Trouble Shooting - Lincoln Electric AUTO-DARKENING HELMET IM10001 Operator's Manual

Test your shade cartridge prior to welding by directing the front of the car-
tridge toward a bright source of light, then using your fingers rapidly cover
and uncover the sensors. The cartridge should darken momentarily as the
sensor is exposed. A torch striker can also be used.
PROBLEM
Difficult to see through
filter.
Filter does not darken
when arc is struck.
Filter darkening with-
out arc being struck.
Filter remains dark after
completing a weld.
ADF is
cracked.
Weld spatter
is damaging
the filter.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Front cover lens dirty.
Cartridge dirty.
Sensitivity is set on LOW.
Front cover lens dirty.
Front cover lens is dam-
aged.
Sensors are blocked or
Solar panel is blocked.
Sensitivity set to HIGH.
Delay time set to SLOW.
Cease (STOP) using this product if this problem
exists. UV/IR protection may be compromised
resulting in burns to the eyes and skin.
Missing, damaged,
broken, cracked or
distorted front cover
lens
Clean or replace front
cover lens.
Clean the Auto-Darkening
cartridge with soapy water
solution and soft cloth.
Set sensitivity to HIGH
Clean or replace front
cover lens.
Check for cracked or pit-
ted front cover lens and
replace as required.
Make sure you are not
blocking the sensors or
solar panels with your
arm or other obstacle
while welding. Adjust your
position so that the sen-
sors can see the weld arc.
Set sensitivity to LOW
Set delay time to FAST.
WARNING
Replace front cover lens
as needed.
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SOLUTION