Massachusetts Ignition Interlock Device User Manual

YOU MUST RETURN TO YOUR INSTALLER WITH YOUR VEHICLE SO THEY CAN PERFORM YOUR STATE MANDATED SERVICE EVERY 30 DAYS!

BE SURE TO SCHEDULE THIS APPOINTMENT BEFORE YOU LEAVETODAY! AND MAKE A RECORD OF IT ON YOUR CALENDAR!

Every day when you power up your device it will display a countdown to your next mandatory service date. Missing your mandatory service date may cause you to be locked out of starting your vehicle.

There is a difference between the device stating SERVICE DUE ...and LOCK DUE

At every start up, the device will display the number of days until service (service due XX days). Pay attention to this number. If you have an event or other issue which results in an early return for service, that displayed message will change to a lock due XX days and the verbal notification changes to “Return for service soon.” You need to contact Alcohol Detection Systems immediately to avoid being locked out of starting your vehicle.

Please be sure you understand how to use this device before you leave today!

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU LEAVE TODAY!!!

WARNING! ANY PERSON TAMPERING, CIRCUMVENTING, OBSCURING CAMERA IMAGES, OR OTHERWISE MISUSING THIS DEVICE WILL BE REPORTED TO YOUR SENTENCING AGENCY AND MAY SUBJECT YOU TO CRIMINAL AND CIVIL PENALTIES.

If you ever have any questions, refer to your owner’s manual and if necessary call us at 888-786-7384. We will be glad to answer any questions or assist you with anything we can!

QUICK START GUIDE

Please read the entire manual. It will help you to understand the entire process! The most important thing to remember is that this unit is used to detect what is on your breath. The unit is alcohol specific so the only chemical you need to be concerned with is alcohol. Unfortunately, alcohol is present in some everyday things you may not think of. Mouthwash, cough syrups, perfumes, colognes, hair spray, and hand sanitizers have alcohol in them, and, if you are exposed to them prior to providing a sample, you may fail a test. If you fail a startup test, it will result in you waiting for the device to allow you to take a new test. It is highly recommended if you are exposed to these chemicals, you allow adequate time for your body to purge these chemicals prior to attempting a breath test. If you blow a failure of .021 or above during a startup test, the unit will go into a time out. If this does occur, turn off your ignition, immediately drink a glass of water, and rinse your mouth out so that any residual alcohol is washed away, then compete a retest as soon as the device will allow. Upon completion of this timeout (usually 2-5 min) you should retest. Multiple failures may result in a violation, so think about what you have been exposed to prior to starting the vehicle.

To take a startup test, turn the ignition key on. The unit will activate, and the voice will say “Determinator^® please wait.” Now it is preparing for your sample. The device must be held upright and as close to level as possible. The device has a built in instrument which will not allow a test if it is too far to one side or the other, ensuring a proper photo of the user. Obstruction of the camera is considered a violation of Massachusetts law and may subject you to criminal and civil penalties. Once the unit is ready for your sample, the unit will say “please provide sample” You will then blow hard into the device for about 1 second, the device will beep, you will then immediately suck back, the device will beep, then you will blow out steady and not as hard as the first sample, but not too soft either (this breath will be about 8 seconds). While you are blowing the long final breath, the device will beep continuously. There are three tones. As long as the tones are sounding, continue to blow. The three tones are low (blowing too soft), normal (blowing correct), and high (blowing too hard). Blow until it stops beeping. The most common errors are sucking back too long, or blowing the second (long) breath too hard. Once the device stops beeping, wait for “ test Passed you may start the vehicle. ” Once you hear this, you can start the vehicle anytime during this free start period. Upon successful completion of a startup test, you may start the vehicle for up to 3 minutes. Always wait for the device to say “YOU MAY START THE VEHICLE.” If the device verbally says, “INVALID SAMPLE,” the digital display will scroll the reason for the error in the window. The most common errors are “Too Hard,” or “Not in Time.” These both mean you are blowing too hard on your final long sample. Retry and lower this final pressure until the device accepts your sample. Other reasons for invalid sample can be found later in this manual.

Once you start the vehicle, the unit will randomly test you while the vehicle is running. When calling for a retest the unit will light up beep and say “retest required please provide sample.” ADS recommends you pull over to a safe location for the retest, as the random retest should not be performed while the vehicle is moving. Once you’re in a safe position to perform the test, leave the vehicle running, look at the display, and listen to the voice commands. This will allow you to get familiar with the retest procedure without the distraction of driving. Remember, you have 5 minutes to provide the sample. All you need to do is present a sample just like a startup test. The device must be held upright and as close to level as possible. The device has a built in instrument which will not allow a test if it is too far to one side or the other, ensuring a proper photo of the user. Obstruction of the camera is considered a violation of Massachusetts law and may subject you to criminal and civil penalties. The unit will once again analyze the sample and give you “Test Passed”. If for some reason you were to fail, you will be required to retest until you provide a passing test, or turn off the ignition. This result however could result in a LOCK DUE 2 DAYS message, which does not lock you out immediately, but would lock you out after 2 days. This will give you 2 days to start your vehicle normally, but the unit will display a service notification each time you attempt a startup. You will need to contact Alcohol Detection Systems at our toll free number as soon as possible after receiving this message. The most common cause of 5-day lock outs is not from failing tests; it is from not completing the random retest in time. The most common cause for this is people leaving the vehicle running unattended. We recommend taking the keys with you when you leave the vehicle. Anytime something out of the ordinary occurs you should make a record of it in your log in the event your sentencing agency has a question for you about the incident. Any time you pass a test or turn the vehicle off, you will activate a 3 minute free start timer. This will allow you to restart the vehicle without a new start up test. If your engine stalls, turn off your key then turn your key back on, wait for the unit to say “you may start your vehicle,” then start the vehicle back up.

When the random retest is requested, the sample must be provided; otherwise a violation will occur. Under these circumstances, before starting the vehicle again, you will need to provide a clean air sample.

If you have your vehicle serviced, you must notify Alcohol Detection Systems prior to, or within 24 hours after ANY major service, this does not include oil changes, or tires. We are mainly concerned with repairs under the hood or within the vehicle’s electrical system.

When you leave today, you should receive 3 mouthpieces, and a box. Your mouthpieces can be washed. Just be sure they are dry before using them with the device. Additional mouthpieces can be obtained by calling Alcohol Detection Systems.

The device is designed to work in all temperature ranges we experience in Massachusetts. In the winter you may experience a longer start-up time as the device warms up to prepare for your sample, in the summer the device can over heat if left in direct sunlight, so never leave your device in direct sun light!!! Un-plugging the handset is allowed to avoid these issues if you prefer. If you prefer to leave the device in your vehicle, leave it in a place that has good air circulation (i.e. under seat), do not leave in a sealed glove box or wrapped in a cloth as this will prevent the device from dissipating heat naturally. If you do leave the unit in direct sunlight and receive an invalid sample due to a sample temp error. Turn off the handset, roll your windows down (to decrease cabin temps) and then blow straight through the device to cool the inside of the unit. After 5 or 6 straight blows, retry your sample and the unit should function normally.

Always remove the plastic mouthpiece before disconnecting the handset; this will reduce the chance of breaking the mouthpiece off in the unit. Additionally, it is not necessary to jam the mouthpiece into the opening. Doing so will increase the chance of breaking off the mouthpiece.

NOTE: Completely read and understand this manual before operating a vehicle with the Determinator^® System installed. A user must comply with the requests of the unit and follow its instructions in a timely manner. Failure to do so may require early service or a complete vehicle lockout – at the driver’s expense and inconvenience. Always operate the vehicle and provide breath samples in a safe manner.