PNI AlcAlert Operation Manual

Manual is about: BREATH ALCOHOL TESTER

Summary of AlcAlert

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    Operation manual models bt5500 & bt5300 breath alcohol tester warning/agreement: because of the vari- ables involved in the timing of alcohol consump- tion, individual metabolism, and self-administration, the user of this product agrees (1) not to hold the manufacturer, dealer, wholesaler, or distri...

  • Page 2: Intended Use:

    Making ordinary products extraordinary intended use: the alcalert breath alcohol detector is a screening test device for the rapid detection of alcohol in the breath. The test is used to obtain a visual quantitative result that approximates the level of alcohol concentration in the blood stream, and...

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    Header 3 before using the unit the alcalert breath alcohol tester uses advanced semi-conductor gas sensor technol- ogy to approximate the percent of blood alcohol concentration (bac) from your breath. Please take a few moments to review the entire manual before using the unit. Before using the alcal...

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    Header 4 using the unit result in a higher reading. In some cases, it may take up to one hour to reach the highest blood alcohol level after the last consumption of alcohol. • each individual’s body responds to the consumption of alcohol differently. Con- sequently, a person’s ability to drive safel...

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    Header 5 using the unit wait blow japan wait blow %bac low battery wait, blow, indicator and %bac indicators figure a vents “on” button lcd readout battery compartment (slide down to open).

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    Header 6 using the unit cycles may be required if saturation is extensive (see additional information). 2. Blow into the vent blow continuously for about 5 seconds, until the unit beeps 3 times before display- ing the results. Immediately as you start to blow, “ err ” (error) flashes until the unit ...

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    Header 7 using the unit understanding the results the bac (blood alcohol concentration) represents the amount of ethyl alcohol in a given volume of blood. For instance, having a %bac of 0.10 means that a person has 1 part alcohol per 1,000 parts blood in the body. The most commonly used measurements...

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    Header 8 additional information been idle for a time, always disregard the results following the initial 14-to- one countdown, as well as the next three 6-to-0 countdowns. • the “sat” (saturation) message feature prevents the unit from displaying inaccu- rate %bac readings in the case of sensor satu...

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    Header 9 additional information 0.02 %bac and 0.08 %bac and less accurate as your blood alcohol concen- tration is over 0.08 %bac. • when tested with a standard 0.08% bac solution, the unit may read in the range from 0.06 to 0.10. Thus, a reading of .06 may well indicate a level of 0.08% bac. Each i...

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    Header 10 specifications • dimensions/weight: 31⁄2 x11⁄4 x 1⁄2 inches / 1.6 oz.; (90 x 31.5 x 16.5 mm / 50 grams) • sensor: semiconductor gas sensor • accuracy*: ±20% at 0.08 %bac for 2 years, under normal operating conditions and factors** • display: %bac in 0.01 increments ranging from 0.00 to 0.1...

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    Header 11 service and replacement customer service for customer service questions, please contact our customer service department by e-mail at customerservice@pnicorp.Com, or call us between 8:00 a.M. And 5:00 p.M. (pst), monday through friday. Warranty service for the fastest service, it is best to...

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    Header 12 for repair or replacement if no proof of purchase is provided or if the unit is past the warranty period. Once you have acquired an rma number, pack the unit securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material and box. Be sure to send the entire product. 3...

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    Header 13 limited warranty; limitation of liability pni corporation (“pni”) manufactures its prod- ucts, which include accessories, from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in performance and expressly warrants to the original retail purchaser who is also the original user that th...

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    Header 14 vide proof of purchase acceptable to pni, together with the product shipped for warranty repair or replacement. Products returned to pni must be pre-authorized by pni with an rma (return mate- rial authorization) number marked on the outside of the package. Please refer to the service and ...

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