Sealey PWH620.V2 User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR
WELDING HELMET AUTO DARKENING
SHADE 5-8/9-13
MODEL NO: PWH620.V2
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
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 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 stockist).
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,withaddedabilityforshades5-8bytheswitchenclosedonthecontrolunit.Manufacturedand
testedtoBSEN379.Fullyautomaticswitchingfromlighttodarkonstrikingarc.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give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, arc and gas welding.
3. SPECIFICATION
Model No:...........................................................PWH620.V2
Shade active: .......................................... 5-8or9-13variable
Shade inactive: .................................................................... 4
Grinding function:............................................................. yes
Viewing area: ..................................................... 100 x 60mm
Operating time light/dark: ............................................. 0.3ms
Operating temperature: ..................................-10°C to +60°C
Power:.................................................................... solar cells
Weight:........................................................................... 550g
PWH620.V2|Issue:2(H,F)13/03/18
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Refer to
instructions

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
4.2.1. 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. 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g.3
4.3.1. RefertotheshadeguideinSection7andselectthedesiredrangewiththeslider,andthenadjusttheknobonthesideofthe 
helmet to the correct setting.
4.4.  GrindpostionSeeg.3
4.4.1. Whengrindingisnisheditmustbemovedbacktotheappropriateshadepositionbeforeweldingagain.Failure to do this could
damage your eyes.
4.5.  Selectingdelay/responsetimeSeeg.3
4.5.1. 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 outside of the helmet.
4.6.  SensitivitySeeg.3
4.6.1. For normal light conditions set the sensitivity knob to the high settings.
4.6.2. For conditions when there is an excess of light, which may affect the performance of the lens, turn the knob to the low settings.
g.1
g.2 g.3
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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. Remove the battery. Unscrew the eight screws on the back of the control panel (inside the helmet.)
5.1.4. Remove the back of the control panel and push it 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Refertog.4.
5.3.1. Usetherecessonthetopedgeofthelenstopullitout.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.5
5.5.1. Whenthelowbatteryindicatorlightilluminatesslidethebatterycovertoopenit.Insertanewbatterymakingsurethatittstheright
way up.
6. TROUBLESHOOTING
g.4 g.5
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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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.
7. SHADE GUIDE AND MARKINGS
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Sealey Group, Kempson Way, Suffolk Business Park, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. IP32 7AR
01284 757500 01284 703534 [e-mail] www.sealey.co.uk
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.
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.
BATTERY REMOVAL REFER TO SECTION 5.5
UndertheWasteBatteriesandAccumulatorsRegulations2009,JackSealeyLtdarerequiredtoinformpotentialpurchasersofproducts
containing batteries (as defined within these regulations), that they are registered with Valpak’s registered compliance scheme. Jack
SealeyLtdBatteriesProducerRegistrationNumber(BPRN)isBPRN00705.
Partssupportisavailableforthisproduct.Pleaseemail[e-mail]ortelephone01284757500