Tweco ProPlus Digital Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet - Manual (Page 23)

ProPlus Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets
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SECTION 11: Basic Troubleshooting
FAUlT CAUSE REMEDY
1. Irregular darkening dimming. A. Headband has been set unevenly
and there is an uneven distance
from the eyes to the filter lens.
A. Reset the headband to reduce the
difference to the filter
2. Auto-Darkening filter does not
darken or flickers.
A.
B.
C.
Front cover lens is soiled or
damaged.
Sensors are soiled.
Welding current is too low.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Clean Cover Lens with a soft cloth.
Replace if necessary.
Clean the sensors surface.
Adjust the sensitivity level to higher.
Check battery and verify they are in
good condition and installed properly.
Also, check battery surfaces and
contacts and clean if necessary.
Make sure “ON/MODE” button has
been pushed, the user can monitor
the settings from the display panel.
3. Slow response. A. Operating temperature is too low. A. Do not use at temperatures below
-10º C.
4. Poor vision. A.
B.
C.
Front/inside cover lens and/or the
filter are soiled.
There is insufficient ambient light.
Shade number is incorrectly set.
A.
B.
Change lens.
Reset the shade number.
5 Welding helmet slips. A. Headband is not properly
adjusted.
A. Readjust the headband.
Table 11-1 Basic Troubleshooting
!
WARNING
If the above troubleshooting recommendations do not resolve the problem, do not use the Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet.
Contact CIGWELD for further information.