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- Page 1 OM-234 388B 2007−08 ® Auto-Darkening Helmets Model: Digital Elitet To help us serve you better, go to www.MillerWelds.Com/HelmetReg/...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING 1-1. Symbol Usage ............1-2. -
Page 3: Section 1 − Safety Precautions − Read Before Using
SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − Protect yourself and others from injury — read and follow these precautions. 1-1. Symbol Usage DANGER! − Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the text. -
Page 4: Section 2 − Specifications
SECTION 2 − SPECIFICATIONS Viewing Field Reaction Time Operating Modes Available Shades All shades provide continu- ous UV and IR protection. Sensitivity Settings Delay Settings Automatic Power Off Low Battery Indicator Power Supply Sensors Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Total Weight Standards Warranty The helmets in this manual are covered by one or more of the following patents:... -
Page 5: Section 3 − Operating Instructions
SECTION 3 − OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3-1. Helmet Controls On-Off Button (See Section 3-2) Mode Control Button (See Section 3-3) Display Screen Variable Shade Control Buttons (See Section 3-4) Sensitivity Control Buttons (See Section 3-5) Lens Delay Control Buttons (See Section 3-6) The lens assembly saves the shade, sensitivity, and delay settings when the lens turns... -
Page 6: On-Off Button And Low Battery Indicator
3-2. On-Off Button And Low Battery Indicator OM-234 388 Page 4 On-Off Button Press On-Off button to check if the lens is working properly and to be- gin lens shade, sensitivity, and delay adjustments. When the On-Off button is pressed, the lens should darken and return to the clear state. -
Page 7: Mode Control
3-3. Mode Control Mode Control Button Press button to select the mode ap- propriate for the work activity: Weld Mode − used for most welding applications. In this mode the lens turns on when it optically senses a welding arc. Adjust shade, sensitivity, and delay settings as needed. -
Page 8: Variable Shade Control
3-4. Variable Shade Control Application Welding Stick Electrodes Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) Air Carbon Plasma Arc Cutting Plasma Arc Welding OM-234 388 Page 6 Arc Current in Amperes Less than 40 40−80 80−175 175−300 300−500 Less than 100 100−175 175−300 300−500 Less than 50... -
Page 9: Sensitivity Control
3-5. Sensitivity Control Recommended Sensitivity Settings Stick Electrode Short Circuiting (MIG) Pulsed & Spray (MIG) Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) Plasma Arc Cutting/Welding Grinding Sensitivity Control Buttons Use Sensitivity Control Low and Hi buttons to make the lens more responsive to differ- ent light levels in various welding pro- cesses. -
Page 10: Lens Delay Control
3-6. Lens Delay Control OM-234 388 Page 8 Lens Delay Control Use the Lens Delay Control Fast and Slow buttons to adjust the time for the lens to switch to the clear state after welding or cutting. The delay is particularly useful in eliminating bright after-rays pres- ent in higher amperage applica- tions where the molten puddle re-... -
Page 11: Lens Adjustment Procedure
3-7. Lens Adjustment Procedure MODE SHADE SENSITIVITY DELAY MODE SHADE WELD SENSITIVITY DELAY MODE SHADE WELD SENSITIVITY DELAY MODE SHADE WELD SENSITIVITY DELAY MODE SHADE WELD SENSITIVITY DELAY Lens assembly displays prior settings when turned On. Re- tained settings are not shown in example. -
Page 12: Section 4 − Adjusting Headgear
SECTION 4 − ADJUSTING HEADGEAR OM-234 388 Page 10 There are four headgear adjust- ments: headgear top, tightness, angle adjustment, and distance adjustment. Headgear Top Adjusts headgear for proper depth on the head to ensure correct bal- ance and stability. Headgear Tightness To adjust, push in the adjusting knob located on the back of the headgear... -
Page 13: Section 5 − Replacing The Lens Covers
SECTION 5 − REPLACING THE LENS COVERS Be sure wide edge of gasket faces helmet shell. Be sure flat side of gasket faces helmet shell. Never use the auto- darkening lens with- out the inside and out- side lens covers prop- erly installed. -
Page 14: Section 6 − Replacing The Battery
SECTION 6 − REPLACING THE BATTERY Be sure Positive (+) side of battery faces up. OM-234 388 Page 12 To replace the batteries, re- move the auto-darkening lens assembly (see Section 5). Battery Tray After removing the lens as- sembly, slide the battery hold- ing trays out and remove the old batteries. -
Page 15: Section 7 − Installing Optional Magnifying Lens
SECTION 7 − INSTALLING OPTIONAL MAGNIFYING LENS SECTION 8 − MAINTENANCE NOTICE − Never use solvents or abrasive cleaning detergents. NOTICE − Do not immerse the lens assembly in water. The helmet requires little maintenance. However, for best performance clean after each use. -
Page 16: Section 9 − Troubleshooting
SECTION 9 − TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Auto lens not ON – auto- lens does not darken mo- mentarily when the On button is pressed. Not switching – auto-lens stays light and does not darken when welding or cutting. Not Switching – auto-lens stays dark after the arc is extinguished, or the auto- lens stays dark when no... -
Page 17: Section 10 − Parts List
SECTION 10 − PARTS LIST Miller 804 111 Figure 10-1. Digital Elite Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet OM-234 388 Page 15... - Page 18 Item Part Figure 10-1. Digital Elite Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet ... . 216 331 ....227 189 .
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Page 19: Section 11 − Limited Warranty
SECTION 11 − LIMITED WARRANTY Effective January 1, 2007 LIMITED WARRANTY – Subject to the terms and conditions below. Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wisconsin, warrants to its original retail pur- chaser that the new Miller equipment sold after the effective date of this limited warranty is free of defects in material and workmanship at the time it is shipped by Miller. - Page 20 Visit our website at www.MillerWelds.com ® Miller Electric Mfg. Co. An Illinois Tool Works Company 1635 West Spencer Street Appleton, WI 54914 USA © PRINTED IN USA 2007 Miller Electric Mfg. Co.
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