Miller Electric XLix - Manual (Page 6)

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Reset/Auto-On Button (Auto−On Lens Assembly)
Press the Reset button to check lens operation. If working properly, the
lens will automatically darken twice and then return to the light state.
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The lens will Auto Off (light state − No. 4) 15 − 20 minutes after the last arc. It
is not necessary to press the Reset button to resume welding.
On/Auto-Off Button (Manual-On Lens Assembly)
Locate the ON button and press ON to weld, the lens will automatically
darken twice and then return to the light state, the helmet is then ready
to weld.
Note:
The lens will Auto-Off (clear state − No. 4) after 15−20 minutes after
the last arc. It will be necessary to press the ON button to resume welding.
Variable Shade Control (No. 9 − No. 13)
Use the shade chart below to select proper shade control setting based
on your welding process. We recommend starting at shades 12 or 13 and
adjust lighter based on the welding application and personal preference.
Application Welding Arc Current in Amperes Protective Shade No.
Stick Electrodes Less than 40
40−80
80−175
175−300
300−500
9
10
11
12
13
MIG Less than 100
100−175
175−300
300−500
10
11
12
13
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
(TIG)
Less than 50
50−100
100−200
200−400
10
11
12
13
Air Carbon Less than 500
500−700
12
13
Plasma Arc Cutting 60−150
150−250
250−400
11
12
13
Plasma Arc Welding Less than 50
50−200
200−400
9
10
12