Q3 Innovations AlcoHAWK ELITE - Manual (Page 3)

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INTRODUCTION
Intended Use
This Breath Alcohol Tester is intended to measure alcohol in human
breath. Readings obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis of
alcohol intoxication. The accuracy of this device has been established at
a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.008 and 0.032. Accuracy at a
BAC greater than .032 has not been established.
Overview
This tester provides a digital reading of a person’s approximate BAC
in seconds. The AlcoHAWK ® Elite is powered by a 9 volt battery that
generally lasts between 100-200 tests when using an alkaline 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 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.
Calibration
It is very important to have the instrument calibrated as recommended
in this owner’s manual (see Verification and Calibration, pg. 9). Failure
to do so may result in readings that are inaccurate.