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SECTION 11 – TROUBLESHOOTING 

 

Symptom 

Possible Causes 

Solution 

Filter not responsive

 

Battery contact may not be good, 

and/or the battery may be empty.

 

Check the battery; Check and 

clean the battery contact; 

Press the test button to make

sure the filter is functioning

 

 

Filter Not Switching 

(staying light and not 

darkening when 

welding) 

1. Obstruction of the light to the 

sensors by a dirty cover lens  

1. Clean and/or replace the 

cover lens; clean sensors in 

front of the lens 

2. The angle of the sensor to the 

light is too big. If the unit is turned 

away from the arc at an angle of 

45 degrees or more, the unit will 

not switch to dark 

2. Position the filter so that the 

sensors face the arc. The 

optimum is a direct position in 

front of the arc. 

3. Airborne contaminants such as 

smoke prevent the sensors from 

receiving sufficient light to switch 

(darken) 

3. Ensure there is adequate 

ventilation in the work area. 

Filter Not Switching 

(staying dark after the 

arc is extinguished, or 

no arc  is present) 

This may be caused by the 

ambient lighting or sunlight. The 

sensor is designed not to react to 

sunlight but once the filter is 

switched to dark, sunlight may be 

bright enough to prevent it from 

switching back to light state again. 

Turn the filter unit away from 

any source of light and/or pass 

your hand in front of the 

sensors briefly. Fine tune 

sensitivity to lower level. 

Filter is switching or 

flicking  

If the filter switches to dark and 

then turns to light again while there 

is still an arc, the sensitivity level 

may not be properly selected or 

there is some obstruction of light 

from the arc to the sensors.  

1. Increase the sensitivity 

level; 2. Move the filter closer 

to the arc (1-2 feet from the 

arc is optimum)-but not closer. 

3. Make sure that the filter is 

pointed directly at the arc, and 

that the sensors are not 

blocked from direct exposure 

to the arc (including not 

blocked by your arm, welding 

torch gun or nozzle); 4. Make 

sure that the cover lens is 

clean. 

 

Summary of Contents for WeldGuard ADF-206S

Page 1: ...Auto Darkening Helmet User s Manual ADF 206S ...

Page 2: ...TO DARKENING FILTER OPERATION 4 SECTION 4 HEADGEAR ADJUSTMENT 7 SECTION 5 REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE ADF CARTRIDGE 8 SECTION 6 REPLACEMENT OF COVER LENSES 9 SECTION 7 REPLACEMENT OF BATTERY 11 12 SECTION 8 INSTALLING MAGNIFYING LENS SECTION 9 MAINTENANCE 12 SECTION 10 STORAGE 12 SECTION 11 TROUBLE SHOOTING 13 ...

Page 3: ... parts immediately Damages to ADF caused by abuse such as excessive temperatures cracks from impact and pitting from spatter caused by poor maintenance will void warranty WELDING HELMETS DO NOT PROVIDE UNLIMITED EYE EAR AND FACE PROTECTION Wear impact resistant safety spectacles or goggles and ear protection at all time when using this helmet Do not use this helmet for overhead welding laser weldi...

Page 4: ... 4 PCS Power Solar Cell 1 Replaceable CR2032 Lithium Battery Lowest Welding Current Less than 5 Ampere Cutting Torching Mode Yes Grinding Mode Yes Low Battery Indicator Yes UV IR Protection Level DIN 16 Operating Temperature 5º C 55º C Storage Temperature 20º C 70º C Helmet Material PA Total Weight 488 g Standards ANSI CE 98mm X 44mm 3 86 X 1 73 110mm X 90mm X 9mm 4 33 x3 54 x0 354 Automatic Optic...

Page 5: ...cked from seeing the welding arc Stop working immediately if the filter does not turn dark when striking a welding arc Check all settings and solve all problems before trying again TEST BUTTON The ADF filter should start working automatically For testing the filter prior to welding check the external knob to make sure the filter is not on grind mode than face the front of the helmet to a bright so...

Page 6: ...plications When adjusting Turn sensitivity level to the lowest setting Increase the sensitivity until the lens darkens and then lower it down until reaching the level where the lens is clear Slight readjustment may be necessary for certain application be auto fter 1 2 minutes to protect the lens One only needs to adjust the sensitivity to turn it on again do the following ...

Page 7: ...SHADE GUIDE TABLE Welding Process Arc Current Amperes Shade No Stick Electrodes Less than 40 9 40 80 10 80 175 11 175 300 12 300 500 13 MIG Less than 100 10 100 175 11 175 300 12 300 500 13 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding TIG Less than 50 10 50 100 11 100 200 12 200 400 13 Air Carbon Less than 500 12 500 700 13 Plasma Arc Cutting 60 150 11 150 250 12 250 400 13 Plasma Arc welding Less than 50 9 50 200 10...

Page 8: ...7 SECTION 4 HEADGEAR ADJUSTMENT 1 Nuts 2 Spring 3 Locating Piece 4 Adjustable Buckle 5 Adjustable Parts 6 Locating Balance Sheet ...

Page 9: ... base and unscrew the holding nut then use 2 fingers to pinch the tabs at the same time and lift the cartridge from the bottom side next release the cartridge from the retainers in the upper side Installing the Cartridge Insert the tabs on the top to the retainers first and then press down the bottom of the holder and push back the retainers to click on the tabs at the bottom next screw the sensit...

Page 10: ...e the auto darkening filter and void the warranty Inspect the cover lenses frequently and change the damaged one cracked pitted spattered etc immediately Replacing the Front Cover lens Release the ADF cartridge from the retainers by repeating the process described at SECTION 5 removing and installing a new cartridge take out the front cover lens Install the new front cover lens by reversing the ab...

Page 11: ...10 Replacing the Back Cover Lens Bend the safety lens and take it out as shown in the figure below then slide a new lens back in ...

Page 12: ...ttery release the cartridge from the retainers and tabs as seen on section 5 slide the battery compartment out Replace the old battery with a new one Make sure the positive end of the battery is facing up Slide the battery compartment back to its place lock the cartridge back to its place and press the TEST button Make sure flashing of the filter is visible AUTO DARKENING FILTER SENSITIVITY DELAY ...

Page 13: ...o darkening filter SECTION 9 MAINTENANCE Helmet and Cover Lens Periodically clean them by using a soft cloth and a mild soap and water solution Allow to air dry ADF Filter Occasionally clean it with a lint free tissue or dry soft cloth or eye glass wipes Do NOT submerge it in water or other solut SECTION 10 STORAGE The helmet should be stored in dry and well ventilated place When stored in extreme...

Page 14: ...entilation in the work area Filter Not Switching staying dark after the arc is extinguished or no arc is present This may be caused by the ambient lighting or sunlight The sensor is designed not to react to sunlight but once the filter is switched to dark sunlight may be bright enough to prevent it from switching back to light state again Turn the filter unit away from any source of light and or p...

Page 15: ...e difference in portion of the filter lens and there is no crack in the unit It may be caused by the leakage of light in the filter unit or reflection of light from light clothing into the helmet or the angle of looking through the lens or optical illusion caused by visible light when wearing bifocals 1 Make sure the filter unit is properly installed 2 Wear dark clothing 3 Make sure the welding he...

Page 16: ...15 NOTES ...

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