Before Welding - Vulcan-Hart ARC SAFE 63749 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMpORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Function
The Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet is designed to protect the eyes and face from sparks, splatter, and
harmful radiation under normal welding conditions. The Auto-Darkening Filter automatically changes from
a clear state to a dark state when an arc is struck, and it returns to the clear state when welding stops.
Solar cells
This Welding Helmet utilizes high performance solar cells as its power supply, and has a replaceable 3V CR2450
lithium battery as power backup. Refer to Maintenance section for battery replacement information.
Shades
User-selectable variable shades from 5 to 8 and 9 to 13 are adjusted with the Shade Range
Switch and Shade Control Knob (shade variable). This product is in full conformity with
related DIN, ISO, EN379 safety standards and ANSI Z87.1-2010 standard.
Filters
The ultra high performance of UV and IR Auto-Darkening filters provides the user's eyes
and face with full protection against UV and IR radiation during the entire welding process,
even in clear state. The UV/IR protection level is up to shade 16 at all times.
Magnifying cheater Lens
To attach a magnifying cheater lens (sold separately) to the inside of the helmet, slide the cheater lens
into place underneath the tabs located on the lower right and left sides of the Lens Retaining Frame.

Before Welding

The Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet comes ready
for use. Prior to first use, remove the protective film
from both sides of the Front Lens Cover and Inside
Lens Cover (if not already done). Check the Front
Lens Cover to make sure that it is clean, and that
no dirt is covering the four sensors on the front of
the Auto Darkening Filter Cartridge. Also check the
Inside Lens Cover and the Lens Retaining Frame,
and make sure that they are secured in place.
Important: Helmet is shipped without Battery installed.
Before first use install the CR2450 Lithium Battery
included with the Helmet. Refer to Battery Installation
or Replacement on page 10 for instructions.
Adjust the position of the headband, select the correct
shade number for the welding application, and test
the helmet for proper operation as described below.
Inspect all operating parts before each use for signs
of wear or damage. Any scratched, cracked, or
pitted parts should be replaced immediately before
using again to avoid severe personal injury.
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Front
Lens
cover
Figure A
Tension
Adjustment
Knob
Auto
Darkening
Filter
cartridge
Item 63749