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Miller Digital Elite Series Owner's Manual

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OM-256476P
2020-07
OM-256476N
2019-12
Digital Elite
Auto-Darkening Helmets
And Digital
Models: Digital Elite
Performance
Digital Performance Series
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Auto-Darkening Helmets
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  • Page 1 OM-256476P 2020-07 OM-256476N 2019-12 Digital Elite Auto-Darkening Helmets And Digital Models: Digital Elite Performance Digital Performance Series Series Auto-Darkening Helmets OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – READ BEFORE USING......1 Symbol Usage ............. 1 Arc Welding Hazards .

  • Page 3: Section 1 - Safety Precautions - Read Before Using

    SECTION 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – READ BEFORE USING Protect yourself and others from injury—read, follow, and save these important safety precautions and operating instructions. 1-1. Symbol Usage DANGER! – Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 4 � Before welding, adjust the auto-darkening lens sensitivity setting to meet the application. � Stop welding immediately if the auto-darkening lens does not darken when the arc is struck. NOISE can damage hearing. Noise from some processes or equipment can damage hearing. �...

  • Page 5: California Proposition 65 Warnings

    � Do not weld in locations near degreasing, cleaning, or spraying operations. The heat and rays of the arc can react with vapors to form highly toxic and irritating gases. � Do not weld on coated metals, such as galvanized, 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.

  • Page 6: Principal Safety Standards

    1-5. Principal Safety Standards Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, American Welding Society standard ANSI Standard Z49.1. Website: http://www.aws.org. Safe Practice For Occupational And Educational Eye And Face Protection, ANSI Standard Z87.1, from American National Standards Institute. Website: www.ansi.org. Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, CSA Standard W117.2 from Canadian Stand- ards Association.

  • Page 7: Section 2 - Definitions

    SECTION 2 – DEFINITIONS 2-1. Additional Safety Symbol Definitions Warning! Watch Out! There are possible haz- ards as shown by the symbols. Accidental ingestion prevention. Keep battery away from children. Battery is harmful if swallowed. 2-2. Miscellaneous Symbols And Definitions Positive Negative Power On/...

  • Page 8: Section 3 - Specifications

    Shuts Lens Off 45 Minutes After Last Arc Is Struck. Lens Auto- matically Turns On When Arc Is Struck. Low Battery Light Red LED LightsTo Indicate 2-3 Days Remaining Battery Life. Power Supply Panasonic CR2450 Lithium Batteries (2) (Miller Part No. 217043) Sensors Independent/Redundant Independent/Redundant (Four) (Three)

  • Page 9: Section 4 - Operating Instructions

    1-1. Helmet Controls SECTION 4 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A Digital Elite lens is shown 4-1. Helmet Controls Auto On/Off Button (See Section NO TAG) Grind Mode / Low Battery Light (Section NO TAG) Mode Control Button (See Section NO TAG) �...

  • Page 10: Auto On/Off Button And Grind/Low Battery Light

    Panasonic CR2450 lithium scribed. (See Section 10-1, batteries (2 required, Miller Part No. Troubleshooting.) 217043). See Section NO TAG. 2 Grind / Low Battery Light The Grind / Low Battery light blinks when the lens is in the Grind mode.

  • Page 11: Mode Control

    1-1. Mode Control A Digital Elite lens is shown. 4-3. Mode Control Mode Control Button Press Mode button to select the mode appropriate for the work activity: Weld Mode used for most welding applications. In this mode the lens � A Digital Elite lens is turns on when it optically senses a shown.

  • Page 12: Variable Shade Control

    1-1. Variable Shade Control 4-4. Variable Shade Control � A Digital Elite lens is shown. 1 Variable Shade Adjust- ment Buttons 2 Mode Control Button Use the LTR and DKR adjust- ment buttons to adjust the lens shade in the darkened state.

  • Page 13: Lens Delay Control

    1-1. Lens Delay Control 4-5. Lens Delay Control Grind Mode- No delay adjustment � A Digital Elite lens is shown. � There is no lens delay adjustment in The delay ranges for each Lens Delay Adjustment A Digital Elite lens is 1 Lens Delay Adjustment Buttons the Grind mode, and in the Cut mode Procedure...

  • Page 14: Sensitivity Control

    1-1. Sensitivity Control 4-6. Sensitivity Control A Digital Elite lens is X-Mode is not present on Face the helmet in the di- shown. Performance helmets. rection of use, exposing it � � to the surrounding light Sensitivity Adjustment A Digital Elite lens is shown. Adjust helmet sensitivity in lighting con- Sensitivity Adjustment conditions.

  • Page 15: Typical Lens Adjustment Procedure

    4-7. Typical Lens Adjustment Procedure 1-1. Typical Lens Adjustment Procedure � Lens assembly displays prior settings when turned On. Retained set- tings are not shown in example. � In the Grind mode the lens is a fixed shade No. 3. No lens adjustments are possible.

  • Page 16: Section 5 - Adjusting Headgear

    SECTION 5 – ADJUSTING HEADGEAR 5-1. Adjusting Headgear Seven slots on the right side of the head- � There are four headgear adjustments: band provide adjustment for the forward tilt headgear top, tightness, angle, and of the helmet. To adjust, lift and reposition distance.

  • Page 17: Section 6 - Replacing Lens Covers

    SECTION 6 – REPLACING LENS COVERS 6-1. Replacing Outside Lens Covers On Digital Elite And Performance Quick-Release Helmets Never use the auto- darkening lens with- out the inside and outside lens covers properly installed. Welding spatter will damage auto- darkening lens and void the warranty.

  • Page 18: Helmets

    6-2. Replacing Inside Lens Cover — Digital Performance Series 1-1. Replacing Inside Lens Cover Digital Performance Series Helmets Helmets Remove the inside lens cover by prying the Never use the auto-darkening lens cover up at either thumbnail opening at each without the inside and outside lens side of the cover.

  • Page 19: Replacing The Lens Covers On Digital Elite Standard Helmets

    6-3. Replacing The Lens Covers On Digital Elite Standard Helmets 1-1. Replacing The Lens Covers On Digital Elite Standard Helmets Ref. 805012 Never use the auto-darkening lens Outside Lens Cover without the inside and outside lens Remove the outside lens cover by pushing covers properly installed.

  • Page 20: Section 7 - Replacing The Battery

    (toward in- Replace with Panasonic CR2450 lithium to-darkening helmet stalled on the wrong sides. side of helmet). batteries (2 required, Miller Part No. After removing the lens will not work if bat- 217043). assembly, slide the bat- Reinstall the...

  • Page 21: Section 8 - Installing Optional Magnifying Lens

    SECTION 8 – INSTALLING OPTIONAL MAGNIFYING LENS 8-1. Installing Optional Magnifying Lens 1 Optional Magnifying Lens Starting at the top, slide mag- nifying lens into the helmet re- taining brackets. Align the magnifying lens with the auto- darkening lens assembly. Reverse procedure to remove magnifying lens.

  • Page 22: Section 9 - Maintenance And Storage

    SECTION 9 – MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE � Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaning detergents to clean the helmet. Do not immerse the lens assembly in water. � Keep helmet dry; do not expose helmet to rain or snow. Keep helmet away from fire and other sources of heat.

  • Page 23: Section 10 - Troubleshooting

    SECTION 10 – TROUBLESHOOTING 10-1. Troubleshooting Trouble Remedy Auto lens not On – au- Check batteries and verify they are in good condition and installed to-lens does not darken properly. momentarily when the Check battery surfaces and contacts, and clean if necessary. On button is pressed.

  • Page 24: Section 11 - Parts List

    SECTION 11 – PARTS LIST Miller 804814 Figure 11-1. Digital Performance Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet OM-256476 Page 22...
  • Page 25 Headgear, Grey (Gen 3.5) (Includes). *256178 —Adjustment Angle/Stop Hardware Kit 770249 —Headband, Fabric 770250 Bag Helmet, Miller ♦079975 O-Rings, Replacement (For Item 8) (5 Per Pkg.) ♦222003 Adapters, Hard Hat, Band (Not Shown) ♦259637 Adapters, Slotted Hard Hat (Not Shown) ♦212235...
  • Page 26 Miller Figure 11-2. Digital Elite Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet - Standard Models OM-256476 Page 1 OM-256476 Page 24...
  • Page 27 —Replacement O-Rings For Kit 256 178 (5 Per Pkg.) 216339 Tray, Battery (Left/Right) 217043 Battery, Lithium (CR2450) 770250 Helmet Bag - Miller ♦222003 Hard Hat Adapters, Band (Not Shown) ♦259637 Adapters, Slotted Hard Hat (Not Shown) ♦212235 Lens, 0.75 Magnification (Not Shown) ♦212236...
  • Page 28 Miller 242385 / Ref. 804111 Figure 11-3. Digital Elite Series Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet - Quick Release Models OM-256476 Page 26 OM-256476 Page 1...
  • Page 29 Digital Elite Series Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet - Quick Release Models Item Part No. Description Qty. 241976 Helmet Shell, Black (Includes Item 6) 216714 Label, Warning Helmet En/Sp/Fr 216327 Inside Lens Cover (4–1/4 X 2–1/2) (5 Per Pkg.) 280056 Auto-Darkening Lens Assembly...

  • Page 30: Section 12 - Limited Warranty

    Miller. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT- ABILITY AND FITNESS.
  • Page 32 For product information, Owner’s Manual translations, and more, visit www.MillerWelds.com ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS – PRINTED IN USA © Miller Electric Mfg. LLC 2020-07...

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