Helmet Information - Lincoln Electric VIKING 2450 Series Operator's Manual

Before welding
Check the front cover lens and the front lens frame are securely in place.
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Select the shade level you need for your filter setting by the proper knob.
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Adjust headband so that the helmet is seated on the head as low as possible and near to your
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face. Adjust helmet angle when in the lowered position by turning headgear.
Special Features
Eyes are always protected against ultraviolet and infrared rays, regardless of the shade level.
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The switching time of the filter from dark to clear state can be adjusted manually. By the
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means of a delay time knob the opening time can be adjusted to fast or slow. Before welding
adjust your delay time according to your welding process, in order to protect the eyes against
residual light of the afterglow of the work materials. The fastest opening time is set at 0.1 sec.
Important Note
The helmets are only to be used to protect the eyes and face from radiation and sparks.
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Lincoln Electric does not accept any liability if the helmet is used for another purpose and
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improperly used. Helmets series Viking are not suitable for laser and gas-welding applications.
Helmet must never be placed on hot surfaces.
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Never open or tamper with the shade filter.
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Protect the filter from liquid and dirty contact.
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Clean the filter surface regularly.
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Always keep sensors and solar cells clean
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Regularly replace the protective lens with Lincoln Electric originals.
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Do not leave the workplace with the helmet lowered in position; a bright light surface could
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cause the filter darken unexpectedly.
Helmets should never be used as sunglasses when driving as this could lead to incorrect
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identification of the color of traffic lights.
Materials which may come into contact with the wearer's skin could cause allergic reactions to
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susceptible individuals.
Eye protectors against high speed particles worn over standard ophthalmic spectacles may
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transmit impacts, thus creating a hazard to the wearer .

Helmet Information

This Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet will automatically change from a light state (shade DIN3.5) to
a dark state (shade DIN9-13) when arc welding starts.
The filter automatically returns to a light state when the arc stops.
Match your welding application to the shade indicated on the shade chart. (See Page 8)
• Operating temperature: -10° C ~ 55° C (14° F ~ 131° F).
• Do not use or open the auto-darkening filter if damaged by shock, vibration or pressure.
• Keep the sensors and solar cell clean. Clean the filter cartridge using a soapy water solution and
soft cloth which should be damp but not saturated.
This Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet is designed for use with GMAW, GTAW, MMAW welding, or
Plasma Arc and air carbon arc cutting.
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