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Miller Electric Digital Elitet manual

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    ® Auto-Darkening Helmets Model: Digital Elite t OM-234 388B 2007 − 08 T o help us serve you better , go to w ww .MillerW elds.Com/HelmetReg/[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1. Symbol Usage 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2. Hazards 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    OM-234 388 Page 1 SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING Protect yourself and others from injury — read and follow these precautions. 1-1. Symbol Usage This group of symbols means W arning! W atch Out! ELECTRIC SHOCK, MOVING PAR TS, and HOT P ARTS hazards. Consult symbols and related instructions below for necessary actions to avo[...]

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    OM-234 388 Page 2 SECTION 2 − SPECIFICA TIONS V iewing Field 97 x 60mm/3.81 x 2.62 in Reaction Time 0.0000500sec (1/20,000) Operating Modes 4 Modes: Weld, Cutting, Grind, X Mode Available Shades All shades provide continu- ous UV and IR protection. W eld Mode: Darkened State: No. 8 − No. 13 Light State: No. 3 Cutting Mode: Darkened State: No. 5[...]

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    OM-234 388 Page 3 SECTION 3 − OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 3-1. Helmet Controls 1 On-Of f Button (See Section 3-2 ) 2 Mode Control Button (See Section 3-3) 3 Display Screen 4 V ariable Shade Control Buttons (See Section 3-4) 5 Sensitivity Control Buttons (See Section 3-5) 6 Lens Delay Control Buttons (See Section 3-6) . The lens assembly saves the sha[...]

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    OM-234 388 Page 4 3-2. On-Off Button And Low Battery Indicator 1 On-Of f Button Press On-Off button to check if the lens is working properly and to be- gin lens shade, sensitivity , and delay adjustments. When the On-Of f button is pressed, th e lens should darken and return to the clear state. Do not use the hel- met if the lens does not function [...]

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    OM-234 388 Page 5 3-3. Mode Control 1 Mode Control Button Press button to select the mode ap- propriate for th e work a ctivi ty: W eld Mode − used for most welding applications. In this mode the lens turns on when it optically senses a welding arc. Adjust shade, sensitivity , and delay settings as needed. Cutting Mode − used for cutting ap- pl[...]

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    OM-234 388 Page 6 3-4. V ariable Shade Control 1 Shade Control Buttons Use the shade control Down and Up buttons to select the lens shade in the darkened state. The shade ranges for each mode are as follows: W eld − No. 8 − No. 13 Cutting − No. 5 − No. 8 Grind − No. 3 only X Mode − No. 8 − No. 13 Start at the highest setting and ad - [...]

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    OM-234 388 Page 7 3-5. Sensitivity Control 1 Sensitivity Control Buttons Use Sensitivity Control Low and Hi buttons to make the lens more responsive to differ- ent light levels in various welding pro- cesses. Use a sensitivity setting of 5 for most applications. Th e sensitivity ranges for each mode are as follows: W eld, Cutting, X Modes − 0 −[...]

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    OM-234 388 Page 8 3-6. Lens Delay Control 1 Lens Delay Control Use the Lens Delay Control Fast an d Slow buttons to adjust the time for the lens to switch to the clear state after welding or cutting. The delay is particularly useful in eliminating bright after-rays pres- ent in higher amperage applica- tions where the molten puddle re- mains bright[...]

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    OM-234 388 Page 9 3-7. Lens Adjustment Procedure MODE SHADE SENSITIVITY DELA Y . Lens assembly displays prior settings when turned On. Re- tained settings are not shown in example. . In the Grind mode the lens is a fixed shade No. 3. No lens ad- justments are possible. Adjusting Lens Assembly: S T urn lens On. Display screen appears. S Select mode [...]

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    OM-234 388 Page 10 SECTION 4 − ADJUSTING HEADGEAR . There are four headgear adjust- ments: headgear top, tightness, angle a djustment, and distance adjustment. 1 Headgear T op Adjusts headgear for proper depth on the head to ensure correct bal- ance and stability . 2 Headgear T ightness T o adjust, push in the adjusting knob located on the back o[...]

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    OM-234 388 Page 1 1 SECTION 5 − REPLACING THE LENS COVERS Ref. 805 012 ! Never use the auto- darkening lens with- out the inside and out- side lens covers prop- erly installed. W elding spatter will damage the auto-darkening lens and void the warranty . 1 Front Lens Gasket 2 Outside Lens Cover 3 Lens Assembly Gasket 4 Lens Assembly 5 Inside Lens [...]

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    OM-234 388 Page 12 SECTION 6 − REPLACING THE BA TTERY T o replace the batteries, re- move the auto-darkening lens assembly (see Section 5). 1 Battery Tray After removing the lens as- sembly , slide the battery hold- ing trays out and remove the old batteries. Replace with CR2450 lithium type batteries (2 required) or equivalent (Miller Part No. 2[...]

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    OM-234 388 Page 13 SECTION 7 − INST ALLING OPTIONAL MAGNIFYING LENS 1 Optional Magnifying Lens Starting at the top, slide magnifying lens into the helmet retaining brack- ets. Align the magnifying lens with the auto-darkening lens assembly . Reverse procedure to remove magnifying lens. . T o prevent lens fogging, install flat side of magnifying l[...]

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    OM-234 388 Page 14 SECTION 9 − TROUBLESHOOTING T rouble Remedy Auto lens not ON – auto- lens does not darken mo- mentarily when the On button is pressed. Check batteries and verify they are in good condition and installed properly . Check battery surfaces and contacts, and clean if necessary . Check battery for proper contact and gently adjust [...]

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    OM-234 388 Page 15 SECTION 10 − P ARTS LIST 804 1 1 1 Miller 13 7 2 3 12 5 6 1 11 8 10 9 4 Figure 10-1. Digital Elite Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet[...]

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    OM-234 388 Page 16 Description Part No. Item No. Quantity Figure 10-1. Digital Elite Auto-Darkening W elding Helmet 1 216 331 Helmet Shell, Black 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 227 189 Helmet Shell, The Joker 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    OM-234 388 Page 17 SECTION 1 1 − LIMITED W ARRANTY Effective January 1, 2007 LIMITED W ARRANTY – Subject to the terms and conditions below . Miller Electric Mfg. Co., Appleton, Wisconsin, warrants to its original retail pur- chaser that the new Miller equipment sold after the effective date of this limited warranty is free of defects in materia[...]

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    PRINTED IN USA © 2007 Miller Electric Mfg. Co. V isit our website at www.MillerWelds.com ® Miller Elect ric Mfg. Co. An Ill inois T ool Works Company 1635 West S pencer S treet Applet on, WI 5 4914 US A[...]