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Q3 Innovations AlcoHAWK PT500 Owner's Manual

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    Owner’s manual © 2010 q3 innovations v030210

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Table of contents introduction .................................................................................1 effects of alcohol ...................................................................2 preparation ...................................................................................3 c...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction intended use this breath alcohol tester is intended to measure alcohol in human breath. Readings obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis of alcohol intoxication. The accuracy of this device has been established at a blood alcohol concentration (bac) of 0.008 and 0.032. Accurac...

  • Page 4: Effects Of Alcohol

    2 effects of alcohol bac dose-specific effects 0.020-0.039% generally no loss of coordination, slight euphoria or loss of shyness. Depressant effects are not apparent. 0.040-0.069% general feeling of well-being, relaxation, lower inhibitions, sensation of warmth. Euphoria. Some minor impairment of r...

  • Page 5: Preparation

    3 preparation install the batteries apply a small amount of pressure on the battery cover located on the back of the product. Push down and away from the product to release the cover. Install 2 aa batteries and slide cover back in place. Insert a new mouthpiece insert a new mouthpiece firmly into th...

  • Page 6: Components Diagram

    4 components diagram breath out do not cover while testing breath pipe in display on/off power button enter button select button.

  • Page 7: Operation

    5 operation wait 20 minutes after you smoke, eat or drink before testing. Fail- ure 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. The unit reads “initializing...” as it prepares for use. Step 2...

  • Page 8: Read The Results

    6 read the results the displayed result is an estimate of the test subject’s bac. A breath alcohol tester cannot determine the exact bac in the blood of the test subject. Correlation between brac and bac depends on many factors, such as temperature and health conditions. Therefore, only use this dev...

  • Page 9: Menu Options

    7 menu options when the screen displays “test” and “options”, press the select button to view the menu options. Use the select button to move down through the menu options. Use the enter button to enter the selected menu option. Test counter to read the number of tests that have been performed since...

  • Page 10: Precautions

    8 the desired conversion. Press the enter button to save the setting. Precautions 1. After drinking, smoking and eating, users should wait at least 20 minutes before testing. 2. Avoid testing in strong winds, in a closed room with a heavy amount of smoke, or where alcohol is present. 3. When the bat...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    9 specifications dimensions 5” x 2.63” x 1.25” (12.7 cm x 6.68 cm x 3.18 cm) weight 3.6 oz (102 g) without batteries; 5.2 oz (147 g) with batteries power supply two (2) aa alkaline batteries battery life 200 tests 1 sensor technology pt core™ electro-chemical fuel-cell sensor warm-up time 10-20 seco...

  • Page 12: Calibration

    10 calibration calibration of the alcohawk ® pt500 occurs during manufacturing using advanced alcohol simulation equipment. The manufacturer passes known bac levels through the sensor to set baseline values for testing. During testing, the unit compares users’ breath samples to these baseline values...

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    11 calibration log date first used recalibration date notes.

  • Page 14: Www.

    © 2010 q3 innovations v030210 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.