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- General Information about DUI/DWI -
The legal limit for intoxication (DUI/DWI) is
0.08%
BAC across most of the USA. According to the
American Medical Association (AMA), a BAC of
0.05%
is enough to impair the ability to drive. You
should never operate a motor vehicle when you are impaired by the consumption of alcohol, drugs or
lack of proper rest.
- Warnings and Error Codes -
Warnings and Precautions
WAIT AT LEAST 20 MINUTES AFTER EATING OR DRINKING BEFORE TESTING.
A breathalyzer
examines “lung air” samples, not “mouth air” to calculate alcohol content. Any “contaminants” in the
mouth, including alcohol, food, smoke, or even excess saliva, may interfere with testing. This
includes alcohol-based mouthwash or similar products.
This is the most common cause of improper
use and incorrect results.
Avoid testing in high wind or enclosed spaces. Poor ventilation may also lengthen the time required
for warm up between tests.
Do not blow smoke, saliva or other contaminants into the mouthpiece, as the sensor may become
damaged.
Do NOT use the Prestige as a tool to drink and drive.
Keep out of extreme temperatures and out of the reach of children.
To maintain accuracy, the sensor inside the Prestige must be recalibrated every 200 tests or at least
once a year (whichever comes first). Large numbers of "high positive" (high alcohol) readings may
require recalibration of the sensor much sooner than normally expected.
Troubleshooting
WARNING DISPLAY
“
Flow
”: If you see “Flow” in the display, the breath sample was not strong or
long enough for measurement. Please try again and make sure the breath is strong and steady
during sampling. As soon as you start blowing into the device, you will hear a long beep indicating
how long you should blow.
WARNING DISPLAY
“
bAt
”: If you see “bAt” in the display, the battery power is low. Please replace
the batteries with a new pair. Make sure to properly align the batteries by looking at the +/- marks.
WARNING DISPLAY
“
SEn
”: If you see "SEn" in the display, there is a general sensor module error.
One reason for this error is if the new replacement sensor module is a different COLOR from the
original. You can ONLY use sensor modules with the proper (matching) color. If this is not the case,
you may return the device for technical support.
