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6.3 Warning. This specification contains sampling procedures and tests which involve
materiel potentially hazardous to personnel. It is emphasized that all applicable safety rules,
procedures and regulatory requirements be strictly followed during the handling, processing and
testing of these blasting caps. Hazardous component safety data sheets contained in the technical
data package contain specific safety-related information.
6.4 Check test for possible deterioration of blasting caps. The following test is designed
to prevent blasting caps that have deteriorated from being assembled into major ammunition
items. The test should be performed on blasting caps from each lot which have been stored
under normal conditions for more than two (2) years or under adverse conditions for any period
of time. If the specification for the ammunition item into which blasting caps are assembled
does not require that the check test be performed, the Contracting Officer should insert in the
contract a provision for the performance of the check test. The Contracting Officer should
arrange for the contractor to be reimbursed for expense incurred in the performance of the check
tests for possible deterioration. Blasting caps should be selected from each lot and tested as per
6.4.1.
6.4.1 Functioning. Eighty (80) blasting cap assemblies should be selected from each lot
and subjected to the functioning test as specified in 4.3.8.1. The lot should be rejected if one (1)
or more blasting caps fail to comply with the functioning requirements specified in 3.9.1.
6.5 Critical characteristic. Inadvertent initiation of the blasting cap can lead to injury
and death.
6.5.1 Cup split or cracked or explosive leakage. The blasting cap cup being split or
cracked, explosive charge being exposed, or there being evidence of explosive leakage is a
critical characteristic of the M6. The explosives contained within the blasting cap are highly
sensitive to static discharge and should be contained within the blasting cap cup.
6.5.2 No-fire test. The blasting cap's ability to withstand small electrical charges such as
those from handling or the environment and function only at the prescribed inputs is a critical
characteristic of the M6. It is important to perform a no-fire test to ensure the caps are robust
enough to withstand small electrical charges.
6.5.3 Lead wires not shunted. The blasting cap's ability to remain safe prior to use and
not function due to electrical charges such as those from handling or the environment is a critical
characteristic of the M6. It is important to shunt the lead wires and short-circuit the cap to
prevent unwanted initiation.
6.6 Certification. Unless otherwise specified by the Contracting Officer, certification
should be submitted by the contractor in accordance with the contract. Distribution should
include: U.S. Army ARDEC, RDAR-MEM-G, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000.
6.7 Subject term (key word) listing.
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