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Q3 Innovations AlcoHAWK ABI Owner's Manual

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    Owner’s manual ©2010 q3 innovations v022510

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Table of contents introduction 1 intended use 1 overview 1 effects of alcohol 1 preparation 3 installing the battery 3 inserting a mouthpiece 3 components diagram 4 operation 5 read the results 6 error messages 7 precautions 8 specifications 9 accessories 10 calibration 10 warranty 10 disclaimer 12.

  • 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 greate...

  • Page 4: Bac

    Bac dose-specific effects 0.020-0.039% 1 generally no loss of coordination. Slight joy or loss of shyness. Depressant effects are not clear. 0.040-0.069% general feelings of well-being, relaxation, shyness is reduced and sensation of warmth. Joy. Some minor impairment of reasoning and memory. Loweri...

  • Page 5: Preparation

    Preparation installing the battery apply a small amount of pressure on the battery cover located on the back of the unit and push down and away from the unit to release the cover. See the following diagram. Push inserting a mouthpiece insert the mouthpiece cover firmly over the breath pipe. See comp...

  • Page 6: Components Diagram

    Components diagram 4 breath out do not cover while testing wrist strap mount on/off power switch warn lamp dc adapter socket breath pipe battery low lamp ready lamp display.

  • Page 7: Operation

    Operation operating instructions 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) press the on/off power switch. The unit will start to count down from 200 to 000 on the display. This war...

  • Page 8: This Manual.

    - if you consumed very little alcohol, your actual concentration may be below 0.01%bac (blood alcohol concentration), and the reading may not be activated. However, the display will show 0.00%. - if erh is displayed, see the error messages section in this manual. Step 4) finally, the unit will displ...

  • Page 9: Error Messages

    Error messages error message cause and course of action hot the unit detected a very high alcohol concen- tration (above 0.40% bac). Repeat test. Erh the sensor has been damaged and will need to be returned for servicing. If this error mes- sage occurs more than two consecutive times, please contact...

  • Page 10: Precautions

    Precautions 1. Wait at least 20 minutes after drinking, smoking or eating before testing. 2. Do not test in strong winds or in a closed room with smoke or alcohol present. 3. When the battery low light is glowing, replace the 9v alkaline battery. 4. Do not blow smoke, food or liquid into the unit. 5...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications dimensions 4.72” x 2.36” x 1” (12 cm x 6 cm x 2.5 cm) weight 2.8 oz (80 g) without batteries; 4.4 oz (125 g) with batteries power supply 9v alkaline battery battery life 200-300 tests 1 sensor technology sensitive semi-conductor sensor warm-up time 20 seconds 1 blowing time 5 seconds ...

  • Page 12: Accessories

    Accessories visit our online store at www.Q3ats.Com to purchase the following accessories. • mouthpieces • 12 volt dc adapter • wall adapter • soft case • hard case • wrist strap calibration calibration of the alcohawk ® abi occurs during manufacturing using advanced alcohol simulation equipment. Th...

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    (”warranty period”). The warranty covers parts and labor on covered repairs and ground freight back to the customer (usa only). Except as pro- vided above, q3i provides this product “as is.” if a defect arises and q3i receives a valid claim within the war- ranty period, at its option, q3i will eithe...

  • Page 14: Disclaimer

    Disclaimer q3i makes no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the ability of this unit to determine whether, or to the extent to which, a test subject’s mental or physical functionality, or judgment, is impaired by blood alcohol including whether the test subject is intoxicated, under any definiti...

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    Implied. As permitted by applicable law, q3i specifically disclaims any and all statutory or implied warranties, including, without limitation, warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and warranties against hidden or latent defects. If q3i cannot lawfully disclaim statutor...

  • Page 16: Q3 Innovations

    Q3 innovations personal safety and monitoring devices 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. Q3i .Com ©2010 q3 innovations v022510