AlkoHAWK Beacon Owner's Manual

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................1 PREPARATION ...................3 COMPONENTS DIAGRAM ..............4 OPERATION ..................5 READ THE RESULTS .................6 ERROR MESSAGES ................6 RECALL LAST RESULT ..............7 SET TEMPERATURE DISPLAY FORMAT .........7 SET BAC RESULT DISPLAY FORMAT ..........8 SET BAC ALERT LEVEL ..............8 SET BEEP WHEN BLOWING ............9 PRECAUTIONS ................10 SPECIFICATIONS ................11 CALIBRATION ..................11...
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Intended Use and Overview The AlcoHAWK Beacon is a breath alcohol tester designed to test for ® the presence of alcohol in the breath. This product cannot determine the subject’s exact blood alcohol concentration (BAC) and should not be relied upon for such purposes. Please read this entire manual before use.
Page 4 Dose-Specific Effects Generally no loss of coordination. Slight joy or loss of shyness. 0.020-0.039% Depressant effects are not clear. General feelings of well-being, relaxation, shyness is reduced and 0.040-0.069% sensation of warmth. Joy. Some minor impairment of reasoning and memory. Lowering of caution. Driving skills may be impaired. Slight impairment of balance, speech, vision, reaction time, and hearing.
Page 5: Preparation
PREPARATION Install the Batteries Apply a small amount of pressure on the battery cover located on the back of the unit. Push down and slide away from the unit to release the cover. Install two (2) AA alkaline batteries and slide the cover back into place.
Page 6: Components Diagram
COMPONENTS DIAGRAM BREATH OUT Do not cover while testing FOLDING MOUTHPIECE LCD DISPLAY With backlight LEFT BUTTON Select / Begin test POWER BUTTON OK / Confirm RIGHT BUTTON Recall last record / Access user menu BATTERY COMPARTMENT MOUTHPIECE HOLDER Holds 2 mouthpieces...
Page 7: Operation
OPERATION Wait 20 minutes after the subject smokes, eats or drinks before testing. Failure to wait 20 minutes can give inaccurate BAC readings and harm the sensor. Step 1) Place a fitted cover over the mouthpiece each time you test another individual.
Page 8: Read The Results
READ THE RESULTS The result is an estimate of the subject’s BAC. A breath alcohol tester cannot determine the exact BAC in the blood of the subject. Correlation between BrAC and BAC depends on many factors, such as temperature and health conditions. Only use this device to screen for the presence of alcohol.
Page 9: Recall Last Result
Error Message Cause and Course of Action There has been an error with the sensor. This can occur if the test subject does not wait at least 20 minutes after smoking, eating or drinking before using the unit or if the unit has not been used for an extended period of time.
Page 10: Set Bac Result Display Format
Value Meaning Fahrenheit °F Celsius °C Step 4) Press the Power Button to confirm your setting and then press the Right Button to return to the “USr” screen. SET BAC RESULT DISPLAY FORMAT Follow these steps to set the BAC result display format to %BAC, ‰BAC, or mg/l.
Page 11: Set Beep When Blowing
Step 3) Press the Left Button to choose your desired level: Value Meaning Set alert level to 0.02 Set alert level to 0.03 Set alert level to 0.05 Set alert level to 0.08 Note: These levels are assuming that your display format is set to %BAC. Step 4) Press the Power Button to confirm your setting and then press the Right Button to return to the “USr”...
Page 12: Precautions
PRECAUTIONS 1. Wait at least 20 minutes after drinking, smoking and eating before testing. 2. Do not test in strong winds or in a closed room with smoke or alcohol present. 3. When the unit displays “Lo”, install two (2) new AA batteries. 4.
Page 13: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 4.6” x 2” x .71” (118 mm x 50 mm x 18 mm) Weight 2.1 oz (60 g) without batteries; 3.7 oz (105 g) with batteries Housing Shock resistant, molded plastic with glass front Power Supply Two (2) AA alkaline batteries Battery Life 200-300 tests Sensor Technology...
Page 14: Warranty
recalibrate this unit at least every six to twelve months. More frequent calibrations may be required depending on frequency of use; such as once per month if the unit is used daily. Please visit www.alcohawk.com or call 888-399-1687 for calibration or support.
Page 15: Disclaimer
for shipping the unit to us. 3. You must enclose the following with the unit: a. The completed RMA form (available at www.alcohawk.com/support) b. Your name, return address and description of the problem. (No PO Box) c. Your phone number to reach you during the day. d.
Page 16 tampering, misuse, flood, fire, earthquake or other external causes; (b) to consequences caused by operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by Quest; (c) to consequences caused by service performed by anyone who is not a representative of Quest or a Quest Authorized Service Provider;...
Page 17 GOODWILL, OR LOSS OF REPUTATION. Some countries, states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty or condition may last, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary by country, state or province.
Page 18 DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL AND DRIVE ALWAYS USE A DESIGNATED DRIVER AFTER DRINKING ALCOHOL BE SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE...
Page 20 2349 Jamestown Ave Suite #4 Independence, IA 50644 Tel: 888-399-1687 Fax: 319-334-3421 Sales Email: sales@alcohawk.com Service Email: service@alcohawk.com alcohawk www. .com © 2014 Quest Products v03172014...