UNIVERSAL HORIZON 9-13 Automatic Welding Helmet Instruction Manual
- June 10, 2024
- Universal
Table of Contents
HORIZON 9-13 Automatic Welding Helmet
Instruction Manual
SAFETY WARNINGS – READ BEFORE USING
WARNING
Read & Understand All Instructions Before Using
Auto-Darkening welding helmets are designed to protect the eye and face from
sparks, spatter and harmful radiation under normal welding conditions. Auto-
Darkening filter automatically changes from light state to dark state when
welding arc is struck, and it returns to the light state when welding stops.
The Auto-Darkening welding helmet comes assembled. But before it can be used,
it must be adjusted to fit the user properly. Set up for delay time,
sensitivity and shade number for your application.
The helmet should be stored in dry, cool and dark area and remember to remove
the battery before long-time storage.
WARNING
- This Auto-Darkening welding helmet is not suitable for laser welding.
- Never place this helmet and Auto-Darkening filter on a hot surface.
- Never open or tamper with the Auto-Darkening filter.
- This Auto-Darkening welding helmet will not protect against severe impact hazards.
- This helmet will not protect against explosive devices or corrosive liquids.
- Do not make any modifications to either the filter or helmet, unless specified in this manual.
- Do not use replacement parts other than those specified in this manual. Unauthorised modifications and replacement parts will void the warranty and expose the operator to the risk of personal injury.
- Should this helmet not darken upon striking an arc, stop welding immediately and contact your supervisor or your dealer.
- Do not immerse the filter in water.
- Do not use any solvents on the filter screen or helmet components.
- Use only at temperatures: – 5 °C ~ +55 °C (23 °F ~ 131 °F).
- Storing temperature: -20 °C ~ +70 °C (- 4 °F ~ 158 °F). The helmet should be stored in dry cool and dark area, when not using it for a long time.
- Protect filter from contact with liquid and dirt.
- Clean the filter surface regularly; do not use strong cleaning solutions. Always keep the sensors and solar cells clean using a clean lint-free tissue.
- Regularly replace the cracked / scratched / pitted front cover lens.
- The materials which may come into contact with the wearer’s skin can cause allergic reactions in some circumstances.
- The ADF shall only be used in conjunction with the inner cover lens.
- The eye-protectors against high speed particles worn over standard ophthalmic spectacles may transmit impacts, thus creating a hazard to the wearer.
- Toughened mineral filter oculars shall only be used in conjunction with a suitable backing ocular.
- If the symbols F or B are not common to both the ocular and the frame, then it is the lower level which shall be assigned to the complete eye-protection.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
WARNING! Before using the helmet for welding, ensure that you have read
and understood the safety instructions.
Information manual for the Horizon welder protective helmets comply with Para
1.4 of Appendix II of the EC Regulations.
Horizon helmet offers permanent protection against UV/IR rays, also face and
eye protection from sparks caused by the welding process.
Do not look directly at the welding rays with unprotected eyes when the arc
strikes. This can cause painful inflammation of the cornea and irreparable
damage to the lens of the eye leading to cataracts.
RANGE OF APPLICATION
WARNING! Before using the helmet for welding, ensure that you have read
and understood the safety instructions.
Universal welding helmets and welding filters can be used for the majority of
the arc welding applications and for TIG where stated. The welding filters
provide protection against harmful UV- and IR-radiation according to the
requirement for shade number marked on each passive of automatic (ADF) model;
eye protection remains as long as the flip up is in the down position covering
the vision.
The following chart is presented as a reference for the selection of the most
suitable shade for the welding filter:
Depending upon the application conditions, the next highest or next lowest
protection level can be used.
The darker fields correspond to those areas in which the corresponding welding
process cannot be used.
The Universal Horizon welding helmet is suitable, but not limited to the
following applications:
AC/DC pulses
Inverters WIG/TIG
Stick welding
Argon/Helium
MIG/MAG protective gas electrodes
PREPARATION & OPERATION
Universal Horizon welding helmets are fully assembled and ready to be used
after minor adjustments. All welding helmets are equipped with a comfortable
headgear that can be adjusted for comfort:
Install headgear by removing threaded knobs (one at a time) and fasten again
after placing each threaded stud through the larger holes on the sides of the
helmet. Rotate the adjustment knob at the rear of the headgear assembly to
fit the users head.
Before commencing work please inspect carefully the welding helmet and ADF for
any visible marks, cracks, pitted or scratched surfaces; damaged surfaces even
on protection plates reduce vision impair protection. If protection plates
are scratched, damaged or built up with spatter please replace.
Welding helmets should not be dropped. Do not place heavy objects or tools on
or inside the helmet as they might damage the components. If used properly the
welding filter requires no further maintenance during its lifetime.
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Only clean the Horizon with mild soap and water. Dry with a clean cotton
cloth.
Please note the use of solvents is strictly prohibited, as they will damage
the mask and filters.
Scratched or damaged visors must always be replaced.
The user must make daily regular checks to ensure no damage is evident. Outer
and Inner Visors are consumables and must be replaced regularly with genuine
certified ESAB spare parts.
We recommend a use period of 2-3 years. The duration of use depends on various
factures such as use, cleaning, storage and maintenance. Frequency of
inspections and replacement of damaged parts (which is recommended)
REPLACING THE OUTER LENS
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Ensure that the helmet is always fitted with an outer and inner protection lens
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These protection lenses must be replaced if broken, damaged or covered with welding spatter to the extent that vision is impaired.
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Outer and Inner protection lenses are consumables and must be replaced regularly with genuine certified spare parts.
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The outer protection lens is loaded though the back, see above illustration.
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The inner lens is loaded through back into the locaters on the auto darkening filter.
Protection marked in accordance with this standard is only provided when all lens and retention components are installed according to the list of manufactures instructions. -
Change dark shade from 9 to 13 and grind mode as desired by using the variable adjustment knob. Refer to Table 1 below if necessary.
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Adjust the Sensitivity and Delay Time as desired by using the variable adjustment knob.
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When the helmet is not used for 15 minutes the power will automatically shut-off. There is no OFF switch.
ADF MARKING
CE 4/9-13 UNI 1/1/1/2/379 EN379
4 – light state scale number
9 – lightest dark state scale number
13 – Darkest state scale number
UNI – Manufactures identification
1 – Optical class
1 – Diffusion of light class
1 – Variation in luminous transmittance class
2 – Angle of Dependence classification
379 – Number of the standard
Helmet Marking Explaination
EN175 B
EN175 – Is the stanard number
B – Is medium energy impact rating
Cover lens markings
EN166 1 B
TROUBLE SHOOTING
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Not Switching – If the auto lens stays light and will not darken when welding.
Stop welding immediately: Review the sensitivity recommendations and adjust sensitivity. Clean Lens cover and sensors of any obstructions. Note! Making sure the sensors are clean and facing the arc; angles of 45°or more any not allow the arc light to reach the sensors. -
Not switching – If the auto lens stays dark after the weld arc is extinguished, or the auto-lens stays dark when no arc is present.
Fine-tune the sensitivity setting by making small adjustments to the control by turning it toward the ‘Lo’ setting. In extreme light conditions, it may be necessary to reduce the surrounding light levels.
During testing or using, in case of any malfunction, please suspend using it and contact the local sales agent.
PARTS LIST & ASSEMBLY HORIZON HELMET
Part List
| ITEM | DESCRIPTION | PART NO. |
|---|---|---|
| * | HORIZON Helmet Complete | EP235-000-005-000 |
| 1 | Headgear Complete | AC235-000-005-000 |
| 2 | Sweatband | AC236-000-005-000 |
| 3 | Front Cover Lens | EP236-000-041-000 |
| 4 | Inside Cover Lens | EP237-000-041-000 |
| 5 | Lens Retainer with Screws | AC237-000-005-000 |
| * | Dioptre +1,0 | EP158-000-041-D10 |
| * | Dioptre +1,5 | EP158-000-041-D15 |
| * | Dioptre +2,0 | EP158-000-041-D20 |
| * | Dioptre +2,5 | EP158-000-041-D25 |
TECHNICAL DATA
| Cartridge Dimensions | 110(W) x 90(H) x 10(T) mm |
|---|---|
| Viewing Area | 98 x 48mm (3.85’’x 1.88’’) |
| Lens Shade | DIN 9-13 (open state 4) |
| Power Supply | Solar Cells Batteries, 3V Lithium Batteries (CR2450 1EA, |
Replaceable)
Sensors| 4
Switch Time @ 23C| 0.1 – 0.27 ms
Optical Class| 1/1/1/2
Standards| DIN EN379, AS/NZS 1338.1, ANSI Z87.1, CSA Z94.3
Delay Control Time| 0.1 – 0.8 sec
Sensitivity / Delay Control| Internal
Lens Control| Auto-ON, Auto-OFF 15-20 minutes (when not on welding)
Grind Mode| Grind Mode selected via external switch
Battery Voltage Indicator| Yes
Operating Temperature| -5 to + 55
Storage Temperature| -20 to + 55
Shell Material| Nylon
Weight| 500g
CERTIFICATION & CONTROL LABELS
The Horizon welding filters are tested for eye protection by the following
notified body: ECS
GmbH – European Certification Service Augenschutz und Persönliche
Schutzausrüstung
Laserschutz und Optische Messtechnik
Test lab accredited by DAkkS D-PL-19590-02-00
Notified by the Central
Authority of the Federal States
for Safety Technologies (ZLS)
ZLS-NB-0156
We are therefore allowed to use the following marks:
EN379, EN175 B,
EN166 B
European Conformity mark.
This confirms that the product fulfils the requirements of the Directive
89/686/ EWG