English - optrel e684x7 Manual De Instrucciones

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Safety instructions
Please read the operating instructions before using the helmet Check that the front cover lens is fitted
correctly If it is not possible to eliminate errors, you must stop using the cartridge
Precautions & protective restrictions
During the welding process, heat and radiation are released, which can cause damage to the eyes and
skin This product offers protection for the eyes and face When wearing the helmet, your eyes are always
protected against ultraviolet and infrared radiation, regardless of the shade level To protect the rest of your
body, appropriate protective clothing must also be worn In some circumstances, particles and substances
released by the welding process can trigger allergic skin reactions in correspondingly predisposed
persons Materials that come into contact with skin may cause allergic reactions to susceptible persons
The protective welding helmet must only be used for welding and grinding and not for other applications
optrel assumes no liability when the welding helmet is used for purposes other than intended or with
disregard for the operating instructions The helmet is suitable for all established welding procedures,
excluding gas and laser welding Please note the recommended protection level in accordance with
EN169 on the cover.
Sleep mode
The cartridge has an automatic switch-off function, which increases the service life If the light falls on the
catridge for a period of approx 10 minutes less than 1 Lux, it automatically switches off To reactivate the
cartridge,it must be briefly exposed to daylight If the shade cartridge cannot be reactivated or does not
darken when the welding arc is ignited, the batteries must be replaced
Warranty & liability
Please see the instructions of the national sales organisation of optrel for warranty provisions For further
information in this respect, please contact your optrel dealer Warranty is only granted for material and
manufacturing defects In the case of damage caused by improper use, unauthorised intervention or
through usage not intended by the manufacturer, the warranty or liability are no longer valid Likewise,
liability and the warranty are no longer valid if spare parts other than those sold by Optrel are used
Expected Lifetime
The welding helmet has no expiration date The product can be used as long as no visible or invisible
damage or functional problems occur
How to use (Quick Start Guide)
1 Head band. Adjust the upper adjusting band (p 2) to the size of your head Push in the ratchet knob
(p 2) and turn until the head band fits securely but without pressure
2 Distance from eyes and helmet angle. By releasing the locking knobs (p 2-3), the distance between
the cartridge and the eyes can be adjusted Adjust both sides equally and do not tilt Then tighten the
locking knobs again The helmet angle can be adjusted using the rotary knob (p 4)
3 Automatic/manual operating mode. The sliding switch (p 5) is used to set the protection level
setting mode In automatic mode, the protection level is automatically adjusted to the intensity of
the light arc via sensors (standard EN 379:2003) In manual mode, the protection level can be set by
turning the knob (p 4-5)
4 Shade Level. In "manual" mode, the protection level can be set by the range slider between the range
level SL5 to SL9 and SL9 to SL13 The fine adjustment can be set by turning the potentiometer knob
(p 4-5) In "automatic" mode, the protection level (SL5
if the potentiometer knob (p 4-5) is set to position "N" Turn the knob to correct the automatically
set protection level by two protection levels up or down, depending on personal preference(green
inscription)
5 Grinding mode. Press the Grind button (p 4) to switch the cartridge to grinding mode In this mode
the cartridge is deactivated and remains in light mode The activated grinding mode is indicated by
the red flashing LED (p 4) inside the helmet To deactivate grinding mode, press the protection level
knob againAfter 10 minutes, the grinding mode is automatically reset
6 Sensitivity. Use the sensitivity knob (p 5) to set the ambient light sensitivity The border of the "Super
High" area is the standard sensivity setting By turning the knob, these can be customized In the
"Super High" area the maximum light sensitivity can be achieved
7 Sensor slider. The sensor slider can be set to two different positions Depending on the position,
the ambient light detection angle is reduced (p 5) or increased (p 5)
8 Delay switch. The opening knob (Delay) (p 5) allows to select an opening delay from dark to light
The knob allows infinite adjustment from dark to light between 01 to 20 s which protects the eyes
9 Twilight mode. When setting the delay knob to high delays a fading effect (twilight mode) can be
enabled which protects the eyes from the very bright after glow when welding has finished However
using the twilight mode in high frequency tack welding applications is not recommended Set the
delay to minimum when tack welding
Cleaning
The shade cartridge and the front cover lens must be cleaned with a soft cloth at regular intervals No
strong cleaning agents, solvents, alcohol or cleaning agents containing scouring agent must be used
Scratched or damaged lenses must be replaced
Storage
The welding helmet must be stored at room temperature and at low humidity Storing the helmet in the
original packaging will increase the service life of the batteries
Replacing the the front cover lens (p. 6-7)
Push in one side clip to release the front cover lens and then remove it Attach the new front cover lens to
SL13) corresponds to standard EN 379,
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one side clip Pull the front cover lens round to the second side clip and clip in place This action requires
some pressure to ensure that the gasket on the front cover lens has the desired effect
Replacing the batteries (p. 3)
The cartridge has replaceable Lithium button cell batteries, type CR2032 If you are using a welding helmet
with a fresh air connection, you must remove the face seal before replacing the batteries The batteries
must be replaced when the LED on the cartridge flashes in green
1 Carefully remove the battery cover
2 Remove the batteries and dispose of them in accordance with the national regulations for special waste
3 Insert CR2032 type batteries, as shown
4 Carefully replace the battery cover
If the shade cartridge does not darken when the welding arc is ignited, please check battery polarity
To check whether the batteries still have sufficient power, hold the shade cartridge against a bright
lamp If the green LED flashes, the batteries are empty and must be replaced immediately If the shade
cartridge does not operate correctly in spite of correct battery replacement, it must be declared unusable
and must be replaced
Removing/installing the cartridge (p. 6)
1 Pull out the protection level knob
2 Carefully remove the battery cover
3 Unlock the cartridge retention spring as shown
4 Carefully tilt the cartridge out
5 Unlock the satellite as shown
6 Pull the satellite out through the gap in the helmet
7 Rotate the satellite by 90° and push through the hole in the helmet
8 Remove / replace the shade cartridge
The cartridge is installed in the reverse order
Troubleshooting
Cartridge does not darken
→ Adjust sensitivity (p. 5)
→ Change the sensor slider position (p.5)
→ Clean sensors or front cover lens
→ Deactivate grinding mode (p. 4)
→ Check the light flow to the sensor
→ Select manual mode (p. 4-5)
→ Replace the batteries (p. 3)
Protection level too light
→ Select manual mode (p. 4-5)
→ In automatic mode, adjust rotary knob by +1 or +2 (p. 4-5)
→ Replace front cover lens (p. 6-7)
Protection level too dark
→ Select manual mode (p. 4-5)
→ In automatic mode, adjust rotary knob by -1 or -2 (p. 4-5)
Cartridge flickers
→ Adjust position of the delay knob (p. 4) on welding procedure
→ Replace the batteries (p. 3)
Poor vision
→ Clean the front cover lens or cartridge
→ Adjust the protection level to the welding procedure
→ Increase the ambient light
Welding helmet slips
→ Adjust/tighten the head band (p. 2)
Specifications
(We reserve the right to make technical changes)
Shade Level
UV/IR protection
Switching time from light to dark
Switching time from dark to light
Dimensions of cartridge
Dimensions of field of vision
Power supply
Weight
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Classification as per EN379
Standards
Spare parts (p. 6-7)
-Helmet without cartridge (5001684)
-Cartridge incl satellite (5012480)
-Front cover lens (5000210)
-Repair set 2 (5003501)
-Inner protection lens (5000001)
9
SL4 (light mode)
SL5 – SL13 (dark mode)
Maximum protection in light and dark modes
170μs (23°C / 73°F)
110μs (55°C / 131°F)
01 - 20s with "Twilight Function"
90 x 110 x 7mm / 355 x433 x 028"
50 x 100mm / 197 x 394"
Solar cells, 2 pcs LI batteries 3V replaceable (CR2032)
500g / 17637 oz
-10°C – 70°C / 14°F – 157°F
-20°C – 80°C / -4°F – 176°F
Optical class = 1
Light scatter = 1
Homogeneity = 1
Angle of vision dependency = 1
CE, EAC, ANSI, AS/NZS
-Repair set 1 (Potentiometer knob, Sensitivity
knob, Battery cover) (5003500)
-Head band with fastener (5003250)
-Sweat band (5004073 / 5004020)