Summary of ELEMENT
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Owner’s manual breathalyzer element.
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Table of contents this device is intended to measure alcohol in human breath. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis of alcohol intoxication. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 dose-specific effects of alcohol . . . 4 preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 3: The Bactrack
1 introduction the bactrack ® element 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 batte...
Page 4: Alcohol Is A Drug
2 the alcohol concentration in the breath is related to that in the blood, and because of this, an individual’s bac can be deter- mined 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...
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3 some vision impairments that occur when you have been drinking include: •narrowing of your field of vision •reduction in your depth perception •decreased ability to see in darkness • increased sensitivity to glare and a longer time for your eyes to readjust from the glare some mental (brain) impai...
Page 6: Bac
4 dose-specific effects of alcohol * bac dose-specific effects 0.02-0.03% slight euphoria. Loss of shyness. Depres- sant effects are not apparent. Impairment possible in some individuals. 0.04-0.06% feeling of well-being, relaxation, lower inhibitions and sensation of warmth. Euphoria. Some minor im...
Page 7: Bac
5 bac dose-specific effects 0.13-0.15% gross motor impairment and lack of physical control. Blurred vision and major loss of balance. Euphoria is reduced and dysphoria (anxiety, restlessness) is begin- ning to appear. 0.16-0.20% dysphoria predominates. Nausea may appear. 0.25% needs assistance in wa...
Page 8: Installing The Battery
6 preparation installing the battery install two aaa batteries in the battery compartment. Components diagram front view start button mouthpiece display battery cover (back) mouthpiece in.
Page 9: Important !
7 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. Step 2: press ...
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8 step 4: when the countdown reaches zero, “start” will flash and the screen will display three lines. Blow through the mouthpiece for five seconds until there is a double beep sound. Step 5: once the sensor has analyzed the breath sample, the estimated bac value is displayed. Error notification if ...
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9 specifications dimensions 4.75 x 1.90 x 0.75 inches (12.1 x 4.8 x 1.9 cm) weight 3.3 oz (94 g) with mouthpiece and batteries sensor technology xtend™ fuel cell sensor technology detection range 0.000 – 0.400 %bac test count displays total number of tests performed power supply two aaa alkaline bat...
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10 precautions 1. Wait at least 20 minutes after drinking, eating or smoking before testing. Not observing this waiting period can cause inaccurate readings and damage the sensor. 2. Do not blow smoke, food, or liquids into the bactrack as this will damage the sensor. 3. Do not test in areas with st...
Page 13: Calibration Instructions
11 verification and calibration the bactrack is calibrated during manufacture using ad- vanced alcohol simulation equipment. Known alcohol concentra- tions are passed through the sensor to set baseline values for testing. During testing, the unit compares users’ breath samples to these baseline valu...
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12 one-year limited warranty khn solutions’ warranty obligations for this product are limited to the following: khn solutions warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the date of retail purchase by the original end-user pur...
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13 solutions expressly disclaims any liability for direct, indirect, in- cidental, special, or consequential damages of any nature under any legal theory. Any act or failure to act based on a reading from this product shall be at the test subject’s or user’s own risk. Khn solutions assumes no respon...
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14 alter functionality or capability without the written permission of khn solutions. To the extent permitted by law, this warranty and the remedies set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties, remedies and condi- tions, whether oral or written, statutory, express or implied. A...
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15 consequential damages 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 con- tract); loss of the use of money; loss of anticipat- ed savings; loss of business; loss of opportunity; l...
Page 18: Obtaining Warranty Service
16 obtaining warranty service please be sure to read this instruction manual carefully if you believe your product is not operating properly. If you still feel that your product requires warranty service, please follow these instructions: obtain a return authorization (ra) number by calling toll-fre...
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17 notes.
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