Instruction 3M™ Speedglas™ 9100
Welding filter
USER INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions in conjunction with 3M™
Speedglas™ Welding Shield User Instructions and Refe-
rence leaflet where you will find information on approved
combinations, spare parts and accessories.
UNPACKING
Your Speedglas 9100 welding filter pack should contain
welding filter, outer protection plate, inner cover plate, user
instruction and reference leaflet.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The Speedglas 9100 welding filter is designed to be used
only with the 3M Speedglas 9100 welding shield series.
The Speedglas 9100 welding filter help protect the wearer's
eyes and gives permanent protection (shade 13 equivalent
regardless of whether the filter is in the light or dark state or
whether the auto-darkening function is operational) against
harmful ultra-violet radiation (UV) and infra-red radiation
(IR) resulting from certain arc/gas welding processes.
WARNING
Proper selection, training, use and maintenance are
essential in order for the product to help protect the
wearer. Failure to follow all instructions on the use of
these protection products and/or failure to properly wear
the complete product during all periods of exposure may
adversely affect the wearer's health, lead to severe or
life threatening illness, injury or permanent disability.For
suitability and proper use follow local regulations, refer to
all information supplied.
Particular attention should be given to warning state-
ments
where indicated.
APPROVALS
The products meet the requirements of the European
Community Directive 89/686/EEC (Personal Protective
Equipment Directive) and are thus CE marked. The
products comply with the harmonized European Standards
EN 379 and EN 166.
Certification under Article 10,
EC Type-Examination has been issued by DIN Certco
Prüf- und Zertifierungszentrum (Notified body number
0196). The product is in conformity with the provisions of
European Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC - Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and 2011/65/EU (RoHS - Restriction of the
use of Hazardous Substances).
LIMITATIONS OF USE
Only use with original 3M™ Speedglas™ brand Spare
Parts and Accessories listed in the reference leaflet
and within the usage conditions given in the Technical
Specifications.
The use of substitute components or modifications
not specified in these user instructions might seriously
impair protection and may invalidate claims under the
warranty or cause the product to be noncompliant with
protection classifications and approvals. Use only with
welding shields listed in the reference leaflet.
Eye
protectors
worn
over
spectacles may transmit impacts thus creating a hazard
to the wearer.
Should the Speedglas 9100 welding shield fail to switch
to the dark state in response to an arc, stop welding
immediately and inspect the welding filter as described
in these instructions. Continued use of a welding filter
that fails to switch to the dark state may cause temporary
vision loss. If the problem cannot be identified and
corrected, do not use the welding filter, contact your
supervisor, distributor or 3M for assistance.
Use of this product in applications outside its intended
use, such as laser welding/cutting, may result in
permanent eye injury and vision loss.
EQUIPMENT MARKING
The welding filter is marked with the shade range and
optical classifications.
Note! The following is an example (EN 379). Valid
classification is marked on the welding filter:
Light shade
Dark shade(s)
Manufacturer identification
Optical class
Diffusion of light class
Variations in Luminous transmittance class
Angle dependency class
Number of standard
3M 1BT (EN166 optical class 1, medium energy impact at
extremes of temperature (-5°C and +55°C) BT)
K symbol for resistance to surface damage by fine particles.
3M S basic requirement for increased robustness.
Additional markings on the product refer to other standards.
PREPARATION FOR USE
Carefully inspect the complete Speedglas 9100 welding
filter before each use. Cracked, pitted or scratched
filter glass or protection plates reduce vision and can
seriously impair protection. All damaged components
should be replaced immediately. Remove any protective
film before use and ensure that your welding filter is
equipped with an outer/inner protection/cover plate.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ON/OFF (SPEEDGLAS 9100V/9100X/9100XX)
To activate the welding filter, press the SHADE/ON button. The
welding filter automatically turns OFF after 1 hour of inactivity
AUTO ON/OFF (SPEEDGLAS 9100XXi)
The Speedglas 9100XXi has a motion controlled on and off
function.
SHADE
Seven different Shade Number settings, split into two
groups, (shades 5 and 8) and (shade 9-13) are available
in the dark state. In order to see the current Shade Number
setting, momentarily press the SHADE/ON button. To select
standard
ophthalmic
another Shade Number, press the SHADE/ON button
repeatedly while the indicators on the display are flashing.
Move the flashing indicator to the desired Shade Number.
To shift between the two shade groups hold the SHADE/ON
button down for 2 seconds.
Shade number may be chosen according to table fig. (E:1)
3 / 5, 8 / 9-13 3M 1 / 1 / 1 / 2 / EN379 CE
= Read the instructions before use
= Shall be disposed of as electrical and electronic
waste
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