TM 9-1345-203-12
NOTE
(f)
Flashing of test set lamp indicates that blasting
cap continuity is satisfactory. If lamp does not
Window of test set should be held near eye
flash, determine if there is evidence of a break in
when checking firing device and blasting cap
the firing wire within 6 inches of blasting cap.
assembly. This minimizes risk of the enemy
observation in dark and improves ability of
(g)
If there is no evidence of a break in firing wire
operator to see lamp flashing even in bright
within 6 inches of blasting cap, replace blasting
sunlight.
cap and test again for serviceability as indicated
in (e) above.
(h)
If there is evidence of a break in firing wire
(d)
Flashing of lamp indicates that firing device is
within 6 inches of blasting cap, replace blasting
functioning properly. If lamp does not flash, fir-
cap as indicated in 1 through 7 below.
ing device or test set should be discarded and
replaced with another firing device or test set.
After completion of firing test, assure that device
WARNING
bail is in "safe" position.
BEFORE REPLACING BLASTING CAP,
DISCONNECT FIRING WIRE FROM
TEST SET AND REINSTALL SHORTING
WARNING
PLUG IN TEST SET AND AT END OF
FIRING WIRE.
BEFORE CONNECTING BLASTING CAP
TO TEST SET AND FIRING DEVICE
(FIG. 2-8), SAFETY BAIL MUST BE IN
"SAFE" POSITION, AND ALL PERSON-
1 Using wire cutters, cut both strands of rubber-
NEL WHO ARE WITHIN 250 METERS
coated wire, as close as possible to blasting
OF FRONT AND SIDES OF MINE AND
cap, at a point between break in wire and short-
100 METERS OF REAR OF MINE MUST
ing plug end. Dispose of blasting cap in accor-
BE UNDER COVER.
dance with local explosive ordnance disposal
procedures.
NOTE
2 Using stripping portion of wire cutters, cut and
pull apart (separate) both strands of wire for a
If test set indicates that more than one firing
distance of approximately 4 inches and remove
device is faulty, retest with another test set
1/2 inch of insulation material from ends.
prior to discarding the firing device, as test set
may be defective.
3 Unroll wire of blasting cap M6 from cardboard
shipping spool. Place blasting cap behind bar-
ricade or protective device and remove short-
circuiting tab from the wire.
(e)
Remove shorting plug and dust cover from con-
nector of blasting cap and from end of test set.
Plug connector of blasting cap into test set. Posi-
tion firing device bail to "fire" position. Actuate
handle with a firm quick squeeze, then release.
