Sealey Pwh601 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR:

WELDING HELMET AUTO DARKENING

SHADE 9-13

MODEL NO: PWH601

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.

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

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

Refer to Instruction

Manual

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Original Language Version

1. SAFETY

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

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

protection against misuse of workshop tools, equipment, or accessories.

Maintain 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.

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

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

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

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

Maintain correct balance and footing.

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

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

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

corrosive liquids.

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

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

DO NOT open or tamper with the shade cartridge.

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

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

DO NOT place the helmet on a hot surface.

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

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

RWARNING! 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.

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

VDANGER! 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 dealer for checking.

VContinued use of the product knowing that the auto darkening feature is NOT FUNCTIONING may DAMAGE YOUR EYES and

CAUSE BLINDNESS.

2. INTRODUCTION

High quality innitely variable shade 9-13 lens manufactured and tested to BS EN 379. Fully automatic switching from light to dark on striking

arc. Fitted with solar power panel - no batteries required. Features innitely adjustable sensitivity and delay switches. Grinding function enables

user to grind without removing mask. Deluxe contoured helmet approved to BS EN 175 which gives full neck protection and protects lens from

scratching when helmet is laid down. Comfortable headband and non-slip quick release ratchet mechanism. Suitable for MIG, TIG and arc

welding.

3. SPECIFICATION

Model No:................................................................PWH601

Shade active: .................................................... 9-13 variable

Shade inactive: .................................................................... 4

Grinding function:............................................................. yes

Viewing area: ..................................................... 100 x 41mm

Operating time light/dark: ............................................. 0.1ms

Operating temperature: ..................................-10°C to +60°C

Power:.................................................................... solar cells

Weight:........................................................................... 495g

4. INSTRUCTIONS

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

4.1. Adjusting the t of the helmet (See g.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 g.2)

4.3. 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.

4.3.1. Refering 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.

4.4. Selecting the shade level (See g.3.)

4.5. Refer to the shade guide in Section 7 and adjust the knob on the side of the helmet to the correct setting.

4.6. Grind postion (See g.3)

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

4.6.2.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.

4.7. Selecting delay/response time (See g.4)

4.7.1. 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.

4.8. Sensitivity (See g.4)

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

4.9.1. For conditions when there is an excess of light, which may affect the performance of the lens, turn the knob to the low setting.

g.1

g.2 g.3

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g.4

5. MAINTENANCE

5.1. Changing the cartridge (Refer to g.4)

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

5.1.2.Pull the cartridge holder down pull the cartridge up and then down to disengage it from the top lugs.

5.1.3. Pull the black knob off the potentiometer shaft on the side off the helmet and undo the nut at the base of the shaft and remove it.

5.1.4.Push the potentiometer through into the inside of the helmet.

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 push the outer lens into the helmet, renew the lens, and ret the cartridge as above.

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. 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.

5.5. Replacing the battery (Refer to g.4) Part No. CR2450

5.5.1.When the low battery indicator light illuminates turn the battery cover anticlockwise to open it. Insert a new battery making sure that it ts

the right way up.

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.

Welding current too low. Adjust weld amps.

Poor vision. Operative lenses and/or shade cartridge soiled. Check, clean or replace.

Insufcient background lighting. Adjust light.

Slow response. Operating temperature too low. Do not use at temperatures

below -10oC (14oF).

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

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.

Welding current too low. Adjust weld amps.

Poor vision. Operative lenses and/or shade cartridge soiled. Check, clean or replace.

Insufcient background lighting. Adjust light.

Slow response. Operating temperature too low. Do not use at temperatures

below -10oC (14oF).

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

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7. SHADE GUIDE AND MARKINGS

CURRENT (AMPERES)

WELDING

PROCESS

0.5 2.5 10 20 40 60 125 175 225 275 350 450

1.0 5.0 15 30 50 100 150 200 250 300 400 500

Covered Electrode Shade 9 S10 Shade 11 Shade 12 Shade 13 S14

MIG Plate Welding Shade 10 Shade 11 Shade 12 Shade 13 S14

MIG Sheet

Welding

Shade 10 Shade 11 Shade 12 S13 S14 S15

TIG Shade 9 S10 Shade 11 S12 Shade 13 Shade 14

MAG Shade 10 S11 S12 Shade 13 S14 S15

Arc Gouging Shade 10 S11 S12 S13 S14 S15

Plasma Cutting Shade 11 Shade 12 Shade 13

Plasma Welding 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 S12 Shade 13 Shade 14 S15

Meaning of the markings on the filter:

4 9 13 SEALEY 1 3 1 379

Light state

scale no.

Lightest dark

state scale

no.

Darkest

state scale

no.

Manufacturers

identification.

Optical class. Diffusion of

light class.

Variation in

luminence

transmittance

class.

Number of

the applied

standard.

Environmental 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 off any fluids (if applicable)

into approved containers and dispose of the product and the 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.

Battery Removal

Refer to section 5.5 above for battery removal instructions.

Under the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009, Jack Sealey Ltd are required to inform potential

purchasers of products containing batteries (as dened within these regulations), that they are registered with Valpak’s

registered compliance scheme. Jack Sealey Ltd’s Batteries Producer Registration Number (BPRN) is BPRN00705.

NOTE: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specications and component parts without prior notice.