MAINTENANCE
• Expiration date: No expiration date for this product but the state of the APOLLO welding helmet must be checked before each use.
• The APOLLO helmet must not fall down.
• Do not put any heavy tools/objects in or on the helmet in order not to damage the filter or the protective screens.
• The deterioration of the filter or its protective screen can reduce the vision field or the protection level. Replace the damaged parts.
• Do not use any tools or other sharp objects to remove any components of filter or helmet. Doing so may damage filter or helmet preventing proper function, possibly causing
injury or cancellation of the warranty.
• Clean the filter with a clean cotton or with a special rag for lens.
• Clean and change protective screens on a regular basis.
• Clean the inside and the outside of the helmet with a neutral disinfectant product.
• Do not use any solvent.
REPLACING THE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE SCREEN
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REPLACING THE INTERNAL PROTECTIVE SCREEN (10)
REPLACING BATTERIES
The opto-electronic filter use 2 x 3V lithium batteries (CR2450). When the red light «Low battery alarm» (5) is on, batteries must be changed. Follow the instructions below
to change batteries:
- Remove the cell from the helmet.
- Pull the cover and remove the battery.
- Place a new battery in position. Polarity «+» must stay visible.
- Put the cover back
- Do the same process for the other battery.
- Once the batteries have been replaced, the indicator «Low battery alarm» (5) must stay off.
- We recommend to replace the batteries once a year.
CAUTION
- Recycle used lithium batteries. In Europe, batteries are considered as dangerous waste.
- Do not throw in the bin. To drop off only in collection point for used batteries.
WARNING
• Use the welding helmet only for eye and face protection against harmful ultra violet and infrared radiation, sparks and spatter from welding.
• This product will not protect you against serious impact hazards such as, fragments of grinding wheels or abrasive discs, stones, or other grinding tools, explosive devices or
corrosive liquids (non exhaustive list). Appropriate protection must be used where these hazards exist.
• The hairband may cause allergies to sensitive people.
• The opto-electronic filter of the APOLLO is not waterproof and will not work properly if it has been in contact with water.
• Application temperature of the filter is from -5°C to +55°C.
• Storage temperature of the APOLLO are from -20°C to +70°C.
SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS
The optoelectronic filter does not work
Filter stays dark after the weld arc is extinguished or when no arc is
present
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The outer protection screen (2) is removable by placing a finger
under the screen on (A) of the helmet (1).
When changing the screen, make sure that the protective film
(3) has been removed. This film must be removed only when the
protection screen is in position in the helmet.
The internal protection screen (10) is removable by sliding it down by
placing a finger on (A).
When changing the screen, make sure you remove the protective
screen (11)
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Activate the solar charge by exposing the cell to the light between 20 to 30 minutes - Check
and change battery if necessary. (Low volume alarm)
Make sure that the potentiometer is on the «welding» position (5-9 / 9-13)
Check and clean detectors if needed.
Adjust sensitivity knob to the lower position. If the welding place is extremely bright, it is
recommended to reduce light level.
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