Sealey PWH1 User manual

AUTO DARKENING WELDING HELMET

SHADE 9-13

MODEL NO: PWH1, PWH2, PWH3 and PWH4

Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard, this product will, if used according to these

instructions, and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE

THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR

PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.

1. SAFETY

WARNING! This helmet is not suitable for use with laser welding or CUTTING or for overhead welding applications.

9Ensure all workshop safety rules, regulations and conditions are complied with when using welding equipment. The helmet will not

 o󰀨erprotectionagainstmisuseofworkshoptools,equipment,oraccessories.

9Maintain the helmet in good condition and protect cartridge from liquid and dirt contact. Regularly replace the protective lens and

replace any damaged or worn parts. Use genuine parts only. Unauthorised parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty.

9Ensure the front cover window is securely in place before use.

9Fit the helmet and adjust the head band so the helmet will sit as low and near to your face as possible.

9Use helmet only in temperatures ranging from -10°C to 60°C.

9 Removeillttingclothing,removeties,watches,ringsandotherloosejewellery.

9Maintain correct balance and footing.

9 Ensuretheoorisclearfromobstructions,notslipperyandwearnon-slipshoes.

9Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the working area.

WARNING! The helmet will only protect the eyes and face from radiation and sparks. It will not protect against explosive devices or

corrosive liquids.

8DO NOT use helmet for any purpose for which it is not designed.

8DO NOTusehelmetunlessyouhavebeeninstructedinitsusebyaqualiedperson.

8DO NOT open or tamper with the shade cartridge.

8DO NOT get the helmet wet or use in damp or wet locations.

8DO NOT leave work place with helmet in lowered position, as bright light source may darken cartridge unexpectedly.

8DO NOT place the helmet on a hot surface.

8DO NOTusehelmetwithoutfrontcoverwindowtted.Todosowillinvalidateyourwarranty.

9Clean helmet (see section 5.4) and store the helmet in a safe, dry, childproof location.

WARNING!Beforeweldingalwaysinspectthecartridgeltertoensurethatitisnotdamaged.Totestthelterpriortowelding, 

 directthefrontofthecartridgeltertoabrightlightsourcewhichwillcausethelenstodarken.Thenusingyourhandrapidlycover

 anduncoverthesensor.Theltershouldlightenmomentarilythenreturntoadarkstate.

WARNING! DO NOT use the helmet if damaged or you suspect it may be faulty. (Contact Sealey stockist).

▲DANGER! DO NOT USE if, at any time, the face plate in the cartridge FAILS to darken when exposed to a welding spark. Remove

cartridge and return to your Sealey stockist for checking.

▲DANGER! Continued use of the product knowing that the auto darkening feature is NOT FUNCTIONING may DAMAGE YOUR

EYES and CAUSE BLINDNESS.

2. INTRODUCTION

Weldinghelmetwithinnitelyadjustableshadecontrolbetween9-13.ComplieswithBSEN379,BSEN175andDINstandards.Fully

automatic switching from light to dark on striking arc. Shade is selected by a rotary knob on side of helmet. Grinding function enables user to

grind without removing mask. Solar panel power supply - no batteries required. Features sensitivity and delay controls for switching light to

dark. Suitable for MIG, TIG, arc welding and grinding.

3. SPECIFICATION

Grinding Function:........................................................................................... Yes

Operating Temperature: .................................................................. -5°C to +55°C

Operating Time Light/Dark: ..................................................................... “0.04ms“

Power:.................................................................................................. Solar Cells

Shade Active:................................................................................... 9-13Variable

Shade Inactive: ................................................................................................... 4

Viewing Area: .........................................................................................92x42mm

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4. OPERATION

WARNING! Before using the helmet for welding make sure you have read and understood the safety instructions in Section 1.

4.1. ADJUSTING THE FIT OF THE HELMET (SEE FIG.1)

4.1.1. The circumference of the headband is adjusted by turning the wheel on the rear.

4.1.2. The two top straps can also be adjusted by releasing the pin from the top strap and adjusting as required.

4.1.3. The distance between the headband assembly and the helmet can be adjusted by undoing the external thumbwheels both sides

 andslidingtheheadbandassemblyforwardsorbackwards,asrequired.Retightenthethumbwheels.(Seegs.1and2.)

4.1.4. Testthetofthehelmetbyliftingitupandclosingitafewtimeswhilstwearingit.Iftheheadbandmoveswhilsttilting,readjustit

until it is stable.

4.2. ADJUSTING THE HELMET TILT (SEE FIG.3)

4.2.1. If the cartridge window is not aligned with the eyes when

the helmet is in the lowered position, adjust the tilt of the

helmet in relation to the headband.

4.2.2. Referringtog.2,loosentheexternalthumbwheelsandliftthetabupto

move it to make the helmet tilt up further or to tilt down further. Then

retighten the external thumbwheels.

4.3. SELECTING THE SHADE LEVEL (SEE FIG.1.)

4.4.  RefertotheshadeguideinSection7andadjusttheknobonthesideofthe

helmet to the correct setting.

4.5. GRIND POSITION (SEE FIG.1)

4.5.1. Turn the shade knob anticlockwise until it clicks into the grind position.

▲DANGER!Whengrindingisnisheditmustbeturnedbacktotheappropriate

shade position before welding again. Failure to do this could damage your

eyes.

4.6. SELECTING DELAY/RESPONSE TIME (SEE FIG.4)

4.6.1. The delay time is the time in which it takes the lens to change from dark to light. This is carried out by adjusting the delay time knob

on the cartridge.

4.7. SENSITIVITY (SEE FIG.4)

4.8. For normal light conditions set the sensitivity knob to the high setting.

4.8.1. Forconditionswhenthereisanexcessoflight,whichmaya󰀨ecttheperformanceofthelens,turntheknobtothelowsetting.

Forwards/backwards

adjustments

Circumference

adjustments

External

thumbwheel

Shade/grinding

knob

Forwards/backwards

adjustment

Thumbwheel

Helmet Tilt

Adjustment

Sensitivity

Delay

g.3

g.1

g.2

g.4

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5. MAINTENANCE

5.1. CHANGING THE CARTRIDGE

5.1.1. All components clip into the rear of the helmet.

5.1.2. Bend the tabs on the bottom of the cartridge holder inwards to release them. Pull the cartridge holder down to disengage it from the

 toplugs(g.6).

5.1.3. Pulltheblackknobo󰀨thepotentiometershaftonthesideo󰀨thehelmetandundothenutatthebaseoftheshaftandremoveit(g.5).

5.1.4. Push the potentiometer through into the inside of the helmet. DO NOT loose the plastic disc from under the knob. Use the plastic disc

 locatingpin(g.5)asareferenceforcorrectplacement.

5.1.5. Carefully unclip the cartridge from its holder and replace.

5.1.6. Reassemble in the reverse order, ensuring that the pointer on the grinding knob is correctly orientated.

5.2. REPLACING THE OUTER PROTECTIVE LENS COVER

5.2.1. Followsteps5.1.2.to5.1.5.

5.2.2. Gently slot the two tabs at the bottom of the lens into the slots at the bottom

of the opening on the helmet, push the new lens in at the top until you

 hearthetabsclickintoplace,andretthecartridgeasabove(g.8)

5.3. REPLACING THE INNER PROTECTIVE COVER LENS

5.3.1. Usetherecessonthetopedgeofthelenstopullitoutandrenew(g.7).Ret

the lens under the clips at each side of the cassette.

5.4. CLEANING

5.4.1. Clean by wiping with a soft cloth. Clean cartridge surfaces regularly. DO NOT use

solvent based cleaners. Clean sensors and solar cells with methylated spirits

using a clean cloth and wipe dry with a lint free cloth.

6. TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Solution

Irregular darkening or dimming. The headband may have been unevenly

set on the two sides of the helmet (unequal

distances from the eyes to the shade

cartridge).

Readjust the distance of the shade cartridge.

Shadecartridgedoesnotdarkenorickers. The sensors are soiled or obstructed. Clean.

Front cover lens oiled or damaged. Clean or replace.

Poor vision. Operative lenses and/or shade cartridge

soiled.

Check, clean or replace.

Insu󰀩cientbackgroundlighting. Adjust light.

Slow response. Operating temperature too low. DO NOT use at temperatures below -10°C

(14°F).

Welding helmet slips. Headband adjustments incorrect. Refer to section 4.

Locating Pin

Lock Nut

g.5

g.6

g.8

g.7

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ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted, taken to

a recycling centre and disposed of in a manner which is compatible with the environment. When the product becomes completely

unserviceable and requires disposal, drain any fluids (if applicable) into approved containers and dispose of the product and fluids

according to local regulations.

WEEE REGULATIONS

Dispose of this product at the end of its working life in compliance with the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

(WEEE). When the product is no longer required, it must be disposed of in an environmentally protective way. Contact your local solid

waste authority for recycling information.

Note: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior

notice.

Important: No Liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.

Warranty:Guaranteeis12monthsfrompurchasedate,proofofwhichisrequiredforanyclaim.

7. SHADE GUIDE AND MARKINGS

Meaningofthemarkingsonthelter:

4913 SEALEY 131379

Light state

scale no.

Lightest dark

state scale no.

Darkest state

scale no.