## pi-Lit $ ^{\circ} $ Sequential Flare (ICS) - Quick Start Guide

### Battery Status
- When Flare is OFF, press for 3 seconds the square $ \pi $ （pi）button.
- A yellow/green LED will begin to flash:
  - 5 yellow = full batteries
  - 4 yellow = good batteries
  - 3 yellow, 2 red = low batteries
  - 1 red = batteries depleted (time to change batteries)

### Turning on Flares - Rapid Deployment System (RDS)
- Simply pull off case! （Rechargeable only） OR,
- Briefly tap either button.
- Yellow/Green LED will illuminate indicating that the flare is turning on.
- First flare takes approximately 3 seconds to turn on;
- The remaining flares will take approximately 1 sec to turn on.
- Wait until the flare begins flashing, then turn on the next flare.
- There are 16 LEDs on the SIDE of the flare and 4 LEDs on the TOP.

### Disabling the Tilt Sensor
- To disable the tilt sensor, simply TAP the square $ \pi $ （pi）button while the flare is operating.

### Changing Patterns
- Reverse Sequence: With flares on, momentarily tap both buttons simultaneously on any flare. This will reverse the sequence (stored in memory for next time).

### Turning OFF the Flares
- To turn off a single flare: Press and hold the square pi button for 3 seconds.

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## Pairing Groups of Flares Together
- The Ice Cream Sandwich Flare uses radio communication to establish a "network" connecting individual flares.
- This is done automatically for you.

### PAIRING:
- Turn on a flare. Wait until it flashes to turn on the next flare...
- The Pair mode will time-out in 5 minutes after the last flare is turned on, OR,
- You can end pair mode by holding both buttons on any flashing flare down for 3 seconds.

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# Lithium Rechargeable Ice Cream Sandwich Flare

### Instructions
- Simply plug wall adapter or cigarette lighter cord into carrying case.
- The red indicator LED designates charging.
- A yellow-green LED comes on when charge is completed.

### Important Details:
1. Must use the Pi Variables, Inc. cigarette cord and wall adapter - these are 12-volt designs. 
2. Charging time for a completely depleted battery is approximately 5-6 hours.
3. Battery will automatically disconnect when voltage drops below a predetermined (6.0 volt) level.
4. DO NOT LEAVE FLARES IN HOT CAR IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT!
5. Summary: Do not place the flares in direct sunlight with windows closed on a hot summer day.

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# pi- Lit® Sequential Flare (ICS) INSTRUCTIONS

| Button | Action |
|--------|--------|
| TO TURN ON | PULL OFF CASE-(Rechargeable Lithium Ion only) TAP Power or π(π) Button (Alkaline batteries) |
| To Change Pattern | TAP-FOR PATTERN CHANGE FLARE(SAVED INTO MEMORY) |
| Battery Status Check | HOLD 3 SEC.-BATTERY STATUS CHECK | 
| Individual Flare Off | HOLD π BUTTON 3 SECONDS | 
| Pairs Multiple Flares | HOLD 3 SEC-ENTER/EXIT PAIR MODE-START A NEW GROUP |

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## pi -Lit® “Ice Cream Sandwich” Flare – Instructions

1) **Turning on the First Flare**: Tap either button (do not hold down).
2) **NEW FEATURE:** "RDS" (Rapid Deployment System) - Simply pull the flare off the carrying case and it will turn on automatically.

3) **Turning Off Flares**: Two ways of powering down the flares:
   - Single Flare Off - Press and hold (3 seconds) the square pi $ \pi $ button.
   - Group Off - Hold down the power button for 3 seconds.

4) **Battery Status Check**: While the flare is off, hold for 3 seconds the pi （ $ \pi $ ）square button.

5) **LED Orientation**: $ pi $ -Lit $ ^{ \circ} $ ICS Flares use an accelerometer to determine which LEDs will flash.

6) **Lighting Up a Cone**: Locking LED Orientation - You can illuminate a cone by locking on the top LEDs.

7) **Patterns**: Choose between 4 patterns by tapping the power button.

8) **Reverse March**: Reverse the direction of sequential march by tapping both buttons simultaneously.

9) **Changing Batteries & Cleaning**: Use a Number 1 Phillips screwdriver.

10) **Groups**: Use several strings of flares in close proximity by setting to different frequencies.

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# Special Production New Features Description:
- **Automatic Turn On:** Pull the flare off the charge-carrying case to turn it on. 
- **New Function: Reverse Sequence:** While the flares ARE FLASHING, simultaneously tap both buttons.