Section VII
No. 10
A 6 volt, 3 watt bicycle generator will set off one or two blasting caps (connected in series) or an igniter.
MATERIAL REQUIRED:
- Bicycle generator (6 volts, 3 watt)
- Copper wire
- Knife
PROCEDURE:
1. Strip about 4 in. (10 cm) of coating from both ends of 2 copper wires. Scrape ends with knife until metal is shiny.
2. Connect the end of one wire to the generator terminal.
3. Attach the end of the second wire to generator case. This wire may be wrapped around a convenient projection, taped, or simply held against the case with the hand.
HOW TO USE:
1. Connect free ends of wires to blasting cap or squib leads.
CAUTION: If drive wheel is rotated, explosive may be set off.
2. Run the drive wheel firmly and rapidly across the palm of the hand to activate generator.
