SECTION 1 – WELDING HELMET SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - READ BEFORE USING
⚠ Protect yourself and others from injury - read and follow these precautions.
1-1. Symbol Usage
⚠ DANGER! - Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the text.
⚠ WARNING! - 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.
☞ Indicates special instructions.
1-2. Arc Welding Hazards
▲ Only qualified persons should install, operate, maintain, and repair this unit.
⚠ 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.
- Wear 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.
- Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under your helmet.
- Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash, glare, and sparks; warn others not to watch the arc.
- Wear protective clothing made of durable, flame-resistant material (leather, heavy cotton, and wool) and foot protection.
- Before welding, adjust the auto-darkening lens sensitivity setting to meet the application.
- Stop welding immediately if the auto-darkening lens does not darken when the arc is struck. See the Owner's Manual for more information.
⚠ WELDING HELMETS do not provide unlimited eye, ear and face protection.
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.
- Use impact resistant safety spectacles or goggles and ear protection at all times when using this welding helmet.
- Do not use this helmet while working with or around explosives or corrosive liquids.
- Do not weld in the overhead position while using this helmet.
- Inspect 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.
- Wear approved ear protection if noise level is high.
READ INSTRUCTIONS.
- Read and follow all labels and the Owner's Manual carefully before installing, operating, or servicing unit. Read the safety information at the beginning of the manual and in each section.
- Use only genuine replacement parts from the manufacturer.
- Perform maintenance and service according to the Owner's Manuals, industry standards, and national, state, and local codes.
⚠ FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous.
Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing these fumes and gases can be hazardous to your health.
- Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes.
- If inside, ventilate the area and/or use local forced ventilation at the arc to remove welding fumes and gases.
- If ventilation is poor, wear an approved air-supplied respirator.
- Read and understand the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) and the manufacturer's instructions for metals, consumables, coatings, cleaners, and degreasers.
- Work in a confined space only if it is well ventilated, or while wearing an air-supplied respirator. Always have a trained watchperson nearby. Welding fumes and gases can displace air and lower the oxygen level causing injury or death. Be sure the breathing air is safe.
- Do not weld in locations near degreasing, cleaning, or spraying operations. The heat and rays of the arc can react with vapors to form highly toxic and irritating gases.
- Do not weld on coated metals, such as galvanized, lead, or cadmium plated steel, unless the coating is removed from the weld area, the area is well ventilated, and while wearing an air-supplied respirator. The coatings and any metals containing these elements can give off toxic fumes if welded.
1-3. Proposition 65 Warnings
⚠ Welding or cutting equipment produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. (California Health & Safety Code Section 25249.5 et seq.)
▲ This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after use.
SECTION 2 - SPECIFICATIONS
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Main Viewing Field | 92.5×42.5mm / 3.64×1.67inch |
| Reaction Time | 1/30000 sec (0.00003 sec) |
| Available Shades All Shades Provide Continuous UV And IR Protection. | Darkened State: No. 9-No. 13 Light State: No. 3.5 UV And IR Protection DIN16 |
| Sensitivity Control | Adjusting the photodiode for varying welding arc |
| Delay Control | between 0.1 and 1 seconds |
| Power Supply | replaceable CR2450 Lithium Battery |
| Sensors | Independent (Two) |
| Operating Temperature | 14°F to 131°F / –10°C to +55°C ☞ When stored in extremely cold temperatures, warm helmet to ambient temperature before welding. |
| Storage Temperature | -4°F to 158°F / -20°C to +70°C ☞ When stored in extremely cold temperatures, warm helmet to ambient temperature before welding. |
| Total Weight | 500g (1lb 1.6oz.) |
| Standards | ANSI ISEA Z87.1-2015 and CSA |
| Warranty | 1 year from date of purchase |
SECTION 3 - BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
The product contains replaceable CR2450 batteries. The nominal voltage is 3V.
⚠ WARNING
- INGESTION HAZARD: This product contains a button cell or coin battery.
- DEATH or serious injury can occur if ingested.
- A swallowed button cell or coin battery can cause Internal Chemical Burns in as little as 2 hours.
- KEEP new and used batteries OUT OF REACH of CHILDREN
- Seek immediate medical attention if a battery is suspected to be swallowed or inserted inside any part of the body.
Symbol description: A warning triangle with an exclamation mark, and a symbol indicating a battery with a plus sign and a circle with a diagonal line through it, signifying danger from batteries.
- Remove and immediately recycle or dispose of used batteries according to local regulations and keep away from children. Do NOT dispose of batteries in household trash or incinerate.
- Even used batteries may cause severe injury or death.
- Call a local poison control center for treatment information.
- Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
- Do not force discharge, recharge, disassemble, heat above (manufacturer's specified temperature rating) or incinerate. Doing so may result in injury due to venting, leakage or explosion resulting in chemical burns.
SECTION 4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4-1. Helmet Controls
The helmet features several controls for operation. The main viewing area is an auto-darkening lens with controls for shade, sensitivity, and delay. A battery compartment is also present.
Control Descriptions:
- Variable Shade Control (No. 9-13): A rotary knob on the side of the helmet, used to adjust the darkness of the lens.
- Test Button: A small button near the low battery indicator, used to check lens function.
- Low Battery Indicator: A small LED light that illuminates when battery power is low.
- Sensitivity Control: A rotary knob, typically labeled 'SENSITIVITY', used to adjust the lens's responsiveness to light.
- Lens Delay Control: A rotary knob, typically labeled 'DELAY', used to adjust the time the lens takes to return to the clear state after welding.
- Battery Compartment: Located on the side of the auto-darkening filter, requiring extra tools to open.
4-2. Test Button and Low Battery Indicator
1. Test Button: Press the Test button to check if the lens is working properly. When pressed, the lens should darken and then return to the clear state. The lens will not darken in GRIND MODE. Do not use the helmet if the lens does not function as described. Refer to Section 9, Troubleshooting.
2. Low Battery Indicator: The low battery indicator lights when 2-3 days of battery life remain. If battery power is low, replace with CR2450 lithium batteries (1 required).
4-3. Lens Delay Control
1. Lens Delay Control: This control is used to adjust the time for the lens to switch to the clear state after welding. The delay is particularly useful in eliminating bright after-rays present in higher amperage applications where the molten puddle remains bright momentarily after welding. Lens delay adjusts from minimum (0.10 second) to maximum (1 second).
4-4. Variable Shade Control (No. 9-13)
1. Variable Shade Control: The lens shade can be adjusted from No. 9-13 on the Variable Shade helmet. Use this control to adjust the lens shade in the darkened state. Refer to the table in Section 4-5 (Shade Selection Chart) to select the proper shade control setting based on your welding process. Start at the darkest shade and adjust lighter to suit the welding application and your personal preference.
4-5. Shade Selection Chart
| Application Welding | Arc Current in Amperes | Protective Shade No. |
|---|---|---|
| Stick Electrodes | Less than 40 | 9 |
| 40–80 | 10 | |
| 80–175 | 11 | |
| 175–300 | 12 | |
| 300–500 | 13 | |
| MIG | Less than 100 | 10 |
| 100–175 | 11 | |
| 175–300 | 12 | |
| 300–500 | 13 | |
| Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) | Less than 50 | 10 |
| 50–100 | 11 | |
| 100–200 | 12 | |
| 200–400 | 13 | |
| Air Carbon | Less than 500 | 12 |
| 500–700 | 13 | |
| Plasma Arc Cutting | 60–150 | 11 |
| 150–250 | 12 | |
| 250–400 | 13 | |
| Plasma Arc Welding | Less than 50 | 9 |
| 50–200 | 10 | |
| 200–400 | 12 |
Reference: ANSI Z49.1:2015
* Start with a shade that is too dark to see the weld zone. Then, go to a lighter shade which gives a sufficient view of the weld zone without going below the minimum.
4-6. Sensitivity Control
1. Sensitivity Control: Use this control to make the lens more responsive to different light levels in various welding/cutting processes. Use a Mid-Range or 30-50% sensitivity setting for most applications. It may be necessary to adjust helmet sensitivity to accommodate different lighting conditions or if the lens is flashing On and Off.
Recommended Sensitivity Settings
| Application | Recommended Sensitivity |
|---|---|
| Stick Electrode | Mid-Range |
| Short Circuiting (MIG) | Low/Mid-Range |
| Pulsed & Spray (MIG) | Mid-Range |
| Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) | Mid/High-Range |
| Plasma Arc Cutting/Welding | Low/Mid-Range |
SECTION 5 – ADJUSTING HEADGEAR
The headgear offers four adjustments: headgear top, tightness, angle adjustment, and distance adjustment.
☞ There are four headgear adjustments: headgear top, tightness, angle adjustment, and distance adjustment.
The headgear assembly consists of a main headband with a rear adjustment knob, side tension knobs, and a comfort cushion. The lens assembly is attached to the front of the headgear.
- Headgear Top: Adjusts headgear for proper depth on the head to ensure correct balance and stability.
- Headgear Tightness: To adjust, push in the adjusting knob located on the back of the headgear and turn left or right to desired tightness.
☞ If adjustment is limited, it may be necessary to remove the comfort cushion.
- Distance Adjustment: Adjusts the distance between the face and the lens. To adjust, loosen both outside tension knobs and press inward to free from adjustment slots. Move forward or back to desired position and retighten. (Both sides must be equally positioned for proper vision.)
- Angle Adjustment: Four pins on the right side of the headband top provide adjustment for the forward tilt of the helmet. To adjust, loosen the right outside tension adjustment knob then lift on the control arm tab and move it to the desired position. Retighten tension adjustment knob.
☞ When using the back distance adjustment positions, only the back three angle adjustment pins can be used.
NOTES: When the welding helmet stands up to 90 degrees, a click may be heard on the right side, indicating that the buckle is stuck. To fix this, secure both ends, tighten the back of the headgear, and tighten the buckle on both sides to prevent the welding helmet from slipping.
SECTION 6 – REPLACING THE LENS COVERS
⚠ Never use the auto-darkening lens without the inside and outside lens covers properly installed. Welding spatter will damage the auto-darkening lens and void the warranty.
The lens cover assembly involves an outside lens cover, lens assembly, lens frame, lens frame snap, and an inside lens cover. The lens assembly is connected to the battery via a cable.
Outside Lens Cover Replacement:
Push down the snap on the bottom of the lens frame. Rotate the frame clockwise to take it out. Remove the old outside lens cover by pushing it into the helmet and reinstall a new outside lens cover. Be careful not to break the cable connecting the battery and the lens.
Inside Lens Cover Replacement:
Remove the inside lens cover by prying the cover from the groove in the gasket and reinstall a new one.
SECTION 7 – REPLACING THE BATTERY
The battery compartment is located on the auto-darkening filter. The battery is a CR2450 lithium battery.
☞ Be sure Positive (+) side of battery faces up.
Battery Replacement Steps:
- Rotate the battery cover with a screwdriver or coin in the groove to open it.
- Press the battery at the left spring of the battery; the battery will pop out, allowing removal of the old battery.
- Put the positive electrode of the new battery upward into the left side of the spring, and press it to install it.
- Rotate the battery cover back to the original position using a tool.
☞ Be sure Positive (+) side of the battery faces up toward the inside of a helmet.
Reinstall the battery tray. To test, press the Test Button. The lens should darken and return to the clear state. Reinstall the lens assembly.
SECTION 8 – INSTALLING OPTIONAL MAGNIFYING LENS
1. Optional Magnifying Lens: Starting at the bottom, slide the magnifying lens into the helmet retaining brackets. Align the magnifying lens with the auto-darkening lens assembly.
- Position the lens holder with magnifying lens holding tabs facing toward the user. From the bottom up, slide the magnifying lens into position. (Slide magnifying lens up or down slightly as desired.)
☞ To prevent lens fogging, install the flat side of the magnifying lens toward the auto-darkening lens.
SECTION 9 – MAINTENANCE
NOTICE – Never use solvents or abrasive cleaning detergents.
NOTICE – Do not immerse the lens assembly in water.
The helmet requires little maintenance. However, for best performance, clean after each use. Using a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water solution, wipe the cover lenses clean. Allow to air dry. Occasionally, the filter lens and sensors should be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft, dry cloth.
SECTION 10 – TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
|---|---|---|
| Difficult to see through filter | Front cover lens dirty | Clean or replace front cover lens. |
| Cartridge dirty | Clean the Auto-Darkening cartridge with soapy water solution and soft cloth. | |
| Sensitivity is set too low | Adjust sensitivity to required level. | |
| Filter does not darken when arc is struck | Front cover lens dirty | Clean or replace front cover lens. |
| Front cover lens is damaged | Check for cracked or pitted front cover lens and replace as required. | |
| Sensors are blocked or Solar panel is blocked | Make sure sensors or solar panels are not blocked by arm or other obstacle while welding. Adjust position so sensors can see weld arc. | |
| Filter darkening without arc being struck | Sensitivity set too high | Adjust sensitivity to required level. |
| Filter remains dark after completing a weld | Delay time set too high | Adjust delay time to required level. |
⚠ WARNING
ADF is cracked: Cease (STOP) using this product if this problem exists. UV/IR protection may be compromised resulting in burns to the eyes and skin.
Weld spatter is damaging the filter: Missing, damaged, broken, cracked or distorted front cover lens. Replace front cover lens as needed.
SECTION 11 - HEADBAND INSTALLATION
Description of Headband Installation
The headband assembly includes the following components: Sweat Band, Plastic Nut, Fix Set, Right Angle Adjusting Shim, Adjusting Rack, Locking Bolt, Head Band, Left Angle Adjusting Shim, and Tightness Knob. To install or disassemble the headband, refer to the exploded view diagram in the original manual for component identification and order of assembly.
SECTION 12 – LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY – Subject to the terms and conditions below, YESWELDER warrants to its original retail purchaser that new YESWELDER equipment sold after the effective date of this limited warranty is free of defects in material and workmanship at the time it is shipped by YESWELDER. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
YESWELDER auto-darkening lens helmets are warranted for 1 year from the date of purchase. Proof of purchase is required for warranty transactions, so it is imperative that a copy of the original invoice or sales receipt be retained.
For warranty transactions, contact your YESWELDER Distributor.
Effective January 1, 2024
