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- Page 1 OM-217 741C May 2006 ® Auto-Darkening Helmets Models: XLi, XLix and Elitet XLix Elite 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 SECTION 2 − SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 3 − OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS SECTION 4 − BATTERY REPLACEMENT SECTION 5 − MAINTENANCE SECTION 6 − TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 7 − INSTALLING OPTIONAL MAGNIFYING LENS SECTION 8 −... -
Page 3: Section 1 − Safety Precautions − Read Before Using
SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING Warning! Watch Out! There are possible hazards as shown in the adjoining symbols. D Read and follow Section 1 for all safety symbols. ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin. Arc rays from the welding process produce intense visible and invisible (ultravio- let and infrared) rays that can burn eyes and skin. -
Page 4: Section 2 − Specifications
SECTION 2 − SPECIFICATIONS Viewing Field (XLi, Xlix) Viewing Field (Elite) Reaction Time (XLi) Reaction Time (Xlix, Elite) Available Shades Sensitivity/Grind Mode Control Delay Control 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 − Operation Instructions
SECTION 3 − OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Auto-Darkening Lens Controls Two different lens assemblies are shown. Refer to the illustra- tion that matches the lens on your helmet. Auto-On Lens Assembly Reset/Auto-On Button Variable Shade Control Sensitivity/Grind Mode Control Lens Delay Control Low Battery Indicator Manual-On Lens Assembly On/Auto-Off Button... - Page 6 Reset/Auto-On Button (Auto−On Lens Assembly) Press the Reset button to check lens operation. If working properly, the lens will automatically darken twice and then return to the light state. The lens will Auto Off (light state − No. 4) 15 − 20 minutes after the last arc. It is not necessary to press the Reset button to resume welding.
- Page 7 Sensitivity/Grind Mode Control (Auto-On Lens Assembly) Sensitivity Control (Manual-On Lens Assembly) The sensitivity control is used to make the lens more responsive to differing light levels experienced in various welding processes. We recommend a Mid-Range or 30−50% sensitivity setting for most applications. See Ad- justing Sensitivity and Recommended Sensitivity Settings sections following.
- Page 8 Lens Delay Control The lens delay control is used to slow the lens-switching time to the clear state after welding. delay particularly useful eliminating bright after-rays present in higher amperage applications where the molten puddle re- mains bright momentarily after welding. Adjusts from 0.10 second (Min) to 1.0 sec- ond (Max).
- Page 9 Adjusting Headgear XLi Models There are four headgear ad- justments: headgear top, tight- ness, 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 and turn left or right to de- sired tightness.
- Page 10 Page 8 Adjusting Headgear (Continued) Xlix and Elite Models− 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 11 Replacement of the Front and Inside Lens Covers Y Warning! Never use the auto-darkening lens without the inside and outside lens covers properly installed. Welding spatter will damage the auto-darkening lens and void the warranty. XLi – 1 Outside − Remove the outside lens cover frame by grasping the outside corners and pulling gently away from the helmet.
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Page 12: Section 4 − Battery Replacement
SECTION 4 − BATTERY REPLACEMENT XLi and Xlix – Remove the battery by inserting a coin into the slot on the battery cover and turn to the left to release the cover. Replace with a CR2450 lithium type battery or equivalent, Miller Part No. 217043. (Note: make certain that the positive, (+) side of the battery faces up when reinstalling). -
Page 13: Section 5 − Maintenance
SECTION 5 − MAINTENANCE Cleaning The helmet requires little maintenance. However, for best performance we rec- ommend cleaning after use. Using a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water solution, Occasionally, the filter lens and sensors should be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft, dry cloth. -
Page 14: Section 7 − Installing Optional Magnifying Lens
SECTION 7 − INSTALLING OPTIONAL MAGNIFYING LENS To prevent lens fogging, install flat side of magnifying lens toward auto-darkening lens. XLi – Magnifying lenses can be adapted to the XLi helmet as follows: 1 Pull outside lens cover/holder free from helmet. 2 Position magnifying lens over auto-darkening lens between the four center- ing tabs. -
Page 15: Section 8 − Replacement Parts
SECTION 8 − REPLACEMENT PARTS Item Helmet shell, Black Helmet shell, American Eagle II Helmet shell, Black Flame Helmet shell, Red Flame Helmet shell, MillermaticR Helmet shell, Dale Earnhardt Sr. Helmet shell, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Helmet shell, Jeff Gordon Helmet shell, Camouflage Mexican Flag Helmet shell, Stars and Stripes Helmet, shell, Boyd Coddington... - Page 16 Lense, 1.00 magnification (not shown) Lense, 1.25 magnification (not shown) Lense, 1.50 magnification (not shown) Lense, 1.75 magnification (not shown) Lense, 2.00 magnification (not shown) Lense, 2.25 magnification (not shown) Lense, 2.50 magnification (not shown) * Kit includes front lens holder, 2 inside lens covers, and 5 front lens covers. Page 14 XLi Series 212 236...
- Page 17 Item Helmet shell, Black Helmet shell, American Eagle II Helmet shell, Black Flame Helmet shell, Red Flame Helmet shell, MillermaticR Helmet shell, Dale Earnhardt Sr. Helmet shell, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Helmet shell, Jeff Gordon Helmet shell, Maple Leaf Helmet shell, OCC Paul Jr. Helmet shell, Stars and Stripes Helmet, shell, Boyd Coddington Helmet shell, Inferno...
- Page 18 Lense, 0.75 magnification (not shown) Lense, 1.00 magnification (not shown) Lense, 1.25 magnification (not shown) Lense, 1.50 magnification (not shown) Lense, 1.75 magnification (not shown) Lense, 2.00 magnification (not shown) Lense, 2.25 magnification (not shown) Lense, 2.50 magnification (not shown) * Kit includes front lens holder, 2 inside lens covers, and 5 front lens covers.
- Page 19 Item Helmet shell, Black Helmet shell, American Eagle II Helmet shell, Black Flame Helmet shell, Red Flame Helmet shell, Camouflage Helmet shell, Mexican Flag Helmet shell, The Joker Helmet shell, UA-Series 1 Helmet shell, Maple Leaf Helmet shell, OCC Paul Jr. Helmet shell, Stars and Stripes Helmet, shell, Boyd Coddington Helmet shell, Inferno...
- Page 20 Lense, 0.75 magnification (not shown) Lense, 1.00 magnification (not shown) Lense, 1.25 magnification (not shown) Lense, 1.50 magnification (not shown) Lense, 1.75 magnification (not shown) Lense, 2.00 magnification (not shown) Lense, 2.25 magnification (not shown) Lense, 2.50 magnification (not shown) ** Adjustment hardware kit with O-rings.
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Page 21: Section 9 − Limited Warranty
SECTION 9 − LIMITED WARRANTY Effective January 1, 2006 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 22 NOTES Page 20...
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