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STEP 9:
FLASHLIGHT OFF
Turn the flashlight off whenever you are ready to do so.
After detecting alcohol, the fuel cell may need a minute or so to
recover. The recovery time increases with high concentrations of
alcohol and with low operating temperatures (see page 10).
No recovery is needed if no alcohol was detected.
STEP 10: RECORD RESULTS
You may want to record your results into a suitable
log or by use
of your body camera.
Record the number of bars on the graph that
light up. If no bars on the graph light up, record "Negative for
Detectable Levels of Breath Alcohol”.
Remember
:
Five (5) Easy Steps for Successful Testing
1.
Distance
: Position 5-7 inches
2.
Direction
: Aim Intake Port at mouth
3.
Talking
:
Subject speaks
4.
Tap
:
Sample Pump Light on Light off
5.
Read
:
5 - 20 seconds
Interpreting the Display
The PAS V is intended for use as a
screening device
to detect alcohol in or
around a person without the person’s direct or active participation. Because of
the passive nature of the device, it is
not possible to obtain precise readings
of breath alcohol levels
(deep lung BrAC). The subject might be exhaling out of
the corner of his mouth, or his breath might be deflected by drafts or other
variables in the environment.
Accurate measurements can only be obtained with an evidential quality
instrument, where the subject blows into a mouthpiece.
The purpose of the
PAS V is to
alert
you that alcohol is present and may help you to quickly decide
whether to utilize other field sobriety tests or to use an evidential breath tester in
individual cases.
