SECTION 1 − WELDING HELMET SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING helmet 2012−02 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 Indicates special instructions. situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
NOISE can damage hearing. Noise from some processes or equipment can damage hearing. Wear approved ear protection if noise level is high. READ INSTRUCTIONS. D Read and follow all labels and the Owner’s Manual carefully before installing, operating, or servicing unit. Read the safety information at the beginning of the manual and in each section.
1-4. Lens Shade Selection Table Process Electrode Size Arc Current Minimum Suggested in. (mm) Shade No. Protective Amperes Shade No. (Comfort)* Shielded Metal Arc Less than 3/32 (2.4) Less than 60 −− Welding (SMAW) 3/32−5/32 (2.4−4.0) 60−160 5/32−1/4 (4.0−6.4) 160−250 More than 1/4 (6.4) 250−550 Gas Metal...
SECTION 3 − OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3-1. Helmet Controls Three different lens assem- blies are shown. Refer to the il- lustration that matches the lens on your helmet. (73V) Variable Shade Lens Assembly Variable Shade Model s Auto On/Off Button (See Section 3-2) Grind Mode / Low Battery Light (Section 3-2)
3-2. Auto On/Off Button And Low Battery Light (Variable Shade Helmets) Auto On/Off Button Press On/Off button to check if the lens is working properly and to be- gin lens shade, sensitivity, and delay adjustments. When the On/Off button is pressed, the lens should darken and return to the clear state.
3-3. Mode Control (Variable Shade Helmets) Mode Control 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.
Procedure on 62V or 52F helmets. ened state. Use the table in Use LTR and DKR ad- Section 1-4 to select proper Press Auto On/Off but- shade control setting based justment buttons to se- ton to turn lens On. Hel- lect desired shade.
3-5. Lens Delay Control (Variable Shade Helmets) (73V) Variable Shade Lens Assembly Lens Delay Adjustment The delay ranges for each Lens Delay Adjustment Buttons mode are as follows: Procedure Mode Control Button Weld And Cut Modes − 0 − Press Auto On/Off but- Use the Lens Delay Short ton to turn helmet On.
Press Mode button to applications or if lens is Weld, Cut Modes − 0 − 10 select desired function: flashing on and off. Grind Mode − No sensitivity Weld or Cut Mode. adjustment...
52F helmets. Adjusting Lens Assembly: Turn lens On. Display screen appears. Select mode (Weld, Cut, Grind). Select shade by pressing LTR and DKR buttons. Select Delay by pressing Short and Long buttons. Select Sensitivity by pressing Less and More Buttons.
SECTION 4 − ADJUSTING HEADGEAR There are four headgear ad- justments: headgear top, tightness, distance adjust- ment, and angle adjustment. Headgear Top Adjustment Adjusts headgear for proper depth on the head to ensure cor- rect balance and stability. Headgear Tightness Adjustment Adjusts headgear for a secure fit.
SECTION 5 − REPLACING THE LENS COVERS 5-1. Replacing Outside Lens Cover On P10, 52F, And 62V Helmets Never use the auto-darkening lens without the inside and outside lens covers properly installed. Welding spatter will damage the auto-darkening lens and void the warranty. Outside Lens Cover Frame Lens Cover Gasket...
5-2. Replacing Outside Lens Covers On 73V Helmets Never use the auto-darkening lens without the inside and outside lens covers properly installed. Welding spatter will damage the auto-darkening lens and void the warranty. Front Lens Holder Release Points Lens Cover Gasket Remove front lens holder by press- ing release points and pulling the...
5-3. Replacing Inside Lens Cover Never use the auto-darkening lens without the inside and out- side lens covers properly installed. Welding spatter will damage the auto-darkening lens and void the warranty. inside Lens Cover Remove the inside lens cover by pry- ing the lens up at the thumbnail open- ing located at the top center of the lens cover.
SECTION 6 − REPLACING THE BATTERY To replace the batteries, re- move the auto-darkening lens assembly (see Section 5). Battery Tray After removing the lens as- 62V Lens sembly, slide the battery hold- ing trays out and remove the old batteries. Replace with CR2450 lithium type batteries (2 required) or Be sure Positive...
SECTION 7 − INSTALLING OPTIONAL MAGNIFYING LENS Outside Lens Cover Frame Optional Magnifying Lens Remove lens cover frame by grasping the outside corners and pulling the frame away from the hel- met. Remove the auto-darkening lens assembly by gently lifting the hel- met lip above the assembly and pushing assembly free of the re- taining brackets.
SECTION 8 − MAINTENANCE Never use solvents or abrasive cleaning detergents. Do not immerse the lens assembly in water. The helmet requires little maintenance. However, for best performance clean after each use. Using a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water solution, wipe the cover lenses clean. Allow to air dry.
LIMITED WARRANTY – Subject to the terms and conditions below. The manufacturer warrants to its original retail purchaser that the new Matheson equipment sold after the effective date of this limited warranty is free of defects in material and workmanship at the time it is shipped by Miller.
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