Lincoln Electric Welding Helmet User manual

BLACK PATRIOT NASCAR HEAVY METAL
BLACK PATRIOT NASCAR ®HEAVY METAL
Vista™Welding Helmets
ACCESSORIES
Publication E12.206 1/08
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Large view sizes, full-featured cartridges, hot new
graphics and a bag full of included accessories. . .
that’s Vista™Welding Helmets from Lincoln Electric.
More Visibility
• One of the industry’s largest view sizes-up to
32% larger than the competition!
• Choice of three view sizes.
• Protects against harmful ultra-violet and
infra-red light.
More Convenient
• No on/off switches to remember.
• Solar powered, no batteries to change, no
alkaline corrosion.
More Control
• Variable Shade 9-13.
• Variable Sensitivity
– TIG/Grind mode.
• Variable Delay
– Great for tacking and
high amperage welding.
More Features
• 4 independent arc sensors.
• Light to Dark in 1/10,000 second.
• Low 5 amp TIG threshold.
Great Bonus Items!
All Helmets Come With Great Bonus
Items Valued at over $25 Includin :
• Sport-pak style helmet bag with
drawstring, soft lining, zip up
pocket and backpack straps.
• Lincoln Electric®bandana.
• Helmet Owner ID.
C oose from 3 different view sizes.
3000
2000
1000
Personal-PakTM

FEATURES
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Chan e Cover/Spatter Plates
in Seconds
• Easy to change.
• Reduce down time.
• Change from the front
of the helmet.
Ma nifyin Cheater Lens Capable
• Easy to add.
• Works with existing equipment.
• Allows you to work without
cumbersome eyewear.
Soft and Absorbent Sweatband
• eeps you cool and comfortable.
• Positive Velcro™ attachment.
Push-N-Turn™Head ear
• Just push and turn to set.
Patent-Pendin Tilt Mechanism
• Allows you to adjust viewing angle
and helmet down stop.
• Stops your helmet in exactly
the right place.
Positive Up-Lock™
• Holds the helmet up until you’re
ready to weld.
• Easy to release.
• Locks it in tight.
Four Independent Arc Sensors –
Helps avoid blind spots that prevent
auto-darkening.
BIG View Size – 32% Larger than the
leading competition.
Lower Cost Options – Lower your cost
with Vista™1000 or 2000 smaller view
sizes without losing any cartridge features.
Two Year No Hassle Warranty – eturn
your helmet or cartridge for a replacement
in the event of warranty failure.
Solar-Powered – No Batteries to replace.
No On/Off switch to remember.
ANSI and CSA Certification – Certified 3rd
party testing of cartridge design.
Top Quality LCD Optics –
Deliver a clear view.
Variable S ade Lens S ade – 9 up to 13.
Variable Sensitivity –
3 Modes:
• Weld Mode
– For Normal Welding Shades 9 up to 13.
• Grind Mode
– Use your mask for pre- or post-weld grinding.
– Maintains the ADF lens at Shade 5.
• TIG Mode
– Boosts arc sensing to detect low amp TIG arcs
in the 5-20 amp range.
Variable Delay – Vary the length of transi-
tion back to light state after welding.
2 Modes:
• Fast – For Normal Welding – 0.1 seconds
• Slow – 2.0 seconds
OUTSIDE CARTRIDGE FEATURES INSIDE CARTRIDGE FEATURES
SHELL FEATURES
One of the
Industry’s Lar est
Views!

SPECIFICATIONS
Vista™Welding Helmets
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GUIDE FOR SHADE NUMBERS
VISTA™3000 VISTA™2000 VISTA™1000
View Size 3-7/8” x 3-1/8” (98mm x 81mm) 3-7/8” x 1-7/8” (96mm x 48mm) 3-3/4” x 1-3/8” (94mm x 35mm)
Cartridge Size 5-1/4” x 4-1/2” (133mm x 114mm)
Light to Dark Speed: 0.1 Milliseconds
Light State: 3
Dark State: 9-13
Dark to Light Delay: 0.1 & 2.0 Seconds
Variable Sensitivity: Grind/TIG
TIG Sensitivity 5 Amps
Arc Sensors: 4
Power Supply: Solar Panels
Eye Protection: EV/IR to Shade 16
Enclosure: Waterproof and Dustproof
Operating Temperature: +14° F (-10° C) to +148° F (64° C)
Storage Temperature: Room Temperature
Compliance: ANSI Z87.1, CSA Z94.3
Warranty 2 Year
OPERATION ELECTRODE SIZE ARC MINIMUM SUGGESTED(1)
in. (mm) CURRENT PROTECTIVE SHADE NO.
(AMPERES) SHADE (COMFORT)
Shielded metal arc Less than 3/32 (2.4) Less than 60 7–
welding (SMAW) 3/32 - 5/32 (2.4–4.0) 60-160 8 10
5/32 - 8/32 (4.0–6.4) 160-250 10 12
More than 1/4 (6.4) 250-550 11 14
Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) Less than 60 7–
and flux cored arc welding (FCAW) 60-160 10 11
160-250 10 12
250-500 10 14
Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) Less than 50 8 10
50-150 8 12
150-500 10 14
Air carbon arc cutting (CAC-A) (Light) Less than 500 10 12
(Heavy) 500-1000 11 14
Plasma arc cutting (PAC) Less than 20 44
20-40 55
40-60 66
60-80 88
80-300 89
300-400 9 12
400-800 10 14
Torch brazing (TB) ––3 or 4
Torch soldering (TS) ––2
Carbon arc welding (CAW) ––14
PLATE THICKNESS
in. mm
Oxyfuel gas welding (OFW)
Light Under 1/8 Under 3 4 or 5
Medium 1/8 to 1/2 3 to 13 5 or 6
Heavy Over 1/2 Over 13 6 or 8
Oxygen cutting (OC)
Light Under 1 Under 25 3 or 4
Medium 1 to 6 25 to 150 4 or 5
Heavy Over 6 Over 150 5 or 6
(1) As a rule of thumb, start with a shade that is too dark, then go to a lighter shade which gives sufficient
view of the weld zone without going below the minimum. In oxyfuel gas welding or cutting where the torch
produces a high yellow light, it is desirable to use a filter lens that absorbs the yellow or sodium line the
visible light of the (spectrum) operation
Shade numbers are given as a guide only and may be varied to suit individual needs.
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Data from A SI Z49.1-2005

THE LINCOLN ELECTRIC COMPANY
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VISTA™1000 BLACK K2602-1
VISTA™1000 NASCAR®K2602-2
VISTA™1000 PATRIOT K2602-3
VISTA™1000 HEAVY METAL K2602-
VISTA™2000 BLACK K2603-1
VISTA™2000 NASCAR®K2603-2
VISTA™2000 PATRIOT K2603-3
VISTA™2000 HEAVY METAL K2603-
VISTA™3000 BLACK K260 -1
VISTA™3000 NASCAR®K260 -2
VISTA™3000 PATRIOT K260 -3
VISTA™3000 HEAVY METAL K260 -
RECOMMENDED GENERAL OPTIONS
Vista™Helmet Replacement Ratchet Headgear Kit KP2609-1
Vista™Deluxe Sweatband - 2 Pack KP2081-5B1
Clear Polycarbonate Cover Lens - 5 Pack KP2324-1B1
Vista™1000 Auto-Darkening Cartridge K2690-1
Vista™2000 Auto-Darkening Cartridge K2690-2
Vista™3000 Auto-Darkening Cartridge K2690-3
TOTAL:
VISTA™WELDING HELMETS ORDER FORM
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ORDER NUMBER QUANTITY PRICE
ORDERING INFORMATION
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE POLICY
The business of The Lincoln Electric Company®is manufacturing and selling high quality welding equipment, consumables, and cutting equipment. Our challenge is to meet the needs of
our customers and to exceed their expectations. On occasion, purchasers may ask Lincoln Electric for information or advice about their use of our products. Our employees respond to
inquiries to the best of their ability based on information provided to them by the customers and the knowledge they may have concerning the application. Our employees, however, are not
in a position to verify the information provided or to evaluate the engineering requirements for the particular weldment. Accordingly, Lincoln Electric does not warrant or guarantee or assume
any liability with respect to such information or advice. Moreover, the provision of such information or advice does not create, expand, or alter any warranty on our products. Any express or
implied warranty that might arise from the information or advice, including any implied warranty of merchantability or any warranty of fitness for any customers’ particular purpose is
specifically disclaimed.
Lincoln Electric is a responsive manufacturer, but the selection and use of specific products sold by Lincoln Electric is solely within the control of, and remains the sole responsibility of the
customer. Many variables beyond the control of Lincoln Electric affect the results obtained in applying these types of fabrication methods and service requirements.
Subject to Change – This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing. Please refer to www.lincolnelectric.com for any updated information.
Vista™Helmet Replacement Ratchet
Headgear Kit
Includes headgear, knobs, screws,
washers and adjustment lever.
Order KP2609-1
Vista™Deluxe Sweatband - 2 Pack
Stay cool and comfortable with cotton
padded sweatbands featuring firm velcro
wrap-tabs.
Order KP2081-5B1
Clear Polycarbonate Cover Lens -
5 Pack
Impact-resistant safety lens in standard
5-1/4" x 4-1/2" (133 x 114 mm) size.
Conforms to A SI Z87.1
Order KP232 -1B1
Vista™3000 Auto-Darkening Cartridge
Upgrade or replace your lens. Features
9-13 Variable Shade, Variable Sensitivity
(Grind/TIG/Standard) and Variable Delay.
Standard cartridge carrier size
5-1/4" x 4-1/2" (133 x 114 mm) with
3-7/8" x 3-1/8" (98 x 81 mm) View size.
Order K2690-3
Vista™2000 Auto-Darkening Cartridge
Upgrade or replace your lens. Features
9-13 Variable Shade, Variable Sensitivity
(Grind/TIG/Standard) and Variable Delay.
Standard cartridge carrier size
5-1/4" x 4-1/2" (133 x 114 mm) with
3-7/8" x 1-7/8" (96 x 48 mm) View size.
Order K2690-2
Vista™1000 Auto-Darkening Cartridge
Upgrade or replace your lens. Features 9-
13 Variable Shade, Variable Sensitivity
(Grind/TIG/Standard) and Variable Delay.
Standard cartridge carrier size 5-1/4" x 4-
1/2" (133 x 114 mm) with 3-3/4" x 1-3/8"
(94 x 35 mm) View size.
Order K2690-1
GENERAL OPTIONS