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OM-281996B
2018

06

www.HobartWelders.com

Creator

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Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets

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Page 1: ...OM 281996B 2018 06 www HobartWelders com Creatort Series Auto Darkening Welding Helmets ...

Page 2: ...ols 5 3 2 Low Battery Indicator 5 3 3 Lens Delay Control 6 3 4 Variable Shade Control No 9 13 6 3 5 Sensitivity Control 7 3 6 Weld Grind Mode Switch 8 3 7 Power Modes 8 SECTION 4 ADJUSTING HEADGEAR 9 SECTION 5 REPLACING THE LENS COVERS 10 5 1 Replacing Outside Lens Cover 10 5 2 Replacing Inside Lens Cover 11 SECTION 6 REPLACING THE BATTERY 12 SECTION 7 INSTALLING OPTIONAL MAGNIFYING LENS 13 SECTIO...

Page 3: ... and experience has successfullydemonstrated ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter the work or the project and has received safety training to recognize and avoid the hazards involved Arc rays from the welding process produce intense visible and invisible ultravio let and infrared rays that can burn eyes and skin Sparks fly off from the weld Wear a welding helmet fitt...

Page 4: ...be hazardous Welding produces fumes and gases Breathing these fumes and gases can be hazardous to your health Keep your head out of the fumes Do not breathe the fumes Ventilate the work area and or use local forced ventilation at the arc to remove welding fumes and gases The recommended way to determine adequate ventilation is to sample for the com position and quantity of fumes and gases to which...

Page 5: ...s than 20 20 100 100 400 400 800 6 8 10 11 6 8 10 12 14 Reference ANSI Z49 1 2012 Start with a shade that is too dark to see the weld zone Then go to a lighter shade which gives a sufficient view of the weld zone without going below the minimum 1 5 Principal Safety Standards Safety in Welding Cutting and Allied Processes ANSI Standard Z49 1 is available as a free down load from the American Weldin...

Page 6: ...nt Slows Lens Dark To Light State Between 0 1 And 0 9 Seconds Power Auto On Auto Off Low Battery Indicator Red LED Light Illuminates To Indicate 2 3 Days Remaining Battery Life Power Supply Solar Cell And Replaceable CR2450 Lithium Battery Sensors Independent Redundant Three Operating Temperature 14 F to 149 F 10 C to 65 C When stored in extremely cold temperatures warm helmet to ambient temperatu...

Page 7: ... 3 3 5 Weld Grind Mode Switch See Section 3 6 6 Grind Mode Indicator See Section 3 6 4 2 1 5 3 6 3 2 Low Battery Indicator 1 1 Low Battery Indicator The low battery indicator lights when 2 3 days of battery life remain If battery power is low install new CR2450 lithium batteries see Section 6 The auto darkening lens consumes less than 1 microamp of battery power when in the sleep mode See Section ...

Page 8: ...ions where the molten puddle remains bright momentarily after welding Lens delay adjusts from min 0 1 second to max 0 9 second 1 3 4 Variable Shade Control No 9 13 Place Weld Grind mode switch in Weld position Sec tion 3 6 1 Variable Shade Control No 9 13 Use the control to adjust the lens shade in the darkened state Use the table in Section 1 4 to select proper shade control setting based on your...

Page 9: ...tions helmet will be used in Turn sensitivity control to lowest setting Face the helmet in the direction of use exposing it to the sur rounding light conditions Gradually turn sensitivity setting clockwise until the lens darkens then turn sensitivity control counterclockwise until slightly past setting where lens clears Helmet is ready for use Slight readjustmentmay be necessary for certain applic...

Page 10: ...ht is low less than 3 lux The lens consumes less than 1 microamp of battery power when in the sleep mode When ambient light exceeds10 lux the lens automatically changes to the standby mode and is ready for welding The lens relies on the solar cell for pow er when in standby mode When welding begins the lens auto matically turns on darkens In most cases the solar cell provides enough power to opera...

Page 11: ...cated on the back of the headgear left or right to desired tightness 3 Angle Adjustment Slots on the right side of the headband provide adjust ment for the forward tilt of the helmet To adjust lift and reposition the control arm to the desired position 4 Distance Adjustment 5 Headgear Screw Adjusts the distance be tween the face and the lens To adjust loosen headgearscrews and slide headgearforwar...

Page 12: ...d outside lens covers properly installed Welding spatter will damage the auto darkening lens and void the warranty 1 Locking Tab 2 Lens Assembly 3 Outside Lens Cover Remove lens assembly by sliding the locking tab to the left Remove cartridge and lens cover Install new lens cover Install lens assembly and slide locking tab to the right 1 2 3 ...

Page 13: ...nty 1 Lens Assembly 2 inside Lens Cover Remove the lens cover holder see Section5 1 Remove lens assembly Remove the inside lens cover by pry ing the cover up at either thumbnail opening at each side of the cover Slide cover it out of either side of frame Replace lens cover and rein stall the assembly in the helmet by re versing the above procedure Be sure the cover lens is seated properly flat to ...

Page 14: ...ry indicator lights when 2 3 days of battery life remain If battery power is low install new CR2450 lithium battery 2 Battery Cover Slide the battery cover out and remove the old battery Install new CR2450 lithium bat tery Reinstall cover Be sure Positive side of the battery faces up toward inside of helmet 1 Be sure Positive side of battery faces up 2 ...

Page 15: ...ifying lens to ward auto darkening lens 1 SECTION 8 MAINTENANCE NOTICE Never use solvents or abrasive cleaning detergents NOTICE Do not immerse the lens assembly in water The helmet requires little maintenance However for best performance clean helmet after each use Using a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water solution wipe the cover lenses clean Allow to air dry Occasionally the filter ...

Page 16: ...dark distinct lines separate the light and dark areas Stop welding immediately The auto lens may be cracked which can be caused by the impact of dropping the helmet Weld spatter on the auto lens may also cause cracking The lens may need to be replaced most cracked lenses are not covered by warranty Switching or Flickering the auto lens darkens then lightens while the welding arc is present Review ...

Page 17: ...OM 281996 Page 15 SECTION 10 PARTS LIST 2 4 5 1 3 Figure 10 1 Creator Series Auto Darkening Welding Helmet ...

Page 18: ...ton WI warrants to its original retail purchaser that the new Hobart equipment sold after the effective date of this limited warranty is free of defects in material and workmanship at the time it is purchased at the retailer THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WAR RANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MER CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS Hobart auto darkening lens helmets are ...

Page 19: ...Notes Work like a Pro Pros weld and cut safely Read the safety rules at the beginning of this manual ...

Page 20: ...g LLC An Illinois Tool Works Company 1635 West Spencer Street Appleton WI 54914 USA Phone 800 332 3281 Visit our website at www HobartWelders com ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS PRINTED IN USA 2018 Miller Electric Mfg LLC 2018 01 ...

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