INSTRUCTIONS for
Eye-Tech 10-12 Select
Welding Helmet
P/N 15F20
ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin. Wear safety
glasses and set proper filter shade. See ANSI/AWS
Z49.1 for guide. Available from American Welding
Society, Miami, FL 33135.
The
Eye-Tech 10-12 Select
welding helmet is deliv-
ered fully assembled and ready for use. You only need
to adjust the headband and set the shade level. The
shade cartridge automatically darkens with arc igni-
tion.
Safety Precautions
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Pitted or scratched plates reduce vision and protec-
tion. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
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Always keep the external and internal protective plates
in place. Failure to do so will allow welding spatter to
pit the front surface of the shade cartridge. This can
reduce the built-in UV and IR protection. (Also, the
weld spatter will void the warranty on the shade car-
tridge.)
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Do not attempt to open the shade cartridge.
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Do not use in cold weather (below 14° F).
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Keep solar cells clean. Clean with a damp not wet,
cloth dipped in soapy water. Dry with a soft, clean
cloth.
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Do not drop, strike, or bend helmet.
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Do not use abrasive cleaning agents.
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Fumes and gases can be hazardous to your health.
Keep your head out of the fumes. Ventilate area or
use breathing devices, if necessary.
Keep helmet dry (especially the shade cartridge) and
do not place on hot surfaces.
Operation
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Set the slideswitch until it clicks to the shade level recom-
mended for your arc welding process. If you have doubts,
start with slideswitch in the 11-12 position. If you find that
the arc zone is too dark, then set slideswitch to the 10-11
position.
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Check to see if the front cover lens is inserted and front
lens frame is in place.
Troubleshooting
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Uneven darkening
- Protective helmet is not on straight, causing the dis-
tance between your eyes and the shade cartridge to
vary. If necessary, decrease distance to shade cartridge.
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The shade cartridge does not darken or it flickers
- Sensors are dirty; clean
- Front cover lens is dirty or damaged; clean or replace
- Welding current is too low
- Slideswitch not set properly (is in non-active center
position).
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Slow switching times
- Temperature is too low (should not be below 14° F)
- Lighting is insufficient
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Poor visibility
- Shade levels are set incorrectly
- Front or rear cover lens is dirty
- Room lighting is insufficient
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Welding helmet slips
- Headband is not properly adjusted (set too low)
If these faults cannot be corrected, do not use
helmet. Contact your distributor for assistance.
F-15-432
December, 1997
Be sure this information reaches the operator.
You can get extra copies through your supplier.
Specifications
Viewing Area:
3.86 x 1.50 (98 x 38mm)
Light transmittance: Ranges of shade levels 10-11 & 11-12
Automatic shade level function with selec-
tion of switch
Ultra-violet protection 15
Infra-red protection 14
Shade level 4 in non-active state
Switch Time:
From light to dark 0.1 milliseconds at room
temperature; from dark to light 0.2-0.3 sec-
onds
Operating Temp.:
14° F to 158° F (-10°C to +70°C)
Power Supply:
Solar cells
Helmet Construction: High impact, synthetic material
Weight:
16.6 oz (470 grams)
Technical details are subject to change.
