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REO - Model CD225-2J and CD450-4J -Single Circuit Blasting Machines
The REO Single Circuit Blasting Machines are of solid-state capacitor discharge design. They offer a wide variety of energy and voltage choices in a series of compact, lightweight, portable, water and corrosion resistant enclosures, and are designed to provide extended service under a variety of operation conditions. CD450A-22J, CD1000-9J and CD1500-10J Blasting Machine.
- Solid-state circuitry assures excellent reliability and service life.
- Reliable.
- Safety Interlock.
- Sturdy construction for extended service life.
- Rugged water and environmentally sealed to operate in most weather.
- Heavy-duty, long life, ALKALINE batteries provide efficient and dependable power.
- Fast battery change, using temperature compensated circuits facilitate cold weather operation.
- Use of this equipment requires training in blasting techniques. Contact your powder company representative for training information.
- This equipment must be operated in accordance with US Federal health and safety standards, state laws, rules and other applicable statutory provisions.
- SUITABILITY: Properly trained and skilled personnel must determine suitability and safety factors of each blast.
IMPORTANT: Devices such as the REO Blasting Machine Energy Testers must be used to determine the energy output of each circuit prior to each blast.
Lead lines shall not be connected to the blasting machine until the circuit wiring has been verified by approved testers, the blast is ready to be fired and area safety is assured.
After the lead lines have been connected to the blasting machine, depress the CHARGE switch and hold it down. When the READY TO FIRE indicator lights, depress the FIRE switch while continuing to depress the CHARGE switch. Unless the CHARGE and FIRE switches are operated together, the machine will not fire.
CAUTION: WITH THIS MACHINE, AS WITH ALL BLASTING EQUIPMENT, STANDARD SAFETY RULES SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHICH INCLUDE THESE: KEEP BLAST AREA CLEAR OF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL, KEEP BODY AND HANDS AWAY FROM CONDUCTORS AND USE ONLY APPROVED TEST EQUIPMENT.
BATTERY LIFE
A lighted READY TO FIRE indicator confirms that the battery power was sufficient to charge the capacitors to the design voltage and the safety circuit is released.
The amount of time it takes for the READY TO FIRE indicator light to illuminate reflects remaining battery life. After months of firing cycles, a longer charge time will be required. However, regardless of battery condition, the full design voltage is present and the unit`s safety circuits are released if the READY TO FIRE indicator is illuminated.
CD225-2J Up to 450 charges
CD450-4J Up to 350 charges
CD450A-22J Up to 450 charges
CD450B-50J Up to 475 charges
CD600B-100J Up to 400 charges
CD1000-9J Up to 600 charges
CD1500-10J Up to 400 charges
SAFETY FEATURES
- Blasting machine cannot be fired until the design voltage is verified and the safety circuit is released.
- Case is sealed against moisture and dust, and is shock resistant.
- Capacitors are shunted until the "Charge" switch is depressed.
- The two terminals are shunted until the "Fire" switch is depressed.
Each unit is tested extensively before shipment and carries a 90 day LIMITED WARRANTY. If the unit fails to test or perform due to a defect in material or workmanship and is returned with shipment prepaid to Research Energy of Ohio, Inc., 200 East Bluegrass Dr, Norwalk, Ohio 44857, it will be repaired or replaced at our option. This LIMITED WARRANTY is void if the equipment has been dismantled, altered, or otherwise abused in any way.
The above LIMITED WARRANTY is exclusive and in lieu of all warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Under no circumstances shall Seller or Manufacturer be liable for damages of any description occasioned by or resulting from operation or use of this equipment.
We cannot anticipate all conditions under which this information and our products, or our products in combination with the products of other manufacturers, may be used and therefore accept no responsibility for the results obtained, the suitability or the safety of our products when used alone or in combination with other products. The user must make his own tests to determine the suitability and safety of each product and product combination for his own purpose. We sell the product without warranty and the buyers and users assume all responsibility and liability for all losses (including anticipated profits), consequential damages, or incidental damages arising from the use of our products alone or in combination with other products.
Use of this equipment by persons not trained in blasting techniques will make the warranty null and void.

Notes:
- 2 ohm EB detonators based on US standard detonator rating of 20 millijoules/ohm delivered in 5 milliseconds. Contact your powder company for recommendations. See SUITABILITY statement under OPERATION heading below.
- 12 ohm maximum lead line.
- 3 ohm maximum lead line.
- 4 series of 50 2 ohm EB detonators.
- 8 series of 63 2 ohm EB detonators.
- 11 series of 91 2 ohm EB detonators.
