BACtrack ELEMENT User manual

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ELEMENT
PRODUCT MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
Eects of Alcohol 4
Components Diagram 6
Operation 7
Verication and Calibration 11
One-Year Limited Warranty 12

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INTRODUCTION
The BACtrack® 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 easy to use;
simply turn on the unit and begin testing in a matter of
seconds.
Before you begin testing, please read this 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 ows 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 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.

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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
uids in your body tissues absorb the alcohol. Your brain is
made up of a large concentration of uids 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). Coee, food or any other “cure” will not sober you up;
only time will do that.
HOW DOES ALCOHOL AFFECT MY BODY?
Alcohol is a depressant. It has a relaxing eect 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, reexes,
and coordination are all negatively aected.
Some vision impairments that occur when you have been
drinking include:
• 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

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Some mental impairment can occur when you have been
drinking, including:
• Reduced awareness of danger
• Becoming overly condent and reckless
• Diculty in making decisions
• Reduction in balance
• Slowed reexes
• Impaired judgment
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.
Do not use your BACtrack as a tool to determine whether you
should operate a motor vehicle or equipment, or perform any
other dangerous act. Do not drink and drive. Always have a
designated driver when alcohol is being consumed.
From California Department of Motor Vehicles (http://www.dmv.ca.gov)

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EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL*
0.02-0.03% BAC Slight euphoria. Loss of
shyness. Depressant eects
are not apparent. Impairment
possible in some individuals.
0.04-0.06% BAC 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% BAC 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.
0.10-0.12% BAC Signicant 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% BAC Gross motor impairment and lack
of physical control. Blurred vision
and major loss of balance Euphoria
is reduced and dysphoria (anxiety,
restlessness) begins to appear.

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0.16-0.20% BAC Dysphoria predominates. Nausea
may appear.
0.25% BAC Need for assistance in walking. Total
mental confusion. Dysphoria with
nausea and some vomiting.
0.30% BAC Loss of consciousness. Onset of
coma. Possible death due to
respiratory arrest**.
* The eects of alcohol intoxication are greatly inuenced
by individual variations among users. Some users will be
intoxicated at a much lower BAC than shown on the previous
page.
** Death can occur at a lower BAC in some individuals.
The generally accepted legal standard for alcohol intoxication
in Canada/the United States is 0.08%. However, your driving
skills can be impaired at any level above 0.00% BAC. It is never
safe to drink any amount of alcohol and drive.

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PREPARATION
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Install two AAA alkaline batteries in the battery compartment.
COMPONENTS DIAGRAM
FRONT VIEW
Mouthpiece
Mouthpiece In
Start Button
Display
Battery Cover
(back)

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OPERATION
Test 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 mouthpiece
into the Mouthpiece In slot. Do
not force it—mouthpiece will
only insert a few millimeters.
STEP 2: Press The BACtrack
will quickly display the total
number of tests performed,
and then begin a countdown.
STEP 3: When the countdown
approaches 2, begin to inhale a
deep breath.
STEP 4: When the countdown
reaches zero, “Blow” will ash
and the screen will display
three lines. Blow through the
mouthpiece for ve seconds
until there is a double beep
sound.
8.8888.880
%BAC
8.8888.828
%BAC
8.888
%BAC
START
20
MIN

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STEP 5: Once the sensor has
analyzed the breath sample,
the estimated BAC value will
ash for about 10 seconds.
The BACtrack Breathalyzer will turn o automatically in 3
minutes. You can also turn o the breathalyzer during the
countdown by pressing and holding down (start button
symbol) for 3 seconds.
ERROR NOTIFICATION
If a user does not blow a
sucient breath sample,
the LCD will display “FLo”. Press
start to restart the countdown
cycle and retest.
If there is no breath sample
blown within 3 minutes, the
LCD will display “Out”. Press
start to restart the countdown
cycle and retest.
If the unit is powered on outside of
the acceptable temperature range
(0-40 °C or 32-104 °F) the unit will
display Out°F and testing cannot be
performed.
If the battery indicator display is
empty, install two new alkaline AAA
batteries.
8.8880.080
%BAC
8.888
%BAC
8.888
%BAC
8.888
%BAC
°
8.888
%BAC

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SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions 4.75 x 1.90 x 0.75 inches
(12.1 x 4.8 x 1.9 cm)
Weight 3.3 oz (94 g)
With mouthpiece and batteries
Sensor Technology Xtend™ fuel cell sensor
technology
Detection Range 0.000 – 0.400 %BAC
Test Count Displays total number of tests
performed
Power Supply Two AAA alkaline batteries,
included
Battery Life Approximately 1000 tests
Warm Up Time 10-20 seconds
Response Time 10 seconds
Sensor Accuracy +/- 0.005 %BAC @ 0.1 %BAC
Operating Temperature 32-104 °F (0-40 °C)

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PRECAUTIONS
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
because 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. 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.
5. Replace the two AAA batteries when the battery indicator
icon reaches one bar.
6. Send your tester in for periodic calibration service as
required. (See Calibration).
7. The BACtrack Breathalyzer is designed to be used in a
temperature range of 32-104 °F (0-40 °C).
8. You cannot use the results of this product in court
9. 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.
10. Do not drink and drive. Always have a designated driver
when alcohol is being consumed.

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VERIFICATION AND 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 breath samples to
these baseline values.
The accuracy of breath alcohol testers can uctuate 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
Please visit www.bactrack.com/calibration or call 877.334.6876
for information on how to get your BACtrack calibrate.
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.

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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 follow
these instructions:
Obtain a Return Authorization (RA) number by emailing
[email protected]
When shipping the product back to KHN Solutions Inc., 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 conrmation 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
DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE

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