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Table of Contents Page
Operation and Comfort 1
Preparations for Use 1-2
Technical Information 2-3
Single Shade Filters 3
Variable Shade Filters 3-4
Maintenance 5
Spatter Protection 6
Shade Selection Guide 7
Filter Specifications 8
Parts Selection Guide 9
Exploded Views 10-11
Trouble Shooting Guide 12-13
Warranty and Service Information 14
Operation and Comfort
As soon as you strike an arc, your new ARCONE®welding filter will automatically
darken. Our advanced optical detection system monitors your welding process to
ensure that your filter remains in the dark state in a wide range of arc-welding
applications. Protection from harmful ultra-violet / infrared radiation is always present
whether in the light or dark state.
Your new filter energizes automatically as soon as the arc is struck. All models are
solar powered so there are no on / off switches. There are no alkaline batteries to
change and no corrosion caused by leaky batteries. All ARCONE®products have a
lithium battery back up that supports the solar panels to ensure delay free operation
even in totally dark conditions.
Your new filter is capable of working in virtually all arc-welding applications. The arc
detection system is designed to detect an electronic welding arc and filter out other
sources of light. ARCONE®welding filters are not designed for oxy-acetylene, laser, or
very low amperage welding applications. It is virtually impossible to be specific as to
how low an amperage the sensors can detect. Every welding application is different
and there are other factors that may effect operation such as distance from the arc,
welding frequency, electrode type, shielding gasses, and lighting conditions (see Table
1).
We also know the importance of comfort. Our welding helmets are not only engineered
for safety and functionality but also for comfort. We have fully adjustable headgear that
is very comfortable and virtually indestructible. ARCONE®offers many different helmet
designs with many different styles and features. Whether you choose our lightest and
extremely durable nylon Hawk helmet or our reinforced fiberglass Falcon helmet you
will appreciate the noticeable difference our many designs offer (see table 3).
Preparations for Use
Before you begin welding always inspect your helmet and filter to ensure they are not
damaged. Check to see if the filter protection plates are clean, clear, and securely
attached to the helmet and covering the auto-darkening filter both front and rear.

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Preparations for Use (continued)
WARNING, never begin welding without first checking to see if the correct front
and rear protection plates are in place (see table 7 for part numbers). Failure to
protect your welding filter may cause damage and subsequently become a safety
hazard should the UV/IR protection be compromised from spatter or cracked
from impact. This type of damage is due to poor maintenance and/or abuse and
will void warranty.
The ratchet headgear is fully adjustable at both the brow and crown. While placing the
helmet on your head, push in and turn the adjusting knob on the ratchet headgear to
ensure a comfortable fit. The ratchet is designed to lock in place when released. The
height of the helmet can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the length of the
crown strap. When making this adjustment remember to line your eyes up as centrally
to the viewing area as possible. Proper alignment enables the best view possible.
To test your f fi il lt te er r, prior to welding, direct the front of the filter to a bright source of light
then, using your fingers, rapidly cover and uncover the sensors. The filter will darken
momentarily. Another means of testing is to utilize a torch striker or TV or VCR remote.
These devices will also momentarily darken the filter. Once you are sure that the filter is
working properly you are now ready to begin welding.
WARNING, other safety precautions such as protective clothing, adequate
ventilation, breathing protection (such as a Compact Air PAPR or equal), fire
extinguisher, and protection for co-workers, should also be considered.
Technical Information
Passive welding filters have consistent shade darkness throughout the filter. The
shading of a passive filter remains constant even when viewed at an angle to the filter’s
surface. Auto-darkening filters utilize a shutter type of LCD to decrease light
penetration when energized. All electronic welding filters exhibit a characteristic known
as angle dependency. This characteristic may make the lens appear to be darker in the
center and lighter toward the outer edges when the lens is viewed at an angle not
perpendicular to the filter’s surface or not perpendicular to the arc (see Figure 1).
(Figure 1)

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Technical Information (continued)
ARCONE®auto-darkening filters protect the user against harmful ultra-violet and infrared
rays, both in the dark and light state. No matter what shade the filter is set to, the UV/IR
protection is always there. You can never burn your eyes due to optical radiation
passing through the filter. The users eyes can be severely burned if he welds with a
damaged lens (cracked, pitted, etc.) or optical radiation can possibly enter in from
behind as a result of other welders in the immediate area.
ANSI defines all welding helmets as secondary eye protection from optical
radiation and impact. For complete safety, primary protection, such as
spectacles or goggles, should be used in conjunction with welding helmets.
Protective clothing and accessories such as leather bibs attached to the welding
helmet will protect the user from spatter and optical radiation indirectly entering
from areas behind the helmet.
ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists) has
established a TLV-TWA of 5mg/m3 for welding fumes. Welding fumes cannot be
classified simply. The composition and quantity of both are dependent on the
alloy being welded and the process and electrodes used.
Digitally Controlled Variable Filters: Press (do not hold) the Select button, an LED
will indicate the current setting. Press and hold the button to change the setting (see
figure 2).
Figure 2: Digital Controls
Analog Controlled Variable Filters: manually control shade and sensitivity with the
knob located on the outside of the helmet (see figure 3).
Figure 3: Analog Controls
LOW
HIGH
FAST SLOW LED
PUSH BUTTONS
SENSITIVITY
DELAY
PUSH BUTTON
DELAY TIG
12 11 10 9
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Single Shade Filters
Singles ®, Super Singles 240™, XT ™, and Xtreme™ (X450F & X540F) models are
single shade auto-darkening welding filters. This means that when the arc is struck the
lens automatically darkens to a specific predetermined shade.
•The
XT
®
is available in a dark shade of 10 with a light shade of 2.5
(see table 5).
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• The
Singles
®
is available in 4 different dark shades. Shades 9, 10, and 11 are
available with a light shade of 2.5 and shade 12 is available with a light shade of 3
(see table 5).
•The
Super Singles 240™ is available in a dark shade of 10.5 with a light state of
2.5 with a sensitivity and delay mode for TIG welding and a power off mode for
grinding (see table 5).
•The Xtreme™ X450F and X540F are available in a dark shade of 10.5 with a
light shade of 2.5 with a sensitivity and delay mode for TIG welding and a power
off mode for grinding (see table 5).
Variable Shade Filters
• Industrial Xtreme™ has a knob, located on the outside of the helmet, which can
be rotated to decrease or increase the shade level 7-14, without the need to
remove the helmet or gloves along with sensitivity and grinding adjustment. An
on/off mode specifically designed to maintain the light state when grinding and set
delay from dark to light (see table 6).
•The
Industrial ™ has a knob located on the outside of the helmet, which can be
rotated to decrease or increase the shade level, without the need to remove the
helmet or gloves. The I450 and I540 has a shade selection 7 to 14 and the I240
has a shade selection 9-13. Both with a light state of 3 (see table 6).
•The
Xtreme™ (X450V and X540V) filters have a button on the filter which allow
you to easily change shades from 9 to 12 with a light state of 3. There is a heads-
up display located above the viewing area, which allows the welder to quickly see
the current shade and an on/off mode specifically designed to maintain the light
state when grinding (see table 6).
•The
Shades™ 450 and 540 filters have a button on the filter which allows you to
easily change shades from 9 to 12 with a light state of 3. There is a heads-up
digital display at the bottom of the inner viewing area, which allows the welder to
quickly see the current shade and mode (see table 6).
Sensitivity and Delay adjustments (Super Singles 240™,
Xtreme™, Shades, and Industrial™450 and 540, and Industrial
Xtreme™ Filters Only)
In addition to adjusting the shade level, these filters have the ability to change the arc
detection sensitivity from the general welding mode to a more sensitive TIG welding
mode. A delay mode is also included and is typically on when performing most welding
applications except spot welding. When the delay mode is off, or on fast, the filter
switches quickly from the dark shade to the light shade and slower when the delay
mode is in the “on” or “slow” position. When spot welding, the delay mode is off, or on
fast, allowing the user to quickly move from one weld to the next without having to wait
for the filter to lighten in order to see his next target. The delay mode is utilized for
longer duration welds where the slower switching time, from the dark shade to the light
shade, allows the weld puddle to cool and darken further reducing the glare to the
welder’s eye (see table 1).