Arcone 6000VI4 User Manual

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USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Single Shade and Variable Shade

Auto-Darkening Filters

4000V 5000V 6000VI4

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Table of Contents Page

Preparations for Use........................................................................................1

Technical Information / Use .............................................................................1

Limitations of Use ............................................................................................3

Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................4

Spatter Protection............................................................................................4

Parts Selection Guide......................................................................................5

Filter Specifications .........................................................................................8

Significance of markings:.................................................................................9

Shade Selection Guide..................................................................................10

Filter Removal Diagram.................................................................................10

Warranty and Service Information .................................................................11

Preparations for Use

WARNING, materials which may come in contact with the wearer’s skin may cause an al­lergic reaction to susceptible individuals.

Filters:

Before you begin welding always inspect your filter to ensure it is not damaged. Check to see if
the filter protection plates (cover plates) are clean, clear, undamaged, and securely attached to
the helmet and covering the auto-darkening filter both front and rear.

WARNING, never begin welding without first checking to see if the correct front and rear
protection plates are in place (See Part Selection Guide section for part numbers). Failure
to protect the welding filter may cause damage and become a safety hazard should the
UV/IR protection be compromised from spatter or cracks from impact. DAMAGE CAUSED
BY ABUSE SUCH AS EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURES, CRACKS FROM IMPACT, AND PIT­TING FROM SPATTER CAUSED BY POOR MAINTENANCE WILL VOID WARRANTY.

Warning, toughened mineral filter oculars shall only be used in conjunction with a suit­able backing ocular.

Welding Helmets:

Before you begin welding make sure there is no damage to the helmet shell including, but not
limited to cracks, holes, and melting. Ensure that the springs holding the filter are not broken or
corroded. Do not use the helmet if any of these conditions exist and contact your distributor for
replacement parts. Use only replacement components as specified for each weldinghelmet in
accordance with this user manual.

WARNING, other safety precautions such as protective clothing, adequate ventilation,
breathing protection, such as a Clean Air Flow
for co-workers, should also be considered.

Technical Information / Use

Filters:

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rays, both in the dark and light state. No matter what shade the filter is set to the UV/IR protec­tion is always there. You can never burn your eyes due to optical radiation passing through the
filter.

Warning: Severe burns are possible with a damaged lens (cracks, pits, holes, etc.). Do not
use damaged lens. Optical radiation can possibly enter in from behind the helmet from
other welders welding in the immediate area.

Shade Adjustment (refer to Fig. 1 through 4)

See CE Shade Selection Guide (Table 3) for recommended shades for arc welding applications.
See Filter Specification section for filter specifications.

auto-darkening filters protect the user against harmful ultra-violet and infrared UV/IR

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or equal, fire extinguisher, and protection

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Single Shade Filters: Shade is fixed; no adjustment.

Analog and Digital LCD Controlled Variable Filters (Fig. 2): manually control dark shade with

the shade knob located on the outside of the helmet. Digital LCD users, number will change on
the LCD (Fig. 3 & 4) as the user turns the knob up or down.

Sensitivity Adjustment

Analog Controlled Filters: Models with external control turn the knob to change the sensitivity,

increasing or decreasing it. Some Digital LCD models will display the level of sensitivity (Fig. 3),
where more bars equals increased sensitivity.

Digitally Controlled Filters: Briefly press the Select button (Fig. 1), an LED will indicate the
current setting. Press and hold the button to change the setting.

Figure 1: Digital Controls

Delay Adjustment and Grind Mode (not on all models)

Digital Controlled Filters: Change the Delay by pressing; do not hold down, the Delay/Grind

button. Activate Grind mode by pressing and holding the Delay/Grind or Grind button (depends
on model) down until the filter flashes. Deactivate Grind mode by pressing, do not hold down

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the Delay/Grind or Grind button (**Note: the filter will not flash). Some models (Fig 3), will display
GRIND to indicate the Grind mode is active.

Analog Controlled Filters: Applicable model(s) only, turn the Sensitivity switch until it clicks
and the LCD displays GRIND (Fig. 4).

Intelligent Darkening Filter (IDF) Modes

To switch from one mode to another Press AND Hold down the Mode button for two seconds. To
cycle through modes continue depressing the Mode button. (***NOTE: Modes will not switch
when in Grind Mode)

Low Shade Mode: Dark Shades 5-8 available in this mode. Arc detection to 10 Amps.

Auto-Variable Mode: LCD displays “AUTO” (Fig. 4). Filter automatically responds to the inten-

sity of the welding arc and sets the filter to the appropriate dark shade. The Auto-Variable mode

Figure 2: Analog Controls

Shade

Adjusment

Sensitivity Adjustment
(where applicable)

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is dependent upon light intensity of the arc and distance from the filter to the arc. The user can
further adjust the dark shade up or down one shade number for comfort while the “(٠)” icon is
flashing. This mode has one memory position for each shade in the dark state; i.e. 9, 10, 11, 12,
and 13. (NOTE: Shade 13 cannot be set higher than 13. This mode only works on split range;
i.e. 5-9/9-13 filters in the higher shade range.) To reset all memory slots press and hold both

iTIG Mode: Upon entering iTIG mode, where LCD displays “TIG” icon and flashing “(٠)” (Fig. 4)
user first sets lower desired shade while the “(٠)” flashes. After approximately 5 seconds of not
turning the shade knob the flashing stops and the user can then set the desired upper shade.
The lowest possible shade is fixed according to the standard in which the filter is tested to (ex­ample: iDF48, iTIG in 9-13 range goes 9 lowest, 13 highest, in 5-9 range 7 lowest 9 highest).

Welding Helmets:

Welding helmets are designed to provide protection against UV/IR radiation around the user's
face. ArcOne®welding helmets meet/exceed face coverage defined by CE standards. ArcOne
welding helmets are suitable for arc welding. Refer to any or all of the following standards for
more specifications: ANSI Z87, CAN/CSA Z94.3, and CE EN 166 & 175.

Welding helmets made of a durable, modern material for use in a variety of environments.

Limitations of Use

Filters:

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applications. Arc detection may be impaired due to amperage, distance from the arc, welding
current frequency, electrode type, shielding gasses, and lighting conditions.

Do not weld with filter in the light state. If the filter fails to turn dark immediately stop use and

welding filters are not designed for oxy-acetylene, laser, or very low amperage welding

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Fig 5: Headgear Adjustments

contact a service provider for help.

Welding Helmets:

Not meant to Protect against Severe Impact, explosives, fragments from grinding wheels, and
abrasive discs, and hazardous fluids.

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