Installation Instructions

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UTM-00233 | Rev 3

DetNet safety philosophy is to design, manufacture and provide control equipment, detonators and accessories

to the highest safety standards.

SmartKeys remains in possession of the accountable person, and should only be used to authorize the

blast process at such a time as stipulated by the Mine after completion of the required Risk Assessment.

All products must conform to local and international standards before it is sold for use.

DetNet complies to ISO 9001, SANS 551:2009, CEN/TS 13763-27 which is acceptable to countries we

operate in; in countries not subscribing to the above marks, we advise users to engage with DetNet to

ensure that all equipment comply to local regulations.

Safety is ensured when the user supplements the product’s in-built safety systems through adequate training in

the safe use of the product:

Induction training

Refresher training

DetNet continuously upgrades software to make our products more user friendly and to ensure that users stay

abreast on latest developments, it is important that users get trained on the relevant changes before their

equipment is updated.

BlastWeb equipment must be transported, stored, handled and used in conformity with all federal, state,

provincial and local laws and regulations. Control equipment and accessories should be handled with due care

and not dropped, mishandled, subjected to excessive vibration or exposed to any chemical agents. Connectors

should be kept clean and the equipment must be kept in a safe environment to avoid misappropriation or misuse.

All equipment in the field will need to be returned to DetNet, or its repair centres, for service at the following

intervals:

Handheld Equipment (Tagger, etc.) – 18 Months.

Other equipment (Excluding accessories) – 24 Months.

Refer to http://www.detnet.com/ for additional detail and documentation.

The RF Repeater may operate with mains power or with a solar panel. Do not open the unit while it is

connected to mains.

The battery installed in the RF Repeater is a sealed Lead-acid type. Observe appropriate lead-acid

handling precautions and lead disposal methods.

Lead-acid batteries generate hydrogen while charging which is highly flammable and constitutes a fire

hazard.

Although the battery as used is of the sealed type, under extreme conditions, the acid solution may leak

from the battery. Observe appropriate sulphuric acid handling precautions.

All work performed on the unit shall be carried out in a dry and well-ventilated area.

Note that battery connections are polarity sensitive