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.
3

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.
4

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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