iBell IBL 550S User manual

AUTO-DARKENING
IBL 550S
WELDING HELMET

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1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS _______________________________
2. INTRODUCTION _____________________________________
3. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS __________________________
4. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ________________________________
5. CONTROLS AND OPERATIONAL FEATURES__________
6. MAINTENANCE ______________________________________
7. TROUBLESHOOTING _________________________________
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Welding produces fumes and gases. Breathing these fumes
and gases can be hazardous to your health. Keep your head
out of the fumes. Do not breathe the fumes.
Rays from the welding process produce intense visible
and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared) rays that can burn
eyes and skin. Sparks fly off from the weld.
Accidental contact of electrode to metal objects can
cause sparks, explosion, overheating, or fire. Check
and be sure the area is safe before doing any welding.
Cylinders can explode if damaged; Shielding gas
cylinders contain gas under high pressure and damaged
cylinder can explode, so be sure to treat them carefully.
Overuse can cause overheating; Allow cooling period
and follow rated duty cycle. Reduce the current before
starting to weld again. Do not block or filter airflow to unit.
FUNDAMENTAL CAUSES OF WELDING
WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations
and specifications provided with this product. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below may result in serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
These are the major reasons why you should have a welding
helmet with you. To avoid hazards as well as to provide
more protection, so as to get additional functions, this Auto-
darkening helmet can be used; for welding & grinding.
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The Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet IBL550S, is designed to
protect the eyes and face from sparks, spatter, and harmful
radiation under normal welding conditions.
Auto-darkening filter (ADF) automatically changes from a light
state to a dark state when an arc is struck, and returns to the light
state when welding stops.
This auto-darkening welding helmet comes ready for use. The
only thing you need to do before welding is to adjust the position
of the headband and select the correct shade number for your
application (to be discussed in the upcoming section).
The helmet is both battery and solar energy powered, it utilizes
high performance solar cells as power supply and 3V lithium
battery as power back-up.
Upon striking the welding arc, the filter automatically changes
from clear to dark in just 1/25,000 sec. This helmet’s switch time
automatically darkens the lens the moment you start welding.
The ultra-high performance of UV/IR auto-darkening filters
provide full protection for the user’s eyes & face against UV/IR
radiation during the entire welding process, even in the light
state.
Check the front and inside cover lens, make sure it is clean, that
no dirt is covering the sensors on the front of filter cartridge.
Inspect all operating parts before use for signs of wear/ damage.
Any scratched, cracked, or pitted parts should be replaced before
using again to avoid severe personal injury.
Select the shade number required by turning the shade knob
(see the Shade Guide Table: pg no. 8).
Adjust headband so the helmet is seated as low as possible on
your head and close to your face. Adjust helmet’s angle when in
the lowered position by turning the adjustable limitation washer.
INTENDED USE & FEATURES
INTRODUCTION
BEFORE WELDING
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This auto-darkening helmet is not suitable for laser welding
and Oxyacetylene welding. It will not protect against severe
impact hazards, explosives and corrosive liquids as well.
Never open or tamper with the auto-darkening filter (ADF).
Never place the helmet and auto-darkening filter on a hot surface.
If the Auto Darkening Welding Helmet does not darken upon
striking an arc, immediately stop welding. The helmet should
be checked by a qualified service technician.
Viewing Area
92×42 mm
Cartridge Size
110×90 mm
UV/IR Protection
upto DIN 16 at all times
Light State
DIN 4 (GRIND)
Dark State
DIN9 - DIN13 External variable shade
Switch Time
(Light to Dark)
1/25,000 sec, from Light to Dark
Sensitivity Control
Low to High, by infinitely dial knob
Delay Control
(Dark to Light)
0.1 to 1 sec, by infinitely dial knob
Power Supply
Solar cell & replaceable
3V CR2032 Lithium battery (Coin cell)
Operating
Temperature
-5°C to +55°C
Storing
Temperature
-20°C to +70°C
SAFETY WARNINGS
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1. Helmet Shell
2. Shade Control Knob
3. Adjustment Knob (Headgear)
4. Headgear
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5. Solar Panel
6. Arc Sensors
7. Protective lens
8. ADF Cartridge (inside)
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WARNING! Product must be fully assembled before operation!
Do if partly assembled or assembled with damaged parts!
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ASSEMBLY AND FUNCTIONS
HEADGEAR ADJUSTMENT
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i. Diameter Adjusting Knob
ii. Height Adjusting Pin
iii. Angle Adjusting Knob
iv. Distance Adjusting Knob
Adjust the headgear diameter
(i) with the twist knob on the
back. The knob is locked until
pushed in.
Adjust the height by snapping
the pin (ii) into the hole to lock
securely in place.
To adjust the viewing angle, loosen the knob (iii) on both sides of
the helmet and change angle locker to the desired tilt position.
To adjust the distance between the user’s face and ADF, loosen
the knobs (iv) on both sides of the helmet until the headband can
move back and forth freely, reposition the headband at one of
the slots as desired. This should be done one side at a time and
both sides should be located at the same position.
SHADE CONTROL
The Shade Control Knob (2) on the side of
welding helmet is used manually to dial in the
shade number needed (from DIN 9 to 13).
Use the control to adjust the lens shade in the
darkened state.
Select the protective shade number needed
for your particular welding application by
consulting the ‘Shade Guide Table’ below:
DIN 9 to 13
(Welding Mode)
DIN 4/ GRIND
(Grinding Mode)
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Arc Current (Amps)
Shade Guide Table
SMAW : Shielded Metal Arc Welding
MAG : Metal Active Gas Welding
TIG : Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
MAG : Metal Active Gas Welding
MIG(H): Metal Inert Gas Welding (with heavy metals)
MIG(L) : Metal Inert Gas Welding (with light alloys)
PAC : Plasma Arc Cutting
PAW : Plasma Arc Welding
ADF CARTRIDGE
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I. Self-test Button
II. Low Battery Indicator
III. Sensitivity Control
IV. Delay Control
V. Battery Compartment
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SELF-TEST BUTTON
Press the TEST Button (I) anywhere to see if it automatically
switches to dark state and release it to check that the filter returns
to the light state.
LOW BATTERY INDICATOR
The low battery indicator (II) lights when *2-3 days of battery life
remain. If battery power is low, replace the battery.
Unlock the battery compartment (V) and replace with a 3V CR2032
lithium battery (coin cell type).
SENSITIVITY CONTROL
Use control to make the lens more responsive to different light
levels in various welding processes.
The sensitivity can be set to LOW or HIGH by using the infinitely
dial knob (III).
The LOW setting suits excess ambient light or with another
welding machine close by. The HIGH setting suits low amperage
welding and welding in areas with low light conditions.
Use a Mid-Range (30-50%) sensitivity for most applications.
It may be necessary to adjust helmet sensitivity to accommodate
different lighting conditions or if lens is flashing On and Off.
DELAY CONTROL
The lens delay control (IV) is used to adjust the time for the lens to
switch to the clear state after welding.
Lens delay adjusts from min (0.1 sec) to max (1 sec).
The delay is particularly useful in eliminating bright rays present
in higher amperage applications where the molten puddle
remains bright momentarily after welding.
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FRONT COVER LENS REPLACEMENT
Replace the front cover lens if it is damaged (cracked, scratched,
pitted or dirty).
Remove the old front cover lens by pressing two lock switches at
the bottom of the retaining frame, pull the frame and ADF out.
Take the old front cover lens out, and remove any protective film
before installing the new one.
MAINTENANCE
INSIDE COVER LENS REPLACEMENT
Replace the inside cover lens if it is damaged (cracked, scratched,
pitted or dirty).
Place your finger or thumb into the recess and flex the inside
cover lens upwards until it releases from one edge.
Then remove any protective film before installing the new one.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
When low voltage indicator turns red, you have to change battery.
Rotate cover plates on the ADF, and replace the old battery by
CR2032 lithium battery.
After that, put on cover plates of battery and rotate to lock.
The helmet requires little maintenance, however for best
performance clean after each use.
Keep the sensors, solar cell and filter lens clean.
Clean filter cartridge and helmet shell by using a soapy water
solution and soft cloth.
Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning detergent.
Switch the product to GRIND Mode and put it in a clean, dry
location for storage.
CLEANING & STORAGE
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Suspected malfunctions are often due to causes that the users can
fix themselves, therefore check the product using this section.
Problems
Causes
Solutions
1. Difficult to
see through
filter.
Protective film
on front/inside
cover lens not
removed
Remove protective film
Front/inside
cover lens dirty
Clean or replace front/inside
cover lens
Filter lens dirty
Clean filter lens
2. Filter does not
darken when
arc is struck
Grind Mode
Selected
Select Weld Mode and adjust
Shade from 9 to 13
Sensors or Solar
Panel blocked
Make sure sensors or solar
panel are exposed to weld arc
without blocking
Set Sensitivity to
LOW
Adjust sensitivity to required
level
Low Voltage of
lithium battery
Replace with new lithium
battery if indicator turns red
3. Filter darkens
without arc
Set Sensitivity to
HIGH
Adjust sensitivity to required
level
4. Filter remains
dark after
welding
Set Delay to MAX
Adjust delay to required level
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Do not dispose this product by normal household waste, but take it to a collection
point and recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. This is indicated by the
symbol on the product, user manual or packaging. Re-use, material utilization or
other forms of old appliances, you make an important contribution in protecting our
environment.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with
household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check
with your Local Authority or local store for recycling advice.
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