Miller Digital Elitet - Manual

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 − SAFETY PRECAUTIONS − READ BEFORE USING 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1. Symbol Usage 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2. Hazards 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 3 - Indicates special instructions.; ARC RAYS can burn eyes and skin.

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 Warning! Watch Out! ELECTRIC SHOCK, MOVING PARTS, and HOT PARTS hazards. Consult symbols and related instruc...

Page 4 - All shades provide continu-

OM-234 388 Page 2 SECTION 2 − SPECIFICATIONS Viewing 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. Weld Mode: Darkened State: No. 8 − No. 13 Light State...

Page 5 - Mode Control Button

OM-234 388 Page 3 SECTION 3 − OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3-1. Helmet Controls 1 On-Off Button (See Section 3-2) 2 Mode Control Button (See Section 3-3) 3 Display Screen 4 Variable Shade Control Buttons (See Section 3-4) 5 Sensitivity Control Buttons (See Section 3-5) 6 Lens Delay Control Buttons (See Se...

Page 7 - away from other welding activity.

OM-234 388 Page 5 3-3. Mode Control 1 Mode Control Button Press button to select the mode ap- propriate for the work activity: Weld 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 neede...

Page 8 - Application Welding

OM-234 388 Page 6 3-4. Variable 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: Weld − No. 8 − No. 13 Cutting − No. 5 − No. 8 Grind − No. 3 only X Mode − No. 8 − No. 13 Star...

Page 9 - Recommended Sensitivity Settings; Stick Electrode

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. The sensitivity ranges for each mode ...

Page 11 - Adjusting Lens Assembly:; Select Shade By Pressing

OM-234 388 Page 9 3-7. Lens Adjustment Procedure MODE SHADE SENSITIVITY DELAY . Lens assembly displays priorsettings when turned On. Re- tained settings are not shown in example. . In the Grind mode the lens is afixed shade No. 3. No lens ad- justments are possible. Adjusting Lens Assembly: S Turn l...

Page 12 - angle adjustment, and distance

OM-234 388 Page 10 SECTION 4 − ADJUSTING HEADGEAR . There are four headgear adjust-ments: headgear top, tightness, angle adjustment, and distance adjustment. 1 Headgear Top Adjusts headgear for proper depth on the head to ensure correct bal- ance and stability.2 Headgear Tightness To adjust, push in...

Page 13 - Be sure flat side

OM-234 388 Page 11 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. Welding spatter will damage the auto-darkening lens and void the warranty. 1 Front Lens Gasket 2 Outside Lens Cover 3 Lens A...

Page 14 - The auto

OM-234 388 Page 12 SECTION 6 − REPLACING THE BATTERY To 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 (...

Page 15 - Optional Magnifying Lens; SECTION 8; NOTICE; sensors should be cleaned by gently wiping with a soft, dry cloth.

OM-234 388 Page 13 SECTION 7 − INSTALLING 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. . To prevent le...

Page 16 - Trouble

OM-234 388 Page 14 SECTION 9 − TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble 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 batt...

Page 17 - PARTS LIST; Miller

OM-234 388 Page 15 SECTION 10 − PARTS LIST 804 111 Miller 13 7 2 3 12 5 6 1 11 8 10 9 4 Figure 10-1. Digital Elite Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet

Page 19 - LIMITED WARRANTY; – Subject to the terms and conditions below. Miller; For warranty transactions, contact your Miller Distributor.

OM-234 388 Page 17 SECTION 11 − LIMITED WARRANTY Effective January 1, 2007 LIMITED WARRANTY – 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 limi...

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