Warning – Lincoln Electric IM10000 Cool-Shield Helmet User Manual

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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 fin-

gers quickly over the arc sensors. The filter should darken momen-
tarily 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 dark-
en 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 noz-
zle) while welding. Adjust your position so that the sensors can
“see” the weld arc.

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 pro-

tection 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.

• Do not use this product if severe spatter damage has

occurred to the Auto-Darkening Filter Cartridge or protec-
tive 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 (800) 833-9353 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.

WARNING