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Originally
Adopted:
07/13/2006
Revision #:
1.1
Revision Effective Date: 09/08/2006
2.0
STEP ONE – PREPARING TO CONDUCT A TEST
The Operator’s Checklist
When preparing to conduct a breath test, it is helpful for the operator to know which Test Sequence
they intend to utilize (see section on
Selecting a Test Method
below). If the operator intends to
conduct a Jail Release Test, there is no need to make use of an Intoxilyzer 8000 Operator’s Checklist.
In all other cases, it may be helpful for an operator to take advantage of the Operator Checklist. To
obtain a checklist, the operator may press the “F2” key on the instrument keyboard. Although strongly
recommended, use of an Operator’s Checklist by the operator is not required to successfully complete
the testing process. A sample checklist is also contained as Appendix A in this guide.
Pre-test Observation Period
The first and most important step in the breath testing process is the Pre-test Observation Period. The
Pre-test Observation Period should be conducted on all subjects prior to any breath test and must be
conducted on all subjects being tested in non-Jail Release testing situations. The subject is not
allowed to vomit, regurgitate, eat, drink, smoke, chew or take anything orally for at least fifteen
minutes prior to submitting the breath sample. This is to ensure there is no possibility of residual
alcohol or mouth contamination causing a result that does not reflect the subject’s true blood alcohol
concentration. The Intoxilyzer does monitor the breath sample throughout the entire delivery and will
automatically abort the testing sequence if any abnormalities are detected. By observing the fifteen
minute observation period, however, the possibility of residual mouth alcohol contamination is
eliminated. The Pre-Test Observation Period is recommended when using the Jail Release Test
Sequence and required in all other testing situations.
Instrument Set-up
Prior to starting the breath testing sequence, the operator should check the instrument power indicator
to ensure that the instrument power is turned on. This instrument display will be flashing and
displaying the
“Ready to Start”
message:
Ready to Start
03/22/2006 14:12 PST
Ready to Start
Push Button to Start
With the instrument in a Ready to Start mode, the operator should note that the time and date are
correct. If the time and/or date are incorrect, the operator should write in the proper time and/or date
of the analysis on the completed evidence card and then notify the Oregon State Police Implied
Consent Unit to have the date/time corrected. The time and date are a completely separate system in
the instrument, and the fact that the time or date may be incorrect has absolutely no effect on the
accuracy and validity of the test result.
ALL PRINTED COPIES ARE UNCONTROLLED AND MAY NOT BE COMPLETE
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