User manual Q3 INNOVATIONS ALCOHAWK SLIM

[. . . ] Individuals should not drink alcohol and drive or use any machinery after consuming alcohol. There is no safe way to drive under the influence of alcohol. Even one drink can make you unsafe. 1 BAC 0. 020-0. 039%3 0. 040-0. 06% 0. 070-0. 09% Generally no loss of coordination. General feeling of well-being, relaxation, lower inhibitions, and sensation of warmth. [. . . ] Some states prohibit driving commercial vehicles or any vessel with a 0. 04% BAC or higher. Many states prosecute individuals for driving under the influence at any level. ERROR MESSAGES Error Message Sn or PL Cause and Course of Action There has been an error with the sensor. This can occur if the test subject does not wait at least 20 minutes after smoking, eating or drinking before using the unit or if the unit has not been used for an extended period of time. Press the Power On/Off button once to turn off the unit and repeat operation steps 1 ­ 5. If this message is displayed four or more consecutive times, the unit may need to be serviced. Repeat the test because the unit did not detect an even alcohol concentration in the breath sample. This can occur if the user varies the blowing force when performing a test or if the exhaust port is obstructed. Repeat operation steps 1 ­ 5 to perform another test. The unit detected a very high alcohol concentration (above 0. 40% BAC). Replace AA batteries. 6 rP H Lo PRECAUTIONS 1. After drinking, smoking and eating, users should wait at least 20 minutes before testing. Avoid testing in strong winds, in a closed room with a heavy amount of smoke, or where alcohol is present. When the unit displays Lo, replace the AA batteries. Do not blow cigarette smoke, food or liquid into the unit. Only use the unit in a temperature range of 10 - 40°C or 50 - 104°F. Operation above or below this range may affect the results. Avoid testing in the presence of any substances that contain methyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol or acetone. These substances may interfere with the results of the test. Conditions that increase the amount of ketones on the breath, such as diabetes and low caloric intake, may cause a false positive test. BAC CHANGES OVER TIME DEPENDING ON MANY FACTORS. BAC AT ONE TIME CAN DIFFER FROM BAC A FEW MINUTES LATER. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT WITH AN IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE OR WHILE INSIDE A VEHICLE. [. . . ] A copy of your dated sales receipt or invoice. DISCLAIMER Q3I makes no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the ability of this unit to determine whether, or to the extent to which, a test subject's mental or physical functionality, or judgment, is impaired by blood alcohol including whether the test subject is intoxicated, under any definition of that word. Q3I expressly disclaims any liability for incidental, special, or consequential damages of any nature under any legal theory. Any act or failure to act based upon a reading from this product is at the test subject's or user's own risk. Q3I assumes no responsibility for consequences to users or test subjects who use this product and are later under the influence of alcohol or to have had their judgment or any mental or bodily function impaired by alcohol. [. . . ]