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SHADE
Shade is used to control the level of viewer darkening
as Auto-darkening is automatically activated when an
arc is present.
This Helmet relies on 2 controls to adjust shade:
The Shade Control Knob
(FIG 2)
is designed to function
by raising or lowering the amount of shade after using
the Range Switch
(FIG 1)
to select between 2 separate
ranges; one for shade levels 5 through 9 and one for
shade levels 9 through 13.
Shade 5 is lightest while shade 13 is darkest.
This helmet also has a “GRIND” setting switch which turns off the Auto-Shade feature and keeps the
viewer on base transparency to allow use of the Helmet for grinding and other non-welding uses.
To Adjust Shade:
Consult the
SHADE GUIDE TABLE (FIG 3)
to verify that this helmet provides adequate protection for
your preferred welding process before using, then use the Guide to choose the correct setting.
If unsure of shade level required, the following procedure may be used to find the correct shade level:
• Set the Range Switch to the “9-13” position, set Knob to 13 and try viewing with an expected
arc. This is the darkest possible setting and no arc may be viable
• Continue to incrementally decrease the setting while striking an arc until it becomes visible
with Auto-Darkening.
• This is the correct setting.
MAG/C02
– Metal Active Gas
SAW
– Shielded Semi-Automatic Arc Welding
PAC
– Plasma Arc Cutting
PAW
– Plasma Arc Cutting
SMAW
– Shielded Metal Arc Welding
MIG (heavy)
– MIG on Heavy Metals
MIG (light)
– MIG on Light Alloys
TIG, GTAW
– Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Shade Guide Table
Welding
Process
Arc Current (Amperes)
SMAW
MIG (heavy)
MIG (light)
TIG, GTAW
MAG/C02
SAW
PAC
PAW
0.5 2.5 10 20 40 80 125 175 225 275 350 450
1 5 15 30 60 100 150 200 250 300 400 500
9 10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14 15
9 10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14 15
10 11 12 13 14 15
11 12 13
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
FIG. 3
FIG. 2