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Miller Digital Elite Series Owner's Manual

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OM-288930A
2021-05
Digital Elite
Series With
External
Grind Button
Auto-Darkening Helmets
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 OM-288930A 2021-05 Digital Elite Series With External Grind Button Auto-Darkening Helmets OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – READ BEFORE USING......1 Symbol Usage ............. 1 Arc Welding Hazards .

  • Page 3: Section 1 - Safety Precautions - Read Before Using

    SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – READ BEFORE USING 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 situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 4 � Before welding, adjust the auto-darkening lens sensitivity setting to meet the application. � Stop welding immediately if the auto-darkening lens does not darken when the arc is struck. NOISE can damage hearing. Noise from some processes or equipment can damage hearing. �...

  • Page 5: California Proposition 65 Warnings

    � Do not weld in locations near degreasing, cleaning, or spraying operations. The heat and rays of the arc can react with vapors to form highly toxic and irritating gases. � Do not weld on coated metals, such as galvanized, lead, or cadmium plated steel, unless the coating is removed from the weld area, the area is well ventilated, and while wearing an air- supplied respirator.

  • Page 6: Principal Safety Standards

    1-5. Principal Safety Standards Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, American Welding Society standard ANSI Standard Z49.1. Website: http://www.aws.org. Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protection, ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards Institute. Website: www.ansi.org. Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, CSA Standard W117.2 from Canadian Stand- ards Association.

  • Page 7: Section 2 - Consignes De Sécurité - Lire Avant Utilisation

    SECTION 2 – CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ - LIRE AVANT UTILISATION Pour écarter les risques de blessure pour vous-même et pour autrui — lire, appliquer et ranger en lieu sûr ces consignes relatives aux précautions de sécurité et au mode opératoire. 2-1.
  • Page 8 � Avoir recours à des écrans protecteurs ou à des rideaux pour protéger les autres contre les rayonnements les éblouissements et les étincelles ; prévenir toute personne sur les lieux de ne pas regarder l’arc. � Porter un équipement de protection pour le corps fait d’un matériau résistant et ignifuge (cuir, coton robuste, laine).

  • Page 9: Proposition Californienne 65 Avertissements

    LES FUMÉES ET LES GAZ peuvent être dangereux. Le soudage produit des vapeurs et des gaz. Respirer ces vapeurs et ces gaz peut être dangereux pour votre santé. � Écarter la tête des fumées. Ne pas inhaler ces fumées. � À l’intérieur, ventiler la zone et/ou utiliser une ventilation forcée au niveau de l’arc pour l’éva- cuation des fumées et des gaz de soudage.

  • Page 10: Principales Normes De Sécurité

    Classe de N° de classe Taille d'électrode Courant d'arc protection Procédé de protection in. (mm) en ampères suggérée minimum (Comfort)* Léger Moins de 500 Coupage arc-air (CAC-A) Lourd 500–1000 Moins de 20 20–40 40–60 Coupage à l'arc 60–80 plasma 80–300 300–400 400–800 Moins de 20...

  • Page 11: Section 3 - Definitions

    SECTION 3 – DEFINITIONS 3-1. Additional Safety Symbol Definitions Warning! Watch Out! There are possible haz- ards as shown by the symbols. Accidental ingestion prevention. Keep battery away from children. Battery is harmful if swallowed. 3-2. Miscellaneous Symbols And Definitions Positive Negative Power On/...

  • Page 12: Section 4 - Specifications

    Low Battery Light Red LED Lights To Indicate 2-3 Days Remaining Battery Life. Power Supply Panasonic CR2450 Lithium Batteries (2) (Miller Part No. 217043) Sensors Independent/Redundant (Four) And Magnetic (In X-Mode) Operating Temperature 14°F to 131°F / -10°C to +55°C...

  • Page 13: Section 5 - Operating Instructions

    SECTION 5 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5-1. Helmet Controls 1 Mode Control Button (See Section 5-3) 2 Low Battery / Grind Mode / Memory Function Light (See Section 5-2) 3 Display Screen 4 Lens Adjustment Buttons (See Sections 5-4 thru 5- 5 External Grinding Mode Button (See Section 5-2) �...

  • Page 14: Mode Control Button And Low Battery/Grind/Memory Function Light

    TIME COUNT MEMO MEMO(B) 5-2. Mode Control Button And Low Battery/Grind/Memory Function Light 1 Mode Control Button Press Mode button to check if the lens is working properly and to begin lens shade, sen- sitivity, delay adjustments. When the Mode button is pressed, the display screen should show the lens settings.

  • Page 15: Mode Control

    5-3. Mode Control 1 Mode Control Button 2 External Grind Mode Button Press Mode button to select the mode appropriate for the work activity: Weld Mode- used for most welding applications. In this mode the lens turns on when it optically senses a welding arc.

  • Page 16: Variable Shade Control

    5-4. Variable Shade Control 1 Variable Shade Adjust- ment Buttons 2 Mode Control Button Use the LTR and DKR adjust- ment 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 welding process.

  • Page 17: Lens Delay Control

    5-5. Lens Delay Control MEMO(B) TIME COUNT MEMO Grind Mode- No delay adjustment 1 Lens Delay Adjustment Buttons � 2 Mode Control Button There is no lens delay adjustment in the Grind mode, and in the Cut mode (when sensitivity is set to 10). Use the Lens Delay Short and Long buttons to adjust the time for the lens to switch to the Lens Delay Adjustment Procedure...

  • Page 18: Sensitivity Control

    5-6. Sensitivity Control MEMO(B) TIME COUNT MEMO � Use Sensitivity Less and More buttons 1 Sensitivity Adjustment Buttons to adjust sensitivity control to lowest 2 Mode Control Button setting. Use control to make the lens more respon- � Face the helmet in the direction of use, sive to different light levels in various welding exposing it to the surrounding light processes.

  • Page 19: Typical Lens Adjustment Procedure

    5-7. Typical Lens Adjustment Procedure � Lens assembly displays MEMO(B) TIME COUNT prior settings when MEMO turned On. Retained set- tings are not shown in example. � In the Grind mode the lens is a fixed shade No. 2.5. No lens adjust- ments are possible.

  • Page 20: Arc Time And Arc Count Controls

    5-8. Arc Time And Arc Count Controls MEMO(B) TIME COUNT MEMO The arc time function records the amount of Arc Time/Count Procedure time the lens assembly is dark (exposed to an arc). The arc count function records the � Press Mode (On/Off) button to turn hel- number of times the lens darkens.

  • Page 21: Memory Control

    5-9. Memory Control MEMO(B) TIME COUNT MEMO � To set memory one, press and hold the The memory function saves two preset modes with the desired shade setting, delay, One button for three seconds. and sensitivity. � Adjust helmet mode, shade, delay, and sensitivity to desired settings for memo- 1 Memory One Button ry two.

  • Page 22: Section 6 - Adjusting Headgear

    SECTION 6 – ADJUSTING HEADGEAR 6-1. Adjusting Headgear Seven slots on the right side of the head- � There are four headgear adjustments: band provide adjustment for the forward tilt headgear top, tightness, angle, and of the helmet. To adjust, lift and reposition distance.

  • Page 23: Section 7 - Replacing Lens Covers

    SECTION 7 – REPLACING LENS COVERS 7-1. Replacing Outside Lens Covers Never use the auto- darkening lens with- out the inside and outside lens covers properly installed. Welding spatter will damage auto- darkening lens and void the warranty. 1 Front Lens Holder 2 Release Points 3 Lens Cover 4 Gasket...

  • Page 24: Replacing Inside Lens Cover

    7-2. Replacing Inside Lens Cover MEMO(B) TIME COUNT MEMO Never use the auto-darkening lens Remove the inside lens cover by prying the without the inside and outside lens cover up at either thumbnail opening at each covers properly installed. Welding side of the cover.

  • Page 25: Section 8 - Replacing The Batteries

    Left and right battery trays are not in- batteries. terchangeable in the Digital Elite lens assembly. The auto-darkening helmet Replace with Panasonic CR2450 lithium will not work if battery trays are in- batteries (2 required, Miller Part No. stalled on the wrong sides. 217043). OM-288930 Page 23...

  • Page 26: Section 9 - Installing Optional Magnifying Lens

    SECTION 9 – INSTALLING OPTIONAL MAGNIFYING LENS 9-1. Installing Optional Magnifying Lens 1 Optional Magnifying Lens Starting at the top, slide mag- nifying lens into the helmet re- taining brackets. Align the magnifying lens with the auto- darkening lens assembly. Reverse procedure to remove magnifying lens.

  • Page 27: Section 10 - Maintenance And Storage

    SECTION 10 – 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 oth- er sources of heat.

  • Page 28: Section 11 - Troubleshooting

    SECTION 11 – TROUBLESHOOTING 11-1. Troubleshooting Trouble Remedy Auto lens not On – au- Check batteries and verify they are in good condition and installed to-lens does not darken properly. momentarily when the Check battery surfaces and contacts, and clean if necessary. On button is pressed.

  • Page 29: Section 12 - Parts List

    SECTION 12 – PARTS LIST Figure 12-1. Digital Elite Exterior Grind Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet OM-288930 Page 27...
  • Page 30 —Fabric Headband 079975 —Replacement O-Rings For Kit 256 178 (5 Per Pkg.) 216339 Battery Tray Kit (Left/Right) 770250 Helmet Bag - Miller 217043 Battery, Lithium (CR2450) ♦222003 Hard Hat Adapters, Band (Not Shown) ♦259637 Adapters, Slotted Hard Hat (Not Shown)

  • Page 31: Section 13 - Limited Warranty

    Miller. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT- ABILITY AND FITNESS.
  • Page 32 For product information, Owner’s Manual translations, and more, visit www.MillerWelds.com ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS © Miller Electric Mfg. LLC 2021-05...

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