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TESTING
Taking a Breath Test
NOTE: Certain things like drinking, eating, and smoking may distort the results of a breath alcohol test. It is recommended that you rinse your mouth with water or wait for at least 20 minutes before taking a test.
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1. Take a new mouthpiece and insert it on top of the ALERT J5 device.
With the display facing you, connect the mouthpiece to the device by aligning the holes and having the rimmed (larger) end of the mouthpiece pointing to the left.
NOTE: To ensure accurate results, use a new mouthpiece for each test. A used mouthpiece may be contaminated from the previous tests, which may result in inaccurate readings. Use part number 95-000130 to order more mouthpieces from ACS.
2. Power on the device by pressing either of the two buttons. You will see a flashing amber LED light and a WAIT message as the device goes through the boot up sequence.
3. After 2 to 3 seconds, once the flashing
LED light turns green and the device displays a READY message, you can begin a breath test.
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4. Take a deep breath and blow into the mouthpiece moderately, at a constant rate and pressure, until you hear a click sound (approximately
5 seconds). You should hear a continuous beep, indicating a proper breath flow. The click indicates the sampling process is complete.
NOTE: If the breath sample is insufficient, the LED light flashes red and you will see a message to correct the problem. Refer to the
“Troubleshooting” section for details.
5. Stop blowing when you hear the click and the tone stops.
6. The device analyzes the sample.
Time taken (a few seconds) depends on the amount of alcohol present in the breath sample. If the breath test is being done outdoors in colder weather, the time to analyze may increase by a few seconds.
7. ALERT J5 analyzes and displays the results.
NOTE: The colour of the LED light that accompanies the results is for reference only; results given in numbers should be considered at all times, especially for new and professional drivers that may have a different maximum limit as per local regulations.
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