Taser X3 - Manual (Page 17)

Step 13: Spark Test
The spark test should be performed with cartridges loaded in the ECD. Use inert cartridges
for spark tests if they are available.
To perform a spark test, follow these steps:
1 Point the ECD in a safe direction.
2 Place top rail of the X3 ECD in the palm of your secondary hand so you can grip the top
rail and your thumb can reach the ARC switch, while the remainder of your secondary
hand and fingers are away from the front of the ECD.
3 Shift the CAM-Lock Safety to the up (ARMED) position. Keep all fingers away from the
trigger and keep the ECD pointed in a safe direction. While performing a spark test, DO
NOT touch the trigger at any time.
4 Use your thumb to press the ARC switch.
WARNING
Use the ARC switch, not the trigger, to perform a spark test.
One momentary sustained press of the ARC switch should activate the Warning Arc long
enough to hear and see the X3 arc. It is not necessary to extend the duration. In most cases,
less than one second is adequate once the Warning Arc begins.
WARNING
View the arc from the top or side of the ECD. Do not look at the
front of the ECD or point the ECD at your face.
5 Shift the CAM-Lock Safety to the down (SAFE) position.