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18. Make sure that no unintended firing situations can occur. Common
causes can be through strong electrical, magnetic, and
electromagnetic fields as well as other voltage sources.
19. An often underestimated risk, are unintended firings due to live
contacts found on equipment such as mobile phones, two way radios,
as well as rechargeable battery driven portable power tools. Even
when due care and attention is taken, a battery pack or similar can
be a hazard when dropped, especially as live contacts are revealed.
20. Unintended firing can be caused by thunderstorms or the
electrostatic fields built up during the approach of a thunderstorm.
We recommend evacuating and securing the pyrotechnics area in this
situation.
21. Another possible danger for unintended firings is potential
equalization currents. Be aware that these currents may occur
between conductive building segments themselves, or between these
conductive segments and earth potential. Neither e-matches nor
wiring should come into contact with such segments.
22. Please be aware that through your pyrotechnical effects ionized
gases are created. These ions increase the conductivity within the
air. This ionization process can cause an electrical arcing
especially within the vicinity of high voltage overhead cables. This
may lead to lethal consequences for pyrotechnicians and other
persons. Please also note that wind conditions can be totally
different a few metres above the ground.
23. Ensure that the firing of pyrotechnic effects can only be
undertaken by the authorized pyrotechnician. Keep the firing system
under lock and key when not in use, and ensure it is never left
unattended during use, with the key in it! Within our safety
concept, all firing systems are set with individual codes, which
inhibit unintended and accidental firing through third parties. If
requested we can also supply systems with the same coding. This may
be necessary if within a company more than one transmitter is used
or when companies exchange the units between each other.
24. By using the key code numbers 901 and 311, we are using a
standard key code, which can also be found in other products. Upon
customer request we are able to supply other key codes.
25. Please ensure that the relevant safety distances are met by
everybody. The safety margins are to be kept in place from the
beginning of the event until such time as the pyrotechnician
releases the area after firing, and removal of unfired products and
effects.
26. At all times first connect the e-match to a 100% non-live firing
line, which is not connected to a firing unit. A pyrotechnic effect
is classed as 'armed' from the time the e-match wires are connected
to a firing unit. This is irrespective if the firing unit is
switched on or off!
27. In the interest of your own safety, and the protection of the
devices always use a sufficient length of firing wire.
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