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Auto-Darkening Helmets

Model: AirArmor

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Cool Belt

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Helmet Cooling System

OM-235 368A
2009

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Summary of Contents for AirArmor

Page 1: ... Auto Darkening Helmets Model AirArmort Cool BelttHelmet Cooling System OM 235 368A 2009 12 To help us serve you better go to www MillerWelds Com HelmetReg ...

Page 2: ...ions 5 3 2 Installing Headgear And Shroud 6 3 3 Charging The Battery 7 3 4 Installing The Battery 8 3 5 Installing The Filter 9 3 6 Attaching The Connecting Hose 10 3 7 Operating The Controls 11 3 8 Checking The Helmet Cooling System Before Use 12 3 9 Putting On The Helmet Cooling System 13 3 10 Changing Hose Length 14 3 11 Replacing Belt 15 3 12 Maintenance And Storage 16 3 13 Helmet Cooling Syst...

Page 3: ... and gases Breathing these fumes and gases can be haz ardous to your health D Read and follow these instructions and the safety labels carefully This product is intended for use as a cooling device only It is not a respiratory protective device and does not protect the user from airborne contaminants Have an industrial hygienist test the air in your facility to determine if respiratory protection ...

Page 4: ...uct or use with parts or accessories not supplied by the manufacturer D Do not operate unit without properly installed filter s Replace damaged or clogged filters Do not wash or reuse filters Do not clean filters by tapping or with compressed air or filter elements may be damaged D Do not restrict or alter helmet cooler air flow Do not block air inlet or outlet Be sure safety glasses hair weld cap...

Page 5: ... only with equipment with which it was supplied Replace battery only with battery specified in Owner s Manual Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion D Keep battery dry D Do not use or store the battery in extremely hot or humid conditions See the Owner s Manual for specific operating and storage information D Keep battery away from fire out of direct sunlight and away from ...

Page 6: ...TIONS D Read and follow all labels and the Owner s Manual carefully before before using the battery or battery charger Read the safety information at the be ginning of the manual and in each section D Dispose of battery according to local state and federal requirements Do not dispose of bat tery in fire or water D Contact the equipment manufacturer if you have any questions about the battery ...

Page 7: ... help prevent contaminants from entering the helmet The system must include and or be used with the equipment listed below D Helmet and head shroud D Connecting hose D Blower assembly with filtration system spark guard and filter D Belt assembly D Battery charger The respirator equipment operates at temperatures from 32 to 104 F and provides air flow of 6 CFM low speed to 7 CFM high speed under no...

Page 8: ...nd Titanium helmets For all other helmets install Velcro 3 4 in 2 cm from edge of hel met Position cooling system headgear in helmet Install headgear mounting screw in headgearbottom hole quick re lease Elite and Titanium hel mets or top hole all other hel mets Secure headgear with knobs o rings and washers Align Velcro on shroud with Vel cro strip inside helmet Press the Velcro surfaces securely ...

Page 9: ...s or longer fully dis charge and recharge battery twice for optim al battery life Dispose of battery at a designated collection facility Battery charging stops when battery is fully charged 1 Battery Terminal 2 Battery Charger 3 120 Volt AC Receptacle Not Shown Remove battery from blow er assembly Section 3 4 Connect charger cord to battery terminal Connect charger to 120 volt AC re ceptacle The c...

Page 10: ...Do not attempt to open the battery case Keep battery away from fire or heat 1 Battery 2 Blower Assembly Slide battery into blower assembly until it locks into position 3 Battery Release To remove battery lift battery re lease while pulling battery away from blower assembly 1 2 3 ...

Page 11: ...lean with compressed air or re use dirty filter Filter is required for proper op eration of equipment but does not provide respiratory protec tion 1 Cover Release 2 Spark Guard Screen 3 Filter Push on release to open cover Install screen in cover Install filter in recessed area on blower housing Install filter in recessed area on blower housing not in the cov er Close cover ON OFF 1 2 3 ...

Page 12: ...nd with outlet on blower assembly Press release buttons and slide hose connector over outlet until it locks in position 2 Locking Tab Push hose connector rectangular end into helmet air inlet until hose locks in position Locking tab should be on outside of helmet air inlet Do not insert hose locking tab into helmet inlet Locking tab should be on outside of helmet air inlet 1 2 ...

Page 13: ...ons about the type of respira tory protection equipment re quired consult your safety di rector and an Industrial Hy gienist Do not restrict or alter helmet cooling system air flow Be sure safety glasses hair weld cap and other objects do not block air flow 1 On Off Button 2 Low Speed Indicator 3 High Speed Indicator 4 Battery Level Indicator To Start Press On button for 1 2 seconds until alarm so...

Page 14: ... air flow Before using the helmet cooling system check the following items 1 Filter And Spark Guard Section 3 5 Filter is required for proper operation of equipment but does not provide respiratory protection Verify the filter and spark guard are undamaged properly assembled and securely connected to the blower assembly 2 Flexible Hose Section 3 6 Be sure the hose is undam aged and properly con ne...

Page 15: ... as a safety har ness Place blower assembly against lower back with hose extending up wards Fasten belt around waist Adjust belt so unit rests comfort ably against lower back Put on helmet and adjust helmet so helmet fits snugly on head Tighten shroud drawstring to establish a tight seal around head ...

Page 16: ...ed to im prove comfort or meet personal re quirements 1 Connector Blower End 2 Collar Carefully pry collar away from con nector Do not remove collar from hose Cut hose to desired length Turn connector counterclockwise into hose Push collar on connector 1 2 Tools Needed ...

Page 17: ...1 Replacing Belt 1 Screw 2 Body Mount 3 Belt 4 Loops Remove screw and turn body mount 90 counterclockwise Re move belt from mount Install new new belt as shown Reassemble mount and tighten screw 4 1 2 3 Tools Needed phillips ...

Page 18: ...ing hose and replace if damaged or if inside of hose is extremely dirty If the helmet cooling system will not be used for an extended period remove the filter and battery and store them in a clean dry cool place free of solvent based vapors 3 13 Helmet Cooling System Troubleshooting Trouble Remedy Blower does not supply air to shroud Press On Off button Dead battery recharge battery see Section 3 ...

Page 19: ...the con taminated area immediately Check contamination level of filter and replace filter if necessary Check hose connections to blower and shroud Have Safety Director and an Industrial Hygienist determine if you are using the proper equipment for the work environment Blower supplies insuffi cient air to Check hose connections to blower and shroud Remove blockage from blower outlet and or hose Che...

Page 20: ... System Description Part No Item No Quantity Figure 4 1 Cool Belt Helmet Cooling System 1 245235 Headgear Includes 1 Replacement O rings 5 Per Pkg 1 770249 Fabric Headband 1 2 245236 Head Shroud Hood 1 3 245232 Belt 1 4 245231 Hose Assembly 1 5 245233 Filter 1 6 245234 Filter Cover 1 7 245237 Battery Blower 1 8 245238 Charger 1 ...

Page 21: ... material and workmanship at the time it is shipped by Miller THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS The helmet cooling system is warranted for one year from the date of pur chase Proof of purchase is required for warranty transactions so it is imperative that a copy of the original invoice or sales rece...

Page 22: ...IGINAL INSTRUCTIONS PRINTED IN USA 2009 Miller Electric Mfg Co Visit our website at www MillerWelds com Miller Electric Mfg Co An Illinois Tool Works Company 1635 West Spencer Street Appleton WI 54914 USA ...

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