Tweco Cigweld WeldSkill Auto Darkening Welding Helmets - Manual (Page 19)

WeldSkill Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets
18 February 29, 2012
SECTION 12: Basic Troubleshooting
FAULT CAUSE REMEDY
1. The Filter Lens does not
operate.
A.
B.
The Internal Battery is discharged.
Filter Lens is faulty.
A.
B.
The Internal Battery is not replaceable.
Do not attempt to open the filter lens.
Replace the Filter Lens.
2. The Filter Lens flickers or does
not darken.
A.
B.
Front Cover Lens is dirty or
damaged.
Sensors are obstructed.
A.
B.
Clean Cover Lens with a soft cloth.
Replace if necessary.
Clean the Sensors with a soft cloth.
3. Filter Lens stays dark after the
weld is extinguished or the Filter
Lens is dark when no arc is
present.
A.
B.
C.
Sensors are obstructed.
Sensitivity and or Delay Switch not
set correctly.
Ambient light level is too bright.
A.
B.
C.
Clean the Sensors with a soft cloth.
Adjust the Sensitivity and or Delay
Switch accordingly.
Reduce the ambient light level in the
area.
4. The centre of the Filter Lens
viewing area appears darker
than the sides of the Filter Lens
viewing area.
A. This is a normal characteristic of the
LCD Lens.
A. Keep the viewing angle from the object
being welded as close as possible to
90 degrees.
WARNING
If the above troubleshooting recommendations do not resolve the problem, do not use the Auto-Darkening
Welding Helmet. Contact Cigweld for further information.