Owner’s Manual
v022510
© 2010 Q3 Innovations
Page 1: ...Owner s Manual v022510 2010 Q3 Innovations ...
Page 2: ...INTRODUCTION 1 EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL 2 PREPARATION 3 COMPONENTS DIAGRAM 4 OPERATION 5 READ THE RESULTS 6 ERROR MESSAGES 6 PRECAUTIONS 7 SPECIFICATIONS 8 ACCESSORIES 9 VERIFICATION AND CALIBRATION 9 WARRANTY 10 DISCLAIMER 11 ...
Page 3: ...lkaline battery Please read this entire manual before use Effects of Alcohol Variations among people and other factors such as altitude and air temperature affect the degree of intoxication Some people may become intoxicated at low BAC levels A low BAC on a breath alcohol tester does not mean that a person s reaction times can respond to any emergency encountered You should not drink alcohol and d...
Page 4: ...are always impaired 0 100 0 129 Significant impairment of motor coordination and loss of good judgment Speech may be slurred Balance vision reaction time and hearing will be impaired Euphoria 0 130 0 159 Gross motor impairment and lack of physical control Blurred vision and major loss of balance Euphoria is reduced and dysphoria begins to appear 0 160 0 249 Anxiety and restlessness predominates Na...
Page 5: ...ry cover located on the back of the product Push down and away from the product to release the cover Install one 9 volt alkaline battery and slide cover back in place See the following diagram 3 BATTERY COVER INDENTATION 9 VOLT BATTERY BATTERY COVER ATTACHED BATTERY COVER DETACHED ...
Page 6: ...the hole located on the top of the left side of the unit A gap of approximately 1 2 cm will remain between the larger portion of the mouthpiece and the side of the unit See diagram below MOUTHPIECE LED DISPLAY EXHAUST PORt HAND GRIP ON OFF BUTTON MOUTHPIECE PORT MOUTHPIECE INSERTED ...
Page 7: ... Fahrenheit F Note If the unit reads a temperature below 50 F Cool appears on the LCD display to warn the user that the temperature is lower than the suggested testing range If the temperature is above 104 F Hot appears on the LCD display to warn the user that the temperature at the time of testing is higher than the suggested testing range Step 4 After the temperature scan WAIT until the COUNTDOW...
Page 8: ...ature and health conditions Therefore only use this device as a tool to screen for the presence of alcohol Many people consider a 0 02 or greater a positive test for alcohol in zero tolerance screening Most states have 0 08 as the legal BAC limit for tasks such as operating a motor vehicle Some states prohibit driving commercial vehicles or any vessel with a 0 04 BAC or higher Many states prosecut...
Page 9: ...detected a very high alcohol concentration above 0 400 BAC Err The sensor has been damaged and will need to be returned for servicing If this error message occurs more than two consecutive times please contact Q3 Innovations for instructions to have your unit serviced PRECAUTIONS 1 After drinking smoking and eating users should wait at least 20 minutes before testing 2 Avoid testing in strong wind...
Page 10: ...cle or machinery 10 BAC changes over time depending on many factors BAC at one time can differ from BAC a few minutes later 11 You cannot use the results of this product in court 12 Do not let yourself or anyone else drink and drive Always use a designated driver when you or anyone else drinks alcohol SPECIFICATIONS Housing Shock resistant molded plastic Battery 9V Alkaline included Battery Life 6...
Page 11: ...es that the BAC is not consistent with actual BAC levels a technician calibrates the unit The accuracy of breath alcohol testers can fluctuate after six to twelve months depending on frequency of use and operating conditions We recommend sending the unit in for calibration after 200 tests have been performed or every six to twelve months if less than 200 tests have been performed If the unit is pr...
Page 12: ...he original product or 3 refund the purchase price of the product When a refund is given the return product to Q3I becomes Q3I s property The warranty does not cover freight to Q3I The warranty is void if anyone tampers with maliciously damages or physically abuses the unit This warranty is limited to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable to or enforceable by any subsequent owner...
Page 13: ...epends on many variables such as temperature and health conditions of the test subject A safe or low BAC reading does not mean that the test subject s physical or mental performance or judgment including reaction times can respond to any emergency encountered A breath alcohol tester cannot determine the exact concentration of alcohol in the blood of a test subject Q3I does not warrant that the ope...
Page 14: ...ble the legality or enforce ability of the remaining terms shall not be affected or impaired EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY AND TO THE MAXI MUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW Q3I IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAG ES UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF USE LOSS OF REVENUE OR INCOME LOSS OF ACTUAL OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS INCLUDING LOSS OF PR...
Page 15: ...DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL AND DRIVE ALWAYS USE A DESIGNATED DRIVER AFTER DRINKING ALCOHOL BE SAFE AND DRINK RESPONSIBLY ...
Page 16: ...Personal Safety and Monitoring Devices v022510 2010 Q3 Innovations 2349 Jamestown Ave Suite 4 Independence IA 50644 Tel 888 399 1687 Fax 319 334 3421 Sales Email sales q3i com Service Email service q3i com www q3i com ...
