Tool Shed TSWH5 User manual

AUTO DARKENING
WELDING HELMET WITH
PAPR SYSTEM
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TSWH5

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT DETAILS
Product Model ToolShed Auto Darkening Welding
Helmet with PAPR
Product Code TSWH5
DISTRIBUTED BY:
Product Details 3
Specications 4
Product Identication 5
Safety Guidelines 6
PAPR Assembly 11
PAPR Operation 13
Helmet Operation 16
PAPR Cleaning & Storage 18
Helmet Maintenance & Storage 19
PAPR Troubleshooting 20
Helmet Troubleshooting 21
Note:
This manual is for your reference only. Due to the continuous improvement
of the ToolShed products, changes may be made at any time without
obligation or notice.
Warranty:
This product may be covered under The ToolShed warranty. For more information,
see our Terms & Conditions at www.thetoolshed.co.nz
Thank You
For the purchase of this ToolShed product. We try our hardest to supply customers like
you with the best quality products available, at the best price possible. We cant wait to
continue working together in the future.
Please contact us for any servicing, replacement parts, or questions you might have
about your ToolShed product by visiting our website, or calling: 0800 948 665.

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SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Air Flow Low Speed: 150 LPM
High Speed: 180 LPM
Standard Air Filter Filter Assembly Consisting of Foam Pre-Filter
& HEPA Filter
Operation Temperature -5°C – 55°C
Storage Temperature -10°C – 50°C
Storage Humidity ≤90% R.H.
Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium
Battery Charging Time Approximately 3 Hours
Battery Life Approximately 500 Charges
Run Time Low Speed: 6 hours
High Speed: 4 hours
Weight 1.1 KG
Viewing Area 98mm x 55mm
Cartridge Size 125mm x 102mm x 18mm
ARC Sensor 4
UV/IR Protection UP to Shade DIN 16 At All Times
Light State DIN 4 (Grind)
Dark State External Variable Shade DIN 5–8 , 9–13
Switch Time 1/30,000 Secs from Light To Dark
TIG AMP Rating DC≥5, AC≥5
Operating Temp. -5°C – 55°C
Storage Temp. -20°C – 70°C
1Helmet Body
2Headgear Top Adjustment
3Headgear Tightness Adjusting Knob
4Headgear Angle & Distance Adjusting Knob
5Front Cover Lens
6Battery Compartment
7Delay Time Control
8Sensitivity Control
9Filter Cartridge
10 LCD Screen
11 Weld & Grind Control
12 Variable Shade Control
13 Inside Cover Lens
14 Filter Fixture Holder
PAPR System
Welding Helmet

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SAFETY GUIDELINES SAFETY GUIDELINES
• DO NOT use the power tool or machinery
in raining conditions or wet areas where
the power tool or machinery could get
wet. Water in the power tool or machinery
can lead to electric shock.
• Only use the power tool or machinery
when the plug correctly matches the
power outlet. Modifying plugs greatly
increases the risk of electric shock.
• Keep the power cord away from anything
that could damage it such as sharp edges,
moving parts or heat. A damaged power
cord increases the risk of electric shock.
• Only operate outdoors with the use of an
outdoor extension lead. Not all extension
leads are suited to outdoor use and using one
which is not can greatly increase the risk of
electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with grounded or
earthed surfaces. Surfaces such as radiators,
ranges, pipes, and refrigerators can increase
the risk of electric shock due to your body
being earthed or grounded.
WARNING
Electric shock can cause serious injury
or, in some cases be fatal.
Electrical Safety
• Always wear personal protective equip-
ment (PPE). Eye protection, ear protection,
dust masks, and other protective equipment
will help to reduce the risk of personal injury
or long-term illnesses.
• Dress appropriately. DO NOT wear loose
clothing that can get caught in moving
parts. Keep hair, loose clothing, jewellery, and
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS &
INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow
instructions and warnings could lead to
serious injury, electric shock, or re.
anything else that could be of risk, away from
moving parts in the machine, or they could be
caught therein.
• Always remain alert and DO NOT operate
power tools or machinery under the
inuence of any substances like alcohol
or drugs, including prescription medica-
tions. Lack of focus could lead to injury or
accident while operating these power tools
and machinery.
• Always ensure proper footing and
balance. Overreaching can lead to slipping
and falling which can result in injury or acci-
dent.
• Ensure the power switch is in the OFF
position before connecting any battery,
or power source to the power tool or
machinery. This can cause injury as tools
and machinery can suddenly re incidentally
when live, causing accidents.
• Use all provided dust collection and
extraction attachments, if included. This
equipment, along with the use of PPE dust
masks, can help keep you safe from dust, and
keep your work site clear from hazards.
• Ensure loose parts such as wrenches
or adjusting keys are removed before
starting the power tool or machinery.
WARNING
Work Area Safety
Personal Safety
• Ensure that your work area is kept well lit
and clean. Lack of visibility and clutter greatly
increase the risk of accident when using tools.
• Keep bystanders, pets, and children clear
when operating a power tool or machine.
They can cause distraction or risk injury to
themselves.
• Ensure you are not operating the power
tool or machinery in the presence of dust,
liquids, ammable gases, or anything
that creates an explosive atmosphere.
Power tools and machinery can create sparks
which can lead to ignition and re hazards in
working environments.
Service
• Have your tools and machinery serviced
at The ToolShed with ToolShed replace-
ment parts. This will ensure that the safety of
the power tool or machine is maintained.

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SAFETY GUIDELINES SAFETY GUIDELINES
ARC Rays can burn eyes and skin. ARC
Rays from the welding process produce
intense visible and invisible (ultraviolet
and infrared) rays that can burn eyes
and skin. Sparks y o from the weld.
Welding helmets do not provide
unlimited eye, ear, and face protection.
Welding produces fumes and gases.
Breathing these fumes and gases can be
hazardous to your health.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Welding Helmet Specic Safety
• Only qualied persons should install, main-
tain, and repair this unit.
• During operation, keep everybody, especially
children and pets, away.
• Read and understand the Material Safety Data
Sheets and the manufacturers instructions for
metals, consumables, coatings, cleaners, and
degreasers.
• Work in a conned space only if it is well venti-
lated, or while wearing an air-supplied respi-
rator. Always have a trained watch-person
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 vapours to form
highly toxic and irritating gases.
• Do not weld on coated metals such as galva-
nised, lead, or cadmium plated steel, unless
the coating is removed from the weld area,
the area is well ventilated, and while wearing
an air-supplied respirator. The coatings and
any metals containing these elements can
give o toxic fumes if welded.
• Respirator (PAPR) use can be hazardous.
• The powered air purifying respirator (PAPR)
helps protect the user from specic airborne
contaminants but must be used correctly to
be fully eective. Have an industrial hygienist
test the air in your facility to ensure the PAPR
provides adequate protection from contami-
nants in your environment.
• Follow all applicable EN/ANSI/CSA/AS&NZS,
and other regulatory guidelines pertaining to
the use of respirators.
• Do not use the powered air purifying respi-
rator when there is danger of re or explosion.
• Do not use the powered air purifying respi-
rator in windy conditions or negative pressure.
The PAPR could draw in contaminants from
the outside air.
• Do not use the powered air purifying respi-
rator without a properly installed spark guard
cover. Without the spark guard cover, welding
sparks may ignite the lter or damage the
lters and allow unltered air into the helmet.
• The powered air purifying respirator does
not supply oxygen. Use the respirator only
in atmospheres for which it is EN/ANSI/CSA/
AS&NZS approved. Do not use the respirator
where oxygen levels are 19.5% or lower,
where contaminant levels are unknown or
are immediately dangerous to life or health,
or where contaminant levels exceed the respi-
rator specications.
• Do not enter a hazardous area until you are
sure the respirator equipment is correctly
assembled, working properly, and properly
worn.
• Before each use, inspect the respirator equip-
ment for damage and verify it is providing an
adequate volume of air.
• Do not use the powered air purifying respi-
rator without all lter components or with the
blower turned o. Hazardous levels of oxygen
and carbon dioxide may accumulate in the
helmet.
• Always wear the powered air purifying respi-
rator when entering a contaminated area. Do
• Wear a welding helmet tted with a proper
lter shade to protect your face and eyes
when welding or watching the operation.
• Wear approved safety glasses with side shield
under your helmet.
• Use protective screens or barriers to protect
others from ash, glare, and sparks: warn
others not to watch the arc.
• Wear protective clothing made from durable,
ame-resistant material, and foot protection.
• Before welding, adjust the auto-darkening
lens sensitivity settings to meet the applica-
tion.
• Stop welding immediately if the auto-dark-
ening lens does not darken when the arc is
struck.
• Keep your head out of the fumes. Do not
inhale the fumes.
• If using inside, ventilate the area and/or use
local forced ventilation at the arc to remove
welding fumes and gases.
• If ventilation is poor, wear an approved
air-supplied respirator.
• Use impact resistant safety spectacles or
goggles, and ear protection at all times when
using this welding helmet.
• Do not use this helmet while working with or
around explosives or corrosive liquids.
• Do not weld in the overhead position while
using this helmet.
• Inspect the auto-lens (lter) frequently. Imme-
diately replace any scratched, cracked, or
pitted cover lenses or auto-lenses.
• Wear approved ear protection if the noise
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SAFETY GUIDELINES PA PR A SS E M B LY
not remove the respirator until outside the
contaminated area.
• Dangerous contaminants may not smell or
be visible. Leave the area immediately if you
notice the following:
- Breathing becomes dicult,
- You experience dizziness, impaired vision, or
eye, nose, or mouth irritation,
- The PAPR alarm sounds,
- The equipment is damaged,
- Air ow decreases or stops,
- If you think the equipment is not supplying
adequate protection,
- Do not repair, modify, or disassemble the
PAPR or use with parts or accessories not
supplied by the manufacturer. Use only those
components that are part of the approved
assembly.
• Replace damaged or clogged lters. Do
not wash or reuse lters. Do not clean lters
by tapping or with compressed air or lter
elements may be damaged.
• The PAPR respirator must be used with the
helmet, hood, and lters recommended by
the manufacturer to provide a respirator
system.
• Do not use the PAPR respirator belt or shoulder
straps (if equipped) as a safety harness.
Charging the Battery
Installing the Battery
Installing the Air Filter
• Remove thebattery fromthe blowerassembly.
• Connect the charging cord to the battery
terminal.
• Plug the charger into a power source.
• Slide the battery into the blower body until
the battery snaps into position.
• Install the HEPA lter into the blow body.
• Install the foam prelter above the HEPA lter.
• Push down the cover until it clicks into posi-
tion as shown.
1: Blower Body
2: HEPA Filter
3: Foam Prelter
4: Spark Guard Cover
1: Battery
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PA PR A SS E M B LY PAPR OPERATION
Attaching the Breathing Tube to
the Blower
Attaching the Breathing Tube to
the Hood
Operating the Controls Battery Light Indicator
Battery Light Indicator
To Start
To Stop
Testing Air Flow Alarm
• Insert breathing tube Terminal 2 into blower
receptacle until snug.
• Turn connector 1/8 clockwise to lock the
breathing tube.
• Insert breathing tube Terminal 1 into the
headgear terminal.
• Turn clockwise until breathing tube locks into
position.
• Disconnect the breathing tube from the hood.
• Start the blower and block the air ow
by placing your hand over the end of the
breathing tube.
• Continue blocking the air ow until the alarm
sounds and the blower vibrates.
• If the alarm does not sound and the blower
does not vibrate, check the battery and the
lter element.
1: On/O Button
2: Low Speed Indicator
3: High Speed Indicator
4: Danger Indicator
5: Battery Level Indicator
• Green Light: High Battery level between
90–100%
• Yellow Light: Battery level between 50–90%
• Red Light: Battery level between 30–10%
• Red Light Flashing: Low Battery level less
than 10%
• Disconnect the breathing tube from the hood.
• Insert the ow metre into the breathing tube.
• Hold the ow metre straight up and start the
blower.
• The ow metre should be above the MIN
mark. If the ow metre reads MIN or below,
please check the battery and lter elements.
• Press the On/O button for 1 second until
the blower starts. The danger, low speed, and
high speed indicator lights should turn on,
then turn o. The alarm then sounds and the
blower vibrates momentarily.
• Press the On/O button for 1 second until your
hear the audible alarm and the blower stops.
The danger indicator light will turn on, the
alarm will sound, and the blower will vibrate
if the battery is low or if the airow is reduced
due to a dirty lter or blocked breathing tube.
1: Auto Darkening Welding Helmet
2: Face Seal
3: Headgear Terminal
4: Breathing Tube Terminal 1
5: Breathing Tube
6: Breathing Tube Terminal 2
7: Blower Receptacle
8: Belt
9: Blower Body

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Checking the Respirator Before
Use
Putting on the Respirator
1: Flow metre
2: MIN Mark
3: Breathing Tube Connector
• Before using the respirator, check the following
items:
• Air Filter Assembly; Verify the air lter is
suitable for the application. Also be sure the
lter is undamaged, properly assembled, and
securely connected to the blower assembly.
• Breathing Tube; Be sure the tube is undam-
aged and properly connected to the blower
assembly and hood.
• Battery; Verify the battery is fully charged and
securely connected to the blower assembly.
• Air Flow; Test air ow according to related
manual section.
• Air Flow Alarm; Turn on blower assembly and
check for audible, visual, and vibratory alarms
according to the Alarm Testing section on the
previous page.
• Face Seal; Inspect the face seal and replace if
damaged.
• Place the blower assembly against lower back
with breathing tube extending upwards.
• Fasten belt around waist and adjust so as to
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HELMET OPERATION
• Select the shade DIN 9 to 13 based upon the
welding process you will use by consulting the
Shade Guide Table (above). The variable shade
control knob is for internal adjustment. The
welding helmet can also be used to protect
the face when cutting from shade DIN 5 to 8.
Grind mode DIN 4 prevents the lter lens from
auto darkening for grinding use.
• The sensitivity can be set from MIN to MAX by
using the innite dial knob. The MIN setting
suits excess ambient light, or with another
welding machine in use close by. The MAX
setting suits low amperage welding, and
welding in areas with low light conditions,
especially low amperage Argon Arc welding.
Selections between MIN and MAX are suit-
able for most indoor and outdoor welding
operations.
• When welding ceases, the viewing window
automatically changes from dark back to light,
but with a pre-set delay to compensate. The
delay time can be set from SLOW (0.8sec), to
MIDDLE (0.5sec), to FAST (0.2sec), done with
the DELAY switch. The minimum delay suits
spot or short welds. The maximum delay
suits heavy current welding and reduces eye
fatigue from the arc. Selections between
SLOW-MIDDLE are suitable for most of indoor
and outdoor welding operations.
• Adjust the headgear diameter with the twist
knob on the back. The knob is locked until
pushed in. Once unlocked, twist clockwise to
tighten and counter-clockwise to loosen.
• Adjust the height by snapping the pin into the
hole to lock securely in place.
• To adjust the viewing angle, loosen the knob
on both sides of the helmet and change the
angle lock to the desired tilt position. Once
you have achieved the desired angle, tighten
the knobs until snug. The helmet should still
swing up, but should not drift downward
when put in place for the welding operation.
• To adjust the distance between the users face
and ADF, loosen the knobs on both sides of
the helmet until the headband can move back
and forth freely. Reposition the headband
at one of the 3 slot options as desired. This
should be done one side at a time and both
should be located at the same position.
HELMET OPERATION
Shade Guide Table
Shade Control Sensitivity Control
Sensitivity Control Adjusting the Helmet

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PAPR CLEANING & STORAGE
• Detach the battery pack, breathing tube, and
the blower. Inspect all parts for damage and
replace all damaged parts prior to storage
or next use. Contact your nearest ToolShed
dealer for replacement parts.
• Blower: Clean the outer surfaces of the PAPR
assembly and battery pack with a soft cloth
dampened in a solution of water and mild, PH
neutral detergent. Do not immerse the blower
or battery pack in water. Do not use solvents or
abrasive cleaners. Do not attempt to clean the
interior of the blower with compressed air or a
vacuum. Ensure the electrical components of
the blower and the battery pack remain dry.
• Breathing Tube: Clean the connection sites
on the breathing tube with the same water
and detergent solution. The breathing tube
can be immersed in water for cleaning. The
inside of the tube must be completely dried
prior to use or storage. Air dry, or dry by
connecting to the blower unit and use it to
force air through the tube until dry.
• HEPA Filter: Open the lter cover and inspect
the HEPA lter. Replace if excessively dirty.
• Front Cover Lens Replacement: Replace
the front cover lens if it is damaged (cracked,
scratched, pitted, or dirty). Remove the old
front cover lens by pressing the two lock
switches at the bottom of the retaining frame,
and pull the frame and ADF out. Take the old
front cover lens out and remove any protective
lm before installing the new one. Contact
your nearest ToolShed dealer for replacement
parts.
• Inside Cover Lens Replacement: Replace
the inside cover lens if it is damaged (cracked,
scratched, pitted, or dirty). Place your nger
or thumb into the recess and ex the inside
cover lens upwards until it releases from one
edge. Then remove any protective lm before
installing the new one. Contact your nearest
ToolShed dealer for replacement parts.
• Battery Replacement: When the low voltage
indicator (inside the helmet on the left-hand
side) turns red, you will need to change the
battery. Slide cover plates and replace the
old battery with a new CR2450. Then put the
cover plates back in place.
• If the blower will not be used for an extended
period, remove the lter and battery and store
them in a clean, dry, cool place free of solvent-
based vapours.
• Keep the sensors, solar cell, and lter lens
clean. Clean the lter cartridge and helmet
shell by using a soapy water solution and soft
cloth. Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning
detergent. Switch the product to grind mode
and put it in a clean, dry location for storage.
HELMET MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
Cleaning MaintenanceStorage Cleaning

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PAPR TROUBLESHOOTING HELMET TROUBLESHOOTING
FAULT POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Blower Does Not Supply Air To Hood
Press ON/OFF to start blower.
Recharge battery.
Verify battery is properly connect to blower.
Remove blockage from blower outlet and
breathing tube.
Battery Packs Charge Lasts Less Than
Expected
Ensure battery pack is fully charged.
Replace battery.
Replace charger.
Check the air lter (HEPA lter & foam
prelter) and replace if necessary.
Blower Cannot Be Turned O Press On/O button for one second.
Red Battery Level Light Is Flashing Charge or replace battery.
Danger Light On, Alarm Sounds, Or
Blower Vibrates Check the blower air ow section.
FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTION
Diculty Viewing
Through Filter
Cover lens dirty Clean or replace cover lens.
Filter lens dirty Clean lter lens.
Filter Does Not
Automatically Darken
When Arc Is Struck
Grind or cut mode selected Adjust shade from 9–13.
Sensors or solar panel blocked
Make sure sensors or solar
panel are exposed to weld
arc without blocking it.
Sensitivity set to MIN Adjust to required level.
Low voltage of lithium battery Replace with new battery if
indicator turns red.
Filter Darkens Without
Arc Sensitivity set to MAX Adjust to required level.
Filter Remains Dark
After Welding Delay is set to FAST Adjust to required level.