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1. Breatha 0003 User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS This device is intended to measure alcohol in human breath Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis of alcohol intoxication Inti oduction OOS LO RIT ee CTR TORS CICS TORO ro roe ae AR TC ID TE SENET ation EEE tay wife a vel ota ice sores tere ees ore ete 6 Components Diagr nimni ie aH 6 O I ti pe QHON aee Liane ie 5 ifi ti 0 peci ICOTIONS oa EEEE TEREE onde 5 Se nina de a V I ifi ti d C libr ti 2 eriricaTion an TION E EEE Track your B A C BACtrack INTRODUCTION The BACtrack Breathalyzer is a professional alcohol screening device used for the detection of alcohol in the breath The BACtrack provides a digital result indicating the approximate BAC Blood Alcohol Content of the test subject The BACtrack is powered by two AAA batteries and is very easy to use Simply turn on the unit and begin testing in a matter of seconds However before you begin testing there are a few things you should know Please take a moment to read your owner s manual in its entirety and familiarize yourself with the BACtrack Alcohol and Its Effects on the Human Body Alcohol is absorbed from the mouth throat stomach and intestines into the bloodstream Alcohol i2. 09 0 10 0 12 0 13 0 15 Dose Specific Effects Slight euphoria Loss of shyness Depressant effects are not apparent Impairment possible in some individuals Feeling of well being relaxation lower inhibitions and sensation of warmth Euphoria Some minor impairment of reasoning and memory Lowering of caution Driving skills may be impaired at this level of intoxication Slight impairment of balance speech vision reaction time and hearing Euphoria Judgment and self control are reduced Caution reason and memory are impaired Driving skills are always impaired at this level of intoxication and higher Significant impairment of motor coordination and loss of good judgment Speech may be slurred Balance vision reaction time and hearing will be impaired Euphoria Gross motor impairment and lack of physical control Blurred vision and major loss of balance Euphoria is reduced and dysphoria anxiety restlessness begins to appear 0 40 The effects of alcohol intoxication are greatly influenced by individual variations among users Some users will be intoxicated at a much lower BAC than shown on the previous page Death can occur at a lower BAC in some individuals The generally accepted legal standard for alcohol intoxication in the United States is 0 08 However your driving skills can be impaired at any level above 0 00 BAC It is never safe to drink any amount of alcohol and drive OPERATIO
3. Notification If a user does not blow a sufficient breath sample the LCD will display FLo Press start to restart the countdown cycle and retest If there no breath sample blown within 15 seconds the LCD will display Out Press start to restart the countdown cycle and retest It the unit is powered on outside of the acceptable temperature range 0 40 C or 32 104 F the unit will display Out F BAC testing cannot be performed It the battery indicator display is empty install two new alkaline AAA batteries If the unit displays 2 after step 4 it means excessive salvia went into the sensor during the test Wait 20 minutes and then try again Memory Mode Enter the memory mode by pressing the memory button during the countdown The most recent test result will occur first The next test results will be displayed sequentially by pressing the memory button The breathalyzer will recall up to 10 tests If the memory is full the oldest test will be deleted automatically SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Weight Sensor Technology Detection Range Memory Power Supply Battery Lite Warm Up Time Response Time Sensor Accuracy Operating Temperature 4 25 x 1 875 x 0 625 inches 11 x 4 7 x 1 7 cm 3 oz 84 g With mouthpiece and batteries Xtend Fuel Cell Sensor Technology 0 000 0 400 BAC Displays results from last 10 tests Two AAA alkaline batteries in
4. TIONS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN STATUTORY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW KHN SOLU TIONS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS IF KHN SOLUTIONS CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES THEN TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY AND TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT SERVICE AS DETERMINED BY KHN SOLUTIONS IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION No KHN Solutions reseller agent or employee is authorized to make any modification extension or addition to this warranty If any term is held to be illegal or unenforceable the legality or enforceability of the remaining terms shall not be affected or impaired EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW KHN SOLUTIONS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 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 PROFITS FROM A CONTRACT LOSS OF THE USE OF MONEY LOSS OF ANTICIPATED SAVINGS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY LOSS OF GOODWILL OR LOSS OF REPUTATION This Breath Alcohol Tester is intended to measure alcohol in human breath Readings obta
5. N PREPARATION IMPORTANT Installing the Battery Install two AAA alkaline batteries in the ie battery compartment COMPONENTS DIAGRAM NO NO NO EATING DRINKING SMOKING SS Test subjects should wait 20 minutes after eating drinking or smoking before blowing into the BACtrack Breathalyzer Failure to wait 20 FRONT VIEW minutes can provide inaccurate test results and damage the sensor Mouthpiece lisses Display Sta rt Button T Mode el CL 2 seres Battery Cover BAC back WAIT pa JE BAC STEP 1 Insert a mouthpiece into the Mouthpiece In slot Do not force it mouthpiece will only insert a few centimeters STEP 2 Press The BACtrack will quickly display the total number of tests performed and then begin a countdown STEP 3 When the countdown approaches 2 begin to inhale a deep breath START Da STEP 4 When the countdown reaches zero START will flash and the screen will display three lines Blow through the mouthpiece for five seconds until there is a double beep sound STEP 5 Once the sensor has analyzed the breath sample the estimated BAC value is displayed The BACtrack Breathalyzer will turn off automatically in 15 20 seconds You can also turn off the breathalyzer during the countdown by pressing and holding down start button symbol for 3 seconds Error
6. cluded Approximately 1000 tests 10 20 seconds 10 seconds 0 005 BAC 0 1 BAC 32 104 F 0 40 C PRECAUTIONS Wait at least 20 minutes after drinking eating or smoking before testing Not observing this waiting period can cause inaccurate readings and damage the sensor Do not blow smoke food or liquids into the BACtrack as this will damage the sensor Do not test in areas with strong winds smoke or in an area where a large amount of alcohol is being consumed 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 Replace the two AAA batteries when the battery indicator icon reaches one bar Send your tester in for periodic calibration service as required See Calibration The BACtrack Breathalyzer is designed to be used in a temperature range of 32 104 F 0 40 C You cannot use the results of this product in court Do not use the BACtrack as a tool to determine whether you should operate a motor vehicle or equipment or perform any other dangerous act Do not drink and drive Always have a designated driver when alcohol is being consumed VERIFICATION AND ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY CALIBRATION The BACtrack is calibrated during manufacture using advanced alcohol simulation equipment Known alcohol concentrations are passed through the sensor to set baseline
7. ined by this device are used in the diagnosis of alcohol intoxication Some countries states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty or condition may last so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary by country state or province This Limited Warranty is governed by and construed under the laws of the country in which the product purchase took place Obtaining Warranty Service Please be sure to read this instruction manual carefully if you believe your product is not operating properly If you still feel that your product requires warranty service please follow these instructions Obtain a Return Authorization RA number by emailing support bactrack com When shipping the product back to KHN Solutions please package the product carefully and ship using a major carrier UPS FedEx USPS etc To ensure proper credit for a returned item be sure to obtain a delivery confirmation on the return shipment The customer is responsible for all return shipping charges Include the following information with your returned product Your Return Authorization number Name address and phone number as stated at the time of order A copy of your original sales receipt track KHN Solutions Inc 300 Broadway Sui
8. ired by alcohol Correlation between breath alcohol content and blood alcohol concentration depends on many variables including environmental factors such as air quality wind humidity temperature etc and health conditions of the test subject A low BAC reading does not mean that the test subject s physical or mental performance or judgment including reaction times can respond to an emergency The concentration of alcohol in the blood of a test subject cannot be exactly determined by using a breath alcohol screening product KHN Solutions does not warrant that the operation of the product will be error free KHN Solutions is not responsible for any consequences arising from failure to follow instructions or relating to the product s use This warranty does not apply a to consequences caused by accident abuse tampering misuse flood fire earthquake or other external causes b to consequences caused by operating the product outside the permitted or intended uses described by KHN Solutions c to consequences caused by service performed by anyone who is not a representative of KHN Solutions or a KHN Solutions Authorized Service Provider or d to a product or part that has been moditied to alter functionality or capability without the written permission of KHN Solutions TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES REMEDIES AND CONDI
9. lutions within the Warranty Period at its option KHN Solutions will either 1 repair the product 2 exchange the product with a product that is new or which has been manufactured from new or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent to the original product or 3 retund the purchase price of the product When a refund is given the product for which the refund is provided must be returned to KHN Solutions and becomes KHN Solutions property This warranty is limited to the original end user purchaser and is not transferable to or enforceable by any subsequent owner Exclusions Limitations and Disclaimers KHN Solutions makes no warranties express or implied as to the ability of this product to determine whether or the extent to which a test subject s mental or physical functioning or judgment may be impaired by blood alcohol including whether the test subject is intoxicated under any definition of that word KHN solutions expressly disclaims any liability for direct indirect incidental special or consequential damages of any nature under any legal theory Any act or failure to act based on a reading from this product shall be at the test subject s or user s own risk KHN Solutions assumes no responsibility for consequences to or of test subjects who use this product and later are shown to have been under the influence of alcohol or to have had their judgment or any mental or bodily function impa
10. ngested by the human body can be detected in the breath because of its presence in the bloodstream Alcohol cannot be digested and it cannot be chemically changed in the bloodstream As the blood flows through the lungs alcohol in the bloodstream moves across the membranes of the lung s air sacs alveoli into the air The concentration of the alcohol in the alveolar air is directly related to the concentration of the alcohol in the blood As the alveolar air is exhaled the alcohol in it can be detected by the breath alcohol testing device The alcohol concentration in the breath is related to that in the blood and because of this an individual s BAC can be determined by measuring alcohol in the breath The ratio of breath alcohol to blood alcohol is generally estimated to be 2 100 1 Therefore 2 100 milliliters ml of alveolar air will contain approximately the same amount of alcohol as 1 ml of blood Alcohol is a Drug Alcohol is the chemical ethanol or ethyl alcohol resulting from the fermentation of grapes or grain Alcohol is absorbed directly into your bloodstream From your bloodstream the fluids in your body tissues absorb the alcohol Your brain is made up of a large concentration of fluids and will absorb a large amount of any alcohol you drink Your liver eliminates the absorbed alcohol at its own rate of time and nothing you eat or drink can speed up the process Your liver does this by oxidizing the alcohol co
11. nverting it into water and carbon dioxide Coftee food or any other cure will not sober you up Only time will do that How does alcohol affect my body Alcohol is a depressant It has a relaxing eftect on the muscles in your body The muscles of your eyes relax and lose focus Your eyesight will become fuzzy and you may experience double vision Brain activity is slowed Your judgment reflexes and coordination are all negatively affected Some vision impairments that occur when you have been drinking include e Narrowing of your field of vision e Reduction in your depth perception e Decreased ability to see in darkness e Increased sensitivity to glare and a longer time for your eyes to readjust from the glare Some mental brain impairment can occur when you have been drinking including e Reduced awareness of danger e Becoming overly confident and reckless e Difficulty in making decisions e Reduction in balance Slowed reflexes e Impaired judgment How does alcohol affect my driving We can t emphasize enough how dangerous it is for you to drink and drive Your vision and your brain are the most important factors in driving sately If you jeopardize either by drinking and then you drive you are likely to be involved in a serious or fatal collision From California Department of Motor Vehicles http www dmv ca gov DOSE SPECIFIC EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL BAC 0 02 0 03 0 04 0 06 0 07 0
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13. values for testing During testing the unit compares users breath samples to these baseline values The accuracy of breath alcohol testers can fluctuate after six to twelve months of normal use depending on the number of tests performed and operating conditions If this product is providing inconsistent test results is not providing any test results or provides unusually high or low test results the product should be recalibrated immediately by a trained professional The product should be recalibrated at least every six to twelve months If the product is used every day it may need to be recalibrated as frequently as every month Calibration Instructions Please visit www BACtrack com or call 877 334 6876 for information on how to get your BACtrack Breathalyzer recalibrated During recalibration a professional technician will reset the sensor baseline values and also perform a full diagnostic check to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the product KHN Solutions warranty obligations for this product are limited to the following KHN Solutions warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE 1 YEAR from the date of retail purchase by the original end user purchaser Warranty Period Except as provided in the preceding sentence or applicable law KHN Solutions provides this product as is If a defect arises and a valid claim is received by KHN So
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