Rothenbuhler Engineering Company Inc 1673-1 Manuel D’Utilisation
1673 OPERATION MANUAL REV A
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SAFETY WARNINGS
1)
Always follow your local safety regulations. This manual and its procedures are
secondary to governmental regulations, local regulations or company safety
regulations and procedures. The operation procedures in this manual are only
suggestions and should be checked against the above safety regulations and
procedures. Company training should include the proper use of this machine and
only trained personnel should use it.
secondary to governmental regulations, local regulations or company safety
regulations and procedures. The operation procedures in this manual are only
suggestions and should be checked against the above safety regulations and
procedures. Company training should include the proper use of this machine and
only trained personnel should use it.
2)
Never rely on this equipment or any equipment totally for your safety. All
mechanical and electronic equipment can fail. Always have a safety procedure
that will protect you and minimize hazards of such failure.
mechanical and electronic equipment can fail. Always have a safety procedure
that will protect you and minimize hazards of such failure.
3)
High power radio transmissions can cause electric blasting caps to detonate. Store
the Controller and Remote Units 25 or more feet (8 meters) from electric
detonators.
the Controller and Remote Units 25 or more feet (8 meters) from electric
detonators.
4)
The Shock Tube Initiator on the Remote Unit can develop up to 3,000 Volts. Do
not touch the firing tip or the firing tip jacks while arming or firing the unit.
not touch the firing tip or the firing tip jacks while arming or firing the unit.
5)
The Electric Detonator generates up to 400V. Do not touch the two firing terminals
when arming or firing the unit.
when arming or firing the unit.
6)
Do not connect the shock tube or electric detonator leg wires or firing cable to a
Remote Unit unless its green READY light is on, the red ARMED light is off, and
the ON light is on steady.
Remote Unit unless its green READY light is on, the red ARMED light is off, and
the ON light is on steady.
7)
Do not use the system if any of the units show damage to the point that failure is
suspected. Thoroughly test the system prior to use.
suspected. Thoroughly test the system prior to use.
8)
Never approach the Remote Unit if it is attached to live explosives unless you have
a confirmed READY status back to the Controller AND you have waited at least 20
minutes for the automatic disarm AND you have followed proper safety wait times.
a confirmed READY status back to the Controller AND you have waited at least 20
minutes for the automatic disarm AND you have followed proper safety wait times.