PNI Corporation AlcAlert BT5500, AlcAlert BT5300 User guide
OPERATION MANUAL
WARNING/AGREEMENT: Because of the vari-
ables involved in the timing of alcohol consumption,
individual metabolism, and self-administration, the
user of this product agrees (1) not to hold the manufacturer, dealer, wholesaler, or distributor responsible for the consequences of any decision, based on
the use of this product, to operate a vehicle, boat,
or aircraft or other equipment and (2) to hold them
harmless from the claims of others arising out of any
such decision. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, YOU SHOULD
PROMPTLY RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE PLACE
OF PURCHASE, UNUSED, FOR A FULL REFUND.
BREATHALCOHOLDETECTOR
MODELS BT5 50 0 & BT 53 00
Intended Use:
The AlcAlert Breath Alcohol Detector is a screening test device for the rapid
detection of alcohol in the breath. The test is used to obtain a visual quantitative
result that approximates the level of alcohol concentration in the blood stream, and
is intended for over the counter sale to the home user.
Making Ordinary Products Extraordinary
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BEFORE USING THE UNIT
The
AlcAlert Breath Alcohol Detector uses
advanced semi-conductor gas sensor technology
to approximate the percent of blood alcohol
concentration (%BAC) from your breath. Please
take a few moments to review the entire manual
before using the unit.
Before u s i n g the AlcAlert Breath
Alcohol Detector:
• When inserting batteries (not included
with all models), please note the correct
polarity on the inside of the battery case.
Inserting the batteries with the incorrect
polarity may damage the unit.
• Do not blow smoke or uids into the
mouth vent, as this may damage the
sensor. Similarly, certain gases such as
silicone compounds, sulfur, and freon
gases can also damage your sensor. Keep
the unit away from all liquids and store
in a safe environment.
• If the unit needs to be cleaned, wipe
gently with a soft cloth. Do not use any
cleaning agents.
• Allow 30 minutes after consuming alcohol or smoking before using the unit.
This helps to ensure the breath sample
is taken from your lungs, and not from
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the alcohol within your mouth, which
may result in a higher reading. In some
cases, it may take up to one hour to
reach the highest blood alcohol level
after the last consumption of alcohol.
• Each individual’s body responds to
the consumption of alcohol differently.
Consequently, a person’s ability to drive
safely may be impaired at a point well
below the legal blood alcohol limit.
Using the unit
1. Press the “On” button
The unit beeps once, the “WAIT”
indicator ashes, and the unit begins
a “warm-up” countdown from 14-to-0
or 6-to-0 (see Additional Information).
You must wait until the countdown is
complete. Proceed with step 2 only
when the unit beeps twice and the
“BLOW” indicator ashes.
If “SAT” (saturation) ashes after
the countdown is completed and
the unit turns off, the sensor is
saturated. Saturation occurs when
alcohol moisture is present on the
sensor from a prior use, or after a
long period of inoperability. Without
this feature, the unit would display
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LCD Readout
Vents
JAPAN
%BAC
WAIT BLOW
Low Battery WAIT, BLOW,
Indicator and %BAC
Indicators
“On” Button
Battery Compartment
(slide down to open)
Figure A
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