Solar Power This helmet is powered by solar energy. As such, there is no battery that requires replacement. Variable shade control Knob SENSITIVITYDELAYTIMELOWHIGHSLOWFAST 5 ALWAYS TEST TO BE SURE THE ADF CARTRIDGE IS CHARGED BEFORE WELDING. The helmet can be placed in sunlight to charge. Do not store the helmet in a dark cabinet or other storage area for long periods. While welding, the arc also charges the ADF cartridge. SHADE GUIDE SETTINGS GUIDEFORSHADENUMBERS OPERATION ELECTRODE SIZE ARC MINIMUM SUGGESTED( 1) 1/32 in. (mm) CURRENT (A) PROTECTIVE SHADE NO. Shielded metal arc welding Less than 3 (2.5) 3- 5 (2.5–4) 5- 8 (4–6.4) More than 8 (6.4) Less than 60 60-160 160-250 250-550 SHADE 7 8 10 11 (COMFORT) – 10 12 14 Gas metal arc welding and flux cored arc welding Less than 60 60-160 160-250 250-500 7 10 10 10 – 11 12 14 Gas tungsten arc welding Less than 50 50-150 150-500 8 8 10 10 12 14 Air carbon Arc cutting (Light) (Heavy) Less than 500 500-1000 10 11 12 14 Plasma arc welding Less than 20 20-100 100-400 400-800 6 8 10 11 6 to 8 10 12 14 Plasma arc cutting (Light) (2) (2) (2) (Medium) (Heavy) Less than 300 300-400 400-800 8 9 10 9 12 14 Torch brazing – – 3 or 4 Torch soldering – – 2 Carbon arc welding Gas welding Light Medium Heavy PLAin. Under 1/ 8 1/ 8 to 1/ 2 Over 1/ 2 TE THI– mm Under 3.2 3.2 to 12.7 Over 12.7 CKNESS – 14 4 or 5 5 or 6 6 or 8 Oxygen cutting Light Medium Heavy Under 1 1 to 6 Over 6 Under 25 25 to 150 Over 150 3 or 4 4 or 5 5 or 6 ( 1) As a rule of thumb, start with a shade that is too dark, then go to a lighter shade which gives sufficient view of the weld zone without goingbelow the minimum. In oxyfuel gas welding or cutting where the torch produces a high yellow light, it is desirable to use a filter lens that absorbs the yellow or sodium line the visible light of the (spectrum) operation . (2) These values apply where the actual arc is clearly seen. Experience has shown that lighter filters may be used when the arc is hidden by the workpiece. Data from ANSI Z49.1-2005 If your helmet does not include any one of the shades referenced above, it is recommended you use the next darker shade. 6 HELMET CARE AND MAINTENANCE Replacing Front Cover Lens: Replace the front cover lens if it is damaged – cracked, soiled or pitted. Place your finger or thumb into recess (C) at the bottom edge of the cover lens and flex the lens upwards until it releases from the edges marked A and B. (Refer to figure 1) . Use only the replacement front cover lenses specified in this manual. Replace the Inside Cover Lens: if it is damaged (cracked, soiled or pitted) . Place your fingernail in recess above cartridge view window and flex lens upwards until it releases from edges of cartridge view window. Change the Shade Cartridge (See figure 2) Fitting New Cartridge: Take the new shade cartridge and pass the potentiometer cable under the wire loop before placing the cartridge into its retaining frame inside the helmet. Hinge down the wire loop and ensure the front edge of the loop (D) is properly retained under the retaining lugs (E) as shown in (figure 3) . Position the shade potentiometer to the inside of the helmet with the shaft protruding through the hole. Secure potentiometer to shell. On the outside of the helmet, push the shade control knob onto the shaft. Cleaning: Clean helmet by wiping with a soft cloth. Clean cartridge surfaces regularly. Do not use strong cleaning solutions. Clean sensors and solar cells with soapy water solution and a clean cloth and wipe dry with a lint-free cloth. Do NOT submerge shade cartridge in water or other solution. Storage: Store in a clean, dry location. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Test your shade cartridge prior to welding by directing the front of the cartridge toward a bright source of light, then using your fingers rapidly cover and uncover the sensors. The cartridge should darken momentarily as the sensor is exposed. A torch striker can also be used. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Difficult to see through filter. Front cover lens dirty. Clean or replace front cover lens. Cartridge dirty. Clean the Auto-Darkening cartridge with soapy water solution and soft cloth. Filter does not darken Sensitivity is set on LOW. Set sensitivity to HIGH when arc is struck. Front cover lens dirty. Clean or replace front cover lens. Front cover lens is damaged. Check for cracked or pitted front cover lens and replace as required. Sensors are blocked or Solar panel is blocked. Make sure you are not blocking the sensors or solar panels with your arm or other obstacle while welding. Adjust your position so that the sensors can see the weld arc. Filter darkening without arc being struck. Sensitivity set to HIGH. Set sensitivity to LOW Filter remains dark after completing a weld. Delay time set to SLOW. WARNING Set delay time to FAST. ADF is cracked. Cease (STOP) using thexists. 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