NONEL® STARTER 1.4B
Document type: Tech Info
Categories: Coal, Construction, Metal, Nonelectric Initiation, Stone, Underground

APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS
 • For detailed application recommendations, ALWAYS request a copy of Dyno Nobel’s
 Product Manual: NONEL® and PRIMACORD® from your Dyno Nobel representative.
 • ALWAYS trim excess lengths of detonating cord from bunch block. Detonating cord
 tails lying across outgoing trunkline can interfere with normal function
 • ALWAYS use NONEL Lead Line to splice onto the NONEL Starter unit to make up a
 custom length nonelectric starter assembly whenever the length of NONEL STARTER
 unit is not sufficient to position the blaster safely
 • ALWAYS use the plastic connector sleeves packaged in each NONEL Lead Line case
 to make a reliable splice connection to NONEL STARTER unit
 • ALWAYS hook the NONEL STARTER bunch block to the blast round after all equipment
 and non-essential personnel are clear of the blast area
 • ALWAYS unspool NONEL STARTER unit by hand if the bunch block has been attached
 to the blast round

Hazardous Shipping Description
 • Detonator Assemblies nonelectric, 1.4B, UN 0361 PG II

Product Disclaimer: Please see reverse side.

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
NONEL® STARTER PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
 NONEL STARTER is a nonelectric detonator consisting of a
Nonel Shock Tube and Detonator Assembly spooled length of yellow shock tube with a Standard (#8) detonator attached to one
 end and the other end sealed. The detonator is housed in a plastic bunch block which
 facilitates easy connection to both shock tube and detonating cord.
 SDS NONEL STARTER is designed to provide controlled, nonelectric initiation of surface and
 Properties #1122 underground blast rounds.

Net Explosive Content per 100 units 0.0570 kg
 0.1256 lbs

TRANSPORTATION, STORAGE AND HANDLING
 • NONEL STARTER must be transported, stored, handled and used in conformity with
 all federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations
 • For maximum shelf life (3 years), NONEL STARTER must be stored in a cool, dry,
 well ventilated magazine. Explosive inventory should be rotated. Avoid using new
 materials before the old. For recommended good practices in transporting, storing,
 handling and using this product, see the booklet “Prevention of Accidents in the Use
 of Explosive Materials” packed inside each case and the Safety Library Publications
 of the Institute of Makers of Explosives
 Case Dimensions
 N 27 x 27 x 25 cm 10 ¾ x 10 ¾ x 9 ¾ in
 NL 43 x 43 x 18 cm 17 x 17 x 7 ¼ in

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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
NONEL® STARTER APPLICATION RECOMMENDATIONS - continued
 • ALWAYS place the bunch block so the lid is face down
Nonel Shock Tube and Detonator Assembly and cover the bunch block with drill cuttings or other inert material to help prevent
 shrapnel cut-off after attaching the bunch block to detonating cord or shock tube
 • NEVER attempt to initiate more than eight (8) NONEL shock tubes or one (1) detonating
 Properties Cont. cord trunkline with the bunch block. Misfires may result
 • NEVER place detonating cord and shock tube in the same NONEL STARTER bunch
 block, misfires may result
 Packaging • NEVER attach the NONEL Starter bunch block to the blast round until after the NONEL
 STARTER shock tube deployment is complete whenever a NONEL STARTER unit is
 Length Weight / Case to be unspooled by any method other than by hand
 Case Type Spools / Case
 meters feet kg lbs • NEVER run over NONEL STARTER detonators with equipment. This may damage the
 shock tube and may cause a misfire
 153 500 NL 8 10 21
 • ALWAYS replace the NONEL STARTER if it is damaged
 305 1000 NL 4 9 19
 • ALWAYS place the detonating cord in the bunch block parallel to the detonator with
 the detonator pointing in the desired direction of initiation, when using NONEL
 • Length rounded to nearest one-half meter.
 STARTER detonators with a detonating cord trunkline

Product Disclaimer: Dyno Nobel Inc. and its subsidiaries disclaim any warranties with respect to this product, the safety or suitability thereof, or the results to be obtained, whether express or implied, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND/OR OTHER WARRANTY. Buyers and users assume all risk, responsibility and liability whatsoever from any and
all injuries (including death), losses, or damages to persons or property arising from the use of this product. Under no circumstances shall Dyno Nobel Inc. or any of its subsidiaries be liable for special, consequential or
incidental damages or for anticipated loss of profits.