1. Safety
Because this equipment is used with explosives, extreme caution must be observed. Make
sure you know the safety regulations and follow them.
• Follow the correct procedures.
• Shooters and helpers must wear hard hats.
• Keep non-essential people far away from the shot point (both members of the public and
crew personnel).
• Always keep CAP lines shorted together when it is not safe to Fire the shot.
• Only connect CAP lines to the Boom Box 3 when it is safe to Fire the shot.
• Never press the ARM or Charge switch on the Boom Box 3 unless it is safe to Fire the
shot.
• Only shoot when ready and safe. Observe local safety regulations.
• Do not shoot in stormy weather.
• Do not fire shots close to power lines without ensuring that there is no possibility of cap
wires coming into contact with the power lines.
• Do not shoot close to high-power radio transmitters.
• After the shot:
o Make sure all the charges at a multiple/pattern shot have detonated.
o Keep a record of any shots, which it was not possible to fire. They must be
disposed of safely.
The Seismic Source Company does not represent that this manual is entirely comprehensive,
accurate or covers each and every safety topic or risk which may be encountered by those using
this manual and the Seismic Source Company disclaims all responsibility and liability for any such
utilization of this information by the users thereof. By receipt of the Boom Box 3 Manual, the
recipient/user agrees to release, indemnify and defend the Seismic Source Company from and
against any and all claims, demands and liabilities that may arise from the utilization of the Boom
Box 3 System by such recipients/users.
The end user uses the Boom Box 3 System at his/her own risk.
The Seismic Source Company does not assume any responsibility for accidental firings or any
accident occurring with the Boom Box 3 System.