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.
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� 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. �...
� 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.
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.
SECTION 2 – DEFINITIONS 2-1. 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. 2-2. Miscellaneous Symbols And Definitions Positive Negative Power On/...
If head protection is required consult your safety officer. For Australia & New Zealand the helmet does not meet the requirements of AS/NZS 1801. Specification Ultra HDV Viewing Field 3.81 x 2.62 in. (97 x 60 mm) Reaction Time 0.0000400 sec (1/25,000)
SECTION 4 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4-1. Helmet Configurations The Ultra HDV helmet fea- tures a flip-up auto-darkening lens and a separate, clear grinding shield. Flip the lens up when grinding and per- forming other non-welding work. Flip the lens down when welding or cutting.
4-3. Mode Control And Grind/Memo/Low Battery Light the helmet if the lens does not function as � After One-Touch system is activated), described. the auto-darkening lens turns on (dark- ens) automatically when welding be- 2 Grind/Memo/Low Battery Light gins and turns off when welding stops. 1 Mode Button The Grind/Memo/Low Battery light blinks red when the lens is in the Grind mode.
4-4. Mode Control Settings X-Mode - Used for outdoor or low current 1 Mode (On/Off) Button welding applications. In this mode the lens turns on when it senses weld current. Adjust 2 Grind Mode Button shade, sensitivity, and delay settings as needed.
4-5. Variable Shade Control 1 Mode Control Button 2 Variable Shade Adjust- ment Buttons Use the Light and Dark 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.
4-6. Lens Delay Control Grind Mode- No delay adjustment 1 Mode (On/Off) Button � 2 Lens Delay Adjustment Buttons There is no lens delay adjustment in the Grind mode. Use the Lens Delay Fast and Slow buttons Lens Delay Adjustment Procedure to adjust the time for the lens to switch to the clear state after welding or cutting.
4-7. Sensitivity Control � 1 Mode (On/Off) Button Adjust helmet sensitivity in lighting con- ditions helmet will be used in. 2 Sensitivity Adjustment Buttons � Press Mode (On/Off) button to turn hel- met On. Helmet display appears. Use Sensitivity control to make the lens more responsive to different light levels in various �...
4-8. Typical Lens Adjustment Procedure � Lens assembly displays prior settings when turned On. Retained set- tings are not shown in example. � In the Grind mode the lens is a fixed shade No. 3. No lens adjustments are possible. Adjusting Lens Assembly �...
4-9. Arc Time And Arc Count Buttons Press the Mode (On/Off) button to select ei- 2 Arc Count Button ther the Arc Time or Arc Count function. Press Arc Count button to record the num- 1 Arc Time Button ber of times the lens darkens (exposed to arc).
SECTION 5 – ADJUSTING HEADGEAR 5-1. 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.
SECTION 6 – REPLACING LENS COVERS 6-1. Replacing The Lens Covers Remove the inside lens cover by pulling top Never use the auto-darkening lens center of lens cover from lens holding chan- without the inside and outside lens nels. Replace the lens cover by gently bow- covers properly installed.
SECTION 7 – REPLACING THE BATTERY 7-1. Replacing The Battery To replace the battery, begin by removing Replace with CR2450 lithium battery (one the auto-darkening lens assembly (see Sec- required). tion 6-1). � Be sure Positive (+) side of the battery 1 Battery Tray faces up (toward inside of helmet).
SECTION 8 – INSTALLING OPTIONAL MAGNIFYING LENS AND SLIDING SIDE COVERS 8-1. Installing Optional Magnifying Lens And Sliding Side Covers 1 Optional Magnifying Lens Starting at the bottom, slide magnifying lens into the hel- met retaining brackets. Align the magnifying lens with auto-darkening lens assembly.
SECTION 9 – 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.
SECTION 10 – TROUBLESHOOTING 10-1. Troubleshooting Trouble Remedy Auto lens not On – au- Check battery and verify it is in good condition and installed to-lens does not darken properly. momentarily when the Check battery surfaces and contacts, and clean if necessary. Mode (On/Off) button is pressed.
SECTION 12 – LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY (AUSTRALIA) Welding Industries of Australia (WIA) warrants to the original retail purchaser that the Miller Au- to-Darkening welding helmet purchased (Product) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years from the date of purchase of the Product by the customer.
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LIMITED WARRANTY (NEW ZEALAND) Weldwell warrants to the original retail purchaser that the Miller Auto-Darkening welding helmet purchased (Product) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years from the date of purchase of the Product by the customer. If a defect in material or work- manship becomes evident during that period, Weldwell will, at its option, either: �...
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