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Owner's Manual
© 2008 Q3 Innovations, LLC
v060608

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  • Page 1 AlcoHAWK ® Owner’s Manual © 2008 Q3 Innovations, LLC v060608...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................1 PREPARATION ...................3 COMPONENTS DIAGRAM ..............4 OPERATION ..................5 READ THE RESULTS .................6 ERROR MESSAGES ................6 MENU OPTIONS .................7 PRECAUTIONS ..................8 SPECIFICATIONS ................9 ACCESSORIES ..................9 CALIBRATION ..................10 WARRANTY ..................10 DISCLAIMER ..................11...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Intended Use This breath alcohol tester is intended to measure alcohol in human breath. Readings from this device are used to determine alcohol intoxi- cation. The accuracy of this device has been proven at a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.008 and 0.032. Accuracy at a BAC greater than .032 has not been established.
  • 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 compartment cover located on the back of the unit. Push down and away from the unit to release the cover. Install 2 AA batteries. Slide cover back in place. PUSH Insert a New Mouthpiece Insert a new mouthpiece firmly into the BREATH PIPE IN hole on the...

  • 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 subject smokes, eats or drinks before test- ing. Failure to wait 20 minutes can give wrong 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 result is an estimate of the subject’s BAC. A breath alcohol tester cannot tell the exact BAC in the blood of the subject. A link between Breath Alcohol Content (BrAC) and BAC depends on many factors, such as temperature and health conditions.

  • 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 move through the menu options. Use the ENTER button to enter the selected menu option. Alarm Point The unit will read “High” if the BAC reading is over the alarm point set- ting.

  • Page 10: Precautions

    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 conversion unit you want is displayed.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    9. Do not use this device to determine if you or anyone else can oper- ate any vehicle or machinery. 10. Do not let yourself or anyone else drink and drive. Always use a designated driver when you or anyone else drinks alcohol. SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 5”...

  • Page 12: Calibration

    Please visit www.q3i.com or call 888-399-1687 for calibration or support. ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Q3 Innovations, LLC (Q3I) warrants this unit to be free from defects in workmanship or material (excluding calibration) under normal use for ONE (1) YEAR from the date of retail purchase by the original buyer (”Warranty Period”).

  • Page 13: Disclaimer

    Q3I’s property. The warranty does not cover shipping to Q3I. The warranty is void if anyone tampers or abuses the unit. This warranty is limited to the original consumer purchaser and can not be transferred to any other owner. For warranty service please follow these instructions: 1.
  • Page 14 BrAC and BAC depends on many variables, such as temperature and health conditions of the test subject. A safe or low BAC reading does not mean that the test subject’s physical or mental performance or judgment (including reaction times) can respond to any emergency encountered. A breath alcohol tester cannot determine the exact concentration of alcohol in the blood of a test subject.
  • Page 15 EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY AND TO THE MAXI- MUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, Q3I IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAG- ES UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF USE; LOSS OF REVENUE OR INCOME; LOSS OF ACTUAL OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS FROM A CONTRACT);...
  • 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 © 2008 Q3 Innovations, LLC v060608...

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