Pivot Breath Sensor User manual

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Breath Sensor

Welcome! Take a deep breath.

Indications for Use
The Pivot Breath Sensor is a breath carbon
monoxide monitor intended for single-user use by
cigarette smokers to inform the user about how
breath carbon monoxide levels are affected by
smoking behavior. The device is not intended to
be used with other inhaled products.
For smokers, 18 years and older.
Feel free to call Technical Support with any
problems or questions about your device.
1-855-374-7727
To access the full User Manual and additional
FAQs about Pivot, check out:
https://pivot.helpscoutdocs.com/
Check your email for the link to download the Pivot
app onto your smart phone. You can also search
"Pivot Journey" in the App Store (iOS) or Google
Play Store (Android).
Requires iPhone 5 and above with iOS 10.0 and
above, or Android 5.0 and above (not included).
1 Download App

Turn Bluetooth on and open app.
Disconnect breath sensor from power source
before pairing.
On
2 Pairing Your Device
Open the Pivot app and click the
sensor icon in the top right corner.
Choose the icon of the sensor that looks
like yours, then click “Pair My Sensor.”

Watch the "Why CO?" video or read the text,
then click "Next."
Press the button on your Pivot Breath Sensor
until the LED light flashes blue, then release
the button.
When your Pivot Breath Sensor flashes green,
click "Yes It's Flashing Green" in the app.
After successful pairing, watch
the Breath Sensor Tutorial video

3Guided Breath Test
After watching the Breath Sensor Tutorial video, you
will start an interactive tutorial called the Guided
Breath Test to learn how to give a breath sample.
Follow the instructions on the screen
to complete the Guided Breath Test
Press the
button on the
sensor and hold
until the light
flashes blue

Unsuccessful Guided Breath Test
Note: if you get an error message before
or during the Guided Breath Test, you
might be:
Press "Try Again"to
repeat Guided Breath
Test, or wait 5 minutes
before trying again
The value of your
breath samples are
displayed in your
CO Logs in the
Pivot App
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Starting to blow too soon
Starting to blow too late
Not blowing long enough
Starting within 5 minutes of your last sample
Viewing Your Sample Results
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Important:
• When submitting a breath sample, sit down,
and take a deep breath.
• Do not use the Pivot Breath Sensor while
operating any type of vehicle or machinery.
• Do not use the Pivot Breath Sensor around
children. The straw can be a choking hazard.
• Clean straw with soap and water. Dry
thoroughly before use.
4Giving a Breath Sample
Press and hold the button.
Inhale when you hear a beep
and the LED starts flashing
blue. Hold your breath and
release button.
Continue to hold your breath
for 10 seconds (minimum 8
seconds ).
After three beeps blow
gently into the sensor for
12 seconds.
Blinking green indicates a
successful breath test, and
blinking red means sample
was not properly submitted.
HOLD!
1. If you are not able to hold your breath for 8 seconds, you should not use
this device.
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Viewing and Under-
standing Your Results
CO Log Screen
Swipe up or down to review results What the colors mean
Typical levels for a non-smoker, and
should be your goal
Green Bar (0-6 ppm)
Borderline values that may be found in
smokers and non-smokers
Yellow Bar (7-9 ppm)
These levels are typical of a smoker
Red Bar (10 ppm or higher)
This means breath samples were not given
correctly
Grey Bar (Error Result)
Remember, no amount of smoking is safe

6
Pivot App
Home Screen
Navigating in Your App
Press this button to
access the Sensor
Settings Menu
Swipe up or down to view full menu

7Charging your device
Connect USB cable to charging cube (not
included) or other electrical source. Connect
smaller end of cable to your Pivot Breath Sensor.
Ready to use
You cannot give a breath sample while the device
is charging. Disconnect device from cable before
use.
Disconnect Device before Use

Thank you.

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Redwood City, CA 94063
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