Menards PERFORMAX AntFi X60-2 User manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
242-1487
CAUTION:
Auto-Darkening
Welding Helmet
Customer Service: 1-855-692-6872 Distributed by Menard, Inc. Eau Claire, WI 54703

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY SYMBOLS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
OVERVIEW
OPERATION
SELECT THE SHADE NUMBER
SELECT DELAY TIME
SELECT SENSITIVITY
PRE-WELDING CHECK & BATTERY TESTING
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
MAINTENANCE
INSERT THE MAGNIFYING LENS
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INSPECTION
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SAFETY SYMBOLS
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, COULD result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, WILL result
in death or serious injury.
DANGER:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, MAY result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates important information, which if not followed, MAY cause damage to
equipment.
NOTICE:
Read and understand this entire instruction manual before attempting to assemble,install, operate
or maintain this tool. Failure to comply with the instructions may result in serious personal injury
and/or property damage!
The following signal words are used to emphasize safety warnings that must be followed when
using this tool:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FUMES AND GASES can be hazardous !
Welding produces fumes and gases that are hazardous to your health.
• Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not breathe in the fumes.
• If inside, ventilate the area and/or use exhaust at the arc to remove welding
fumes and gases.
• If ventilation is poor, use an approved air-supplied respirator.
• Read the manufacturer’ s instructions for metals, consumables, coatings, cleaners, and
degreasers.
• Work in a confined space only if it is well ventilated, or while wearing an air-supplied respirator.
Always have a trained watchperson nearby. Welding fumes and gases can displace air and
lower the oxygen level causing injury or death. Be sure the breathing air is safe.
• Do not weld in locations near degreasing cleaning, or spraying operations. The heat and rays
of the arc can react with vapors to form highly toxic and irritating gases.
• Do not weld on coated metals, such as galvanized, lead, or cadmium plated steel, unless the
coating is removed from the weld area, the area is well ventilated, and if necessary, while
wearing an air-supplied respirator.The coatings and any metals containing these elements can
give off toxic fumes if welded.

SAFETY SYMBOLS
HOT PARTS can cause severe burns !
• Never touch hot parts bare handed.
• Allow adequate cooling period before touching work piece.
NOISE can damage hearing !
• Noise from some processes or equipment can damage hearing.
• Wear approved ear protection if noise level is high.
FLYING METAL can injure eyes !
• Wear ANSI approved safety glasses with side shields under your welding
helmet.
• Welding, chipping, wire brushing, and grinding cause sparks and flying metal.
As welds cool, they can throw off slag.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet does not
protect against severe impact hazards, such
as fractured grinding wheels or abrasive
discs，explosive devices or corrosive
liquids．Machine guards or eye splash
protection must be used when these hazards
are present．
The auto-darkening welding filters are
designed for Arc welding or cutting
applications．The unit is suitable for all Arc
welding processes such as MIG，MAG，
TIG，SMAW，Plasma Arc，and Carbon
Arc．
This auto-darkening welding helmet is not
recommended for "overhead" welding
applications,laser welding or Iaser cutting
applications.
In the event of electronic failure, the welder
remains protected against UV and IR
radiation according to shade 13.
The auto-darkening welding filter should
always be used with original inner and outer
cover lenses.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any
failure due to modifications to the welding
filter or the use of the filter from any other
manufacturer's helmet.
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SAFETY SYMBOLS
Never look at arc welding without proper eye protection. Arc rays from the
welding process produce intense visible and invisible (ultraviolet and infrared)
rays that can burn eyes and Skin, Hot sparks fly off from the weld and can burn
eyes and skin.
Wear a welding helmet fitted with a proper shade of filter to protect your
face and eyes when welding or watching.
• Wear approved safety glasses with side shields under your helmet.
• Use protective screens or barriers to protect others from flash and glare, warn others in the area
not to watch the arc.
• Wear protective clothing made from durable, flame resistant materials, leather welding gloves
and full foot protection.
• Always keep a fire extinguisher readily available and watch for fire.
• Protect yourself and others from flying sparks and hot metal.
• Do not weld where flying sparks can strike flammable material.
• Remove all flammable materials from the welding area. If this is not possible, tightly cover them
with approved covers.
• Be alert that welding sparks and hot materials from welding can easily go through small cracks
and openings to adjacent areas.
• Be aware that welding on a ceiling ,floor, bulkhead, or partition can cause fire on the hidden
side.
• Do not weld on closed containers such as tanks, drums, or pipes; unless they are properly
prepared according to AWS F4.1 standards.
• Connect work cable to the work as close to the welding area as practical to prevent welding
current from traveling long, possibly unknown paths and causing electric shock and fire
hazards.
• Never use arc welder to thaw frozen pipes.
• Remove electrode from holder when not in use.
• Wear oil-free protective garments such as leather gloves, heavy shirt, trousers with no cuffs,
high shoes, and a cap.
• Remove any combustibles, such as butane lighters or matches, from yourself and the
surroundings near the welding location before doing any welding.
• Welding or cutting equipment produces fumes or gases which contain chemicals known to the
State of California to cause birth defects and, in some cases, cancer. (California Health & Safety
Code Section 25249.5 et seq.)
California Proposition 65 Warnings !
ARC RAYS can burn eyes !
Welding on closed containers, such as tanks, drums, or pipes, can cause
them to explode.Sparks can fly off from the welding arc. The flying sparks,
hot work piece, and hot equipment can cause fires and burns, Accidental
contact of electrode to metal objects can cause sparks, explosion,
overheating,or fire. Check and be sure the area is sale before doing any
welding.
WELDING can cause fire or explosion !

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
OVERVIEW
WARNING:
NOTICE:
MARKING EXPLAINED
This is a sample of EN379 marking only. For the product you are
using, please refer to the marking information on the filter.
ADF Model
Viewing Area
Cartridge Size
Light State
Optical Specifications
Dark State
UV/IR Protection
Sensors
Grinding
Battery Type
Sensitivity Control
Solar Cell
Delay Control
TIG Rating
Operation Temperature
Storage Temperature
Standards Compliance
Weight
Inner cover lens
Outer cover lens
AntFi X60-2
98mm x44mm/3.86" x1.73"
110 x90 x9mm /4.33" x3.54" x0.35"
Shade DIN 4
1/1/1/2
Variable Shade 5~9/9~13
Permanent Shade DIN 13
Shade DIN 4
2 xCR 2032 ( Replaceable)
Knob Adjustable
Yes
0.1-1.0 Seconds Continuously Adjustable
-5°C to +55°C (23° F to 131° F)
-20°C to +70°C (-4° F to 158° F)
4
＞2Amp
ANSI Z87.1-2015 & CSA Z94.3-2015
& CE EN379:2009-07
18.20oz/516g
99.3 x 45.4 x 1mm/3.91"x1.79"x0.04"
137.5x121x1mm/5.41"x4.76"x0.04"
• Inspect all parts for signs of wear or damage. Any scratched or cracked parts should be
replaced prior to use.
• When stored in extremely cold temperature, the helmet should be warmed up to ambient
temperature before welding.
• SKIN CONTACT ALLERGIC ALERT! Extra protections must be taken if individuals are
allergic to plastic or other materials that his/her skin may be in contact with when using
this product.
PARTS LIST
• NEVER place the helmet on a hot surface.
• NEVER open or tamper with the filter cartridge
• Not for Overhead welding without extra protection..
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4 / 5 -9 / 9-13 AT 1 / 1 / 1 / 2 / 379 CE
Light shade
Dark shades
Identification of the manufacturer
Optical class
Diffusion of light class
Variation in luminous transmittance class
Angle dependency class
Number of the standard
Optical Specifications
Standards
Model
S/N:XXXXXXXXXXXXXAXXX
Serial number
1
Helmet Shell
2
Adjustable Knob
3
Front Cover Lens
4
Cartridge
5
Inside Cover Lens
6
Lens Retaining
Frame
8
Adjustable Headband
7
Lock Switch

OPERATION SELECT DELAY TIME
SELECT SENSITIVITY
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
WARNING:
ADJUST THE WELDING HELMET
ACCORDING TO YOUR
INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS.
ON/OFF
The solar unit automatically switches ON
when exposed to light.
SELECT THE SHADE NUMBER
1）Welding control
Two ranges of shade numbers, "5-9" and
"9-13" are available in the dark state(Fig.4).
2）Grinding control
The arrow on the knob indicates the shade
setting.
Set the adjustable knob to "Grind" position
for grinding application.
The headband should be adjusted both in
circumference and height.
The angle between the face and the helmet is
recommended to be adjusted to 10°-12°
(Fig.1).
ADJUST HEADBAND PER
PERSONAL PREFERENCE.
Use the ratcheting knob on the headband to
adjust width.
Loosen or tighten the top strap to adjust
headband height. Make sure that the helmet
fits firmly on your head(Fig.3).
This welding helmet is featured with
continuously adjustable delay time control.
The lens will lighten in 0.1 to 1.0 seconds
upon ambient temperature and shade
setting. By turning the DELAY knob (Fig.5)
clockwise, the delay time will increase from
0.1 seconds to 1.0 seconds.
Turn Knob counter-clockwise for tack
welding or production welding with short
welds.
Turn Knob clockwise for welding at high
amperage where there is an after glow from
the welding
This welding helmet is featured with
continuously adjustable sensitivity control
knob. Sensitivity is a setting of how sensitive
this helmet is responding to the welding arc.
Turn knob clockwise to increase the
sensitivity (Fig.6).
Scenario may need to increase:
1) Low amperage welding
2) Used for DC TIG welding
Turn knob counter-clockwise to decrease the
sensitivity (Fig.6).
Scenario may need to decrease:
1) High ambient light
2) Interference exists
Make sure that the adjustment knob is on the
"5-9" or "9-13" position before starting to
weld.
WARNING:
MAKE SURE TO RESET the knob back to
"5-9" or "9-13" position after grinding.
Adjust helmet’s headband stop to get desired
viewing angle(Fig.2).
Fig.1
Fig.3 Fig.5
Fig.6
Fig.2
9
876 10
Shade 8
Shade 5
Shade 9 Shade 10
Shade 11 Shade 12 Shade 13 Shade 14 Shade 15
Shade 11 Shade 12 Shade 13 Shade 14
Shade 12 Shade 14
Shade 15
Shade 11
Shade 13Shade 12Shade 11Shade 10 Shade 14
REFERENCE ANSI Z49.1-2005
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Fig.4
Adjustment
Knob
Adjust sensitivity setting to properly
condition according to the application
and the environment.

PRE-WELDING CHECK & BATTERY TESTING
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION:
WARNING:
The following procedures should be followed
to perform this testing:
1) Make sure there is enough ambient light to
trigger the auto darkening lens on.
2) Make sure that the adjustment knob is on
the "5-9/9-13" position .
3) Press and hold on the "Batt" button(Fig7)
for 1-2 seconds:
If the LED (Fig.7) is ON, and the lens is
darken as per shade setting, the helmet is
functioning properly.
If the LED is NOT ON when procedures
above are followed, battery replacement is
required.
If the LED is ON and LCD is not darkening as
per shade setting, the auto darkening lens
may be Defective
Always test the auto darkening lens before
welding.
REPLACEMENT OF BATTERIES
1)Detach the auto darkening filter from the
helmet shield (Refer to REPLACEMENT OF
WELDING FILTER)
2)Carefully open the battery compartments.
3)Put the new batteries into the
compartments. (Fig.8)
4)Snap the compartments back into the filter.
5)Install the filter back onto the helmet shield.
REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR
COVER LENS
Remove the front lens by pulling out the
retaining frame by move the lock switch from
the helmet (Fig.9).
REPLACEMENT OF WELDING
FILTER
Insert tabs of the front lens retaining frame
under the two slots of the back lens retaining
frame. Push the two corners on front lens
retaining frame until it snaps into place
(Fig.13).
Insert tabs of the back lens retaining frame
under the two slots of the helmet. Push the
lock switch until it snaps into right place.
(Fig.14).
REPLACEMENT OF INNER
COVER LENS
Detach the auto darkening filter from the
helmet shield (Refer to REPLACEMENT OF
WELDING FILTER).
Lift up one edge of the inner cover lens and
pull the cover lens away from the filter
(Fig.11).
Detach the cartridge from the shield and put
it aside. Remove the old lens cover.
Remove the protect film on the new lens
cover. Put the new lens cover back onto the
shield(Fig10).
Ensure the front cover lens is mounted
before using and the protective film on the
lens cover is removed.
Ensure that the lens is clean and there is no
dirt or spatter covering the 4 sensors at the
front of the filter cartridge.
Fig.7
Fig.8
Fig.9
Fig.10 Fig.12
Fig.11
NOTICE:
Always change both of the batteries when
renewing them.
NEVER put used batteries into house hold
waste.
Please always have used batteries recycled
properly.
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Remove protective film on the new inner
lens cover, feed one side of the lens cover
(Fig.12) onto lens retaining slots on the filter,
then push it slightly all the way until the
whole lens cover is snapped on properly.
Fig.13
Fig.14
+ +
CR2032CR2032

NOTES
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INSERT THE MAGNIFYING LENS
INSPECTION
WARNING:
1.Carefully inspect your Auto-Darkening
Welding Filter regularly.
2. Cracked, pitted or scratched filter glass or
cover lenses reduced vision will seriously
impair protection.
3.Worn parts should be replaced immediately
to avoid injury to the eyes.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
Clean the helmet with mild soap and
lukewarm water.
Clean the welding filter with a clean lint-free
tissue or cloth.
DO NOT immerse in water.
DO NOT use solvents.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
AUTO DARKENING FILTER DOES NOT
DARKEN OR FLICKER
-Check the lens cover for dirt and spatter that
may be blocking the arc sensors.
-The sensors are dirty, wipe them clean with
a soft lint-free cloth.
-Check the sensitivity setting
recommendations and increase the
sensitivity if possible.
-Increasing lens delay 0.1-0.3 second may
also reduce flickering.
-Check batteries and verify that they are in
good condition and installed properly.
-Battery terminals and the contact surface of
the filter are dirty or oxidized(clean both) .
-Shade adjustment knob is on "GRIND"
position, set helmet on “WELD” and/or proper
shade from “5-13”.
THE LENS STAYS DARK AFTER THE
WELD ARC IS EXTINGUISHED, OR THE
AUTO-LENS STAYS DARK WHEN NO
ARC IS PRESENT.
-Fine-tune the sensitivity setting in small
increments. In extreme light conditions, it
may be necessary to reduce the surrounding
light levels
SLOW SWITCHING
-The operating temperature is too low,
don’ t use at temperatures of below -5 ° C
（+23° F）.
POOR VISION
-The cover lens and the filter cartridge is
dirty or damaged, clean the dirty
components and replace the damaged ones.
-Ensure ambient light is not too low.
-Ensure the shade number is correct and
adjust accordingly.
IRREGULAR DARKENING
-Headband has been set unevenly so the
distance between the eyes and the lens is
different from the left to the right side.
If the described malfunctions cannot be
solved, stop using the helmet immediately
and contact the nearest distributor.
Fig.15
1)Magnifying lens is sold separately.
2)Insert the magnifying lens into the slot from
the bottom to the top(Fig.15).

SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS
THIS WARRANTY IS VOID WITHOUT THEM
2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
WARRANTY
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NOTES
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Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet
The welding helmets are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a
period of two (2) years from date of purchase.
This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of items which are not in compliance
with this warranty. This warranty does not extend to any item subject to unauthorized
repair, alteration, tampering, improper storage or operation, inadequate maintenance,
accident, misuse, abuse or negligent handling. This warranty is not transferrable from the
original purchaser to any subsequent purchaser.
Seller shall in no event be liable or responsible for any injury, damage or loss resulting
either directly or indirectly from, the use or misuse of this product.
This limited warranty is the exclusive remedy of purchaser and the sole obligation of
Seller in connection with any claim, whether in contract,negligence, strict liability, tort or
otherwise.
Do not use these items unless you are trained and experienced in the proper use and
maintenance. Please read the instruction manual carefully to avoid certain situations
which may void this limited warranty.
Customer Service: 1-855-692-6872
Distributed by Menard, Inc. Eau Claire, WI 54703