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Common Problems And Remedies
Instructions For Use
Warning
Severe personal injury could occur if the user fails to follow the above
mentioned wamings, and/or fails to follow the operating instructions.
Warning
The User must stop using the Auto-Darkening welding helmet immediately if
the above-mentioned problems can not be corrected. Contact the dealer.
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Irregular Darkening Dimming. Headband has been set unevenly and there is an uneven distance from the
eyes to the filter lens. (Reset the headband to reduce the difference to the filter).
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Auto-Darkening filter does not darken or flickers
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Front cover lens is soiled or damaged. (Change the cover lens).
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Sensors are soiled. (Clean the sensors surface).
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Welding current is too low. ( Reset the sensitivity level to “higher” side).
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Slow response. Operating temperature is too low. (Do not use at temperatures below –10ºC or 14ºF)
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Poor vision.
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Front/inside cover lens and/or the filter is soiled. (Change lens).
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There is insufficient ambient light.
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Shade number is incorrectly set. (Reset the shade number).
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Welding helmet slips. Headband is not properly adjusted. (Readjust the headband).
Warning
Before using the helmet for welding, ensure that you have read and
understood the safety instructions.
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The helmet comes ready assembled, but before it can be used it must be adjusted to fit the user properly
and set up for delay time, sensitivity and shade level.
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Battery installation.
When the low battery indicator turns
red, please replace the battery immediately. Press and hold test
to preview shade selection before welding (See fig.1). When
released then viewing window will automatically return to the
light state (DIN 3.5).
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TEST.
Press and hold test to preview shade selection before
welding (See fig.1). When released then viewing window will
automatically return to the light state (DIN 3.5).
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Selecting shade level.
Select the power shade number for
your welding process by referring to the “Shade Guide Table” below. Turn the shade control knob to the
shade number required (See fig.2).
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Sensitivity.
The sensitivity can be set to “ HI ” (high) or “ LO ” (low) by using the infinitely dial knob on
the back of the auto darkening filter. The “Mid-High” setting is the normal setting for everyday use. The
maximum sensitivity level is appropriate for low welding current work, TIG, or special applications. Higher
sensitivity setting is necessary if lens flashing on and off. Where the operation of the helmet is disturbed by
Fig.1
