User's Manual
1678 RFD OPERATION MANUAL 33
4. PRE-OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
4.1. PHYSICAL INSPECTION
CAUTION Inspect all components for physical damage. Do not use any
component that is damaged, suspected of being damaged, or is not able to operate as
designed. The safety of the operation could be compromised.
4.1.1. Ensure the antenna / battery charger connector on the Controller and
Remote Unit is not damaged.
4.1.2. Remove the antenna / battery charger connector dust cover and ensure the
electrical pin area is clean and free of foreign material. Replace the dust cover.
4.1.3. Ensure the Antenna Assembly whip is not broken and that the whip has not
separated from the sealing compound at the top of the connector.
4.1.4. Ensure that the spring-loaded binding posts on the Electric Remote Units
are not damaged.
4.1.5. Ensure the Shock Tube Tip Jacks on the top of the RSTIs are clean and not
damaged.
4.1.6. Remove the yellow dust cover from the Antenna Assembly and ensure that
there is no foreign material in the electrical contact area. Replace the yellow dust
cover.
4.2. BATTERY CHARGING
4.2.1. The battery packs in the Controller Unit, Remote Unit contain rechargeable
NiMH batteries. The battery packs are recharged through the antenna / battery
charger connector on each unit.
4.2.2. For each new battery charge cycle, the charger increments a charge cycle
counter stored within the packs of each unit. The charge cycle count can be displayed
using the Test Box. Battery pack replacement is recommended when the charge
count reaches 300 charge cycles or when the battery is more than 3 years old to
ensure reliable performance. For charging with the 5 Position Charger & Conditioner,
proceed to Section 4.4.