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- Page 1 10177245 Rev. 2 / OM-243792C 2019-07 ® Models: Elitet Classic Series...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 − WELDING HELMET SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING ..1-1. Symbol Usage ............. . . 1-2. -
Page 3: Section 1 − Welding Helmet Safety Precautions − Read Before Using
SECTION 1 − WELDING HELMET SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING helmet 2018-08 Protect yourself and others from injury — read, follow, and save these important safety precautions and operating instructions. 1-1. Symbol Usage DANGER! − Indicates a hazardous Indicates special instructions. situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. -
Page 4: Proposition 65 Warnings
WELDING HELMETS do not provide unlimited eye, ear, and face protection. Arc rays from the welding process produce intense visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays that can burn eyes and skin. Sparks fly off from the weld. D Use helmet for welding/cutting applications only. Do not use helmet for laser welding/cutting. D Use impact resistant safety spectacles or goggles and ear protection at all times when using this welding helmet. -
Page 5: Lens Shade Selection Table
1-4. Lens Shade Selection Table Process Electrode Size Arc Current Minimum Suggested in. (mm) Shade No. Protective Amperes Shade No. (Comfort)* Shielded Metal Arc Less than 3/32 (2.4) Less than 60 −− Welding (SMAW) 3/32−5/32 (2.4−4.0) 60−160 5/32−1/4 (4.0−6.4) 160−250 More than 1/4 (6.4) 250−550 Gas Metal... -
Page 6: Section 2 − Specifications
SECTION 2 − SPECIFICATIONS Classic Elite Elite Series With VSi Specification With Digital Elite ADF With FS10 PN10177018 PN10177017 PN10177020 Viewing Field 3.81 x 2.36 in. 3.75 x 1.57 in. 3.75 x 1.375 in. (97 x 60 mm) (95 x 40 mm) (95 x 35 mm) Operating Modes Four Modes: Weld, Cut,... - Page 7 To Ambient Temperature Before Welding. Total Weight 16.6 oz. (472 g) 14.6 oz. (416 g) 10.8 oz. (307 g) Standards Meets ANSI Z87.1+ and CSA Z94.3 Standards Meets ANSI Z89.1 With MSA Hard Hats ® ® ® ® (V-Gard , Thermalgard*...
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Page 8: Section 3 − Operating Instructions
SECTION 3 − OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3-1. Helmet Controls Use adjustment buttons to change shade, delay, and sensitivity settings. The lens assembly saves the shade, sensitivity, and delay settings. Elite Lens Assembly Elite Auto-Darkening Lens Auto On/Off Button (See Section 3-2) Grind Mode / Low Battery Light (Section 3-2) Mode Control Button... -
Page 9: Helmet Controls − Continued
3-1. Helmet Controls − Continued Fixed Shade No. 10 Auto-Darkening Lens The fixed shade models have no buttons or controls. The lens turns on (darkens) automatically when welding begins and turns off when welding stops. To ensure proper function, charge lens internal battery prior to first use or after extended storage (about 30 days). -
Page 10: Auto On/Off Button And Low Battery Light
3-2. Auto On/Off Button And Low Battery Light Elite Auto-Darkening Lens Auto On/Off Button Press On/Off button to check if the lens is working properly and to begin lens shade, sensitivity, and delay adjustments. Elite Lens Assembly When the On/Off button is pressed, the display screen should show the lens settings. -
Page 11: Mode Control
3-3. Mode Control Elite Auto-Darkening Lens Mode Control Button Press Mode button to select the mode appropriate for the work activity: Weld Mode − used for most welding Elite Lens Assembly applications. In this mode the lens turns on when it optically senses a welding arc. -
Page 12: Variable Shade Control
3-4. Variable Shade Control Elite Auto-Darkening Lens Variable Shade Adjustment Buttons Mode Control Button Use the LTR and DKR adjustment Elite Lens Assembly buttons to adjust the lens shade in the darkened state. Use the table in Section 1-4 to select proper shade control setting based on your weld- ing process. - Page 13 Application Welding Arc Current in Amperes Protective Shade No. Stick Electrodes Less than 40 40−80 80−175 175−300 300−500 Less than 100 100−175 175−300 300−500 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Less than 50 (TIG) 50−100 100−200 200−400 Air Carbon Less than 500 500−700 Plasma Arc Cutting 60−150...
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Page 14: Lens Delay Control
3-5. Lens Delay Control Elite Auto-Darkening Lens Lens Delay Adjustment Buttons Mode Control Button Elite Lens Assembly Use the Lens Delay Short and Long buttons to adjust the time for the lens to switch to the clear state after weld- ing or cutting. -
Page 15: Sensitivity Control − Elite Auto-Darkening Lens
3-6. Sensitivity Control − Elite Auto-Darkening Lens Elite Lens Assembly Sensitivity Adjustment Do not weld in the Face the helmet in the di- Buttons Grind mode; the lens rection of use, exposing will not darken. it to the surrounding light Mode Control Button conditions. -
Page 16: Sensitivity Control − Vsi Auto-Darkening Lens
3-7. Sensitivity Control − VSi Auto-Darkening Lens Sensitivity Control Use control to make the lens more re- sponsive to different light levels in vari- ous welding processes. Use a Mid- Range or 30−50% sensitivity setting for most applications. It may be necessary to adjust helmet sensitivity to accommodate different VSi Lens Assembly lighting conditions or if lens is flashing... -
Page 17: Typical Lens Adjustment Procedure
3-8. Typical Lens Adjustment Procedure Lens assembly displays prior settings when turned On. Re- tained settings are not shown in example. In the Grind mode the lens is a fixed shade No. 3. No lens ad- justments are possible. Adjusting Lens Assembly: Turn lens On. -
Page 18: Section 4 − Hard Hat Head Assembly
Z89.1, use on- down to ensure proper place- Slide tabs forward into receiv- ly MSA hard hats with ment of left and right brackets. ers until tabs click into desired this welding helmet. positions. -
Page 19: Adjusting Hard Hat Slotted Adapter
4-2. Adjusting Hard Hat Slotted Adapter To ensure compliance with hard hat safety standard Z89.1, use on- ly MSA hard hats with this welding helmet. There are two hardhat adjustments: angle ad- justment and distance adjustment. Distance Adjustment Levers This adjustment changes the distance between the face and the lens. -
Page 20: Installing Non-Slotted Hard Hat Adapter
Z89.1, use on- for adjusting to hard hat style Be sure that swing arms are ly MSA hard hats with and user preference). Slide positioned at 90° to mounting this welding helmet. bolt through helmet insert and bracket. -
Page 21: Installing Welding Helmet Onto Non-Slotted Hard Hat
Installing Welding Helmet Onto Non-Slotted Hard Hat To ensure compliance with hard hat safety stan- dard Z89.1, use only MSA hard hats with this weld- ing helmet. Mounting Bracket Securing Tab Black Tension Nut Install mounting bracket over hard hat, and pull securing tabs over bottom lip of hard hat to hold helmet in place. -
Page 22: Section 5 − Replacing The Lens Covers
SECTION 5 − REPLACING THE LENS COVERS 5-1. Replacing Lens Covers On Elite Quick-Release Never use the auto- Remove front lens holder Inside Lens Cover darkening lens with- by pressing release points Remove the inside lens out the inside and and pulling the holder away cover by pulling out of re- outside lens covers... -
Page 23: Replacing Lens Covers And Grinding Shield On Fixed Shade Flip-Up Helmets
5-2 . Replacing Lens Covers And Grinding Shield On Fixed Shade Flip-Up Helmets Never use the auto- Lens Remove grinding shield darkening lens with- from front of helmet by Inside Lens Cover out the inside and pushing shield from the in- outside lens covers Lift flip-up frame and slide side. -
Page 24: Section 6 − Replacing The Battery
SECTION 6 − REPLACING THE BATTERY Elite Auto-Darkening Lens To replace the batteries, remove the auto-darkening lens assembly (see Section 5). Battery Tray After removing the lens assembly, slide the battery holding trays out and remove the old batteries. Replace with Panasonic CR2450 Be sure lithium type batteries (2 required, Positive (+) -
Page 25: Solar Cell On Fixed Shade Helmets
6-1. Solar Cell On Fixed Shade Helmets Solar Cell (Internal) Fixed shade models are powered by a rechargeable, non-replaceable so- lar cell. No service is required. To ensure proper function, charge lens internal battery prior to first use or after extended storage (about 30 days). -
Page 26: Section 8 − Maintenance And Storage
SECTION 8 − MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning detergents to clean the helmet. Do not immerse the lens assembly in water. Keep helmet dry; do not expose helmet to rain or snow. Keep helmet away from fire and other sources of heat. - Page 27 Not Switching – auto-lens Reduce Sensitivity setting (see Section 3-6). In extreme light con- stays dark after the arc is ditions, it may be necessary to reduce the surrounding light levels. extinguished, or the auto- If the lens remains dark, press the Auto On/Off button to return lens stays dark when no lens to the clear state.
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Page 28: Section 10 − Parts List
SECTION 10 − PARTS LIST VSi Models Passive Models 242385 / Ref. 804111 Figure 10-1. Elite Series (Quick Release Models): Elite Auto-Darkening, VSi Auto-Darkening, And Passive Welding Helmets 10177245 Rev. 2 / OM-243792 Page 26... - Page 29 Item Part Description Quantity Figure 10-1. Digital Elite Series (Quick Release Models): Elite Auto-Darkening, VSi Auto-Darkening, And Passive Welding Helmets ....
- Page 30 Passive Models Figure 10-2. Classic Flip-Up Welding Helmet 10177245 Rev. 2 / OM-243792 Page 28...
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Page 31: Section 11 − Limited Warranty
Item Part Description Quantity Figure 10-2. Classic Flip-Up Welding Helmet ......Helmet Shell, Black ....... - Page 32 For product information, Owner’s Manual translations, and more, visit www.MillerWelds.com www.MSAsafety.com ® Miller Electric Mfg. Co. MSA − The Safety Company An Illinois Tool Works Company 1000 Cranberry Woods Drive 1635 West Spencer Street Cranberry Township, PA 16066 USA Appleton, WI 54914 USA ©...
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