Owner's Manual Auto-Darkening Helmets Digital Elitet

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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 are as
follows:
Weld, Cutting, X Modes − 0 − 10
Grind Mode − No sensitivity adjustment
It may be necessary to adjust helmet sensi-
tivity to accommodate different lighting con-
ditions or if lens is flashing On and Off. Ad-
just helmet sensitivity as follows:
. Adjust helmet sensitivity in lighting con-
ditions helmet will be used in.
S Press Sensitivity Low button to lower
setting to 0.
S Face the helmet in the direction of use,
exposing it to the surrounding light con-
ditions.
S Press Sensitivity Hi button repeatedly
until the lens darkens, then press Low
button until lens clears. Helmet is ready
for use. Slight readjustment may be
necessary for certain applications or if
lens is flashing on and off.
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Recommended Sensitivity Settings
Stick Electrode Mid-Range
Short Circuiting (MIG) Low/Mid-Range
Pulsed & Spray (MIG) Mid-Range
Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) Mid/High-Range
Plasma Arc Cutting/Welding Low/Mid-Range
Grinding No sensitivity setting; use Grind mode