Precautions – Q3 Innovations AlcoHAWK ABI User Manual
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PRECAUTIONS
1. Wait at least 20 minutes after drinking, smoking or eating before
testing.
2. Do not test in strong winds or in a closed room with smoke or alcohol
present.
3. When the battery low light is glowing, replace the 9V alkaline battery.
4. Do not blow smoke, food or liquid into the unit.
5. 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.
6. Do not leave the unit connected to the AC/DC outlet when the unit is
not being used.
7. Avoid testing in the presence of any liquids that contain any kind of
alcohol or acetone. These substances may interfere with the results
of the test.
8. Conditions that increase the amount of ketones on the breath, such
as diabetes and low caloric intake, may cause a false positive test.
(i.e., showing a non-zero reading despite not drinking alcohol)
9. Do not use this unit as a tool to determine whether you or anyone
else should operate any motor vehicle or machinery.
10. Do not use this unit with an ignition interlock device or while inside
a vehicle.
11. BAC changes over time depending on many factors. BAC at one
time can differ from BAC a few minutes later.
12. You cannot use the results of this unit in court of law.
13. Do not let yourself or anyone else drink and drive. Always use a
designated driver when you or anyone else drinks alcohol.
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