ESAB Variable Shade 9-13 Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets User manual

Brand: ESAB

Model: Variable Shade 9-13 Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets

Category: Welding System

Type: User manual

Issue Date: August 20, 2013

Manual No: 89210001Revision: D

SAFETY AND OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

AUTO-DARKENING

WELDING HELMETS

English

VARIAbLE SHADE 9-13

WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS!

Congratulations on your new Tweco

product. We are proud to have you

as our customer and will strive to provide you with the best service and

reliability in the industry. This product is backed by our extensive warranty

and world-wide service network. To locate your nearest distributor or

service agency call 800-426-1888, or visit us on the web at www.tweco.

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This Manual has been designed to instruct you on the correct installation

and use of your Tweco

product. Your satisfaction with this product and its

safe operation is our ultimate concern. Therefore, please take the time to

read the entire manual, especially the Safety Precautions. They will help you

to avoid potential hazards that may exist when working with this product.

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to achieve a safer working environment within the welding industry.

WARNINGS

Read and understand this entire Manual and your employer’s safety practices before

installing, operating, or servicing the equipment. While the information contained in

this Manual represents the Manufacturer’s judgment, the Manufacturer assumes no

liability for its use.

Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets

Safety and Operating Instructions

Instruction Guide Number 89210001

Published by:

Victor Technologies Inc.

2800 Airport Rd.

Denton, TX. 76207

(940) 566-2000

www.tweco.com

U.S. Customer Care: (800) 426-1888

International Customer Care: (905) 827-9777

Reproduction of this work, in whole or in part, without written permission of the publisher is

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caused by any error or omission in this Manual, whether such error results from negligence, accident,

or any other cause.

Publication Date: February 28, 2010

Revision D Date: August 20, 2013

Record the following information for Warranty purposes:

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Table of Contents

SECTION 1: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS .......................................... 1-1

1.01 Arc Welding Hazards ........................................................ 1-1

1.02 Principal Safety Standards ............................................... 1-8

1.03 Symbol Chart ................................................................... 1-9

SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION ................................................................................. 2-10

2.01 How to use this Manual .................................................. 2-10

2.02 Equipment Identiﬁcation ................................................ 2-10

2.03 Receipt of Equipment ..................................................... 2-10

2.04 Description: Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet ................ 2-11

2.05 User Responsibility ........................................................ 2-11

2.06 Personal Protection ........................................................ 2-11

2.07 Speciﬁcations ................................................................. 2-13

2.08 Contents ......................................................................... 2-13

SECTION 3: OPERATION ....................................................................................... 3-14

3.01 Harness Adjustment ....................................................... 3-14

3.02 Changing the Front Cover Lens ...................................... 3-15

3.03 Auto-Darkening Filter Lens Controls .............................. 3-17

SECTION 4: SERVICE ............................................................................................ 4-18

4.01 Routine Maintenance & Inspection ................................. 4-18

4.02 Cleaning the Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet ................ 4-18

4.03 Basic Troubleshooting .................................................... 4-19

4.04 Spare Parts ..................................................................... 4-20

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Safety Instructions

SECTION 1:

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

WARNING

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP CHILDREN

AWAY. PACEMAKER WEARERS KEEP AWAY UNTIL CONSULTING YOUR DOCTOR. DO NOT LOSE

THESE INSTRUCTIONS. READ OPERATING/INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING,

OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.

Welding products and welding processes can cause serious injury or death, or damage to other

equipment or property, if the operator does not strictly observe all safety rules and take precautionary

actions.

Safe practices have developed from past experience in the use of welding and cutting. These practices

must be learned through study and training before using this equipment. Some of these practices apply

to equipment connected to power lines; other practices apply to engine driven equipment. Anyone

not having extensive training in welding and cutting practices should not attempt to weld.

Safe practices are outlined in the American National Standard Z49.1 entitled: SAFETY IN WELDING

AND CUTTING. This publication and other guides to what you should learn before operating this

equipment are listed at the end of these safety precautions. HAVE ALL INSTALLATION, OPERATION,

MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR WORK PERFORMED ONLY BY QUALIFIED PEOPLE.

1.01 ARC WELDING HAZARDS

WARNING

ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL.

Touching live electrical parts can cause fatal shocks or severe burns. The electrode and

work circuit is electrically live whenever the output is on. The input power circuit and

machine internal circuits are also live when power is on. In semi-automatic or automatic

wire welding, the wire, wire reel, drive roll housing, and all metal parts touching the

welding wire are electrically live. Incorrectly installed or improperly grounded equipment

is a hazard.

1. Do not touch live electrical parts.

2. Wear dry, hole-free insulating gloves and body protection.

3. Insulate yourself from work and ground using dry insulating mats or covers.

4. Disconnect input power or stop engine before installing or servicing this equipment. Lock

input power disconnect switch open, or remove line fuses so power cannot be turned on

accidentally.

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5. Properly install and ground this equipment according to its Owner’s Manual and national,

state, and local codes.

6. Turn off all equipment when not in use. Disconnect power to equipment if it will be left

unattended or out of service.

7. Use fully insulated electrode holders. Never dip holder in water to cool it or lay it down on

the ground or the work surface. Do not touch holders connected to two welding machines

at the same time or touch other people with the holder or electrode.

8. Do not use worn, damaged, undersized, or poorly spliced cables.

9. Do not wrap cables around your body.

10. Ground the workpiece to a good electrical (earth) ground.

11. Do not touch electrode while in contact with the work (ground) circuit.

12. Use only well-maintained equipment. Repair or replace damaged parts at once.

13. In conﬁned spaces or damp locations, do not use a welder with AC output unless it is equipped

with a voltage reducer. Use equipment with DC output.

14. Wear a safety harness to prevent falling if working above ﬂoor level.

15. Keep all panels and covers securely in place.

WARNING

ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin; NOISE can damage hearing. Arc rays from the

welding process produce intense heat and strong ultraviolet rays that can burn

eyes and skin. Noise from some processes can damage hearing.

1. Wear a welding helmet ﬁtted with a proper shade of ﬁlter (see ANSI Z49.1 listed in Safety

Standards) to protect your face and eyes when welding or watching.

2. Wear approved safety glasses. Side shields recommended.

3. Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from ﬂash and glare; warn others not to

watch the arc.

4. Wear protective clothing made from durable, ﬂame-resistant material (wool and leather) and

foot protection.

5. Use approved ear plugs or ear muffs if noise level is high.

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WARNING

FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous to your health.

Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing these fumes and gases can be hazardous

to your health.

1. Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes.

2. If inside, ventilate the area and/or use exhaust at the arc to remove welding fumes and gases.

3. If ventilation is poor, use an approved air-supplied respirator.

4. Read the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and the manufacturer’s instruction for metals,

consumables, coatings, and cleaners.

5. Work in a conﬁned space only if it is well ventilated, or while wearing an air-supplied respirator.

Shielding gases used for welding can displace air causing injury or death. Be sure the breathing

air is safe.

6. Do not weld in locations near degreasing, cleaning, or spraying operations. The heat and rays of

the arc can react with vapors to form highly toxic and irritating gases.

7. Do not weld on coated metals, such as galvanized, lead, or cadmium plated steel, unless the

coating is removed from the weld area, the area is well ventilated, and if necessary, while wearing

an air-supplied respirator. The coatings and any metals containing these elements can give off

toxic fumes if welded.

WARNING

WELDING can cause ﬁre or explosion.

Sparks and spatter ﬂy off from the welding arc. The ﬂying sparks and hot metal, weld

spatter, hot workpiece, and hot equipment can cause ﬁres and burns. Accidental contact

of electrode or welding wire to metal objects can cause sparks, overheating, or ﬁre.

1. Protect yourself and others from ﬂying sparks and hot metal.

2. Do not weld where ﬂying sparks can strike ﬂammable material.

3. Remove all ﬂammables within 35 ft (10.7 m) of the welding arc. If this is not possible, tightly

cover them with approved covers.

4. Be alert that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can easily go through small cracks

and openings to adjacent areas.

5. Watch for ﬁre, and keep a ﬁre extinguisher nearby.

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6. Be aware that welding on a ceiling, ﬂoor, bulkhead, or partition can cause ﬁre on the hidden

side.

7. Do not weld on closed containers such as tanks or drums.

8. Connect work cable to the work as close to the welding area as practical to prevent welding

current from traveling long, possibly unknown paths and causing electric shock and fire

hazards.

9. Do not use welder to thaw frozen pipes.

10. Remove stick electrode from holder or cut off welding wire at contact tip when not in use.

WARNING

FLYING SPARKS AND HOT METAL can cause injury.

Chipping and grinding cause flying metal. As welds cool, they can throw off slag.

1. Wear approved face shield or safety goggles. Side shields recommended.

2. Wear proper body protection to protect skin.

Eye protection ﬁ lter shade selector for welding or cutting

(goggles or helmet), from AWS A6.2-73.

Welding or Cutting

Operation

Electrode Size

Metal Thickness

Filter

Shade

Welding or Cutting

Operation

Electrode Size

Metal Thickness

Filter

Shade

Torch soldering 2

Gas metal-arc

welding (MIG)

Torch brazing 3 or 4 Non-ferrous base metal All 11

Oxygen Cutting Non-ferrous base metal All 12

Light Under 1 in., 25 mm 3 or 4 Gas tungsten arc welding All 12

Medium 1 to 6 in., 25-150 mm 4 or 5 (TIG) All 12

Heavy Over 6 in., 150 mm 5 or 6 Atomic hydrogen welding All 12

Gas welding Carbon arc welding All 12

Light Under 1/8 in., 3 mm 4 or 5 Plasma arc welding

Medium 1/8 to 1/2 in., 3-12 mm 5 or 6 Carbon arc air gouging

Heavy Over 1/2 in., 12 mm 6 or 8 Light 12

Shielded metal-arc

welding

(stick) electrodes

Under 5/32 in., 4 mm 10 Heavy 14

5/32 to 1/4 in.,

4 to 6.4 mm

12 Plasma arc cutting

Over 1/4 in., 6.4 mm 14 Light Under 300 Amp 9

Medium 300 to 400 Amp 12

Heavy Over 400 Amp 14

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WARNING

CYLINDERS can explode if damaged.

Shielding gas cylinders contain gas under high pressure. If damaged, a cylinder can

explode. Since gas cylinders are normally part of the welding process, be sure to treat

them carefully.

1. Protect compressed gas cylinders from excessive heat, mechanical shocks, and arcs.

2. Install and secure cylinders in an upright position by chaining them to a stationary support or

equipment cylinder rack to prevent falling or tipping.

3. Keep cylinders away from any welding or other electrical circuits.

4. Never allow a welding electrode to touch any cylinder.

5. Use only correct shielding gas cylinders, regulators, hoses, and ﬁttings designed for the speciﬁc

application; maintain them and associated parts in good condition.

6. Turn face away from valve outlet when opening cylinder valve.

7. Keep protective cap in place over valve except when cylinder is in use or connected for use.

8. Read and follow instructions on compressed gas cylinders, associated equipment, and CGA

publication P-1 listed in Safety Standards.

WARNING

Engines can be dangerous.

WARNING

ENGINE EXHAUST GASES can kill.

Engines produce harmful exhaust gases.

1. Use equipment outside in open, well-ventilated areas.

2. If used in a closed area, vent engine exhaust outside and away from any building air intakes.

WARNING

ENGINE FUEL can cause ﬁre or explosion.

Engine fuel is highly ﬂammable.

1. Stop engine before checking or adding fuel.

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2. Do not add fuel while smoking or if unit is near any sparks or open ﬂames.

3. Allow engine to cool before fueling. If possible, check and add fuel to cold engine before

beginning job.

4. Do not overﬁll tank — allow room for fuel to expand.

5. Do not spill fuel. If fuel is spilled, clean up before starting engine.

WARNING

MOVING PARTS can cause injury.

Moving parts, such as fans, rotors, and belts can cut ﬁngers and hands and catch loose

clothing.

1. Keep all doors, panels, covers, and guards closed and securely in place.

2. Stop engine before installing or connecting unit.

3. Have only qualiﬁed people remove guards or covers for maintenance and troubleshooting

as necessary.

4. To prevent accidental starting during servicing, disconnect negative (-) battery cable from

battery.

5. Keep hands, hair, loose clothing, and tools away from moving parts.

6. Reinstall panels or guards and close doors when servicing is ﬁnished and before starting

engine.

WARNING

SPARKS can cause BATTERY GASES TO EXPLODE; BATTERY ACID can burn eyes

and skin.

Batteries contain acid and generate explosive gases.

1. Always wear a face shield when working on a battery.

2. Stop engine before disconnecting or connecting battery cables.

3. Do not allow tools to cause sparks when working on a battery.

4. Do not use welder to charge batteries or jump start vehicles.

5. Observe correct polarity (+ and –) on batteries.

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WARNING

STEAM AND PRESSURIZED HOT COOLANT can burn face, eyes, and skin.

The coolant in the radiator can be very hot and under pressure.

1. Do not remove radiator cap when engine is hot. Allow engine to cool.

2. Wear gloves and put a rag over cap area when removing cap.

3. Allow pressure to escape before completely removing cap.

WARNING

WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to

cause birth defects and other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

NOTE

Considerations About Welding And The Effects of Low Frequency Electric and Magnetic

Fields

The following is a quotation from the General Conclusions Section of the U.S. Congress, Ofﬁce of

Technology Assessment, Biological Effects of Power Frequency Electric & Magnetic Fields - Background

Paper, OTA-BP-E-63 (Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Ofﬁce, May 1989): “...there is now

a very large volume of scientiﬁc ﬁndings based on experiments at the cellular level and from studies

with animals and people which clearly establish that low frequency magnetic ﬁelds and interact

with, and produce changes in, biological systems. While most of this work is of very high quality, the

results are complex. Current scientiﬁc understanding does not yet allow us to interpret the evidence

in a single coherent framework. Even more frustrating, it does not yet allow us to draw deﬁnite

conclusions about questions of possible risk or to offer clear science-based advice on strategies to

minimize or avoid potential risks.”

To reduce magnetic ﬁelds in the workplace, use the following procedures.

1. Keep cables close together by twisting or taping them.

2. Arrange cables to one side and away from the operator.

3. Do not coil or drape cable around the body.

4. Keep welding power source and cables as far away from body as practical.

ABOUT PACEMAKERS:

The above procedures are among those also normally recommended for pacemaker

wearers. Consult your doctor for complete information.

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1.02 PRINCIPAL SAFETY STANDARDS

Safety in Welding and Cutting, ANSI Standard Z49.1, from American Welding Society, 550 N.W.

LeJeune Rd., Miami, FL 33126.

Safety and Health Standards, OSHA 29 CFR 1910, from Superintendent of Documents, U.S.

Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

Recommended Safe Practices for the Preparation for Welding and Cutting of Containers That Have

Held Hazardous Substances, American Welding Society Standard AWS F4.1, from American Welding

Society, 550 N.W. LeJeune Rd., Miami, FL 33126.

National Electrical Code, NFPA Standard 70, from National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch

Park, Quincy, MA 02269.

Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Cylinders, CGA Pamphlet P-1, from Compressed Gas

Association, 1235 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 501, Arlington, VA 22202.

Code for Safety in Welding and Cutting, CSA Standard W117.2, from Canadian Standards

Association, Standards Sales, 178 Rexdale Boulevard, Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3.

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1.03 SYMBOL CHART

Note that only some of these symbols will appear on your model.

Safety Instructions

Gas Tungsten Arc

Welding (GTAW)

Air Carbon Arc

Cutting (CAC-A)

Constant Current

Constant Voltage

Or Constant Potential

High Temperature

Fault Indication

Arc Force

Touch Start (GTAW)

Variable Inductance

Voltage Input

Single Phase

Three Phase

Three Phase Static

Frequency Converter-

Transformer-Rectifier

Dangerous Voltage

Off

Panel/Local

Shielded Metal

Arc Welding (SMAW)

Gas Metal Arc

Welding (GMAW)

Increase/Decrease

Circuit Breaker

AC Auxiliary Power

Remote

Duty Cycle

Percentage

Amperage

Voltage

Hertz (cycles/sec)

Frequency

Negative

Positive

Direct Current (DC)

Protective Earth

(Ground)

Line

Line Connection

Auxiliary Power

Receptacle Rating-

Auxiliary Power

Art # A-04130

115V 15A

IPM

MPM

Fuse

Wire Feed Function

Wire Feed Towards

Workpiece With

Output Voltage Off.

Preflow Time

Postflow Time

Spot Time

Spot Weld Mode

Continuous Weld

Mode

Press to initiate wirefeed and

welding, release to stop.

Purging Of Gas

Inches Per Minute

Meters Per Minute

Welding Gun

Burnback Time

Press and hold for preflow, release

to start arc. Press to stop arc, and

hold for preflow.

4 Step Tr igger

Operation

2 Step Tr igger

Operation

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SECTION 2:

INTRODUCTION

2.01 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

This Safety and Operating Instruction Manual applies to just speciﬁcation or part numbers listed on

page i.

To ensure safe operation, read the entire manual, including the chapters on safety instructions and

warnings.

Throughout this manual, the words WARNING, CAUTION, and NOTE may appear. Pay particular

attention to the information provided under these headings. These special annotations are easily

recognized as follows:

WARNING

A WARNING gives information regarding possible personal injury.

CAUTION

A CAUTION refers to possible equipment damage.

NOTE

A NOTE offers helpful information concerning certain operating procedures.

Additional copies of this manual may be purchased by contacting Tweco at the address and phone

number in your area listed in the inside back cover of this manual. Include the Owner’s Manual number

and equipment identiﬁcation numbers.

Electronic copies of this manual can also be downloaded at no charge in Acrobat PDF format by going

to the Tweco web site listed below and clicking on the Literature Library link:

http://www.tweco.com

2.02 EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION

The product identiﬁcation number is printed on the outer shipping carton. Record this number on

page i for future reference.

2.03 RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT

When you receive the equipment, check it against the invoice to make sure it is complete and

inspect the equipment for possible damage due to shipping. If there is any damage, notify the carrier

immediately to ﬁle a claim. Furnish complete information concerning damage claims or shipping

errors to the location in your area listed in the inside back cover of this manual.

Include all equipment identiﬁcation numbers as described above along with a full description of the

parts in error.

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2.04 DESCRIPTION: AUTO-DARKENING WELDING HELMET

The Tweco Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet is an ultra modern product manufactured speciﬁcally for

welding comfort, versatility, performance and fume deﬂection. To ensure your complete satisfaction

with your new Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet and to realise a safer work environment, we ask that

you read the following Operating Manual thoroughly before use.

2.05 USER RESPONSIBILITY

This product will perform as per the information contained herein when installed, operated, maintained

and repaired in accordance with the instructions provided. This equipment must be checked

periodically. Defective equipment should not be used. Parts that are broken, missing, plainly worn,

distorted or contaminated, should be replaced immediately. Should such repairs or replacements

become necessary, it is recommended that such repairs be carried out by appropriately qualiﬁed

persons approved by Tweco. Advice in this regard can be obtained by contacting an accredited Tweco

Distributor.

This product or any of its parts should not be altered from standard speciﬁcation without prior written

approval of Tweco. The user of this product shall have the sole responsibility for any malfunction

which results from improper use or unauthorised modiﬁcation from standard speciﬁcation, faulty

maintenance, damage or improper repair by anyone other than appropriately qualiﬁed persons

approved by Tweco.

2.06 PERSONAL PROTECTION

WARNING

Prior to welding check operation of the ﬁlter lens, if the lens does not darken DO NOT

COMMENCE WELDING. If during welding the ﬁlter does not darken IMMEDIATELY STOP

WELDING.

The radiation from an electric arc during the welding process can seriously harm eyes and skin. It is

essential that the following precautions be taken:

When electric arc welding, it is a requirement to use a welding helmet or welding handshield that

complies to a relevant standard. Protective filter lenses are provided to reduce the intensity of radiation

entering the eye thus filtering out harmful infra-red, ultra-violet radiation and a percentage of the

visible light. Such filter lenses are incorporated into this Welding Helmet. To prevent damage to the

filter lenses from molten or hard particles an additional hard clear glass or special plastic external

cover lens is provided. This cover lens should always be kept in place and replaced before the damage

impairs your vision while welding.

It is important to ensure that the helmet is adjusted to the correct shade level prior to the

commencement of welding. The table below can be used as a guide to select the filter lens shade

level for differing applications.

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Welding Process Arc Current in Amps Recommended Shade

Manual Metal Arc Welding (Stick)

60 − 100 #9

100 − 150 #10

150 − 200 #11

200 − 300 #12

300 − 450 #13

Gas Metal Arc Welding (Mig) with Heavy Metals

Less than 125 #9

125 − 175 #10

175 − 250 #10

250 − 350 #12

350 − 450 #13

Gas Metal Arc Welding (Mig) with Light Alloys

Less than 175 #10

175 − 225 #11

225 − 300 #12

300 − 400 #13

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Tig)

30 − 70 #9

70 − 125 #10

125 − 200 #11

200 − 300 #12

300 − 350 #13

Air – Arc Gouging

Less than 175 #10

175 − 200 #11

200 − 250 #12

250 − 350 #13

Plasma Arc Cutting

Less than 125 #9

125 − 150 #10

150 − 175 #11

175 − 250 #12

250 − 400 #13

Plasma Arc Welding

100 − 125 #9

125 − 175 #10

175 − 225 #11

Note: The term “Heavy Metals” applies to steels, alloy steels, copper and its alloys, etc.

Refer to standard EN 379:2009-07 for comprehensive information regarding Table 1.

WARNING

For machine disc cutting, scaling, grinding and machining of metals and the like,

additional eyeshields or faceshields with appropriate impact rating should be used. Refer

to AS/NZS1336 for full details of the appropriate protection for industrial applications.

WARNING

The indicated ﬁlter lens shade numbers are minimum. If any discomfort is felt, higher

shade numbers should be selected.

Recognized standards for recommended practices for occupational eye protection include AS/NZS 1336 and

EN 175.

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Gloves should be ﬂameproof gauntlet type to protect hands and wrists from heat burns and harmful

radiations. They should be kept dry and in good repair.

Protective clothing must protect the operator from burns, spatter and harmful radiation. Wool clothing

is preferable to cotton because of its greater ﬂame resistance. Clothing should be free from oil or

grease. Wear leggings and spats to protect the lower portion of the legs and to prevent slag and

molten metal from falling into boots or shoes.

2.07 SPECIFICATIONS

Description

(Refer Note)

Auto-Darkening Filter

Lens

Auto-Darkening Lens WH41001ADF

Note: Auto-Darkening Lens is fitted to

the Tweco Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet Product

Part Numbers: WHF41001, WHE41002, WHS41004,

WHDR41008.

Filter Lens Dimensions 110mm x 90mm x 9mm

Viewing Area Dimensions 98mm x 43mm

Reaction Time 1/30,000 second

Sensors 4 Optical Sensors

Power Supply Solar Cells

Inactivated Shade and Grinding Level 4

Variable Shade Level 9 - 13

Operating Temperature -5

C to +55

Storing Temperature -20

C to+ 70

Sensitivity Range (Light to Dark) Low - High

Delay (Dark to Light) 0.25 sec to 0.80 sec

On/Off Control Automatic

Weight 450g

NOTE

Due to variations that can occur in manufactured products, claimed performance,

voltages, ratings, all capacities, measurements, dimensions and weights quoted are

approximate only. Achievable capacities and ratings in use and operation will depend

upon correct installation, use, applications, maintenance and service.

2.08 CONTENTS OF WELDING HELMET

Description Quantity

Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet

Front Cover Lens

Rear Cover Lens

Operating Manual

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SECTION 3:

INSTALLATION

3.01 HARNESS ADJUSTMENT

Prior to use, the Welding Helmet must be adjusted for maximum comfort and protection. The Helmet

should be adjusted such that it is effectively positioned over the eyes and face to ensure adequate

protection and comfort while welding. Please refer to the Harness adjustment instructions below.

1. Top Head Band

To adjust the top of Head Band move the Head Band in the direction of either arrow to align

the center of the harness with center of the Filter Lens viewing window.

2. Back of Head Band

To adjust the back of Head Band push down the Knob and turn to the left or right to adjust

to size.

3. Distance of Harness from Filter Lens

There are 3 positions possible that the Harness can be set to achieve the desired distance

between the welders eyes and the Filter Lens.

4. Incline Angle Adjustment

There are 3 positions available for adjusting the angle from the welders eyes to the Filter

lens.

5. Helmet Tilt Position

The Helmet is designed to be tilted and ﬁxed into position whilst not welding. Loosen the

adjustment knobs located on either side of the helmet, once in desired position tighten

adjustment knobs to ﬁx into place.

6. Hard hat attachment

Remove the head gear and install the hard hat attachment.

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AUTO-DARKENING WELDING HELMETS

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3.02 CHANGING OF FRONT COVER LENS

WARNING

Do Not Use the Welding Helmet without the Front Cover Lens installed correctly in

place.

If the Front Cover Lens is broken, plainly worn, distorted or contaminated it should be replaced

immediately with a genuine Tweco replacement part.

1. Removing the Front Cover Lens

Remove the Front Cover Lens by pulling up the central part of the lens and sliding one side at a

time from under the tabs.

2. Installing the Front Cover Lens

Align the Front Cover Lens and place under the tabs on one side that secure the Front Cover

Lens in place.

Pull up the Front Cover Lens in the center and repeat for the other side.

Ensure that the Front Cover Lens is securely in place before use.

 • Useonlyattemperatures:-5

C to + 55

C (23

F to 131

F).

 • Storingtemperature:-20

C to + 70

C (-4

F to 158

F).

• Protectfilter from contacting with liquid and dirt.

 • Cleanlters'surfacesregularly;donotusestrongcleaningsolutions.Always

keep sensors and solar cells clean using a clean lint-free tissue/cloth.

 • Regularlyreplacethecracked/scratched/pittedfrontcoverlens.

Severe personal injury could occur If the user fails to follow the aforementioned warnings,

and/or fails to follow the operating Instructions.

COMMON PROBLEMS AND REMEDY

* Irregular Darkening Dimming

 • Headbandhasbeensetunevenlyandthereisanunevendistancefromtheeyestothe

  lter'slens(Resetheadbandtoreducethedifferencetolter).

** Auto-Darkening Filter Does Not Darken Or Flickers

 • Frontcoverlensissoiledordamaged(changelenscover)

 • Sensorsaresoiled(cleanthesensors'surface)

 • Weldingcurrentistoolow(turnstheswitchtothe"Long"position).

*** Slow response

 • Operatingtemperatureistoolow(donotuseattemperaturesbelow-5

C or 23

F).

**** Poor Vision

 • Front/insidecoverlensand/orlterlensaresoiled(changelens)

 • Thereisinsufcientambientlight

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ESAB Variable Shade 9-13 Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets User manual

Brand: ESAB

Model: Variable Shade 9-13 Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets

Category: Welding System

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