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3.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
IMPORTANT: The quick response time of the helmet eye shade will protect your eyes from ultraviolet and infrared
rays, regardless of the level the shade is set to. F
understood chapter 1. safety instructions.
3.1. Check that the front lens cover and frame are securely in place.
3.2. On models SWH299 and SWH399, use the switch (fig 1) to select the correct
level of protection for your welding process according to following protection level lists.
SWH199
SWH299
No position
Protection level
setting required.
10 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Your mask is set
11 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
to shade 10
10 Perceived as too light . . . .11
protection.
11 perceived as too dark . . . .10
If the switch is defective . . . .10
3.3. The time it will take for the shade to turn from light to dark and dark to light is set at 0.2 to 0.3 seconds.
For full details see specifications.
3.4. Adjust the headband so the helmet is seated on the head as low as possible,
and near your face (fig 2). Depress the headband ratchet knob at the rear (fig 3)
until the headband and sweat band (fig 4) sit firmly in place, but not too tight.
3.5. When in lowest position, adjust angle of helmet by turning the angle knob (fig 5).
3.6. If necessary adjust the eye distance by loosening the locking knobs and adjusting
so the shade is the same distance from both eyes. re-tighten the knobs. (fig 6).
3.7. You are now ready to use the helmet.
fig 4
fig 3
4.
PROBLEM SOLVING
I
DANGER! If, at any time, the face plate in the cartridge FAILS to darken when exposed to a welding spark, DO NOT USE.
Remove cartridge and return to your dealer for checking. Continued use of the product with auto darkening feature NOT
s
FUNCTIONING may DAMAGE YOUR EYES and CAUSE BLINDNESS. Knowingly continuing to use a product you are aware
is malfunctioning will invalidate the warranty and any right of claim on any insurance policy.
IRREGULAR DARKENING
The headband may have been unevenly set on the
OR DIMMING.
two sides of the helmet (unequal distances from
the eyes to the shade cartridge).
SHADE CARTRIDGE DOES
The sensors are soiled or obstructed.
NOT DARKEN OR FLICKERS.
The sensor bar is tilted
Front cover lens soiled or damaged.
Welding current too low.
POOR VISION
Operative lenses and/or shade cartridge soiled.
Insufficient ambient light.
Models SWH299/SWH399 Protection level incorrectly set. Correct
SLOW RESPONSE
Operating temperature too low
WELDING HELMET SLIPS
Headband not adjusted correctly.
WARNING! Before use, ensure that you have read and
fig 1
p
SWH399
Position
Protection level
10-11 Automatic . . . . . . . . . .10-11
11-12 Automatic . . . . . . . . . .11-12
10-11 Perceived as too light .11-12
11-12 perceived as too dark .10-11
If the switch is defective . . . .
fig 2
fig 5
fig 6
Readjust the distance of the shade.
Clean
Correct
Clean or Replace
Adjust welding current
Check clean or replace
Illuminate work place
do not use at temperatures
below -10
C (+14
F)
0
0
Lower helmet and refer to chapter 3.
5.
MAINTENANCE
Replacing front cover lens.
Hold front lens frame at the bottom edge and pull up. Remove old lens and insert a new one. Snap the front lens
frame into place at the top first then at the bottom. Press firmly into place (fig A).
fig A
Position
Replacing inside cover lens.
Lift lens with finger nail and then slide it out of the guideways. Replace with new lens (fig B).
Sweat Band
Regularly remove the sweat band wash and replace.
11
Sensor Bar
Pitch the bar downward and pull it out. Reverse the action to replace. (fig C).
Changing the shade cartridge
Position the potentiometer control knob to number 9 and pull the knob out. Turn locking
knobs and tilt shade cartridge out of place. Reverse procedure to insert new cartridge.
Cleaning
Clean the helmet by wiping with a soft clean cloth. Clean the cartridge surfaces regularly but do not
use strong
cleaning solutions.
Clean the sensors and solar cells with methylated spirit and a clean cloth and wipe dry with a lint-free cloth.
6.
PARTS LIST & ASSEMBLY
Assembly diagram
SWH599
PARTS
DIAGRAM
fig B
fig C
Assembly
diagram
PARTS LIST
1.
Welding mask
2.
Shade cartridge
3.
Front lens frame
4
Front cover lens
5
Inside cover lens for shade cartridge
6
Eccentric knob
7
Headband with fasteners
8
Sweat band
9
Slide switch for
SWH299 & SWH399
10
Sensor bar
SWH199-299-399 - 3 - 160703
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