MAG welding and TIG welding. SR 590 is in one size. The SR 590 welding shield together with fan SR 500 is approved in accordance with EN 12941:1998, TH3. When selecting equipment for SR 590 some of the factors that should be taken into account are as follows: •...
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Drawn up by: 2009-02-03 / RK Revision: OI06H-4018 SR 590 Reviewed: Page: 3 of 22 4.1 Check flow Before the check, also read the user instructions for fan SR 500. Start fan the fan Connect the hose from the visor to the fan unit (or compressed air equipment) turn the coupling 1/8 of a turn.
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Drawn up by: 2009-02-03 / RK Revision: OI06H-4018 SR 590 Reviewed: Page: 4 of 22 4.2 Putting the shield on See also the user instructions for the SR 500 fan. Check that the scale number of your lens is correct for your work.
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Drawn up by: 2009-02-03 / RK Revision: OI06H-4018 SR 590 Reviewed: Page: 5 of 22 If necessary, adjust the circumference of the head harness by means of the rear knob. The head harness should be fixed tight around your head.
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Drawn up by: 2009-02-03 / RK Revision: OI06H-4018 SR 590 Reviewed: Page: 6 of 22 Make sure that the breathing hose runs along your back and that it is not twisted. 4.3 Taking the shield of Leave the polluted area before taking off the equipment.
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Drawn up by: 2009-02-03 / RK Revision: OI06H-4018 SR 590 Reviewed: Page: 7 of 22 5.2 Cleaning Remove the fan filter, battery and belt, and remove the welding lens and protective lens from the shield before cleaning. Sundström cleaning wipes SR 5226 that clean and disinfect are recommend for daily maintenance.
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Drawn up by: 2009-02-03 / RK Revision: OI06H-4018 SR 590 Reviewed: Page: 8 of 22 5.3 Storage After cleaning, store the equipment in a dry and clean place at room temperature. Avoid direct sunlight or other sources of heat. The fan filters should best be stored in a tight plastic bag.
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Drawn up by: 2009-02-03 / RK Revision: OI06H-4018 SR 590 Reviewed: Page: 9 of 22 Change the welding lens. Fold the spring back. 6.2 Changing the inner protective lens The inner protective lens is fitted in the front piece behind the welding lens flap.
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Drawn up by: 2009-02-03 / RK Revision: OI06H-4018 SR 590 Reviewed: Page: 10 of 22 Raise the welding lens flap. Press the protective lens out with your fingers from the inside of the shield. Fit the new protective lens from the outside.
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Drawn up by: 2009-02-03 / RK Revision: OI06H-4018 SR 590 Reviewed: Page: 11 of 22 6.3 Fitting the correction lens Correction lenses are available as accessories in four strengths ranging from 1.0 to 2.5 dioptres. Raise the welding lens flap.
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Drawn up by: 2009-02-03 / RK Revision: OI06H-4018 SR 590 Reviewed: Page: 12 of 22 Place the correction lens so that it rests in the groove on the sides of the opening. Fit the protective lens. 6.4 Changing the outer protective lens The outer protective lens is located in front of the welding lens.
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Drawn up by: 2009-02-03 / RK Revision: OI06H-4018 SR 590 Reviewed: Page: 13 of 22 Fit a new protective lens. 6.5 Changing the face seal The face seal is secured to the front piece by means of Velcro tape and four rubber bands, two on each side.
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Drawn up by: 2009-02-03 / RK Revision: OI06H-4018 SR 590 Reviewed: Page: 14 of 22 Carefully pull off the face seal. Secure the new face seal to the Velcro tape, starting in the centre of the front edge of the front piece.
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Drawn up by: 2009-02-03 / RK Revision: OI06H-4018 SR 590 Reviewed: Page: 15 of 22 Fit the head harness back to the front piece, but before securing it in position, secure the wider rubber band around the side arms of the head harness.
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Drawn up by: 2009-02-03 / RK Revision: OI06H-4018 SR 590 Reviewed: Page: 16 of 22 6.6 Changing the sweatband Carefully pull the old sweatband off the Velcro tape. Fit the new sweatband, starting from the centre.
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Drawn up by: 2009-02-03 / RK Revision: OI06H-4018 SR 590 Reviewed: Page: 17 of 22 6.7 Changing the welding lens flap Raise the flap Press the arms of the flap out of their mountings, one at a time. Use your fingers or a screwdriver.
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Drawn up by: 2009-02-03 / RK Revision: OI06H-4018 SR 590 Reviewed: Page: 18 of 22 Fit the welding lens and the protective lens. 6.8 Changing the breathing hose Check that the O-rings of the hose are in place. Connect the hose and turn it clockwise about 1/8 of a turn.
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Drawn up by: 2009-02-03 / RK Revision: OI06H-4018 SR 590 Reviewed: Page: 19 of 22 6.9 Changing the head harness Release the two side knobs. Save the mounting parts (knob/screw/washer*) Release the rubber bands of the face seal from the side arms of the head...
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Drawn up by: 2009-02-03 / RK Revision: OI06H-4018 SR 590 Reviewed: Page: 20 of 22 Secure the head harness. Ensure that the pin in the special washer* fits into the hole in the front piece. 6.10 Fitting the ear protectors The ear protectors must be of yoke type, e.g.
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