Alcohawk Digital Alcohol Detector ABI

INTRODUCTION

Intended Use This breath alcohol tester is intended to measure alcohol in human breath. Readings from this device are used to determine alcohol intoxication. The accuracy of this device has been proven at a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.008 and 0.032. Accuracy at a BAC greater than .032 has not been established. Overview The AlcoHAWK® ABI is a breath alcohol tester intended to test for the presence of alcohol in human breath. The AlcoHAWK® ABI is powered by a 9 volt battery that generally lasts between 200-300 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. You should not drink alcohol and drive or use any machines after consuming alcohol. There is no safe way to drive under the influence of alcohol. Even one drink can make you unsafe.

BAC Dose-Specific Effects

0.020-0.039% 1 Generally no loss of coordination. Slight joy or loss of shyness. Depressant effects are not clear.

0.040-0.069% General feelings of well-being, relaxation, shyness is reduced and sensation of warmth. Joy. Some minor impairment of reasoning and memory. Lowering of caution. Driving skills may be impaired.

0.070-0.099% Slight impairment of balance, speech, vision, reaction time, and hearing. Joy. Judgment and self-control are reduced. Caution, reason and memory are impaired. Driving skills are always impaired.

0.100-0.129% Major impairment of motor coordination and loss of good judgment. Speech may be slurred. Balance, vision, reaction time and hearing will be impaired. Joy.

0.130-0.159% Gross motor impairment and lack of physical control. Blurred vision and major loss of balance. Joy reduced and state of feeling unwell begins to appear.

0.160-0.249% Anxiety, restlessness predominates. Nausea may appear. Appearance of a “sloppy drunk.”

0.250%-0.299% Needs assistance in walking. Total mental confusion. State of feeling unwell with nausea and some vomiting.

0.300%-0.399% Loss of consciousness.

0.400% + Onset of coma.

Possible death due to respiratory arrest. 2 1 Some individuals may experience impairment at BAC levels at .03% or even lower. 2 Death can occur at a lower BAC level in some individuals. DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL AND DRIVE ALWAYS USE A DESIGNATED DRIVER AFTER DRINKING ALCOHOL BE SAFE AND DRINK RESPONSIBLY

Operating Instructions

Wait 20 minutes after the subject smokes, eats or drinks before testing. Failure to wait 20 minutes can give inaccurate BAC readings and harm the sensor.

Step 1) Press the ON/OFF power switch. The unit will start to count down from 200 to 000 on the DISPLAY. This warm-up process prepares the sensor and circuit for testing.

Step 2) When you hear a BEEP and the green READY light comes on, take a deep breath, then blow steadily and continuously into the BREATH PIPE until you hear another BEEP. You will be blowing for up to 5 seconds. Your lips should be sealed around the mouthpiece while blowing. Be careful not to cover the BREATH OUT opening on the unit. If you don’t blow within 30 seconds, the unit automatically displays “OFF”. Press the ON/OFF power switch to turn the unit off and repeat step 1).

Step 3) After the red and green display lights blink for 4 seconds, the test result will be displayed by 3 digits for 15 seconds. This number is your estimated Blood Alcohol Concentration (%BAC). - If the BAC reading is over 0.05%, the red WARN lamp will flash along with a BEEP sound. - If the BAC reading is over 0.40%, the display will read “ HOT” and the red WARN lamp will flash along with a BEEP sound. This can also occur if a subject blows alcohol from their saliva into the tester. 5 - If you consumed very little alcohol, your actual concentration may be below 0.01%BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration), and the reading may not be activated. However, the display will show 0.00%. - If ErH is displayed, see the Error Messages section in this manual.

Step 4) Finally, the unit will display “OFF” for turn-off, along with a BEEP sound. Press the ON/OFF power switch to turn the unit off.

Step 5) For more testing, wait one (1) minute and repeat steps 1 – 4

READ THE RESULTS

The result is an estimate of the subject’s BAC. A breath alcohol tester cannot determine the exact BAC in the blood of the subject. Correlation between BrAC and BAC depends on many factors, such as temperature and health conditions. Only use this unit 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.

SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions

4.72” x 2.36” x 1” (12 cm x 6 cm x 2.5 cm)

Weight 2.8 oz (80 g)

without batteries; 4.4 oz (125 g) with batteries

Power Supply 9V alkaline battery Battery Life 200-300 tests1

Sensor Technology Sensitive semi-conductor sensor

Warm-UP Time 20 seconds1

Blowing Time 5 seconds

Recovery Time 60 seconds1

Digital Display 3 Digits (0.00% BAC)

Operating Temperature 10 - 40°C (50 - 104°F)

Detection Range 0.00 - 0.40%

BAC Air Sample 5 Second Deep Lung Sample Calibration Required periodically.

Operation Single Button Warranty 1 Year Limited Warranty

ACCESSORIES

• Mouthpieces

• 12 Volt DC Adapter

• Wall Adapter

• Soft Case

• Hard Case

• Wrist Strap