Before Welding - Tool it Apollo 5-9/9-13 G Manual Del Usario

The welding helmet APOLLO complies with EEC directives 89/686 CEE. This confirmity is established in compliance with EN 175, EN 166, EN 168 and EN 379.
Notified bodies / organisations :
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This manual has been made to help you using this helmet, ready to use. For your protection, please read carrefully these instructions and consult with a qualified instructor prior
to operation.

BEFORE WELDING

- Check that the helmet is in good condition
- Headband adjustment.
- Check whether the front cover lens, the front frame and filter are inserted and fixed in place. In case of anomalie, please proceed to its reconditionning.
- Make sure that the 4 sensors (8) and the cell are not obstructed by dust or debris.
- Make sure that the protection films on both screens are removed.
- Make sure that the red light (5) is off, otherwise change the batteries (10).
- Check that the protection level matches your welding processes. Please refer to the following chart to help your choice (cf. welding process board)
OPERATION
The APOLLO auto-darkening welding helmet switches light to dark state when a welding arc is struck. The auto-darkening welding helmet switches back to the light state when
the arc stops.
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• The internal potentiometer allows to adjust the shade according to the selected shade range.
- «GRIND» knob: For non-welding operation, you can switch off the filter on»Grind» mode. WARNING:
To be protected before welding, carefully check the switch to be on WELD mode.
• Internal sensitivity potentiometer : Sensitivity adjustment according to :
- Light ambient: Without welding, turn the sensitivity setting towards «max», then turn the sensitivity setting towards «low» until filter lightens.
- Welding process: «Max» position for low amperage TIG rpocess / Medium range for most application.
• Internal delay potentionmeter: Time to get the clear state back.
Delay is designed for slower switching time to clear state to eliminate remained bright rays.
The internal shade range selector allows to choose the shade range between 5-9 or 9-13.
PRECAUTIONS
• The welding helmet is suitable for use with virtually all welding processes except Oxy-Acetylene welding, laser welding and gas.
• Standard protective screens must be installed on both inside and outside surfaces of the module. Failure to use protective screens may constitute a safety hazard or result in
irreparable damage to the module.
HEADBAND ADJUSTMENT
The APOLLO helmet is equipped with a headband which offers 4 different settings to the welder: width, height (1), longitudinal inclination (2) and adjustment (3).
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Welding hood / Protection
screen :
1. Potentionmeter «Welding-Grinding»
2. Delay time control knob
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3. Sensitivity control knob
4. Shade adjustment 5-9/9-13
5. Voyant alarme faible charge
6. LCD protect plate
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7. Solar cell
9 8. Sensors
9. Filter
10. Lithium batteries (CR2450)
Clear shade 4
Dark shade 5-9/9-13
Filter dimension
114x133 mm
Reaction speed 0,0002 s
Power supply Solar + batteries
Weight 510 gr
Field of vision
100x67 mm
Applications MMA 5>400A / TIG 2>300A / MIG-MAG 5>400A / Grind
Warranty 2 years
Application temperature -5°C / + 55°C
Storage temperature -20°C / + 70°C
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