxicated, and Q3I expressly disclaims any liability for incidental, special, or consequential damages of any nature. Decisions and/or actions based upon the reading of this device shall be at such person’s own risk.
  • Page 17 DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL AND DRIVE ALWAYS USE A DESIGNATED DRIVER AFTER DRINKING ALCOHOL BE SAFE AND DRINK RESPONSIBLY Q3 Innovations, LLC www.q3i.com...
  • Page 18 Q3 INNOVATIONS, LLC Innovators of Intelligent Technology www.q3i.com ©2006 Q3 Innovations, LLC v051906...

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