Rothenbuhler Engineering REMOTE FIRING DEVICE, Operator'S Manual

RFD OPERATOR MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter

Page

Special Notice.............................................................................................ii

Warning to Users and Affected Persons .....................................................ii

Limited Warranty ........................................................................................ii

FCC Notice................................................................................................ iii

Table of Contents ......................................................................................iv

List of Illustrations..................................................................................... vii

Safety Summary...................................................................................... viii

1. Introduction. ....................................................................................... 1-1

1.1. Purpose. ........................................................................................................1-1

1.2. Explosives Handling Practices. .......................................................................1-1

1.3. Storage and Environmental Conditions. ..........................................................1-1

1.4. Packaging......................................................................................................1-2

1.5. Maintenance. .................................................................................................1-4

2. Introduction to RFD System Components. ......................................... 2-5

2.1. System...........................................................................................................2-5

2.2. Controller Unit. ...............................................................................................2-7

2.3. Controller Unit Switch Operation. ....................................................................2-8

2.4. Controller Unit Display Operation..................................................................2-10

2.5. Detonator Unit..............................................................................................2-12

2.6. Battery Charger Assembly............................................................................2-13

2.7. Antenna Assembly. ......................................................................................2-14

2.8. Carrying Case. .............................................................................................2-15

2.9. Vent operation..............................................................................................2-16

2.10. Antenna / Battery Charger Connector........................................................2-17

2.11. Connector Dust Cover Operation...............................................................2-19