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Making Ordinary Products Extraordinary

Intended Use:

The

AlcAlert

Breath Alcohol Detector is a screening test device for the rapid

detection of alcohol in the breath. The test is used to obtain a visual quantitative

result that approximates the level of alcohol concentration in the blood stream, and

is intended for over the counter sale to the home user.

Summary of Contents for AlcAlert

Page 1: ...duct agrees 1 not to hold the manufacturer dealer wholesaler or distribu tor responsible for the consequences of any deci sion based on the use of this product to operate a vehicle boat or aircraft or...

Page 2: ...hol Detector is a screening test device for the rapid detection of alcohol in the breath The test is used to obtain a visual quantitative result that approximates the level of alcohol concentration in...

Page 3: ...case Inserting the batteries with the incorrect polarity may damage the unit Do not blow smoke or fluids into the mouth vent as this may damage the sensor Similarly certain gases such as silicone com...

Page 4: ...e the WAIT indicator flashes and the unit begins a warm up countdown from 14 to 0 or 6 to 0 see Additional Information You must wait until the countdown is completed Pro ceed with step 2 only when the...

Page 5: ...HEADER 5 USING THE UNIT WAIT BLOW JAPAN WAIT BLOW BAC Low Battery WAIT BLOW Indicator and BAC Indicators Figure A Vents On Button LCD Readout Battery Compartment slide down to open...

Page 6: ...ch 2 3 cm between the vent and the mouth is sug gested See figure A Note If you do not blow at all or if you stop blowing before you hear 3 beeps the LCD flashes Err to indicate that you did not apply...

Page 7: ...also expressed as BAC and milligrams of etha nol per milliliter of blood mg ml used in much of Europe also expressed as prom ille For example a reading of 0 05 BAC on the AlcAlert is the same as 0 05...

Page 8: ...ensor from multiple consecutive uses or by the accumulation of air con taminants on the sensor after a long period of inoperability such as upon first use In such instances the unit requires additiona...

Page 9: ...rently Con sequently a person s ability to drive safely may be impaired at a point well below the legal blood alcohol limit The AlcAlert should be used only to give an indication of the possible pres...

Page 10: ...or over 300 uses Product lifetime Two years under normal operating conditions and factors Temperature range Storage 4 to 158 F 20 to 70 C Operating 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Accuracy varies depending on i...

Page 11: ...h to return the unit for replacement or repair to PNI Corporation please follow the following procedures 1 Obtain a return merchandise authoriza tion RMA number by contacting PNI Corporation By phone...

Page 12: ...y Parcel Service RPS or First Class Mail to avoid loss in transit 4 Write the issued RMA number on the outside of your package and send your proof of purchase and description of the problem to the fol...

Page 13: ...product prove to be irreparable PNI may substitute an equivalent product of the same or similar style and of a value not in excess of the original purchase price of your product PNI war rants the rep...

Page 14: ...ing but not limited to consequential inci dental punitive and special damages relating to the use of or inability to use this product whether arising out of contract negligence tort or under any warra...

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