Test your shade cartridge prior to welding by directing the front of the cartridge toward a bright
source of light. Then, using your fingers, rapidly cover and uncover the sensors. The cartridge should
darken momentarily as the sensor is exposed. A torch striker can also be used.
PROBLEM
Difficult to see
through filter.
Filter does not darken
when arc is struck.
Filter darkening without
arc being struck.
Filter remains dark after
completing
a weld.
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POSSIBLE CAUSE
Front cover lens is dirty.
Cartridge dirty.
Sensitivity is set
too low.
Front cover lens
is dirty.
Front cover lens
is damaged.
Sensors are blocked or
Solar panel is blocked.
Grind Mode Selected
Sensitivity set too high.
Delay set too high.
WARNING
ADF is cracked.
Weld spatter is
damaging the filter.
SOLUTION
Clean or replace front cover lens.
Clean the Auto-Darkening cartridge with
soapy water solution and soft cloth.
Adjust sensitivity to required level.
Clean or replace front cover lens.
Check for cracked or pitted front cover lens
and replace as required.
Make sure you are not blocking the sensors or
solar panels with your arm or other obstacle
while welding. Adjust your position so that
the sensors can see the weld arc.
Adjust grind mode switch to weld mode.
Adjust sensitivity to required level.
Adjust to required level.
Cease (STOP) using this product if this
problem exists, UV/IR protection may be
compromised resulting in burns to the eyes
and skin.
Missing, damaged,
Replace front cover
broken, cracked
lens as needed.
or distorted front
cover lens.
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