C&P Firing Systems

Question 1

Components of non electric firing system?

Answer 1

Fuse igniter

M700 time fuse, or shocktube

M7 non-electronic blasting cap

Question 2

M700 time fuse calculation.

Answer 2

1. Cut 6 inches off end & conduct 3 ft burn test. = in second
2. Divide seconds by 3 = ABR
3. Min. Required x 60 = total required second
4. TRS / ABR = ft of time fuse needed for time fuse

Question 3

What are Components of an electronic initiation set.

Answer 3

CD450-4J blasting machine

Firing wire (18AWG or equivalent)

M6 electronic blasting cap

Question 4

How do you test m6 blasting cap for continuity?

Answer 4

Place m6 blasting cap under sand bag.

Unspool about 12 inches

Ground yourself by placing hands to ground

Unshunt wires and connect to m51 test set

Clack it looking for red light

Reshunt wires

Respool wire and place blasting cap in cardboard

Question 5

How do you splice single wires?

Answer 5

Using western union pigtails

Question 6

What are the three components of a RAMS M152 set?

Answer 6

M26 transmitter

M16 reciever

M6 battery pack/ signal booster