Troubleshooting - Lincoln Electric VIKING ArcSpecs Operator's Manual

Auto-darkening welding goggles with 4c technology
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Test your auto-darkening goggles prior to welding by directing the front of the
goggles toward a bright source of light. The, using your finger, rapidly cover
and uncover the sensors. The goggles should darken momentarily as the
sensors are exposed. A torch striker can also be used.
PROBLEM
Goggles do not darken when
TEST button is pushed.
Difficult to see through
goggles.
Goggles do not darken when
arc is struck.
Goggles darkening without arc
being struck.
Goggles remain dark after
completing a weld.
Googles will not switch to
grind mode after pressing
button.
ADF is
cracked.
Weld spatter
is damaging
the goggle.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Low battery.
Front cover lens dirty.
Goggles are dirty.
Sensitivity is set too low.
Front cover lens dirty.
Front cover lens is damaged.
Sensors are blocked.
Grind Mode Selected
Sensitivity set too high.
Delay time set too high.
Button was not held for 3 sec-
onds.
Cease (STOP) using this product if this problem
exists. UV/IR protection may be compromised
resulting in burns to the eyes and skin.
Missing, damaged,
broken, cracked or
distorted outside cover
lens.
Replace battery.
Clean or replace front cover lens.
Clean the Auto-Darkening goggles
with soapy water solution and soft
cloth.
Adjust sensitivity to required level.
Clean or replace front cover lens.
Check for cracked or pitted front
cover lens and replace as required.
Make sure you are not blocking the
sensors or solar panels with your arm
or other obstacle while welding. Ad-
just your position so that the sensors
can see the weld arc.
Make sure proper shade is selected.
Adjust sensitivity to required level.
Adjust delay time to required level.
Press and hold button for 3 seconds
WARNING
Replace outside cover lens as
needed.
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SOLUTION

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