Lincoln Electric IM10055 User's Manual
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1. TIME Low lll HIGH SLOW TE Variable shade control Knob ALWAYS TEST TO BE SURE THE ADF CARTRIDGE IS CHARGED BEFORE WELDING The helmet can be placed in sunlight to charge Do not store the helmet in a dark cabinet or other storage area for long periods While welding the arc also charges the ADF cartridge SHADE GUIDE SETTINGS OPERATION ELECTRODE SIZE ARC MINIMUM SUGGESTED 1 1 32 in mm CURRENT A PROTECTIVE SHADE NO SHADE COMFORT Shielded metal arc Less than 3 2 5 Less than 60 7 welding 3 5 2 5 4 60 160 8 10 5 8 4 6 4 160 250 10 12 More than 8 6 4 250 550 11 14 Gas metal arc Less than 60 7 welding and flux 60 160 10 11 cored arc welding 160 250 10 12 250 500 10 14 Gas tungsten arc Less than 50 8 10 welding 50 150 8 12 150 500 10 14 Air carbon Light Less than 500 10 12 Arc cutting Heavy 500 1000 11 14 Plasma arc welding Less than 20 6 6 to 8 20 100 8 10 100 400 10 12 400 800 11 14 Plasma arc cutting Light Less than 300 8 9 Medium 300 400 9 12 Heavy 400 800 10 14 Torch brazing 30r4 Torch soldering 2 Carbon arc welding 14 PLATE THICKNESS in mm Gas welding Light Under 1 8 Under 3 2 4or5 Medium 1 8 to 1 2 3 2 to 12 7 50r6 Heavy Over 1 2 Over 12 7 60r8 Oxygen cutting Light Under 1 Under 25 30r4 Medium 1to6 25 to 150 40r5 Heavy Over 6 Over 150 5or6 1 As a rule of thumb start with a shade that is too d2. adjusted by loos ening outside tension knob and releasing the adjustment lever from its cur rent location and moving it to another location Retighten the outside tension knob when finished CARTRIDGE OPERATION FEATURES Variable Shade Control The shade can be adjusted from shade 9 to 13 based upon welding process or application refer to Shade selection chart on page 6 The variable shade control knob is mounted to shell for external adjustment Sensitivity Control You can adjust the light sensor by selecting the HIGH or LOW position of the sensitivity switch as shown in figure below Generally the HIGH setting is select ed for normal use Where the helmet is used in the presence of excess ambient light or with another welding machine close by the LOW setting may be selected for better performance Delay Time Control This control is designed to protect the welder s eyes from the strong residual rays after welding You can delay the time of change to light state from the darkened state with setting delay control switch on FAST or SLOW The SLOW setting is recommended for high amperage applications where the weld puddle is still very bright after the welding arc has ceased and for situations where the filter may be temporarily blocked from seeing the welding arc Solar Power This helmet is powered by solar energy As such there is no battery that requires replacement ANSI zara LINCOLN z 112 LECC SENSITIVITY DELAY
3. RE IM10055 AUTO DARKENING HELMET January 2010 GRAPHICS MAY VARY 5 OPERATOR S MANU LINCOLN Copyright Lincoln Global Inc e World s Leader in Welding and Cutting Products Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Distributors Worldwide Cleveland Ohio 44117 1199 U S A TEL 216 481 8100 FAX 216 486 1751 WEB SITE www lincolnelectric com TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY WARNINGS READ BEFORE USING HELMET INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CARTRIDGE OPERATIONS FEATURES SHADE GUIDE SETTINGS HELMET CARE AND MAINTENANCE TROUBLE SHOOTING WARRANTY INFORMATION REPLACEMENT PARTS Page SAFETY WARNINGS READ BEFORE USING A WARNING ARC Rays can injure eyes and burn skin Before welding always inspect helmet and filter lens to be sure they are fitted properly in good condition and not damaged Zz Check to see that the clear lens is clean and securely attached to the helmet MZ Always wear safety glasses or goggles under the welding helmet and protective clothing to protect your skin from radiation burns and spatter Ensure that optical radiation from other welder s arcs in the immediate area does not enter in from behind the helmet and auto darkening filter Note Auto darkening filters in Lincoln helmets are designed to protect the user against harmful ultra violet and infrared rays both in the dark and light states No matter what shade the filter is set to the U
4. V IR protection is always present FUMES AND GASES can be dangerous to your health Keep your head out of fumes Use enough ventilation or exhaust at the arc or both to keep fumes and gases ON from your breathing zone and general area When welding with electrodes which require special ventilation such as stainless or hard facing see instructions on container or MSDS or on lead or cadmium plated steel and other metals or coatings which pro duce highly toxic fumes keep exposure as low as possible and within applicable OSHA PEL and ACGIH TLV limits using local exhaust or mechanical ventilation In confined spaces or in some circumstances outdoors a respirator may be required Additional precautions are also required when welding on galvanized steel Refer to http www lincolnelectric com safety for additional safety information HELMET INFORMATION This Auto Darkening Welding Helmet will automatically change from a light state shade 3 5 to a dark state Shade 9 13 when arc welding starts The filter automatically returns to a light state when the arc stops Shade control adjustments can be made while welding Match your welding application to the shade indicated on the shade chart See Page 6 Operating temperature 14 F gt 131 F 10 C 55 C Do not use or open the auto darkening filter if damaged by shock vibra tion or pressure Keep the sensors and solar cell clean Clean the filter cartridge usin
5. ark then go to a lighter shade which gives sufficient view of the weld zone without going below the minimum In oxyfuel gas welding or cutting where the torch produces a high yellow light it is desirable to use a filter lens that absorbs the yellow or sodium line the visible light of the spectrum operation 2 These values apply where the actual arc is clearly seen Experience has shown that lighter filters may be used when the arc is hidden by the workpiece Data from ANSI Z49 1 2005 If your helmet does not include any one of the shades referenced above it is recommended you use the next darker shade HELMET CARE AND MAINTENANCE Replacing Front Cover Lens Replace the front cover lens if it is damaged cracked soiled or pitted Place your finger or thumb into recess C at the bottom edge of the cover lens and flex the lens upwards until it releases from the edges marked A and B Refer to figure 1 Use only the replacement front cover lenses specified in this manual Replace the Inside Cover Lens if it is damaged cracked soiled or pitted Place your fingernail in recess above cartridge view window and flex lens upwards until it releases from edges of cartridge view window Change the Shade Cartridge See figure 2 Fitting New Cartridge Take the new shade cartridge and pass the poten tiometer cable under the wire loop before placing the cartridge into its retain ing frame inside the helmet Hinge down the wire loop and en
6. g a soapy water solution and soft cloth which should be damp but not saturat ed This Auto Darkening Welding Helmet is designed for use with GMAW GTAW MMAW welding or Plasma Arc and air carbon arc cutting The cartridge provides protection from harmful UV and IR radiation in both dark and light states The cartridge contains two sensors to detect the light from the welding arc resulting in the lens darkening to a selected welding shade e Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning detergent e If cover lens is spattered or covered with dirt it should be replaced imme diately e Use only replacement parts specified in this manual e Do not use the helmet without inside and outside cover lenses properly installed SPECIFICATIONS ee 2 Ol 0 00004 sec 1 25 000 sec High normal and Low extreme ambient light 14 F 131 F 10 C 55 C ANSI Z87 1 2003 CSA 294 3 1 Headgear compliance with ANSI Z87 1 is without sweatband installed 82 X 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Headgear Adjustment PIN HOLES FOR ADJUSTMENT Head Size Adjustment Headband tightness is adjusted by pushing in the ratchet knob and turning to adjust to desired comfort level This knob is located at the back of the helmet HEAD GEAR CROWN ADJUSTMENT is made by adjusting crown strap for vertical placement on the head and snap ping the pin into the hole to lock securely in place Tilt Tilt is adjusted on the left side of the helmet TILT is
7. he 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 out arc being struck Filter remains dark after Delay time set to SLOW Set delay time to FAST completing a weld WARNING ADF is ease STOP using this product if this problem cracked exists UV IR protection may be compromised resulting in burns to the eyes and skin Weld spatter Missing damaged Replace front cover lens is damaging broken cracked or _ as needed the filter distorted front cover lens WARRANTY INFORMATION WARRANTY INFORMATION These helmets are warranted for a period of two years Please contact us at 1 800 833 9353 for any service or warranty questions SPATTER DAMAGE IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY Do not use this product without the correct protective clear cover lenses installed properly on both sides of the Auto Darkening Filter cartridge ADF The cover lenses supplied with this helmet are properly sized to work with this product and substitutions from other suppliers should be avoided REPLACEMENT PARTS PART NO D RIPTION S27978 1 OUTSIDE COVER LENS S27978 5 ADF CARTRIDGE 27978 24 HEADGEAR ASSEMBLY INCLUDING SWEATBAND 27978 4 SWEATBAND Not illustrated ITEM QTY 527978 2 INSIDE COVER LENS LINCOLN amp UELECTRIC World s Leader in Welding and Cutting Products Sales and Service through Subsidiaries and Di
8. stributors Worldwide Cleveland Ohio 44117 1199 U S A TEL 216 481 8100 FAX 216 486 1751 WEB SITE www lincolnelectric com
9. sure the front edge of the loop D is properly retained under the retaining lugs E as shown in figure 3 Position the shade potentiometer to the inside of the helmet with the shaft protruding through the hole Secure potentiometer to shell On the outside of the helmet push the shade control knob onto the shaft Cleaning Clean helmet by wiping with a soft cloth Clean cartridge surfaces regularly Do not use strong cleaning solutions Clean sensors and solar cells with soapy water solution and a clean cloth and wipe dry with a lint free cloth Do NOT submerge shade cartridge in water or other solution Storage Store in a clean dry location Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 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 Atorch emer can also be SOUTIEN filter cover lens Cartridge dirty Clean the Auto Darkening ro cartridge with soapy water solution and soft cloth Filter does not darken Sensitivity is set on LOW Set sensitivity to HIGH when arc is struck Front cover lens dirty Clean or replace front cover lens Front cover lens is dam Check for cracked or pit aged ted front cover lens and replace as required Make sure you are not Solar panel is blocked blocking t
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