TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION
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This device is intended to measure alcohol in human
breath. Measurements obtained by this device are
used in the diagnosis of alcohol intoxication.
Introduction ...................................................... 2
Dose-specific Effects of Alcohol ....................... 6
Sensor Cleaning ............................................... 8
Preparation ...................................................... 9
Components Diagram ..................................... 9
Operation ....................................................... 10
Specifications.................................................. 12
Precautions ..................................................... 13
Verification and Calibration .......................... 14
One-Year Limited Warranty.......................... 15
Track your B.A.C. – BACtrack!
BACtrack Go is an 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 one AAA battery 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 ingested 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
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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.
How does alcohol affect my body?
Alcohol is a depressant. It has a relaxing effect 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:
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 (converting it into
water and carbon dioxide). Coffee, food or any other
“cure” will not sober you up. Only time will do that.
• Narrowing of your eld of vision
• Reduction in your depth perception
• Decreased ability to see in darkness
• Increased sensitivity to glare and a longer
time for your eyes to readjust from the glare
Some mental (brain) impairment can occur when you
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have been drinking, including:
• Reduced awareness of danger
• Becoming overly condent and reckless
• Difculty in making decisions
• Reduction in balance
• Slowed reexes
• Impaired judgment
DOSE-SPECIFIC EFFECTS
OF ALCOHOL
BAC Dose-Specific Effects
0.02-0.03% Slight euphoria. Loss of shyness.
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Depressant effects are not
apparent. Impairment possible in
some individuals.
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 safely. 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)
0.04-0.06% 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.
0.07-0.09% 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.
BAC Dose-Specific Effects
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0.10-0.12% Signicant impairment of motor
coordination and loss of good
judgment. Speech may be slurred.
Balance, vision, reaction time
and hearing will be impaired.
Euphoria.
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
beginning to appear.
0.16-0.20% Dysphoria predominates. Nausea
may appear.
0.25%
Needs assistance in walking. Total
mental confusion. Dysphoria with
nausea and some vomiting.
0.30% Loss of consciousness.
0.40% and up Onset of coma. Possible death due
to respiratory arrest.
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Bailey, William J., Drug Use in American Society, 3rd ed.,
Minneapolis: Burgess, 1993
*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 above.
**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 a level of
0.04% or lower. It is never safe to drink any amount
of alcohol and drive.
SENSOR CLEANING
When the breathalyzer is used for the rst time, or if
the unit has not been used for an extended period of
time (3 weeks or more) air borne pollutants may form
on the sensor surface. To maximize accuracy, clean
the sensor by performing 2 tests, allowing it to run a
complete cycle each time, and disregard the results.
Whether or not alcohol is present on the breath for
the sensor cleaning doesn’t matter. After running
through the complete testing process twice, cleansing
is complete, and you can test again normally.
PREPARATION OPERATION
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Installing the Battery
Install one AAA Alkaline Battery in the battery
compartment.
COMPONENTS DIAGRAM
Test subjects should wait 20 minutes after eating,
FRONT VIEW
Folding Mouthpiece
Display
%BAC
Start
Button
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: (Optional) Attach a mouthpiece
cover to the folding mouthpiece.
IMPORTANT !
Battery Cover
(back)
STEP 2: Press the start button.
The BACtrack will begin a countdown.
STEP 3: When the countdown approaches
2, begin to inhale a deep breath.
Step 4: When the countdown reaches zero,
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the BACtrack will beep. Blow through the
mouthpiece continuously for ve seconds
until the beep sound stops.
STEP 5: Once the sensor has analyzed the breath
sample, the estimated BAC value is displayed.
NOTE: For most accurate results, wait one minute
between tests. When testing high alcohol levels,
wait 3-5 minutes between tests.
Display shows ‘Err’
The sensor is damaged. Contact support
for assistance.
Low Battery Icon
When low battery icon appears, replace
with new AAA Alkaline batteries.
SPECIFICATIONS
Error Notifications
Display shows ‘FL’
The FL notication can appear in three cases:
• The user did not blow immediately after the
• The user did not blow continuously for ve
• The user may still have alcohol in their saliva,
Display shows ‘H’
Reading exceeds upper limit of 0.40% BAC.
Make sure user has waited 20 minutes after
consuming alcohol before blowing.
countdown.
seconds.
and the measured alcohol concentration is
uneven. Users should wait 20 minutes after their
last drink to make sure alcohol in the mouth is
fully absorbed and a proper breath sample can
be taken.
Dimensions 1.42 x 0.56 x 2.39 inches
(36.16 x 14.14 x 60.77 mm)
Weight 2 oz. (56 grams)
Sensor Technology MicroCheck™
Detection Range 0.00 - 0.40% BAC
Power Supply One AAA Alkaline Battery
- included
Battery Life 50 - 75 tests
Warm Up Time 11 - 13 seconds
Response Time 5 seconds
Operating
Temperature
50 - 104 degrees Fahrenheit
(10 - 40 Celsius)
PRECAUTIONS
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1. 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.
2. Do not blow smoke, food, or liquids into the
BACtrack as this will damage the sensor.
3. Do not test in areas with strong winds, smoke, or
in an area where a large amount of alcohol is
being consumed.
4. Send your tester in for periodic calibration service
as required.(See calibration).
5. The BACtrack Breathalyzer is designed to be used
in a temperature range of 50-104 degrees F
(10-40 degrees C).
6. 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.
7. You cannot use the results of this product in court.
8. 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.
9. Do not drink and drive. Always have a designated
driver when alcohol is being consumed.
VERIFICATION & CALIBRATION
The BACtrack 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.
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
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Please visit http://support.bactrack.com. or call
415-693-9756 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.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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 Solutions 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) refund 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 denition 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 impaired 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
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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, ood, re,
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 modied 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 CONDITIONS, WHETHER ORAL
OR WRITTEN, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. AS
PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, KHN SOLUTIONS
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
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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 modication, 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
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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 obtained 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 specic 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 email support@bactrack.com to request a Return
Authorization (RA) number.
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
conrmation 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
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300 Broadway, Suite 26
San Francisco, CA 94133
www.BACtrack.com
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