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Do not attempt to introduce anything other than clean human breath into the device.
Introduction of any other sample will result in an INVALID SAMPLE, and abort the test, and
prevent your vehicle from starting.
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Remember to remove gum, candy, smokeless tobacco, and foodstuffs, etc. from your mouth
and to clear your lungs / mouth of any cigarette smoke or other fumes
before taking the
test.
The QuicTest Interlock will not fail you for substances other than alcohol, but other
substances (especially cigarette smoke)
can damage the Interlock.
BE CAREFUL; YOU
WILL BE CHARGED FOR ANY DAMAGE TO THE INTERLOCK CAUSED BY
CIGARETTE SMOKE OR OTHER FOREIGN SUBSTANCES BLOWN, SPRAYED,
POURED, OR SPILLED INTO THE UNIT.
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If it will be extremely cold outside, or your vehicle will be without power, or you know your
battery is low, go to REMOVE UNIT in the Menu Mode. Press the trigger, and disconnect the
coil cord from the Sample Head when instructed to do so. Take the unit in the house, and
reconnect it again before you drive.
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Do not attempt to abuse or mistreat the device in any way. Such activity may be detected
and recorded, and may result in service charges, fines or loss of license.
Section 12 Potential problems with the QuicTest:
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If the outside temperature is very cold, remember to remove the mouthpiece and warm it up
by holding in your hand or blowing into it, before inserting it back in the QuicTest and taking
a Start Test. Failure to do this may result in an “INVALID SAMPLE”.
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If the vehicle IS NOT RUNNING, and the QuicTest unit does not wakeup, or seems to have
“Locked-up” without going to menu mode, disconnect the coil cord from the Sample Head,
wait a few seconds, and reconnect. If this does not correct the problem, call the Monitech
Customer Service Center.
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If the unit states that it is in Permanent Lockout, or displays “UNABLE TO TAKE TEST” call
the Monitech Customer Service Center. There may be a 4 digit number on the display after
the Permanent Lockout message; if so, write it down and tell that number to the Customer
Service Representative you speak with.
Section 13 Potential problems with the vehicle:
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If the Ignition Interlock will not wakeup or the display indicates
“LOW VEHICLE BATTERY”
it
means the Interlock is not getting enough voltage to allow a test. Check your battery,
terminals, and charging system.
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If you pass the Interlock test, but your vehicle will not start, there is a high probability of a
fault in your starting system (although sometimes a low battery voltage can be the problem).
This difficulty is often in the starter, starter-solenoid, the ignition switch, or the connections in
between. Such problems should be addressed by a qualified automotive mechanic.
