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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
This product contains no components made from natural rubber latex.
Intended Use
The 3M™ Speedglas™ Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets are designed to help protect the wearer’s eyes from
harmful radiation including visible light, ultra-violet radiation (UV) and infrared radiation (IR) resulting from
certain arc and gas welding processes when used in accordance with these
User Instructions . Two eye-level
sensors on the front of 3M™ Speedglas™ Auto-darkening filters ( ADFs) react independently at the moment the
welding arc is struck and cause the filter to darken. The ADF switches back to the light shade (shade 3) as soon as
the welding arc has stopped. ADFs can also be used for gas welding (oxy-acetylene) when the filter is in the
”OFF” state, shade 5-6. Two lithium batteries are used as the power source. The ADF will switch off
automatically 30 to 60 minutes after the last arc is detected. Protection from ultra-violet radiation (UV) and
infrared radiation (IR) is continuous, whether the ADF is in the light or the dark state. In the event of battery or
electronic failure, the welder remains protected against UV and IR radiation according to the darkest shade (shade
13).
3M™ Speedglas™ ADFs allow the welder to view their work clearly and safely during set-up, during the weld
and after without interruption and without the burden or delay of manually lifting the shield or filter. ADFs allow
manual arc welding to be performed more quickly and accurately in comparison to traditional passive welding
filter plates.
3M™ Speedglas™ 9000 Series Helmets feature patented aerodynamically-designed vents to help exhaust exhaled
air and reduce stuffiness inside the welding helmet. The 3M™ Speedglas™ Utility Helmet is not equipped with
exhaust vents.
3M™ Speedglas™ FlexView Helmets have an additional mechanism that allows the ADF to be lifted, exposing a
4.75" x 3.6" (120 x 92 mm) clear polycarbonate lens. The clear lens meets ANSI Z87.1-2003 requirements for eye
and face impact protection, making it ideal for chipping, grinding and precision weld preparation. A spring holds
the ADF securely on top of the helmet while not in use.
USE INSTRUCTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
Important Use Limitations:
These products do not provide any protection from respiratory hazards that may result from welding processes or
from other sources. 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmets may be worn in conjunction with certain respirator
models. For more information about respiratory protection for welders, contact 3M Technical Service at 1-800-
243-4630. In Canada, call Technical Service at 1-800-267-4414.
3M™ Speedglas™ ADFs are not suitable for laser welding or welding processes that require shade 14 or higher
filters. Use of this product for these applications
may result in permanent eye injury and vision loss
.
Only operate the ADF at temperatures between 23°F (–5°C) and 131°F (+55°C). If used outside of this range, the
filter may not perform as designed and
may result in permanent eye injury and vision loss
.
SPECIFICATIONS
ADF Switching time Less than 0.15 milliseconds (9002 V and X)
0.4 milliseconds (9002D)
0.65 milliseconds (Utility, 9000F and XF)
ADF Light state Shade 3
ADF Off state Shade 5-6
ADF Ultraviolet/Infrared Protection at all times - non-switching