Lincoln Electric IM948 User Manual

VISTA™ AUTO-DARKENING

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FILTER CARTRIDGE (ADF) HELMETS

IM948-A

October, 2008

Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199 U.S.A. TEL: 216.481.8100 FAX: 216.486.1751 WEB SITE: www.lincolnelectric.com

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 - 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

WARNING

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.

WARNING

• 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

PATENT INFORMATION

Patent Pending

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

Grind/Normal/TIG

Fast/Slow

0.1ms

0.1s (fast)

2.0 s (slow)

ANSI Z87.1, CSA Z94.3

ADF Shade 9-13

3-7/8 x 3-1/8

Vista 3000

98 x 81

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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