INTERNATIONAL MACHINE QUESTIONS

1. Can the machine work in my Country?

Yes, it can. Breath Alcohol Testers Ltd. has been shipping machines around the world for the last 13 years. The machines can be factory adjusted for any size coins in the world.

2. Can the machine work on my electric power?

Yes, it can. The machine has a computer power supply that automatically adjusts to any country's voltage. The machine's power supply has been tested and approved by many governmental agencies. A copy of these certificates is shipped with each machine. The machine will use 25 watts of electric power. ( 1.00 USD per month )

3. Can the machine accept our currency?

Yes, the machine's coin acceptor can be factory set to any size coin in the world. For the dollar bill operated machines by paper money, we can provide bill acceptors for most foreign countries at this time.

4. Can the machine speak my language?

Yes and no. We have at this time a good selection of 22 different languages. We can make any new language and custom designed front panel. There is a one time setup charge of $5,000.00 CAD for the custom programming of the speech chips, and the setup of the 6 color silk screens for your custom front panel. There must also be a minimum order of 50 machines to make any new language. It takes approximately 6 weeks for both the distributor and our engineers at the factory to work together on any new language chip and front panel. These are the following languages our machines can speak at this time:

5 Different English Dialects - Worldwide English

5 Different Spanish Dialects - 3 for Spanish, 1 for South American, and 1 for Mexican

2 Portuguese Dialects - 1 for Portugal, 1 for Brazilian

2 German - 1 for Germany, 1 for Austria

1 French

1 Italian

1 Czech

1 Slovakian

1 Polish

1 Russian

2 Chinese - 1 Chinese-English, 1 Mandarin

1 Japanese - for Japan

5. Our machines use normal straws!

Straws can be ordered in every Country from restaurant or bar supply companies.

6. How about Calibration? Machine accuracy?

All of our machines have an automatic calibration feature built in. You do not have to calibrate the machine for one full year as our machine has a platinum fuel cell.

7. What is the normal cost per use / for each test?

Most of our Worldwide distributors are charging around 1 dollar US / 1 dollar Canadian / 1 British Pound for each test or use of the machine.

8. Import taxes and VAT duties.

All shipping charges are FOB Vancouver. You must pay any import and VAT duties due in your Country.

9. Discounts on Import taxes and VAT duties?

In almost every Country the Import taxes and VAT duties can be exempted if the machines final assembly takes place in that Country. We can assemble and test at our factory. Then remove the main printed circuit board. Then ship to you in 2 different shipments. In 5 minutes time you can re-assemble the 2 parts in your Country. Now the machine becomes a product of your Country. And little or NO taxes and VAT duties need to be paid.

10. Is it possible to order 1 machine sample?

Yes.

11. The Coin Operated Talking Breath Alcohol Tester.

Our model P321000 can be custom manufactured for your Country's specifications.

12. Police type machines, evidential breath testers.

Our policy has always been to only manufacture NON EVIDENTIAL Machines. We do not have any type of printers connected to our machines.

13. Can you visit our factory here in the Canada?

We can only allow our Distributors to visit our factory. If you are a current distributor or planning on becoming one, you can visit us on our BUY & FLY program ( with a minimum order of 25 machines ).

14. What is the order lead time?

You must have signed and executed our Sole Master Exclusive Distributor Agreement. After we receive your payment we will start to customize and assemble your machines.

COMMON MACHINE QUESTIONS

1. Why would a bar owner want a machine?

It projects the owner as a "responsible corporate citizen" in the community. It provides a tool and a tactful way to cut-off drunk and unruly customers. In this age people are more aware of their blood pressure, cholesterol levels and now they want to be "Alcohol Aware" too.

2. What do I need to do to service my machines?

The machines should be checked on a weekly basis for the first 3 weeks. After that you can service them every 3 to 4 weeks. Service is minimal. All you need to do is: collect your money, replace your straws, and clean the outside of the machine with mild soap and water. Then check the machine's calibration about every 6 months.

3. What types of people use our machines?

Everyone, young and old. With the growing Worldwide concern over drunk driving more and more people are wanting to be "alcohol aware." Most of the repeat users will be young people at college bars and sports bars. Many businessmen are also using these machines again and again. The drunk driving issues insure repeat use of our machine for years of constant income.

4. Can I do this business Part Time?

Yes, it should take you 5 minutes per machine, plus travel time. You can work your own hours, when you want to work. You can work close to home. You will be your own boss. "If you want to work hard for someone, you want it to be YOURSELF."

5. How much money can I make?

That depends on the number of machines you own, the type of locations you have, and how hard you want to work. Generally, most vending machines don't make money! What makes money? The LOCATION, The LOCATION, The LOCATION. A great machine in a poor location will earn small profits for you.

6. What about liability?

The following conditions are necessary for a legal breath sample to be taken:
1. The test must be in a controlled environment, no alcohol or smoke present.
2. The test must be administered by a certified State/Provinical technician.
3. The test results must be in a printed form for admission into court.
4. The test must be on a State/Provincial approved and certified machine.
There is a legal disclaimer printed on the front of each machine.

7. What are the best locations?

Sports bars, Military clubs, Discos, large Nightclubs, College bars, Restaurants, Race tracks, Sporting events, or just about anyplace that a large amount of alcohol is served.

8. Is there a right way and wrong way to properly locate machines?

Yes, most definitely. Our machines are not difficult to place. Trying to pre-locate and sell the machine with pictures and brochures is a BAD IDEA. However, until you have all the details of this business and can represent the machines in a professional way we recommend that you don't try to pre-locate machines.

Demonstrating the machine in person is the best way for you to show the machines "TALKING ABILITY" as well as it's amusement factor. This is important in locating the best locations, the "IN PLACES." By letting the owner try the machine for the first time, your will secure a good location and win the bar owner's confidence. A potentially good location can be lost if the distributor is not prepared to answer the key questions as well as "DEMONSTRATE THE MACHINE."

We suggest that you wait until you receive your first machines with our training manual which gives you a step by step description of what is needed to be successful in this business. This is a very important part of what comes with your first machines.

9. How much can I charge?

There are several key factors in deciding how much to charge for each test. In the U.S., most college area bars will have no problem paying 1 US dollar per test, or 1 Dollar Canadian.

10. What is the lifetime of the machine?

The machines comes with a facory 1 year warranty or an optional 5 year warranty. The machine can last 20 years.