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IM948-A
VISTA™ AUTO-DARKENING
October, 2008
FILTER CARTRIDGE (ADF) HELMETS
This manual covers equipment which is no
longer in production by The Lincoln Electric Co.
Speci cations and availability of optional
features may have changed.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Copyright © Lincoln Global Inc.
• World's Leader in Welding and Cutting Products •
• Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide •
Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486.1751 WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com
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Summary of Contents for Lincoln VISTA 1000
- Page 1 VISTA™ AUTO-DARKENING October, 2008 FILTER CARTRIDGE (ADF) HELMETS This manual covers equipment which is no longer in production by The Lincoln Electric Co. Speci cations and availability of optional features may have changed. OPERATOR’S MANUAL Copyright © Lincoln Global Inc.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page SAFETY WARNINGS – READ BEFORE USING PATENT INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 - 4 SHADE GUIDE 5 - 6 LENS REPLACEMENT 7 - 8 HELMET CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLE SHOOTING WARRANTY INFORMATION REPLACEMENT PARTS... -
Page 3: Safety Warnings - Read Before Using
• See www.lincolnelectric.com/community/safety/ Note: For Auto-darkening Filters only: Auto darkening Filters in Lincoln helmets are designed to protect the user against harmful ultra-violet and infrared rays both in the dark and light states. No matter what shade the filter is set to, the UV/IR protection is always present. -
Page 4: Patent Information
PATENT INFORMATION Patent Pending SPECIFICATIONS Product Name Vista 1000 Vista 3000 Vista 2000 Description ADF Shade 9-13 ADF Shade 9-13 ADF Shade 9-13 LCD Size 95 x 35 95 x 48 98 x 81 W x H inch 3-3/4 x 1-3/8... -
Page 5: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HEADGEAR ADJUSTMENT HEAD SIZE ADJUSTMENT: HEADGEAR TIGHTNESS is adjusted by push- ing in the Ratchet Knob and turning to adjust for the desired head size. This knob is located at the back of the helmet. HEADGEAR CROWN ADJUST- MENT is made by adjusting for comfort and snapping the pin into the hole to lock securely in place. - Page 6 AUTO-DARKENING CARTRIDGE CONTROLS: VISTA™ - 4 x 5 ADF include Variable Shade, Sensitivity and Delay. To make adjustments to your ADF controls, push appropriate button through clear protective lens until desired setting is achieved. There is no need to disassemble helmet to access control buttons on your ADF cartridge. Simply press directly on the inside cover lens to change button settings.
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Page 7: Shade Guide
SHADE SETTING: Shade selection is accomplished by pushing the Shade button on the back of the filter. Follow shade selection chart. GRIND FAST SLOW SHADE SENSITIVITY DELAY CHECK SETTINGS GRIND (PRESS-HOLD) GUIDE FOR SHADE NUMBERS SUGGESTED ( 1 ) OPERATION ELECTRODE SIZE MINIMUM 1/32 in. - Page 8 WARNING • DO NOT WELD WITH A DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE LENS, i.e. cracked, pitted, etc. DELAY MODE: Set the Delay to Fast or Slow by pushing the Delay button. The Slow setting is recommended for high amperage applications where the weld puddle is still very bright after the welding arc has ceased and for situa- tions where the filter may be temporarily blocked from seeing the welding arc.
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Page 9: Lens Replacement
LENS REPLACEMENT OUTSIDE PROTECTIVE COVER LENS REPLACEMENT: Press down on the Tab inside the top of the helmet while also pressing in on the Finger Tabs on both sides of the bezel piece on the front of the helmet. Pull the bezel outward to remove. Remove the polycarbonate protective lens. -
Page 10: Lens Replacement
AUTO-DARKENING CARTRIDGE ACCESS AND REPLACEMENT: Remove Bezel as described in previous section on Lens Replacement. After removing the outside lens, simply remove the Adaptor by applying thumb pressure to top center tab to release top portion of Adaptor. Pull forward and release feet of Adaptor from Shell. -
Page 11: Helmet Care And Maintenance
HELMET CARE AND MAINTENANCE Virtually maintenance free: • Periodic cleaning with soapy water solution or standard glass cleaner is suggested for any ADF to function properly. Use soft cloth or eye glass wipes. • This ADF is water resistant. Do “NOT” submerge in water or other solution. -
Page 12: Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Test your ADF filter prior to welding by directing the front of the filter toward a bright source of light, then using your fingers rapidly cover and uncover the sensors. The filter should darken momentarily as the sensor is exposed. A torch striker can also be used. -
Page 13: Warranty Information
Auto-Darkening Filter cartridge (ADF). The cover lenses supplied with this helmet are properly sized to work with this product and substitutions from other suppliers should be avoided. For Warranty Transactions, contact your local Lincoln Electric distributor. (Ref IMWSI) -
Page 14: Replacement Parts
ADF 9-13 SHADE CARTRIDGE - MEDIUM VISTA 2000 K2690-3 ADF 9-13 SHADE CARTRIDGE - LARGE VISTA 3000 KP2760-1 RATCHET HEADGEAR ADJUSTMENT LEVER L13821 SWEATBAND KP2081-5B1 Note 1- Contact Lincoln Electric Service for appropriate replacement. HEADGEAR ADJUSTMENT LEVER BOLT LARGE MEDIUM VIEW VIEW SWEATBAND ADAPTOR... - Page 15 NOTES...
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