Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet

User's Manual

WARMING :Read and understand all instruetian before uslng !

Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets (S998a or S998e model) are designed to protect condit~ons. auto-darkening filter automatically changes From a light state to a dark state when an arc

IS struck, and it returns to the light state when welding stops

Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets comes ready Tor use. The only thing you need to do before your welding us to adjusl the position of the headband and select the correct shade number for your application.

BEFORE WELDING

Check the front cover lens to make sure that they are clean, and that no dirt Is covenng the two sensors en the front of filler cartr~dge. and the front lens retarnrng frame to make sure that they are secure.

Inspect all operating parts before use for signs of wear or damage. Any scratched. cracked, or ptned parts should be replaced immedtately before using again to avoid severe personal Injury.

Check for light tightness before each use.

Select the shade number you requrre at the turn

of a

shade

knob

( Seeing the Shade

Guide Table No.? ). Finally, be sure that the shade number is the correct

settfng

for your application.

Adjust headband so that the helmet is seated as low as possible on the head and close to your face. Adjust helmet's angle when in the lowered position by turning: the adjustable limitation washer.

DARK SHADE NUMBER SELECTTON

The shade number can be set manually between 9(8) -13 (14). Check the Shade

GuEde Table to determine the proper shade number for your appfication. Select a shade number by turning the shade knob until the arrow points to the required sett~ng

(See Shade Guide Table No.1).

PRODUCT FEATURES

S998a(or S998e) MODEL is designed & equipped with a special turnaver (up 8 down) headband mechanism. When welder turns over the helmet to welder's head top, the headband mechanism makes helmet's gravrty center to be more lower, greatly lowers the fatrgue of welder's head ( & neck ) and make welder feel more comfortable than before whlle at working.

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At the moment of starting welding, it automaticalty changes filter screen from clear to dark in only 1130.Q00 sec.

Dark

to clear delay adjustment

:

Operator can vary the time for the filter to return to clear state.

Sensitivity(S998a) can be adjustable by turning the sensitivity-setting switch to high (low) posrt~on.

At the moment of stopping welding, the filter screen automaZically changes from dark to light state according to your per-set delay tlme,(S998a: Turning the time-setting switch to !he "short"position-then, it

can

vary at 0.25s

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0 35s; Turning the t~me-setting

Auto-Darkening Filter

Welding Helmet

User's Manual

h i g h - c l a s s

switch to the "long" position

-- then, it can vary at 0.5s

-

0 8s. time-setting switch,it can be continued adjustable between 0.2-0.8 s).

The helmet utilizes high performance solar calfs

as

power supply and

has

2 built-in

3V lithium batteries as power back-up No change of battery

IS requ~red battety to a new limit Under normal welding conditions, users can expect

Vanable shade (DIN) from DIN9 (8) to DIN1 3/14) is adjusted at the turn of a shade knob (shade variable).

The product is in full conformity with related DIN, ISO, EN safetystandardsand

ANSlZ87.1-2003 standards.

The ultra high performance of UVllR Auto-Darkening filters provide full protection for the user's eye &face a against UWllR radiation during the entire welding process, even in the light state The UVJIR pmtectbn level is up to ShadelS(DIN) at all times

WARNING:

This Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet is not suitable for laser welding.& Oxyacetylene

Welding.

Never place this Helmet and Auto-darkening filter on a hot surface

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Never open or tamper with the Auto-Darkening Filter.

This Auto-darkening wetding helmet will

not

protect against severe impact hazards. including grinding disks. Never use for grinding.

This helmet will not protect against explosive devices or corrosive liquids.

Don't make any modifications to either the filter or helmet, unless specified in this manual. Don't use replacement parts other than those specified ~n this manual.

Unauthorized modfications

and

replacement parts will void the warranty

and

expose the operator to the risk of personal injurj,

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Should this helmet not darken upon striking an arc, stop welding immediately and contact

your

supervisor or your dealer.

Don't immerse the fitter in water.

Don't use any solvents on filters' screen or helmet camponents

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Use only at temperatures

:

-

5'C

-

+ 55°C ( 23'F

-

1 3f°F ).

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Storing temperature :

-

20°C

-

+ 70°C (-4

-

758' F).

Protect filter from contacting with liquid and dirt,

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Cfean filters' surfaces regularly; do not use strong cleaning solutions. Always keep sensors and solar celis clean using

a

clean lint-free tissuelc'loth.

Regularly replace the crackedlscratchedlpitted front cover lens.

Sewere personal injury could occur tf the user falls to follow the aforementioned warnings, and 1 or fails to fallow the operating

Instructions.

COMMOM PROBLEMS AND REMTDIES

Irregular Darkening Dlrnming

Headband has been set unevenly and there is an uneven distance from the eyes to the filter's lens (Reset headband to reduce the difference to filter)

* * Auto-Darkening

Filter

Does N o t Darken Or Flickers

Front cover Tens rs soiled or damaged (change lens cover)

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Sensors are soiled (clean the

sensors'

surface)

Welding current is too low (turns the switch to the "Long" position).

Operating temperature is too low (do not use at temperatures below

-

5 " C or 23

OF).

**'* Poor Vision

Front /inside cover lens and/or filter lens are soiled (change lens)

There IS insufficient ambient light

-

Shade number is incorrectly set (reset the shade number)

***.a Welding Helmet Slips

Headband is not adjusted pruperly (readjust headband)

WARHlNG 1 Operator must stop using the auto

- darkening welding helmet

LENS 8 HELMET MAENTENANCE

Replaclng the front cover lens if it is damaged (cracked, scratched, soiled or pitted)

Step 9 : Remove the front cover lens by pulling up the central part of the lens (figure).

Place the new cover lens into the correct position.

Step 2: Check and make sure that the frame is securely installed.

Replacing the inside cover lens if it is damaged (cracked.scratched, soiled or pitted).

Cleaning The Optech Filter's Lens with a clean lint-free tissue or cotton cloth.

\

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Don't immerse the lens in water or any

other

liquid. Never use abraslves, solvents or

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Don't remove the auto-darkening filter from the helmet. Never try to open the filter.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Viewing Area

:

98 x 43 mm ( 3.85" x

1.59")

UVllR Protection :

Light State:

Wp To Shade DIN16 at all time

Shade DIN 4

Power Supply:

FfornDIN9(8)toDIN 1 3 ( 1 4 )

Solar cells, No battery change required

Power On10ff:

Sensitivity:

Switching Time:

Fully Automatrc

Can be adjustable(S498e: Can be cantinued adjustable)

a).

Light to Dark: b). Dark to Light: 0.25- 0.35s at " short " position ;

0.5

-

0.80

s

at "long" positlon

(S998e: at 0.25-0.8s Can be continued adjutabfe ).

Operating Temperature:

Storing Temperature:

-

5°C to + 55'C ( 23'F to 131 "F )

-

20°C

-

+

70°C (-4 ' F to 158" F)

Helmet Material: High-impact resistant plastic / Polyamide (Nylon)

Totat Weight: 435 g or 450g

-

5 T 0.0008 )

PRODUCT WARRANIVIA

The manufacturer warrants to the purchaser of this product that all products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the period of one (2) year

afler

the sale of the product to the buyer. The manufacturer's sale obligation under this warranty is l~rnited making replacement or repalrs, or refund

of

the purchase price for the products with defects.

This warranty does not wver product malfunctions or damages resulting from products tampering, misuse or abuse. Please follow the operating instructions carefully to maintain this warranty. Failure to do so will void the warranty. The manufacturer shall also not be hold liable for any indirect or consequential damages arising out of the use of this product.

A

copy

of

the original receipt and serial number (located on fitter carthdge's

surface)

are

required as proof of purchase. Please carefully malntatn this warranty well. This warranty is non-transferable and extends only to the or~ginal from the manufacturer or through its authorized distr~butors, or agents.

Additionally, All of auto darkening welding helmet, are designed with three necessary a). A fine-turning mechanism for adjusting the incline angle between welder's eyes and filter lenses. b). A special mechanism for regulating the distance between welder's eyes and filter lenses. c). A speciai headgear mechanism for adjusting the up & down vertical distance between welder's eyes and filter lenses.

As a result of above mechanism action, The welder surely feels more comfortable than before, and are in worktng with more high proficrency at any tlme.

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Note:

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*

MIG(heavy1-MIG on heavy metals.

MIG(light)-MIG on light alloys.

' GTAW-Gas Tungsten Arc Welding(GTAW)(TIG).

SAW Shielded Semi-Automatic Arc Welding.

*

PAC-Plasma Arc Cutt~ng.