Q3 Innovations AlcoHAWK PT500 Owner's Manual - Operation
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OPERATION
Wait 20 minutes after the test subject smokes, eats or drinks
before testing. Failure to wait 20 minutes can give inaccurate 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) The screen displays “Test” and “Options”. To start a “Test”,
press the ENTER button . The unit displays “Blow Now”.
Take a deep breath, wrap your lips around the new mouthpiece
and blow steadily for five (5) seconds. The unit beeps when the
test subject starts blowing and beeps again after obtaining the
sample. Do not cover the BREATH OUT hole.
Step 3) The unit displays “Processing” while analyzing the sample.
After about three (3) seconds, the unit then displays the
estimated BAC.
Step 4) The unit shows the test result for 90 seconds before beeping
twice and shutting off.
Step 5) To turn off the unit, press and hold the ON/OFF power button
for 1 second.