AERTEC SUMMIT Auto Darkening Welding Helmet User Manual

AERTEC SUMMIT Auto Darkening Welding Helmet

IMPORTANT : To ensure your safety, please read and remember the following instructions before use. Keep the manual for future reference. The product should be used only for the purposes listed in this manual.

Important
Please read and remember the following instructions before use to ensure your own safety. If you have any questions, please contact the manufacturer or your distributor. Keep the manual for future reference. The welding helmet should be used only for the purposes listed in this manual.

Introduction

When used in accordance with these instructions, the AerTEC™ SUMMIT / SUMMIT air is designed to protect the user´s eyes and face from harmful radiation including visible light, ultra-violet (UV), infra-red (IR) radiation and hot sparks and spatters resulting from arc welding and cutting applications such as MIG, MAG, TIG, SMAW, Plasma Arc, Carbon Arc gouging. This auto-darkening welding helmet is not recommended for heavy duty overhead welding applications, laser welding or Iaser cutting applications.
The AerTEC™ SUMMIT air is adapted for use with powered air purifying respirators (hereinafter PAPR) CleanAIR® or with continuous flow compressed air breathing apparatuses (hereinafter „compressed air system“) CleanAIR® and thus provides protection of the respiratory tract. CleanAIR® is a system of personal respiratory protection based on the principle of overpressure of filtered air in the breathing zone. The respirator is placed on the wearer’s belt and filtrates the air which is taken in from the surrounding environment and then delivers it through the airduct into the protective helmet. The overpressure prevents contaminants from entering the breathing zone. This mild overpressure at the same time ensures the wearer’s comfort, even with long- term use, as the wearer does not have to struggle in their breathing to overcome the resistance of the filter.

Before welding

• Ensure that the helmet is correctly assembled and that it completely blocks any accidental light. In the front, light may enter the helmet only through the viewing area of the autodarkening welding filter.

• Adjust the headgear to ensure maximum comfort and to provide the largest field of vision.

• Check the prescribed shade level for
  your welding application and adjust your autodarkening filter accordingly (see the table with recommended shade levels).

• Inspect that the protection plates are undamaged, clean and installed correctly. Replace the plate immediately, if it is damaged, or if spatter or scratches reduce vision.

• Inspect that the welding filter lens is undamaged and clean. The damaged welding filter lens impairs protection and visibility and must be replaced immediately.

• Inspect that the welding helmet and headgear are undamaged.

WARNING – AerTEC™ SUMMIT / AerTEC™ SUMMIT air

• Use only original CleanAIR® / AerTEC™ spare parts and consumables. In case of doubt, please contact your authorized distributor. The use of substitute components or any modifications not specified in this manual might impair protection and may invalidate claims under the warranty or cause the product to be non-compliant with protection classifications and relevant standards and certificates.
• Never place the helmet or the autodarkening welding filter on hot surface.
• Scratched or damaged protection plates should be regularly replaced by original AerTEC™ ones. Before using a new protection plate, make sure to remove any additional protection foil from both sides. Use the AerTEC™ SUMMIT helmet only within the temperature range of -5°C to +55°C.
• Do not use tempered mineral filters without suitable protection foils.
• Replace protection filter immediately, if it is damaged, or if spatter or scratches reduce vision.
• Do not expose the autodarkening welding filter to liquids and protect it from dirt.
• Materials which may come into contact with the wearer’s skin could cause allergic reactions to susceptible individuals.
• Welding helmet worn over standard

WARNIG – AerTEC™ SUMMIT air

1. Never use the helmet in the following environments and under the following conditions:
2. If oxygen concentration in the environment is lower than 17 %.
3. In oxygen-enriched environments.
4. In explosive ambience.
5. In environments that represent an immediate threat to the life and health.
6. The helmet does not protect against hard shocks, explosions or corrosive substances.
7. Do not use in environments where the user does not know the type of contamination or its concentration.
8. Do not use when the powered air purifying respirator is turned off or when the compressed air inlet is closed! In this case the respiratory system gives little or no respiratory protection. Also there is a risk of a high concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) building up and of oxygen deficiency occurring inside the helmet.
9. Make sure that the faceseal connects to the face properly to provide optimal protection. If a beard or long hair interferes with the sealing line, the inward leakage will increase and the protection may be compromised.
10. Move to a secure location and take appropriate measures when any of the following problems occur while using the helmet:
11. If the PAPR or the compressed air system cease to operate for any reason whatsoever, the user must leave the contaminated workplace without delay.
12. If you experience stench or irritation or an unpleasant taste while breathing.
13. If you feel unwell or if you experience nausea.
14. Filters designed for capturing solid and liquid particles (particle filters) do not protect the user against any gases. Filters designed for capturing gases do not protect the user against any particles. In the workplace contaminated with both types of pollution, combined filters must be used.

Control and maintenance

AerTEC™ SUMMIT is a complete welding helmet consisting of the welding shield including autodarkening filter and headband. Version AerTEC™ SUMMIT air has additional air distribution. The lifetime of the helmet and visors is influenced by many factors such as: cold, heat, chemicals, sunlight or incorrect use. The helmet should be checked on a daily basis of possible damage of its inside or outside structure. Careful use and correct maintenance of the welding helmet enhances operating life and improves your safety

Cleaning:

• After each work shift, clean the head section, check individual parts, and replace damaged parts.
• Cleaning must be performed in a room with sufficient ventilation. Avoid inhalation of harmful dust settled on individual parts!
• For cleaning, use lukewarm water (up to +40 °C) with soap or other non-abrasive detergent and a soft brush.
• It is prohibited to use cleaning agents with solvents.
• After cleaning individual parts with a damp cloth, it is necessary to rub them dry or let them dry at room temperature.
• It is recommended to use CleanAIR® Klar-pilot fluids for caring of the visors and plastic parts.
• Do not use dishwasher or dryer!

Setting adjustment

ON/OFF

• The solar unit automatically switches ON when exposed to light.
• Press any button to check if the lens is working properly and to activate Mode adjustments.

SHADE CONTROL

• Press the „M“ button(7), until the mode indicator is on Shade(3), the LED screen(6) now shows the current shade number
• Press „+“ button (8) and „-“ button (9) to set the desired shade number.
• To toggle between the two shade ranges 5-8 and 9-13, press and hold any button „M“(7), „+“(8),“-“(9) for 3 seconds.
• Once the range is switched use „+“ (8) and „-“ (9) button to set the desired shade.

DELAY CONTROL

• Press the „M“ button(7), until the mode indicator is on Delay(4), the LED screen(6) now shows the current delay setting.
• Press „+“ button (8) and „-“ (9) button to set the desired delay setting. Delay time can be adjusted from 1(0.1Seconds)-9(0.9 Seconds).

SENSITIVITY CONTROL

• Press the „M“ button(7), until the mode indicator is on Sensitivity(2), the LED screen(6) shows the current sensitivity setting.
• Press „+“ button (8) and „-“ button (9) to set the desired sensitivity level. Sensitivity can be adjusted from 1 to 9. Higher number means higher sensitivity

Sensitivity guideline:
Sensitivity settings is used to tell the auto darkening lens how sensitively it should respond to the welding arc and interferences. Due to different working environments and properties of welding processes, adjustments may be required. Sensitivity should be determined by the following factors: applications, amperage of applications, interference:

• Applications (Stable arc, such as DC TIG, nonstable arc, MMA/STICK, MIG, Plasma etc.)
• Amperage of Applications (Extreme low, lowmedium, medium-high)
• Interference (Direct strong sunlight, strong fluorescent lights, neighbor welding arc etc.)

Sensitivity settings

1. The least sensitive setting – for high current non-stable arc applications, in environments with strong interferences.
2. For low current non-stable arc applications, in environments with strong interferences.
3. Default setting – used for most types of welding, indoors and outdoors under normal ambient lights and/or low interferences
4. For low current welding or stable arc applications, such as DC TIG.
5. The most sensitive setting-suitable for very low current TIG welding or welding where part of the arc is obscured from view. The lens is very sensitive and may become dark due to strong ambient lights or interferences. When not sure which number to use, the thumb of rule is to set higher number firstly, reduce one by one if interferences exists until the lens is not interfered.

NOTICE
In some rare extreme cases, reduction of interferences may be required for the auto darkening lens to work properly. TIG and applications with stabler arc require higher sensitivity settings. Shade levels are given as a guide only and may be varied to suit individual needs.

GRIND
Press the „M“ button (7), until the Mode indicator is on „Grind“ (1), the helmet is set to grinding mode. Or, press the Quick access „GRIND“ button (10) to toggle the lens between „GRIND“ and „non-GRIND“ mode.

Warning : When the lens is on „GRIND“ Mode, it will not respond to any welding arc. Make sure it is not in „GRIND“ mode before starting welding.

Note : The „GRIND“ Mode will be deactivated automatically after 30 minutes of activation. Use quick access GRIND switch to activate again.

LOW POWER INDICATOR
If the low battery indicator(5) blinks once in each 3 seconds, the batteries are low and replacement is required immediately.

Battery replacement

• Open the back cover counterclockwise.
• Replace the battery with a new one.
• Turn the back cover clockwise.

NEVER put used batteries into house hold waste because they are very toxic to the environment. Please always have used batteries recycled properly and stay GREEN when welding.

Inner protection plate replacement

• put your nail into a groove in the middle of the bottom of the inner protection plate and pull it away
• insert the new inner protection plate back by pushing in two edges first, bending the foil over your finger and snapping the other two edges into the pins

ADF replacement

• Remove the cover of the outer „GRIND“ button using screwdriver. Turn the „GRIND“ button so that it easily passes through the hole into the helmet.
• Release the ADF retaing spring from the slot and remove ADF from the prepared frame in the helmet shell.
• insert the ADF into the frame and secure by pressing the retaining spring back into the slot.
• Insert „GRIND“ button back through the hole in the helmet shell and turn it around so that the cover can be attached back onto the „GRIND“ button.
• Outer protection plate replacement
• lift up the hanger on the bottom part of the ADF holder and remove the protection plate
• insert the new protection plate into the prepared frame in the helmet shell and secure it by locking the hanger back into the helmet

AerTEC™ SUMMIT WELDING HELMET AND HEADGEAR adjustment

Headgear adjustment
The size of the headgear (head circumference) can be adjusted by turning the rear wheel in order to fit any head size. The depth of the headgear can be adjusted by repositioning the four vertical head straps. To release the head straps from the headgear, just pull the straps out of the pin-locks. Snap the head straps on the pin-locks when reaching the optimal position.

Headgear replacement
For headgear replacement press the black tabs (PICTURE 6) on the top of the pivot point while sliding the headgear forward. To insert the new headgear slide the rails into  the groove on the pivot point. Both sides mustbe equally positioned.

Tilt adjustment
Tilt is adjusted on both sides of the helmet. Tilt is adjusted by loosening the outside tension knob and releasing the adjustment lever from its current location and moving it to another location. Tighten the tension knob when finished.

Distance Adjustment
Adjusts the distance between the face and the ADF by pressing the black tabs on the top of the pivot point while sliding the helmet forward or backward. Release the tabs when reaching the optimal position. Both sides must be equally  positioned.

Headgear mounting set replacement
Unscrew both tension knobs on the sides of the helmet. Remove the mounting sets from the welding helmet. Place the new mounting sets in the welding helmet with the square shaped nut in the round hole of the helmet on both sides. Screw the tension knobs in the square shapednut of the mounting sets on both sides, but don’t fully tighten yet. Insert the tilt adjustment lever pin in a tilt setting hole and tighten the tension knob on one side, do the same on the other side and use the same tilt setting hole (PICTURE 8).

Storage and shelf life

Store the welding helmet in a dry and clean place at room temperature, avoid direct sunlight (temperature range from -10 °C to +55 °C with relative humidity between 20 and 95 %). Longterm storage in temperatures above 45 °C can reduce the lifetime of the battery.

Product code    Product description

40 34 00| Welding helmet AerTEC™ SUMMIT, w/o ADF
40 34 01| Welding helmet AerTEC™SU- MMIT, 5-8/9-13
40 34 97| Welding hood AerTEC™ SU- MMIT w/o headgear, w/o ADF

70 34 00

| Welding helmet AerTEC™ SUMMIT air incl headgear and face seal, w/o ADF

70 34 01

| Welding helmet AerTEC™ SUMMIT air incl headgear and ADF 5-8/9-13

Spare parts, accessories:

Product Product description code

72 00 09| VariGEAR Standard w/o padding, w/o sweatband
72 00 10| Headgear VariGEAR Comfort incl sweatband and paddings, w/o mounting set
72 00 10.92| VariGear mounting set (Omnira, SUMMIT)
72 00 14| Rear padding VariGEAR (1 pc for non-air version, 2 pcs for air version)
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72 00 15| VariGEAR sweatband (pck of 2), (only for non-air version)
72 00 16| Upper padding VariGEAR (only for non-air version)
72 00 17| VariGEAR comfort set (set of sweatbands and paddings) (only for non-air version)
72 00 20| VariGEAR Airduct – headgear incl. airduct
70 21 53| Faceseal for welding helmet – universa
13 51 60| Battery 3V for AerTEC™ S60 ADF
40 51 60| Auto-darkening welding filter AerTEC™ S60, 3/5-8/9-13
100/65| Protection plate inner (VERUS, Omnira COMBI, SUMMIT), pck of 10
110/90/1| Protection plate outer, 110×90, pck of 10

Approved combinations

Product code Product description Class

30 00 00| CleanAIR® AerGO®| TH3
81 00 00| CleanAIR® Basic| TH3
67 00 00*| CleanAIR® Pressure Flow Master| 3B

including all derived variants This product is approved in compliance with following standards:

| Notified body for
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| the CE approval:
| ECS European Cer-
EN 166:2002

EN 379+A1:2009

| tification Service GmbH, Notified body 1883
| Hüttfeldstraße
| 50, 73430 Aalen,
| Germany

EN 12941:1999+A2:2009 EN 14594:2019

| Notified body for the CE approval: Occupational Safety Research Institute, v.v.i., Noti- fied body 1024 Jeruzalémská 1283/9, 110 00,

Prague 1, Czech Republic

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EN 175:1998

| Notified body for the CE approval: Institute for testing and certification třída Tomáše Bati 299, Louky, 763

02 Zlín, Czech Republic

Notified body 1023

This product is approved to be in accordance with the Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on PPE and as was tested meet requirements of above listed standards Declaration of Conformity is available at: https://www.clean-air.cz/doc

Markings according to EN 379 (4 / 5-8 / 9-13 AT 1/1/1/2/379 CE)

CE 1883| identification of the Notified body for CE approval

4/5-8/9-13

| 4 – protection shade number in open state shade

5-8/9-13 – protection shade num- bers in closed state shade

AT| Identification of manufacturer (AN- TRA TECHNOLOGIES CO. LTD)

1/1/1/2

| optical classes – optical quality / light scattering / homogeneity / angular dependence
EN 379| number of the standard
Markings according to EN 175 (EN 175 B CE)

EN 175| number of the standard
B| impact rating (medium energy impact 120m/s)
****| compliance symbol
MS| Identification of manufacturer (MALI- NA – Safety s.r.o.)

MALINA – Safety s.r.o. Luční 11, 466 01 Jablonec n. Nisou Czech Republic

• Tel. +420 483 356 600
• export@malina-safety.cz
• www.malina-safety.com

References

• PIPNI s.r.o. - 403 Error Page
• 顺德虏傥装饰设计工程有限公司
• Declaration of Conformity – CleanAIR®

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