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OM-234 388B
2007 −08
®
Auto-Darkening Helmets
Model: Digital Elite
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1. Symbol Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-2. Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SECTION 2 − SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING Protect yourself and others from injury — read and follow these precautions. 1-1. Symbol Usage DANGER! − Indicates a hazardous Indicates special instructions. 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. Indicates a hazardous situation This group of symbols means Warning! Watch which, if not avoided, could result in Out! ELECTRIC SHOCK
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SECTION 2 − SPECIFICATIONS Viewing Field 97 x 60mm/3.81 x 2.62 in Reaction Time 0.0000500sec (1/20,000) Operating Modes 4 Modes: Weld, Cutting, Grind, X Mode Available Shades Weld Mode: Darkened State: No. 8 − No. 13 Light State: No. 3 All shades provide continu- Cutting Mode: Darkened State: No. 5 − No. 8 ous UV and IR protection. Light State: No. 3 Grind Mode: Light State: No. 3 X Mode: Darkened State: No. 8 − No. 13 Light State: No. 3 Sensitivity Settings Adjusts for varying ambient light and
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SECTION 3 − OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3-1. Helmet Controls 1 On-Off Button (See Section 3-2) 2 Mode Control Button (See Section 3-3) 3 Display Screen 4 Variable Shade Control Buttons (See Section 3-4) 5 Sensitivity Control Buttons (See Section 3-5) 6 Lens Delay Control Buttons (See Section 3-6) The lens assembly saves the shade, sensitivity, and delay settings when the lens turns off. 4 5 6 12 3 805 010 OM-234 388 Page 3
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3-2. On-Off Button And Low Battery Indicator 1 On-Off Button Press On-Off button to check if the lens is working properly and to be- gin lens shade, sensitivity, and delay adjustments. When the On-Off button is pressed, the lens should darken and return to the clear state. Do not use the hel- met if the lens does not function as described. (See Section 9, Trouble- shooting.) 2 Low Battery Indicator The message “Low Battery” ap- pears on the display screen when 2 −3 days of battery life remains
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3-3. Mode Control 1 Mode Control Button Press button to select the mode ap- propriate for the work activity: Weld Mode − used for most welding applications. In this mode the lens turns on when it optically senses a welding arc. Adjust shade, sensitivity, and delay settings as needed. Cutting Mode − used for cutting ap- plications. In this mode the lens turns on when it optically senses a cutting arc. Adjust shade, sensitivity, and delay settings as needed. Grind Mode − used for metal grinding ap
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3-4. Variable Shade Control 1 Shade Control Buttons Use the shade control Down and Up buttons to select the lens shade in the darkened state. The shade ranges for each mode are as follows: Weld − No. 8 − No. 13 Cutting − No. 5 − No. 8 Grind − No. 3 only X Mode − No. 8 − No. 13 Start at the highest setting and ad- just lighter to suit the application 1 and your personal preference. Use the table below to select prop- er shade control setting based on your welding process. 805 010 Application Wel
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3-5. Sensitivity Control 1 Sensitivity Control Buttons Use Sensitivity Control Low and Hi buttons to make the lens more responsive to differ- ent light levels in various welding pro- cesses. Use a sensitivity setting of 5 for most applications. The sensitivity ranges for each mode are as follows: Weld, Cutting, X Modes − 0 − 10 Grind Mode − No sensitivity adjustment It may be necessary to adjust helmet sensi- tivity to accommodate different lighting con- ditions or if lens is flashing On and
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3-6. Lens Delay Control 1 Lens Delay Control Use the Lens Delay Control Fast and Slow buttons to adjust the time for the lens to switch to the clear state after welding or cutting. The delay is particularly useful in eliminating bright after-rays pres- ent in higher amperage applica- tions where the molten puddle re- mains bright momentarily after welding. Use the Lens Delay Con- trol buttons to adjust delay from 0 to 10 (0.1 to 1.0 second). There is no lens delay adjust- ment in the Grind m
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3-7. Lens Adjustment Procedure Lens assembly displays prior settings when turned On. Re- tained settings are not shown in example. MODE SHADE In the Grind mode the lens is a fixed shade No. 3. No lens ad- SENSITIVITY justments are possible. Adjusting Lens Assembly: DELAY Turn lens On. Display screen appears. Select mode (Weld, Cutting, Grind, X-Mode) MODE SHADE Select Shade By Pressing WELD Down/Up Buttons. SENSITIVITY Select Sensitivity By Pressing Low/Hi Buttons. DELAY Select De
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SECTION 4 − ADJUSTING HEADGEAR There are four headgear adjust- ments: headgear top, tightness, angle adjustment, and distance adjustment. 1 Headgear Top Adjusts headgear for proper depth on the head to ensure correct bal- ance and stability. 1 2 Headgear Tightness 3 To adjust, push in the adjusting knob located on the back of the headgear and turn left or right to desired tight- ness. If adjustment is limited, it may be necessary to remove the com- fort cushion. 3 Distance Adjustment Adjusts
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SECTION 5 − REPLACING THE LENS COVERS Be sure wide edge of gasket faces helmet shell. Be sure flat side of gasket faces helmet shell. 6 5 4 3 2 1 Ref. 805 012 Remove the lens assembly ! Never use the auto- Be sure the flat side of to remove either lens cover. darkening lens with- lens cover gasket faces out the inside and out- the helmet shell. To remove the lens assem- side lens covers prop- bly, push down on the helmet erly installed. Welding Inside Lens Cover bottom retaining arms and spa
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SECTION 6 − REPLACING THE BATTERY To replace the batteries, re- move the auto-darkening lens assembly (see Section 5). 1 Battery Tray After removing the lens as- sembly, slide the battery hold- 1 ing trays out and remove the old batteries. Replace with CR2450 lithium type batteries (2 required) or equivalent (Miller Part No. 217043). Be sure Positive (+) side Be sure Positive of the battery faces up (to- (+) side of battery ward inside of helmet). faces up. Reinstall the battery trays. To tes
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SECTION 7 − INSTALLING OPTIONAL MAGNIFYING LENS 1 Optional Magnifying Lens Starting at the top, slide magnifying lens into the helmet retaining brack- ets. Align the magnifying lens with the auto-darkening lens assembly. 1 Reverse procedure to remove magnifying lens. To prevent lens fogging, install flat side of magnifying lens to- ward auto-darkening lens. 805 011 SECTION 8 − MAINTENANCE NOTICE − Never use solvents or abrasive cleaning detergents. NOTICE − Do not immerse the lens assembly
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SECTION 9 − TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Remedy Auto lens not ON – auto- Check batteries and verify they are in good condition and installed lens does not darken mo- properly. mentarily when the On Check battery surfaces and contacts, and clean if necessary. button is pressed. Check battery for proper contact and gently adjust contact points if necessary. This is particularly important if the helmet has been dropped. Verify left and right battery trays are installed on the correct sides. Not switchin
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SECTION 10 − PARTS LIST 11 8 10 12 9 Miller 7 2 3 5 13 6 4 1 804 111 Figure 10-1. Digital Elite Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet OM-234 388 Page 15
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Item Part No. No. Description Quantity Figure 10-1. Digital Elite Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 331 . . . . . . . . Helmet Shell, Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 189 . . . . . . . . Helmet Shell, The Joker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . 234 066 . . . . . . . . Helmet Shell, Stars And Stripes II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 11 − LIMITED WARRANTY Effective January 1, 2007 LIMITED WARRANTY – Subject to the terms and conditions below. Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wisconsin, warrants to its original retail pur- chaser that the new Miller 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 Miller. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILIT
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