Lincoln VISTA 1000, VISTA 2000, VISTA 3000 Operator's Manual
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VISTA™ AUTO-DARKENING
FILTER CARTRIDGE (ADF) HELMETS
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
IM948-A
October, 2008
Copyright © Lincoln Global Inc.
This manual covers equipment which is no
longer in production by The Lincoln Electric Co.
Specications and availability of optional
features may have changed.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
SAFETY WARNINGS – READ BEFORE USING 1
PATENT INFORMATION 2
SPECIFICATIONS 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 - 4
SHADE GUIDE 5 - 6
LENS REPLACEMENT 7 - 8
HELMET CARE AND MAINTENANCE 9
TROUBLE SHOOTING 10
WARRANTY INFORMATION 11
REPLACEMENT PARTS 12
SAFETY WARNINGS – READ BEFORE USING
ARC Rays can injure eyes and burn skin
• Before welding, always inspect helmet and filter lens to be sure they are in good condition
and not damaged.
• Check to see that the clear lens is clean and securely attached to the helmet.
• Always wear safety glasses or goggles under the welding helmet and protective clothing to
protect your skin from radiation, burns and spatter.
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 from your
breathing zone and general area.
• See www.lincolnelectric.com/community/safety/
Note: For Auto-darkening Filters only: 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 UV/IR protection is always present.
• The user's eyes can be severely burned if welding with a damaged lens, (cracked, pitted,
etc..) Auto-darkening filters (ADF) protect the user against harmful ultra-violet and infrared
rays, both in the dark and the light states. No matter what shade the filter is set to, the
UV/IR protection is always there. As long as the lens is not damaged and is operating
properly, you are protected from the optical radiation passing through the filter.
• Optical radiation can enter in from behind the helmet and ADF lens from other welderʼs
arcs in the immediate area.
• ANSI defines all welding helmets as a secondary eye protection from optical radiation and impact. For complete safety, primary protection, such as safety glasses, spectacles or goggles, should be used in conjunction
with welding helmets. Protective clothing and accessories such as leather bibs attached to the welding helmet will protect the user from spatter and optical radiation indirectly entering from areas behind the helmet.
• ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists) has established a
TLV-TWA of 5 mg/m3 for welding fumes. Welding fumes can not be simply classified.
The composition and quantity of fumes are both dependent on the alloy being welded and
the arc welding process and consumable type used
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Product Name
Description
LCD Size mm
W x H inch
ADF Range
Light State
Sensitivity
Delay Modes
Sensors
Light to Dark
Dark to Light
TIG Amps
Compliance
WARNING
WARNING
PATENT INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
Product Name
Description
LCD Size mm
W x H inch
ADF Range
Light State
Sensitivity
Delay Modes
Sensors
Light to Dark
Dark to Light
TIG Amps
Compliance
Vista 1000
ADF Shade 9-13
95 x 35
3-3/4 x 1-3/8
Vista 2000
ADF Shade 9-13
95 x 48
3-3/4 x 1-7/8
9,10,12,13
3
Grind/Normal/TIG
Fast/Slow
4
0.1ms
0.1s (fast)
2.0 s (slow)
5
Vista 3000
ADF Shade 9-13
98 x 81
3-7/8 x 3-1/8
ANSI Z87.1, CSA Z94.3
2
PATENT INFORMATION
Patent Pending
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HEADGEAR ADJUSTMENT
HEAD SIZE ADJUSTMENT: HEADGEAR TIGHTNESS is adjusted by push-
ing in the Ratchet Knob and turning to adjust for the desired head size. This
knob is located at the back of the helmet. HEADGEAR CROWN ADJUSTMENT is made by adjusting for comfort and snapping the pin into the hole to
lock securely in place.
TILT: Tilt adjustment is located on left side of helmet. Loosen the left headgear tension knob and push the top end of the adjustment lever inward until
the leverʼs Stop Tab clears the notches. Then rotate the lever up or down to
the desired tilt position. The Stop will automatically engage again when
released locking the helmet into position.
FORE / AFT ADJUSTMENT: Adjusts the distance between userʼs face and
lens. To adjust, loosen both outside tension knobs and slide forward or back
to desired position and retighten. NOTE: Make sure both sides are equally
positioned for proper operation.
BATTERIES: No batteries are required! This product is solar powered and
contains solar panels. CAUTION: Insure the solar panels are facing forward
toward the outside of the helmet to capture light from the welding arc and
surrounding environment.
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AUTO-DARKENING CARTRIDGE CONTROLS:
VISTA™ - 4 x 5 ADF include Variable Shade, Sensitivity and Delay.
To make adjustments to your ADF controls, push appropriate button through
clear protective lens until desired setting is achieved. There is no need to
disassemble helmet to access control buttons on your ADF cartridge. Simply
press directly on the inside cover lens to change button settings.
Test your ADF filter prior to welding by directing the front of the filter toward a
bright source of light, then using your fingers rapidly cover and uncover the
sensors. The filter should darken momentarily as the sensor is exposed. A
torch striker can also be used.
SENSITIVITY MODE
Select the sensitivity of the filter by pushing the Sensitivity button. You can
choose Grind, Normal or TIG.
Grind mode allows you to use the filter with a constant shade when grinding,
so that raising the helmet is unnecessary. Set Grind mode by pressing and
holding down the button until the filter LCD flickers. To remove from Grind
mode press the button again (note: the filter will not flicker).
Normal mode (no LEDs are on) is recommended for general welding and
production welding (i.e. where welders are welding in close proximity to each
other). Set Normal mode by pressing button until no LEDs are on (Grind
and TIG LED are not on).
TIG mode is recommended for situations where the filter may be temporarily
blocked or the welding amperage is low. Set TIG mode by pressing button
until TIG LED is on.
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