OM-234 388B
2007−08
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Auto-Darkening Helmets
Model: Digital Elitet
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1-1. Symbol Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-2. Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SECTION 2 − SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 SECTION 3 − OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3-1. Helmet Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3-2. On-Off Button And Low Battery Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3-3. Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3-4. Variable Shade Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3-5. Sensitivity Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3-6. Lens Delay Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3-7. Lens Adjustment Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
SECTION 4 − ADJUSTING HEADGEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 SECTION 5 − REPLACING THE LENS COVERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 SECTION 6 − REPLACING THE BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 SECTION 7 − INSTALLING OPTIONAL MAGNIFYING LENS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 SECTION 8 − MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 SECTION 9 − TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 SECTION 10 − PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 SECTION 11 − LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS −
READ BEFORE USING
Protect yourself and others from injury — read and follow these precautions.
1-1. Symbol Usage
DANGER! − Indicates a hazardous |
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situation which, if not avoided, will |
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result in death or serious injury. The |
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possible hazards are shown in the |
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Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining
symbols or explained in the text.
NOTICE − Indicates statements not related to personal injury.
This group of symbols means Warning! Watch Out! ELECTRIC SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards. Consult symbols and related instructions below for necessary actions to avoid the hazards.
1-2. Hazards
ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin.
Arc rays from the welding process produce intense visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays that can burn eyes and skin. Sparks fly off from the weld.
DWear a welding helmet fitted with a proper shade of filter to protect your face and eyes when welding or watching (see ANSI Z49.1 and Z87.1 listed in Safety Standards). Refer to Shade and Sensitivity charts in Sections 3-4
and 3-5.
D Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under your helmet.
D Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash and glare; warn others not to watch the arc.
DWear protective clothing made from durable, flame-resistant material (leather and wool) and foot protection.
WELDING HELMETS do not provide unlimited eye, ear and face protection.
D Use impact resistant safety spectacles or goggles and ear protection at all times when using this welding helmet.
D Do not use this helmet while working with or around explosives or corrosive liquids.
DDo not weld in the overhead position while using this helmet.
DInspect the auto-lens frequently. Immediately replace any scratched, cracked, or pitted cover lenses or auto-lenses.
NOISE can damage hearing.
Noise from some processes or equipment can damage hearing.
D Wear approved ear protection if noise level is high.
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SECTION 2 − SPECIFICATIONS
Viewing Field |
97 x 60mm/3.81 x 2.62 in |
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Reaction Time |
0.0000500sec (1/20,000) |
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Operating Modes |
4 Modes: Weld, Cutting, Grind, X Mode |
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Available Shades |
Weld Mode: |
Darkened State: No. 8 − No. 13 |
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All shades provide continu- |
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Light State: No. 3 |
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Cutting Mode: Darkened State: No. 5 − No. 8 |
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Light State: No. 3 |
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Grind Mode: |
Light State: No. 3 |
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X Mode: |
Darkened State: No. 8 − No. 13 |
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Light State: No. 3 |
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Sensitivity Settings |
Adjusts for varying ambient light and welding/cutting arc |
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Weld Mode: No. 0 − No. 10 |
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Cutting Mode: No. 0 − No. 10 |
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Grind Mode: Not Applicable |
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X Mode: No. 0 − No. 10 |
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Delay Settings |
Slows lens dark-to-light state |
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Weld Mode: No. 0 − No. 10 |
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Cutting Mode: No. 0 − No. 10 |
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Grind Mode: Not Applicable |
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X Mode: No. 0 − No. 10 |
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Automatic Power Off |
Shuts lens Off 15−20 minutes after last arc is struck |
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Low Battery Indicator |
Display indicates 2−3 days remaining battery life |
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Power Supply |
CR2450 Lithium Batteries (Miller Part No. 217 043) |
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Sensors |
Independent/Redundant (Four) |
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Operating Temperature |
14_F to 131_F / −10_C to +55_C |
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met to ambient temperature before welding. |
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Storage Temperature |
−4_F to 158_F / −20_C to +70_C |
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met to ambient temperature before welding. |
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Total Weight |
510.3 g (1 lb 2oz.) |
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Standards |
ANSI Z87.1 and CSA/TUV |
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Warranty |
2 years from date of purchase (see Section 11) |
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.The helmets in this manual are covered by one or more of the following patents:
U.S. Patent − No. 6,552,316, No. 6,483,090, No. 6,614,409
U.S. Patent Application − No. 29/223,100, No. 11/053,977, No. 10/565,858, No. 11/589,542
DE. Patent − No. 199 59 944 C2, No. 199 59 945 C2
FR. Patent − No. 9916004
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SECTION 3 − OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3-1. Helmet Controls
1 On-Off Button (See Section
3-2)
2 Mode Control Button
(See Section 3-3) 3 Display Screen
4 Variable Shade Control
Buttons (See Section 3-4)
5 Sensitivity Control Buttons (See Section 3-5)
6 Lens Delay Control Buttons (See Section 3-6)
. The lens assembly saves the
shade, sensitivity, and delay settings when the lens turns off.
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3-2. On-Off Button And Low Battery Indicator
1 On-Off Button
Press On-Off button to check if the lens is working properly and to begin lens shade, sensitivity, and delay adjustments.
When the On-Off button is pressed, the lens should darken and return to the clear state. Do not use the helmet if the lens does not function as described. (See Section 9, Troubleshooting.)
2 Low Battery Indicator
The message “Low Battery” appears on the display screen when
2−3 days of battery life remains.
If battery power is low, replace with CR2450 lithium batteries (2 required − Miller Part No. 217 043)
See Section 6.
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