Fig. 3b. Improperly closing connector lid may result in connection loss.

Fig. 3a.

Fig. 1a.

Fig. 1c. Purple insulation pushed too far in the connector.

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Visual inspection, validation and connection.

Fig. 1b. Wire not inserted properly. Fig. 1d. Leg wire twisted inside the connector.

STEP 1VISUAL INSPECTIONTake a new unit and open the connector to verify the staking and any damage to the connector. Fig. 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d.

If the staking and connector are correct, proceed with the next steps.

If the staking is incorrect or the connector damaged, proceed to re‑staking in Appendix A.

STEP 2TEST COMMUNICATIONSInsert harness wire if required at that step. Fig. 2a, 2b, 2c.

Insert the harness wire in the slot near the hinge of the connector.

Never use more than one wire per slot.

Test communication/functionality and/or log the unit with either a connector dock or a harness wire using a logger. Fig. 2d, 2e.

If you have reconnected the legwire via the side slots, you will not be able to test the connection of the unit with a connector dock because the legwire wire will be in the way, obstructing the entry into the dock.

Fig. 2b.Fig. 2a. Fig. 2c.

Fig. 2e.Fig. 2d.

STEP 3CLOSE CONNECTOR PROPERLYIt is important to properly close the connector lid and ensure the teeth are locked to prevent connection loss. Fig. 3a, 3b.

Insert the harness wire in the slot at the back of the connector.

Never use more than one wire per slot.

Connector 6 for i-kon™ III ExtremeBEST PRACTICES FOR USE IN NORMAL OPERATIONS

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APPENDIX A How to repair a damaged Connector or a misplaced/damaged Extreme wire

Fig. 1a. Fig. 1b.

STEP 1CUT DAMAGED WIRERemove damaged leg wire portion. Fig. 1a, 1b.

STEP 4RE-STAKE LEG WIRE BYPUSHING ON CONNECTOR LIDIt is recommended to push on the Orica logo in order to have a proper staking of the leg wire. Fig. 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d.STEP 2

STRIP LEG WIRE PURPLE INSULATIONThe recommended tools to perform the stripping of i‑kon™ III Extreme wire are Klein Tools (KATAPULT – model #11063W).

Prepare the i‑kon™ III Extreme wire by stripping 26 mm +/‑ 2 mm* of the purple insulation. Fig. 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 2f.

*If conductors are stripped too long, they can be cut at the correct length.

Fig. 2b.Fig. 2a. Fig. 2c.

Fig. 2e. Conductor stripped too short.Fig. 2d. Conductor insulation damaged. Fig. 2f. Conductor stripped too long.

STEP 3POSITIONING THE LEG WIRE CONDUCTORS IN Connector 6 EXConductor orientationThe leg wire conductors must be oriented in a flat manner as compared to the connector bottom. This will allow the conductors to align and stake in the terminals properly. Fig. 3a.

If the connector is damaged, use a new replacement Connector 6 for i‑kon™ III Extreme.

Conductor positionThe insulation should be inserted into the connector to the correct depth to provide physical protection and detonator communication but not too deep to prevent closure of the connector. Fig. 3b, 3c, 3d, 3e.

Fig. 3b. Conductors one over another.Fig. 3a. Conductor inserted properly. Fig. 3c. Purple insulation too deep in the connector. Prevents proper closing of the connector.

Fig. 3e. Conductor tip not far enough inside connector; prevents communication with detonator.

Fig. 3d. Conductor not touching with insulation; loss of protection.

Fig. 4b.Fig. 4a. Push down on Orica logo to ensure proper staking.

Fig. 4d.Fig. 4c. Pushing down on end of clip may not stake leg wire correctly.

STEP 5VERIFY THE RE-STAKE RESULTSVerification of the re‑staking results is important to validate proper staking of the leg wire. Fig. 5a, 5b.

Fig. 5b.Fig. 5a. Validate staking of leg wire. Fig. 6. Apply grease to protect connection.

STEP 7RETURN TO STEP 2 OF BEST PRACTICES FOR USE IN NORMAL OPERATIONS (PAGE 1)Test communication/functionality and/or log the unit with either a connector dock or a harness wire using a logger.

If you have reconnected the legwire via the side slots, you will not be able to test the connection of the unit with a connector dock because the legwire wire will be in the way.

Never use a side staked wire to close the loop of the harness or splice harness wire. Fig. 7a, 7b, 7c.

Never use more than one wire per slot.

Fig. 7b.Fig. 7a. Fig. 7c.

STEP 6APPLY GREASEGrease must be applied to protect the connection. Fig. 6a. Recommended grease: TSC-444 (SAP: XEBSSTSC444)