Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product S50 BACtrack
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OWNER’S MANUAL Brea thal yzer S50.
1 Tab le Of COnT en T s This device is intended to measure alcohol in human breath. Measurements obtained by this device are used in the diagnosis of alcohol intoxication. Introduction ................... 1 Dose-specific Effects of Alcohol . . . 4 Preparation .
1 InT rOduC TIOn The BACTRACK ® Select S50 Breathalyzer is an alcohol screening device, used for the detection of alcohol in the breath. The BACTRACK provides a digital result, displaying an estimate of the subject’ s BAC (Blood Alcohol Content). Before you begin testing, it is ver y important to read the entire owner’s manual.
2 3 double vision. Brain activity is slowed. Y our judgment, reflexes, and coordination are all negatively affected. Some vision impairments that occur when you have been drinking include: Narrowing .
2 3 How does alcohol affect my driving? W e can’t emphasize enough how dangerous it is for you to drink and drive. Y our vision and your brain are the most important factors in driving safely . If you jeopardize either by drinking, and then you drive, you are likely to be involved in a serious or fatal collision.
4 5 dO se - speCIfIC ef feCT s Of al COhOl * BAC Dose-Specific Effects 1 0.02-0.03% Slight euphoria. Loss of shyness. Depres- sant effects are not apparent. Impairment possible in some individuals. 0.04-0.06% Feeling of well-being, relaxation, lower inhibitions and sensation of warmth.
4 5 BAC Dose-Specific Effects 1 0. 13-0. 15% Gross motor impairment and lack of physical control. Blurred vision and major loss of balance. Euphoria is reduced and dysphoria (anxiety , restlessness) is begin- ning to appear . 0. 16-0.20% Dysphoria predominates.
6 7 prepara TIOn Installing the Batter y Install two AA batteries in the batter y compartment. (Batteries are included.) COmpOnenT s dIagram Display Window FRONT VIEW Power Button Mouthpiece Ready LED.
6 7 OperaTIOn IMPORT ANT ! T est subjects should wait 20 minutes after eating, drinking, or smoking before blowing into the BACTRACK Breathalyzer . Failure to wait 20 minutes can provide inaccurate test results and damage the sensor . STEP 1: Insert a disposable mouthpiece.
8 9 STEP 3: When the countdown approaches 1 0, begin to inhale a deep breath. STEP 4: When the countdown reaches zero, the READY light will flash and two beeps will sound. Blow hard, continuously , for five full seconds. While a user is blowing, the BACTRACK will sound a continuous tone.
8 9 Understanding BAC 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.
10 11 s peCIfICa TIOns Dimensions 2.32 x 4.56 x 1 .06 inches (5.9 x 1 1.6 x 2.7 cm) W eight 3.88 oz (1 10 g) with mouthpiece and batteries Sensor T echnology Advanced semiconductor Detection Range 0.
10 11 pre CauTIOns W ait at least 20 minutes after dr inking, eating or smoking before 1. testing. Not obser ving this waiting period can cause inaccurate readings, damage the sensor , and void your warranty . Do not blow smoke, food, or liquids into the BACTRACK as this 2.
12 13 VerIfICa TIOn and CalIbraTIOn The BACTRACK Select S50 Breathalyzer is calibrated during manufacture using advanced alcohol simulation equipment. Known alcohol concentrations are passed through the sensor to set baseline values for testing. During testing, the unit compares users’ breath samples to these baseline values.
12 13 One- Year lImIT ed Warran TY 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 (“W arranty Period”).
14 15 Solutions expressly disclaims any liability for direct, indirect, in- cidental, special, or consequential damages of any nature under any legal theor y . 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.
14 15 Provider; or (d) to a product or part that has been modified to alter functionality or capability without the written permission of KHN Solutions.
16 17 EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS W ARRANTY AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LA W , KHN SOLUTIONS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES UNDER ANY LEGAL THE.
16 17 Obtaining W arranty Ser vice 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 warrant.
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