Q3 Innovations AlcoHAWK ELITE - Manual (Page 8)

Step 5) Take a DEEP BREATH AND BLOW STEADILY (for at least 5
seconds) until a BEEP sounds to signal completion of the test-
ing.
Note: The unit will display a 0.000 after approximately 1 – 2 seconds if
a trace level of alcohol is not detected in the breath sample (i.e., at least
0.001% BAC).
Step 6) For more testing, wait one (1) minute and repeat steps 1 – 5.
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 people for driving under the influence at any
level.
ERROR MESSAGES
Error Message Cause and Course Of Action
SNR
The sensor is not ready for testing. This can occur
if the unit has not been used for several days and if
the unit has not been primed. If the SNR message
is displayed, press the Power On/Off button
once to turn off the unit and follow the operating
instructions again.
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