Bullard SparxLift Welding PAPR Parts list manual

SparxLift Welding PAPR
Usage & Care
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April 2014

Installing Headgear
•Position the
Band Holder on
each side as
shown
•Then with
position the
head band so
that the mating
pieces line up
over the band
holders
•Push until the
band holders
fully engage the
head band. 2

Adjusting Headgear
Circumference
•To adjust the fit of the headgear
around the circumference of your
head, simply tighten or loosen the
ratchet knob.
•The knob must be pushed in
before it can be rotated.
•Push in and rotate clockwise to
tighten.
•Push in and rotate counter-
clockwise to loosen.
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Adjusting Headgear Top Fit
•To adjust the fit of the
top of the headgear,
move the pin to the
desire location and push
in to lock.
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Adjusting Headgear Tilt
•Start by loosening the knobs on the
side of the helmet slightly.
•Then move the angular stopper to
one of the three available positions
and repeat on the opposite side.
•The center position is considered
neutral.
•The position closest to the front of
the helmet will tilt the helmet closer
to the chin.
•The position furthest from the front
from helmet will tilt the helmet away
from the chin. 5

Adjusting Liftup Knobs
•These knobs determine how easy
or how difficult it is to lift the
helmet when desired.
•The tension on these knobs also
determines if the helmet will stay
in the up position.
•Turn clockwise to tighten.
•Turn clockwise to loosen.
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Adjusting the Weld Settings
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Adjusting Shade Control
•The required filter dark state can be
selected by using the shade control.
•The SparxLift can be adjusted between
shades 9 to 13 with the embossed arrow
on the dial indicating the current
adjustment.
•Always use the appropriate shade for the
welding operation you are undertaking.
•The higher the shade number, the darker
the lens will be when the Auto Darkening
Filter is activated.
•Important: there is always full time
radiation and UV protection and that
shade 4 is provided even when the ADF
is not activated. 8

OSHA Welding Shades
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https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHAfactsheet-eyeprotection-during-welding.pdf

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EN Welding Shades
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Adjusting Delay
•The delay refers to the length of
time it takes to recover from dark
to light after a weld has been
completed.
•This should be set according to
welding type and current.
•During periods of short, rapid
welding, it may be desirable to
have a slow recovery to avoid
flickering and the “tired eye”
effect.
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Adjusting Sensitivity
•The higher the sensitivity, the less light is required to
make the ADF activate.
•Where problems are encountered during welding at low
amps (e.g. TIG) or there is a high level of ambient light
please follow these steps:
•Start with the sensitivity LOW (gently turn anticlockwise
until the knob stops) and adjust upwards as required.
•If this does not solve the problem, set the sensitivity
control in the middle position and hold the helmet close
to the target object and adjust the shade control
completely clockwise.
•If the welding filter stays in the light state, leave the
control set at this point.
•If the filter switches to the dark state, turn the shade
adjustment back until the filter just switches into the
light state.
•The filter should now be adjusted correctly. 13

Adjusting RF Sensor
•High Setting
–For TIG welding of less than 10 amps
–For shielded cables and welders.
•Low Setting
–For TIG welding of more than 10 amps
–Use when working near other welders
–Use in areas of high RF interference to avoid
false triggers
–Use for general welding.
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Changing the Front Cover Lens
•To change the lens, hold the helmet in your
lap with the control knobs closest to you.
•Then place your thumb at the edge of the
door frame, centered just above the finger
hold.
•With your index finger positioned in the
finger hold, apply a very slight pressure with
your thumb to release the latch mechanism
and then pull upward with your index finger
in a slight curling motion to open the door.
•Another option is to use a flat head
screwdriver to gently pry up the latch.
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Changing the Front Cover Lens
–Part 2
•Open the Door
•Remove the old lens
•Remove the protective film from new lens.
•Replace and close the door.
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Changing the Rear Cover Lens
•The SparxLift Helmet comes complete with a
rear cover lens to protect the inside of the
ADF.
•To change this lens begin by opening the
door frame.
•Unplug the Rapid Connect Cable System to
remove the ADF.
•Place index finger into finger hold at the top
center of the viewing lens and pull to remove
the cover lens.
•Remove the protective film from the new
cover lens and slide underneath the four
holding tabs to install.
•Re-attach the ADF using the Rapid Connect
Cable System and put back into place.
•Finish by closing the door frame. 17

Changing the Grinding Lens
•To access the Grinding Lens, press the
Autolift button at the front center of the
helmet
•This will lift the ADF up to reveal the
polycarbonate grinding lens.
•Next, from the inside of the helmet, unclip the
two side tabs from their latched position by
pulling inward.
•Then slide the lens out through the front of
the helmet.
•Remove the protective film from the new lens
and slide in from the front.
•Secure with the locking tabs on each side.
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Changing the Batteries
•The SparxLift Helmet comes with (2) 3V Lithium
CR2032 cells as the main power source for the ADF.
•They should be replaced immediately when the
battery warning light comes on and/or at least every 3
years.
•To change these batteries:
–Open the door frame.
–Unplug the Rapid Connect Cable System to remove the
ADF.
–Slide out the battery holders from each side of the Solar
Assist cartridge
–Discard the old batteries according to your employers
disposal policies.
–Install the new batteries into the battery holder, noting the
proper polarity, and slide the holders back into the cartridge.
–Re-attach the ADF using the Rapid Connect Cable System
–Return ADF to original position.
–Finish by closing the door frame 19

Changing the ADF –Part 1
•Open the door frame.
•Unplug the Rapid Connect Cable System to remove the ADF.
•Separate the Solar Assist Cartridge from the ADF by using the Z-slide
system
•With the battery holder side of the system facing you, simultaneously
move the top cartridge to the left and the bottom cartridge to the right.
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