Before Welding; Field Of Application - BALDER ADF Manual De Instrucciones

For your protection and maximum efficiency, please read this informa-
tion carefully before use.

BEFORE WELDING

OPERATION
BALDER autodarkening welding protection filters operate on the basis of a liquid crystal light
shutter that protects the welder's eyes against intense visible light emitted during the welding
process. In combination with the permanent passive IR/UV filter, it protects against hazardous
infrared (IR) and ultraviolet (UV) light. The protection against harmful radiation is present regard-
less of the shade level or potential malfunction of the filter, beyond the darkest shade number
marked on each specific model.
BALDER autodarkening welding protection filters are manufactured according to EN 379 require-
ments and are CE, DIN as well as DIN Plus certified. They are not intended to be used as a
protection against impacts, flying particles, molten metals, corrosive liquids or hazardous gases.
Replace potentional malfunctioned (check that the autodarkening filter turns dark if you strike the
welding arc) or physically damaged autodarkening welding filter.
Protection screens, both internal and external (polycarbonate or CR39), must be used in
conjunction with the autodarkening filter in order to protect it against permanent damage.
USAGE
An autodarkening welding protection filter built into a welding helmet is considered to be »Per-
sonal Protection Equipment« (PPE) protecting the eyes, face, ears and neck against direct and
indirect hazardous light of the welding arc. In case that you have only bought a filter without the
helmet, you need to select the appropriate helmet designed to be used in combination with an
autodarkening welding protection filter. It has to allow the filter, including the internal and external
protection screens, to be adequately mounted into the helmet. There should be no increased
point tensions caused by the fixing frame or mounting system, as they could cause severe dam-
age to the filter. Make sure that solar cells and photo-sensors are not covered by any part of the
helmet, as this could prevent the proper operation of the filter. If any of these conditions occur,
the filter may not be suitable for use.

FIELD OF APPLICATION

BALDER filters are suitable for all types of electro-welding: covered electrodes, MIG/MAG, TIG/
WIG, plasma welding, cutting and laser welding (only selected models with two shade ranges,
i.e.6-8 and 9-13), except for gas welding.
FUNCTIONS
BALDER filters are supplied ready for use. Check the degree of required protection for
specific welding procedure and if a certain model allows you, select the recommended
shade, light sensitivity as well as opening time delay.
Shade adjustment: Some models (V913, V913 ES, V913 DS ADC, V913 ES ADC, Power DS,
Power ES, Grand DS, Grand ES) enable shade adjustment range from 9 to 13. Selected models
V613 GDS ADC, 613 XL ADC, Power GDS and Grand GDS have two shade ranges, i.e. 6-8 and
9-13. It can be adjusted by the knob »Range« which is located on the filter. The external knob for
shade adjustment has two shade ranges (6-8 and 9-13) marked in two different typefaces (positive
and negative). The adjustment of the knob »Range« defines the range which is being used.
Adjustment of sensitivity (models V913, V913 ES, V913 DS ADC, V913 ES ADC, V613 GDS
ADC, 613 XL ADC plus, POWER DS, POWER ES, POWER GDS, GRAND DS, GRAND ES,
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