Lincoln Electric IM10086 SHADE 11 AUTO-DARKENING HELMET - Manual (Page 5)

HELMET CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Replacing Front Clear Cover Lens: Replace the front cover lens if it is
damaged. Remove ADF holder assembly per Figure 1. Remove front cover
lens from helmet assembly. Carefully remove gasket from cover lens. Install
new cover lens into gasket and assemble to helmet shell. Make sure to
assemble cover lens and gasket to helmet shell in the same way as it was
removed.
Change the Shade Cartridge: Remove ADF holder assembly from helmet
shell. See figure 1 for removal. Flex one end of the ADF holder to allow for
Adapter and ADF cartridge to be removed from frame per figure 2. Install
new ADF cartridge into frame per figure 3 below. Make sure that the ADF
cartridge is inserted in ADF holder correctly as shown. Install Adapter into the
ADF holder in the same way as it was removed. Install ADF holder into hel-
met shell.
Cleaning: Clean the helmet by wiping with a soft cloth. Clean cartridge sur-
faces regularly. Do not use strong cleaning solutions. Clean sensors and
solar cells with soapy water solution and a clean cloth and wipe dry with a
lint-free cloth. Do NOT submerge shade cartridge in water or other solution.
Storage: Store in a clean, dry location.
INSTALLING AN AFTERMARKET MAGNIFYING LENS:
Simply slide the magnifying lens into the short rail located on the sides of ADF
holder per Figure 4.
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ALWAYS TEST TO BE SURE THE ADF CARTRIDGE IS CHARGED
BEFORE WELDING. The helmet needs to be charged prior to first use and
after extended storage. Face the solar cell on the helmet toward sun light or
light bulb for at least 1 hour before use.
SHADE GUIDE SETTINGS
If your helmet does not include any one of the shades referenced above, it is
recommended you use the next darker shade.
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NT 1 GUIDE FOR SHADE NUMBERS OPERATION ELECTRODE SIZE ARC MINIMUM SUGGESTED(1) 1/32 in. (mm) CURRENT (A) PROTECTIVE SHADE NO. SHADE (COMFORT) Shielded metal arc Less than 3 (2.5) Less than 60 7 – welding 3-5 (2.5–4) 60-160 8 10 5-8 (4–6.4) 160-250 10 12 More than 8 (6.4) 250-550 11 14 Gas metal arc Less than 60 7 – welding and flux 60-160 10 11 cored arc welding 160-250 10 12 250-500 10 14 Gas tungsten arc Less than 50 8 10 welding 50-150 8 12 150-500 10 14 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 20-100 8 10 100-400 10 12 400-800 11 14 Plasma arc cutting (Light) (2) (2) (2) Less than 300 8 9 (Medium) 300-400 9 12 (Heavy) 400-800 10 14 Torch brazing – – 3 or 4 Torch soldering – – 2 Carbon arc welding – – 14 PLATE THICKNESS in. mm Gas welding Light Under 1/8 Under 3.2 4 or 5 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) As a rule 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 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 the yellow or sodium line the visible light of the (spectrum) operation (2) 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 NT 1
GUIDE FOR SHADE NUMBERS
OPERATION ELECTRODE SIZE ARC MINIMUM SUGGESTED(1)
1/32 in. (mm) CURRENT (A) PROTECTIVE SHADE NO.
SHADE (COMFORT)
Shielded metal arc Less than 3 (2.5) Less than 60 7 –
welding 3-5 (2.5–4) 60-160 8 10
5-8 (4–6.4) 160-250 10 12
More than 8 (6.4) 250-550 11 14
Gas metal arc Less than 60 7 –
welding and flux 60-160 10 11
cored arc welding 160-250 10 12
250-500 10 14
Gas tungsten arc Less than 50 8 10
welding 50-150 8 12
150-500 10 14
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
20-100 8 10
100-400 10 12
400-800 11 14
Plasma arc cutting (Light)
(2)
(2)
(2) Less than 300 8 9
(Medium) 300-400 9 12
(Heavy) 400-800 10 14
Torch brazing – – 3 or 4
Torch soldering – – 2
Carbon arc welding – – 14
PLATE THICKNESS
in. mm
Gas welding
Light Under 1/8 Under 3.2 4 or 5
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)
As a rule 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
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
the yellow or sodium line the visible light of the (spectrum) operation
(2) 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.
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Data from ANSI Z49.1-2005