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Alcohawk PT500 Owner's Manual

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© 2007 Q3 Innovations, LLC
v110707

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual © 2007 Q3 Innovations, LLC v110707...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Overview Basics of Breath Alcohol Testing Effects of Alcohol PREPARATION Install the Batteries Insert a New Mouthpiece COMPONENTS DIAGRAM OPERATION READ THE RESULTS ERROR MESSAGES MENU OPTIONS Alarm Point Temperature Scale Blowing Time Convert Units PRECAUTIONS SPECIFICATIONS ACCESSORIES VERIFICATION AND CALIBRATION...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Overview The AlcoHAWK® PT500 is a breath alcohol tester designed to test for the presence of alcohol in the breath. This product estimates blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in seconds. Please read this entire manual before using this product. Basics of Breath Alcohol Testing When a person consumes alcohol, the human body absorbs alcohol into the bloodstream.
  • Page 4 Dose-Specific Effects 0.020-0.039% Generally no loss of coordination. Slight euphoria or loss of shyness. Depressant effects are not apparent. 0.040-0.06% General feeling of well-being, relaxation, lower inhibitions, and sensation of warmth. Euphoria. Some minor impairment of reasoning and memory. Lowering of caution. Driving skills may be impaired.

  • Page 5: Preparation

    PREPARATION Install the Batteries Apply a small amount of pressure on the battery compartment cover lo- cated on the back of the product. Push down and away from the product to release the cover. Install 2 AA batteries and slide compartment cover back in place.

  • Page 6: Components Diagram

    COMPONENTS DIAGRAM BREATH OUT DO NOT COVER WHILE TESTING BREATH PIPE IN DISPLAY ON/OFF POWER BUTTON ENTER BUTTON SELECT BUTTON...

  • Page 7: Operation

    OPERATION Wait 20 minutes after the test subject smokes, eats or drinks before testing. Failure to wait 20 minutes can give inaccurate BAC readings and damage the sensor. Step 1) Press and hold the ON/OFF power button for 1 second until you hear a BEEP.

  • Page 8: Read The Results

    READ THE RESULTS The displayed result is an estimate of the test subject’s BAC. A breath alcohol tester cannot determine the exact BAC in the blood of the test subject. Correlation between BrAC and BAC depends on many factors, such as temperature and health conditions. Therefore, only use this device as a tool to screen for the presence of alcohol.

  • Page 9: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS When the screen displays “Test” and “Options”, press the SELECT button to view the menu options. Use the SELECT button to move down through the menu options. Use the ENTER button to enter the selected menu option. Alarm Point The unit will read “High”...

  • Page 10: Convert Units

    Convert Units You can change the unit of alcohol concentration shown for tests. You can choose between %BAC (U.S.A), g/L, or % º BAC. The default setting is %BAC (U.S.A) (the U.S.A standard). To change the setting press the SELECT button until the unit shows the desired conversion.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 5” x 2.63” x 1.25” (12.7 cm x 6.68 cm x 3.18 cm) Weight 3.6 oz (102 g) without batteries; 5.2 oz (147 g) with batteries Power Supply Two (2) AA alkaline batteries Battery Life 200 tests Sensor Technology PT Core™...

  • Page 12: Verification And Calibration

    VERIFICATION AND CALIBRATION Calibration of the AlcoHAWK PT500 occurs during manufacturing using ® advanced alcohol simulation equipment. The manufacturer passing known alcohol concentrations through the sensor to set baseline values for testing. During testing, the unit compares users’ breath samples to these baseline values.

  • Page 13: Disclaimer

    purchase price of the product. When a refund is given, the return product to Q3I becomes Q3I’s property. The warranty does not cover freight to Q3I. The warranty is void if anyone tampers with, maliciously damages, or physically abuses the unit. This warranty is limited to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable to, or enforceable by, any subsequent owner.
  • Page 14 Any act or failure to act based upon a reading from this product is at the test subject’s or user’s own risk. Q3I assumes no responsibility for consequences to users or test subjects who use this product and are later under the influence of alcohol or to have had their judgment or any mental or bodily function impaired by alcohol.
  • Page 15 Q3I does not authorize any Q3I reseller, agent, or employee to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty. If anyone deter- mines any terms to be illegal or unenforceable, the legality or enforce- ability of the remaining terms shall not be affected or impaired. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY AND TO THE MAXI- MUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, Q3I IS NOT RESPON¬SIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAG-...
  • Page 16 2349 Jamestown Ave., Suite #4 • Independence, IA 50644 Tel: 888-399-1687 • Fax: 319-334-3421 Sales Email: sales@q3i.com • Service Email: service@q3i.com www. .com © 2007 Q3 Innovations, LLC v110707...

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