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VIKING PAPR FGS 3250D WELDING HELMET
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Test your shade cartridge prior to welding by directing the front of the cartridge
toward a bright source of light. Then, using your fingers, rapidly cover and
uncover the sensors. The cartridge should darken momentarily as the sensor is
exposed. A torch striker can also be used.
PROBLEM
Filter does not darken when
TEST button is pushed
Difficult to see through filter.
Filter does not darken when
arc is struck.
Filter darkening without arc
being struck.
Filter remains dark after
completing a weld.
ADF is
cracked.
Weld spatter
is damaging
the filter.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Low Battery
Replace Battery
Front cover lens dirty.
Clean or replace front cover lens.
Cartridge dirty.
Clean the Auto-Darkening cartridge
with soapy water solution and soft
cloth.
Sensitivity is set too low.
Adjust sensitivity to required level.
Front cover lens dirty.
Clean or replace front cover lens.
Front cover lens is damaged.
Check for cracked or pitted front
cover lens and replace as required.
Sensors are blocked or
Make sure you are not blocking the
Solar panel is blocked.
sensors or solar panels with your
arm or other obstacle while welding.
Adjust your position so that the
sensors can see the weld arc.
Grind Mode Selected
Make sure proper shade is selected.
Sensitivity set too high.
Adjust sensitivity to required level.
Delay time set too high.
Adjust delay time to required level.
WARNING
Cease (STOP) using this product if this
problem exists. UV/IR protection may be
compromised resulting in burns to the eyes
Missing, damaged,
Replace front cover lens as
broken, cracked or
needed.
distorted front cover
lens.
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SOLUTION
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