How should an operator prepare the Intoxilyzer 8000 for use?

The correct preparation of the Intoxilyzer 8000 involves turning on the device and performing a warm-up and calibration check. This step is crucial because the warm-up allows the device to reach its optimal operating temperature, ensuring accurate readings. The calibration check verifies that the device is functioning correctly and that the readings it provides will be reliable during testing.

Performing these initial steps is fundamental to ensuring the integrity of the test results. If the device is not adequately warmed up or calibrated, it could lead to erroneous blood alcohol concentration readings, compromising the accuracy of the measurement and potentially affecting any subsequent legal or administrative actions.

While assembling all necessary equipment before use is important, it does not directly influence the accuracy of the Intoxilyzer readings. Collecting a breath sample from a test subject is a subsequent step that occurs after the device has been prepared. Resetting the device to its factory settings is typically reserved for troubleshooting issues and is not part of regular preparation before a test.