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Operator’s Manual

VIKING PAPR FGS 3250D 
WELDING HELMET

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Date Purchased

K#: (ex: K3930-1)

Serial: (ex: U1060512345)

POWERED AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR (PAPR)

WITH FGS 3250D AUTO-DARKENING HELMET

WARNING:

Users must read and understand the

user instructions prior to use.  Use of this respirator
by untrained or unqualified people, or use that is not
in accordance with these user instructions, 

may

adversely affect respirator performance and may
be dangerous to your health.

Keep this operator’s

manual for future reference.

PRODUCT NUMBER: 

K4550-1
K4550-3

Summary of Contents for K4550-1

Page 1: ...ate Purchased K ex K3930 1 Serial ex U1060512345 POWERED AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR PAPR WITH FGS 3250D AUTO DARKENING HELMET WARNING Users must read and understand the user instructions prior to use Us...

Page 2: ...r Health IDLH Atmospheres are NOT oxygen deficient Contaminant concentrations do not exceed the Maximum Use Concentration MUC determined using the Assigned Protection Factor APF for specific respirato...

Page 3: ...A LARGE ROOM OR OUTDOORS natural ventilation may be adequate if you keep your head out of the fumes See below USE NATURAL DRAFTS or fans to keep the fumes away from your face If you develop unusual s...

Page 4: ...hot engine parts and igniting Do not spill fuel when filling tank If fuel is spilled wipe it up and do not start engine until fumes have been eliminated 1 d Keep all equipment safety guards covers and...

Page 5: ...m to ANSI Z87 I standards 4 b Use suitable clothing made from durable flame resistant material to protect your skin and that of your helpers from the arc rays 4 c Protect other nearby personnel with s...

Page 6: ...nt passing through lifting chains crane cables or other alternate circuits This can create fire hazards or overheat lifting chains or cables until they fail 6 h Also see item 1 c 6 I Read and follow N...

Page 7: ...8 Shoulder Strap Installations 9 Respirator Controls 10 Air Flow Alarm Operation 11 Preparing For Use 12 Donning Procedure for Respirator 13 Respirator Maintenance and Storage 13 Trouble Shooting Guid...

Page 8: ...manuals for information on use and maintenance of these respirators P NIOSH does not evaluate respirators for use as surgical masks POWERED AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATOR SECTION RESPIRATOR SPECIFICATIONS S...

Page 9: ...fore it becomes fully discharged Batteries not in use should be charged at least once a year Remove battery pack from blower assembly Connect charger cord to battery terminal Plug charger into 120 240...

Page 10: ...that the battery pack snaps into position This makes sure the battery pack is locked in place and will not slide out causing possible nuisance shutoffs while in use To remove battery pack simply push...

Page 11: ...figuration Install the spark screen pre filter and particulate filter in filter cover exactly as shown Install the filter cover assembly to the blower unit by engaging tabs on filter cover into bracke...

Page 12: ...blower unit and the turn connector 1 8 of a turn clockwise to secure this end of breathing tube Connecting breathing tube to helmet Align pins of tube connector with channels in helmet receptacle Inse...

Page 13: ...DER STRAP INSTALLATION Connect hooks 4 total on shoulder strap assembly to belt attachment points as shown VIKING PAPR FGS 3250D WELDING HELMET Shoulder Strap Assembly Hook Belt Attachment Location FI...

Page 14: ...udible beeping sound indicates the OFF button has been depressed Beeping sound will stop and the user interface will darken when blower unit is off Battery Level Indicator This indicator gives the use...

Page 15: ...work area immediately Do not remove the respirator until you are in a safe area Testing of Air Flow Alarm Testing of air flow alarm must always be done in a safe enviroment Disconnect breathing tube...

Page 16: ...he blower unit and helmet 3 Battery Verify connection to blower unit is secure and that battery is fully charged 4 Air Flow Air Flow Alarms Start blower unit and verify air flow rate is being maintain...

Page 17: ...the helmet and blower unit 1 Take off helmet and disconnect hose from helmet 2 Turn off blower unit by pressing OFF button 3 Release belt remove straps from shoulders and remove blower unit off of yo...

Page 18: ...o enter downstream of blower 3 Filter 1 Inadequate charging 2 Clogged filter 3 Battery faulty 1 Filter is getting clogged 1 Press ON button 2 Charge battery 3 Verify battery pack is securely latched i...

Page 19: ...n the arc stops Match your welding application to the shade indicated on the shade chart The lens must flip down before welding Do not use the auto darkening filter if damaged by shock vibration or pr...

Page 20: ...lding Oxygen Cutting Grinding TIG Rating Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Compliance 1 1 1 1 1 with 4C Technology 74 106 mm 2 91 x 4 17in 4 DIN 4 DIN 4 5 to 8 9 to 13 Variable Shade Digital D...

Page 21: ...T Tilt adjustment is located on the right side of the helmet Loosen the right headgear tension knob and push the top end of the adjustment lever inward until the lever s Stop Tab clears the notches Th...

Page 22: ...applications Push FUNC button to adjust shade number sensitivity and delay settings before cutting In this mode the lens turns to dark immediately when you start cutting Grind Mode used for grinding...

Page 23: ...de No 0 No 10 Grind Mode No sensitivity adjustment It may be necessary to adjust helmet sensitivity to accommodate different lighting conditions or if lens is flashing On and Off Adjust helmet sensiti...

Page 24: ...s to adjust delay from 0 to 10 0 1 to 1 0 second When welding ceases the viewing window automatically changes from the darkened state back to light state but with a pre set delay to compensate for any...

Page 25: ...e 7B and pull forward to remove ADF Figure 7C Replacing Outside Cover Lens Replace the front cover lens if it is damaged Remove Front Lens Holder per Figure 7A Remove Outside Cover Lens from the ADF a...

Page 26: ...Make sure to assemble them into helmet shell the same way as it was removed FIGURE 10 Grind Shield Replacement Replace the Clear Grind Shield if it is damaged Remove Grind Shield Lens Holder per Figur...

Page 27: ...de Window Cover Simply cover the Side Window with Side Window Cover make sure the covers are line up with the lens Installing Aftermarket Magnifying Lens Simply slide the magnifying lens into the shor...

Page 28: ...djust your position so that the sensors can see the weld arc Make sure proper shade is selected Adjust sensitivity to required level Adjust delay time to required level Replace front cover lens as nee...

Page 29: ...zing 3 or 4 Torch soldering 2 Carbon arc welding 14 PLATE THICKNESS in mm Gas welding Light Under 1 8 Under 3 2 4 or 5 Medium 1 8 to 1 2 3 2 to 12 7 5 or 6 Heavy Over 1 2 Over 12 7 6 or 8 Oxygen cutti...

Page 30: ...ARRANTY Do not use this product without the correct protective clear lenses installed properly on both sides of the Auto Darkening Lens The clear lenses supplied with this helmet are properly sized to...

Page 31: ...WER ASBLY 1 24 KP3937 1 PAPR VIKING BATTERY PACK 8 HR 1 25 KP3938 1 PAPR VIKING BATTERY PACK EXTENDED 1 26 KP3424 2 PAPR VIKING REPLACEMENT FILTER PK OF 2 1 26 KP3424 6 PAPR VIKING REPLACEMENT FILTER...

Page 32: ...tomer s particular purpose with respect to such information or advice As a matter of practical consideration we also cannot assume any responsibility for updating or correcting any such information or...

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