Rothenbuhler Engineering REMOTE FIRING DEVICE, Operator'S Manual

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RFD OPERATOR MANUAL
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4.3.3. Connect each Detonator Unit and the Controller Unit to the Battery Charger
Assembly. The Controller Unit can be connected to any of the nine cables.
4.3.4. Open the vent on each Detonator Unit and the Controller Unit.
4.3.5. Turn on the power switch on the Battery Charger Assembly.
4.3.6. The CHARGE light for each connected unit will flash for approximately 5
seconds. The flashing CHARGE light indicates that rapid charging is pending.
4.3.7. Press the BATTERY DISCHARGE switch. The DISCHG light will be on solid
and the CHARGE light will flash.
4.3.8. After the battery pack has been discharged, the DISCHG light will turn off and
the CHARGE light will be on solid indicating rapid charge mode.
4.3.9. When the battery pack is charged, the DONE light will be on steady, and the
CHARGE light will be turned off.
4.3.10. Close the vent on each Detonator Unit and the Controller Unit.
4.4. BENCH TESTING THE SYSTEM.
WARNING
Radio frequency energy of sufficient magnitude can cause blasting caps
to detonate.
4.4.1. The System test must be conducted in an area that is at least 100 feet from
the nearest blasting caps, wires connected to blasting caps, or other explosives.
4.4.2. All RFD System controls are described in detail in section 2.
CAUTION
All units must be thouroughly tested and the batteries fully charged prior
to operational use.
WARNING
The Controller Unit has a 5 watt output power level (5 mile transmit
range). The Controller Unit should be considered DANGEROUS and NEVER be
operated within 100 feet (minimum) of blasting caps, wires connected to blasting caps,
or other electrically initiated explosives devices. Do NOT apply power to the Controller
Unit unless the operator is at least 100 feet from blasting caps, wires connected to
blasting caps, or explosives.
4.4.3. Install the Antenna Assembly on the antenna / battery charger connector of
the Controller Unit. Ensure the Controller Unit is off.