Chicago Electric WELDING SYSTEMS 91214 - Manual (Page 7)

Page 7 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Auto-darkening
Welding Helmet
TROUbLESHOOTING
Irregular Darkening or Dimming 1.
Headband has been set unevenly on a.
the two sides of the helmet (unequal
distances from the eyes to the filter’s
lens).
Reset headband to reduce the
b.
difference in distances to filter, if
necessary.
Auto-Darkening Filter Does Not 2.
Darken Or Flickers
Helmet was not properly charged a.
before first use.
Front Lens Cover is soiled or
b.
damaged (change the Lens Cover).
Sensors are soiled (clean surface of
c.
the sensors).
Welding current is too low (increase
d.
the delay time, if necessary.
Slow Response 3.
Operating temperature is too low (see
specification chart).
poor Vision
4.
Front/Inside Lens Cover and/or filter a.
soiled (change it).
Insufficient ambient light.
b.
Shade number is incorrectly set (reset c.
shade number).
Welding Helmet Slips 5.
Headband is not adjusted properly
(must be lowered).
WARNING: Stop using the Auto-
Darkening Welding Helmet
immediately if any of the
above-mentioned problems
can’t be corrected.
MAINTENANcE
REpLAcING THE LENS cOVER
FOR SKU 91212 AND 91214
1. Replace the Front Lens cover (2) if
it is damaged (cracked, scratched,
soiled or pitted). Refer to the
illustration above.
Remove the Front Lens Cover (2) by a.
gently pulling up the central part of the
Lens.
Remove the protection film from both
b.
sides of the new Lens if it comes with
the film on. Place the new Lens into
the right position by bending it slightly,
enough to fit in between the tabs at
each side of the lens and putting the
lens in place.
Check and make sure that the Lens is
c.
securely installed.
Clean the Filter Lens with a clean lint- 2.
free tissue or cotton cloth.
Do not immerse the lens in water or
3.
any other liquid. Do not use abrasives,
solvents or oil based cleaners.
To remove the Auto-Darkening Filter
4.
(3): Open the Spring (15) inside the
helmet, remove the Shade Knob (4),
loosen the nut holding the shade dial
to the helmet, and remove the dial and
filter. Do not try to open the Auto-
darkening Filter (3).
Storage temperature: -4 to 158° F.
5.