TM 9-1375-213-12
(2) Tie a string around fuse and then
(2) Detonation cord priming of shaped
around cleat above cap well.
charges, bangalore torpedo, universal destructoor M10,
and explosive destructor M19. These charges are
(3) Dual priming is outlined in d. below.
primed with detonating cord by attaching a non-
b. Electricity Priming (fig. 2-26).
electric blasting cap to end of detonating cord
(1) Place electric blasting cap in cap well
on side of container.
2-18. Priming Charges with Nonthreaded
(2) Tie cap lead wires around cleat above
Cap Well-40-Pound Ammonium
cap well.
Nitrate Cratering Charge.
(3) Dual-prime as outlined in d. below.
WARNING
FOR SAFETY IN PRIMING, USE
(1) Pass end of detonating cord through
detonationg cord tunnel on side of can.
CHARGES ARE PLACED UNDER
(2) Tie an overhand knot on portion
GROUND.
passed through can. Assure that knot is at
least 6 inches from end.
NOTE
(3) Dual-prime as outlined in d. below.
Since ammonium nitrate is hydroscopic
a n d becomes ineffective if it has
absorbed moisture, do not use a charge
Ammonium nitrate cratering charges must be
on which the metal case has been pene-
dual-primed with a 1-pound TNT block demoli-
trated by rust or other damage.
tion charge taped to side of cratering charge
near cap well or detonating cord tunnel. Prime
a. Nonelectric priming (fig. 2-26).
TNT block demolition charge by same method
as cratering charge. Both charges should be
(1) Place a fused nonelectric blasting cap
primed to detonate simultaneously.
in cap well on side of charge container.
Figure 2-26. Nonelectric and
electric priming of
ammonium nitrate cratering charge.