Spark Test Guide

This test safely replicates the kill cycle. It’s a great way to see if your unit is working
properly or just to observe the zapping in action (minus the rodent).

You’ll need a 7-inch long screw driver with a plastic or rubber handle.

Set the unit on a counter or table.

Turn on the unit and turn it around so that you’re looking
through the metal grate in the back of the unit.

You’ll see a square hole in the metal grid on the back
of the unit.

Now, put the screw driver through the hole, allowing the arm of the screw driver to rest on the metal grid, while you place the tip of the screw driver on the center “island” plate inside the unit.

Both of these contacts are necessary.

Then, allow the screw driver tip to rest on the center “island” plate
for 15 seconds, then slowly begin raising the tip of the screw driver
off the plate.

When you do this, you should see a strong blue spark that arcs about
1/8 to 1/4 inch high. It will also create a noticeable buzzing sound which will last for about 2 minutes.

As with a kill, the red light on top of the unit will blink until the unit is reset.