§ 7.69 - Approval marking.  


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  • § 7.69 Approval marking.

    Each approved blasting unit shall be identified as permissible by a legible and permanent marking securely attached, stamped, or molded to the outside of the unit. This marking shall include the following:

    (a) The assigned MSHA approval number.

    (b) The maximum blasting circuit resistance.

    (c) A warning that the unit's components must not be disassembled or removed.

    (d) The replacement battery types if the unit has replaceable batteries.

    (e) A warning placed next to the charging connector that the battery only be charged in a fresh air location if rechargeable batteries are used.

    (f) A warning that the unit is compatible only with detonators that will -

    (1) Fire when an average of 1.5 amperes is applied for 5 milliseconds;

    (2) Not misfire when up to an average 100 amperes is applied for 10 milliseconds; and

    (3) Not fire when a current of 250 milliamperes or less is applied.