2-10. RAPIDFIRE
CUTTING ROD IGNITERS.
RapidFire
cutting rod ignition cartridges
are used to light the cutting rods without the need for a battery, striker plate, and related cables. RapidFire
cutting rod ignition cartridges contain a material which when exposed to pure oxygen near instantaneously
heats to incandescence, in turn causing the cutting rod tip to quickly ignite.
The rod igniters utilized with the PC/TAC contain activated iron alloy strips, a pyrophoric /
combustible in air. Combustion is achieved through oxidation. Exposure to high concentrations of
oxygen will cause ignition. Hazard Class: 4.2/ID #UN1383/DOT Label: Spontaneously Combustible.
a.
General.
The rod igniter, utilized with the PRIME-CUT TACTICAL torch kits, contains an activated
iron alloy strip that is enclosed in a small, airtight, hermetically sealed glass vial which is housed
within a steel cylinder. Activated iron alloy is pyrophoric/combustible in air. Combustion is achieved
through oxidation. Exposure to high concentrations of oxygen will cause ignition. Should the
activated material be exposed to air, the strips can be inerted by the application of water, carbon
dioxide (CO2), or foam. Material will self-inert in air over a time of approximately 30-45 minutes.
b.
Packaging.
RapidFire
cutting rod igniters are sold in units of ten pieces. Five igniters are sealed
in an airtight, aluminized pouch. Two pouches are then packed in a cardboard box. The cardboard
boxes, each containing ten (10) rod igniters, are securely packed and shipped in a standard 515
ammunition can.
c.
Transportation.
Current regulations prohibit the shipping of the cutting rod igniters by commercial
air carriers. They must be transported by truck or vessel. Likewise the cutting rod igniters can not
be shipped via post, Federal Express, DHL or UPS.
d.
Storage.
Cutting rod igniters should be stored in the ammunition can they are shipped in until they
are needed for use. Do not store the cutting rod igniters next to flammable liquid.
e.
Disposal.
The activated iron alloy should be exposed to the air prior to disposal. The material will
oxidize and become deactivated. The remaining residue is not hazardous and may be discarded.
f.
Shelf Life.
The current shelf life is estimated at three years inside the sealed foil pouch.
PC/RFC IGNITER SHOWN IN PLACE ON CUTTING ROD
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