Q3 Innovations AlcoHAWK SLIM - Manual (Page 8)

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READ THE RESULTS
The displayed result is an estimate of the test subject’s BAC. A breath
alcohol tester cannot determine the exact BAC in the blood of the test
subject. Correlation between BrAC and BAC depends on many factors,
such as temperature 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 prosecute individuals for driving under the influence at any
level.
ERROR MESSAGES
Error Message Cause and Course of Action
Sn or PL
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.
rP
Repeat the test because the unit did not detect an even
alcohol concentration in the breath sample. This can oc-
cur 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.
H
The unit detected a very high alcohol concentration
(above 0.40% BAC).
Lo Low Battery. Replace AA batteries.
Er
The sensor has sustained damage; please contact Q3
Innovations for further support.