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FILTER CARTRIDGE (ADF) HELMETS

IM10000

February, 2009

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

SAFETY WARNINGS – READ BEFORE USING 1

PATENT INFORMATION 2

SPECIFICATIONS 2

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3

AUTO-DARKENING CARTRIDGE CONTROLS 4

SHADE GUIDE 5

LENS REPLACEMENT 6

AUTO-DARKENING CARTRIDGE ACCESS AND REPLACEMENT 7

HELMET CARE AND MAINTENANCE 8

TROUBLE SHOOTING 9-10

WARRANTY INFORMATION 10

REPLACEMENT PARTS 11

SAFETY WARNINGS – READ BEFORE USING

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.

• 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.

• 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 UV/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
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 pro­duce 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.

1

PATENT INFORMATION

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Product Name

Patent Pending

SPECIFICATIONS

Cool-Shield5x4

ADF Variable Shade

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

(1)

Headgear compliance with ANSI Z87.1 is without sweatband installed.

(1)

ADF Shade 9-13

94 x 35

3 3/4 x 1 3/8

9,10,12,13

3

Fixed

---

2

0.1 ms

0.2 s

50 amps

ANSI Z87.1, CSA Z94.3

2

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 lever’s 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 user’s 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.

Battries: 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.

3

AUTO-DARKENING CARTRIDGE CONTROLS

COOL-SHIELD - 4 x 5 ADF include Variable Shade Only.

To make adjustments to your ADF controls, push directly on the clear protec­tive lens surface in the area over the shade control button. 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.

Shade selection is accomplished by pushing the Shade button on the back of
the filter. Follow shade selection chart (page 5).

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.

4

SHADE GUIDE:

GUIDE FOR SHADE NUMBERS

OPERATION ELECTRODE SIZE ARC MINIMUM SUGGESTED

Shielded metal arc Less than 3 (2.5) Less than 60 7 –
welding 3-5 (2.5–4) 60-160 8 10

Gas metal arc Less than 60 7 –
welding and flux 60-160 10 11
cored arc welding 160-250 10 12

Gas tungsten arc Less than 50 8 10
welding 50-150 8 12

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

Plasma arc cutting (Light

Torch brazing – – 3 or 4

Torch soldering – – 2

Carbon arc welding – – 14

welding

Gas

Light Under
Medium 1/8 to 1/2 3.2 to 12.7 5 or 6
Heavy Over 1/2 Over 12.7 6 or 8

Oxygen cutting

Light Under 1 Under 25 3 or 4
Medium 1 to 6 25 to 150 4 or 5
Heavy Over 6 Over 150 5 or 6

(1)

(2)

of thumb, start with a shade that is too dark, then go to a lighter shade which gives sufficient view of the weld zone without going

As

rule

a

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

sodium line the visible light of the (spectrum) operation

yellow or

the

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

1/32 in. (mm) CURRENT (A) PROTECTIVE SHADE NO.

5-8 (4–6.4) 160-250 10 12
More than 8 (6.4) 250-550 11 14

250-500 10 14

150-500 10 14

20-100 8 10

100-400 10 12

(2)

)

(2)

(Medium) 300-400 9 12

(2)

(Heavy) 400-800 10 14

in. mm

1/8 Under 3.2 4 or 5

400-800 11 14

Less than 300 8 9

PLATE THICKNESS

.

SHADE (COMFORT)

(1)

If your helmet does not include any one of the shades referenced above, it is
recommended you use the next darker shade.

WARNING

• DO NOT WELD WITH A DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE LENS, i.e.
cracked, pitted, etc.

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 extended periods.
While welding the Arc also charges the ADF cartridge.

5

LENS REPLACEMENT

Outside Protective Cover Lens Replacement:

Press down on the Tab inside the top of the helmet while also pressing in on
the Finger Tabs on both sides of the bezel piece on the front of the helmet.
Pull the bezel outward to remove. Remove the polycarbonate protective
lens. Place the new polycarbonate lens in the recessed lens area. Be sure
the cover lens is properly seated. Then, simply insert the lower tabs of the
bezel back into the helmet shell and rotate up, snapping the bezel into place.
Ensure all three tabs have been correctly snapped in. Never use the Auto­Darkening FILTER without the inside and outside cover lens properly
installed.

INSIDE TAB

Lens Removal

OUTSIDE
TAB

BEZEL

OUTSIDE
TAB

6

AUTO-DARKENING CARTRIDGE ACCESS AND REPLACEMENT:

Remove the Bezel as described in previous section on Lens Replacement.
After removing the outside lens, simply remove the Adaptor by applying
thumb pressure to top center tab to release top portion of Adaptor. Pull for­ward and release feet of Adaptor from Shell. Then remove the ADF filter.
When replacing, be sure the light sensors are facing toward the front of the
helmet when replacing the cartridge. Replace the inside cover lens,
Cartridge, Adaptor, outside spatter lens and Bezel in reverse order. The
outer polycarbonate lens is required to protect the ADF from weld spatter and
impacts.

7

INSTALLING AN AFTERMARKET MAGNIFYING LENS:

Simply slide the magnifying lens into the short rails located over the protec­tive cover lens.

HELMET CARE AND MAINTENANCE:

Virtually maintenance free:

Storage:

• Periodic cleaning with soapy water solution or standard glass clean­er is suggested for any ADF to function properly. Use soft cloth or
eye glass wipes.

• This ADF is water resistant. Do “NOT” submerge in water or other
solution.

• Change or clean cover lens when it becomes dirty or cloudy.

• Store in a clean dry location.

8

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE:

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.

Difficult to see through the filter:

• Clean or replace protective cover lenses.

• Clean the Auto-Darkening cartridge by using a cloth with soapy
water solution or standard window cleaner.

The ADF will not darken after striking an arc:

• Avoid blocking the Solar Panels. Must be facing forward (outside
of) in the helmet.

• Test the ADF by exposing to a bright light source and run your fin­gers quickly over the arc sensors. The filter should darken momen­tarily then switch back to the light state.

Slow to darken:

• If the filter has not been used for a day or more, the circuitry will
enter a sleep mode. It will wake up when tested or when you begin
welding. Note that the first time, it may darken to a lighter shade
even though set for a darker shade. After the first time, it will dark­en to the correct shade setting every time. It is recommended to
test your ADF prior to welding.

• Colder temperatures can slow the switching speed of any ADF.
Once the helmet warms up from the welding process, the switching
will increase to rated speeds.

ADF (Auto-Darkening Filter Cartridge) flickers or returns to light state
while welding:

• Clean or replace protective cover lenses if dirty or cloudy.

• Check that the solar panels or sensors are not damaged or dirty.
Clean with a soft cloth and soapy water solution or standard glass
cleaner. Do not use abrasive or dirty cloths.

• Make sure you are not blocking the sensors or solar panels with
your arm or other obstacle (including the welding torch gun or noz­zle) while welding. Adjust your position so that the sensors can
“see” the weld arc.

9

ADF stays dark after you stop welding:

• The temperature limitations of the ADF have been exceeded. Let
the ADF cool down and try not to over heat it again by viewing the
arc from the side or at a greater distance.

• It may remain dark if you are facing a bright light or the sun. Look
away or pass your hand between the sensor and light source.

ADF is cracked:

• Cease (STOP) using this product if this problem exists. UV/IR pro­tection may be compromised resulting in burns to the eyes or skin.

Weld Spatter is Damaging the ADF:

• Missing, damaged, broken, cracked or distorted Protective Cover

Lens. Replace inside and outside Clear Cover Lenses as needed.

WARNING

• Do not use this product if severe spatter damage has
occurred to the Auto-Darkening Filter Cartridge or protec­tive clear cover lens. Severe eye damage and burns can
result.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION:

WARRANTY: These helmets are warranted for a period of two years. Please
contact us at 1 [phone] 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.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS

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ITEM

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

PART No.

Note 1
Note 1
Note 1

KP2796-1
M21088-4
KP2759-1

L13821

KP2081-5B1

DESCRIPTION

5x4 SHELL, BLACK

ADAPTOR

BEZEL, BLACK

CLEAR POLYCARBONATE LENS

ADF 9-13 SHADE CARTRIDGE – COOLSHIELD

RATCHET HEADGEAR (INCLUDING SWEATBAND)

ADJUSTMENT LEVER

SWEATBAND (NOT SHOWN)

QTY.

Note 1: Contact Lincoln Electric Service for appropriate replacement parts.

HEADGEAR

7

ADJUSTMENT
LEVER

6

INS ID E
LENS

KNOB

ADF

6

ADAPTOR

OUTSI DE
LENS

BEZE

1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1

SHELL

4

1

5

2

4

3

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