3M Speedglas Utility - User Manual

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Speedglas™ Auto-Darkening Welding Helmets
User Instructions for:
• Utility
• 9000XF
• 9002D
• 9002V
• 9002X
Important: Keep these User Instructions for reference.
List of Warnings within these User Instructions
These products are designed to help protect the wearer’s eyes from harmful radiation including visible light, ultra-
violet radiation (UV) and infra-red radiation (IR) resulting from certain arc and gas welding processes when used
in accordance with these User Instructions. Use of this product in any other application such as laser welding or
welding processes that require shade 14 or higher filters may result in permanent eye injury and vision loss. Do
not use any welding product without appropriate training. For proper use, see supervisor, or User Instructions or
call 3M in U.S.A.1-800-243-4630. In Canada, call Technical Service at 1-800-267-4414.
Always wear ANSI Z87.1-2003 compliant safety spectacles in addition to any welding helmet. Failure to do so
may result in permanent eye injury and vision loss. In Canada, follow CSA Z94.3 and/or the requirements of
the authority having jurisdiction in your region.
Before each use, perform the inspection described in these User Instructions to ensure that all components are
installed and functioning as intended. Use of 3M™ welding helmet assemblies that do not meet these inspection
requirements or failure to use genuine 3M™ Speedglas™ replacement parts may result in permanent eye injury
and vision loss.
Do not use welding filters that are cracked, pitted or otherwise damaged as these conditions may compromise
eye/face impact protection and may allow harmful UV and IR radiation to pass through causing permanent eye
injury and vision loss.
Should the 3M™ Speedglas™ Auto Darkening Filter (ADF) fail to switch to dark mode upon striking an arc, stop
welding immediately and inspect the ADF as described in these User Instructions. Continued use of an ADF that
fails to switch to the dark state may result in permanent eye injury and vision loss. If the problem cannot be
identified and corrected, do not use the ADF; contact your supervisor or 3M for assistance.
Severe burn injuries may result if these welding helmets are used for heavy-duty overhead welding applications
where there is a potential for falling molten metal.
Only operate these ADFs at temperatures between 23°F (–5°C) and 131°F (+55°C). If used outside of this range,
the filter may not perform as designed and may result in permanent eye injury and vision loss.

Summary

General Safety Information

Intended Use

Explains the primary purpose and functionality of the welding helmets and ADFs.

Use Instructions and Limitations

Specifications

Details technical attributes such as switching time, light states, and UV/IR protection.

Replacement Parts and Assemblies

Replacement ADFs

Lists part numbers and models for auto-darkening filter replacements.

ADF Replacement Parts

Lists specific replacement components for ADFs, like protection plates and batteries.

ADF Accessories

Lists optional accessories such as inside/outside protection plates and headcovers.

Helmet Replacement Parts

3 M Speedglas Helmet Accessories

Lists various helmet accessories like headcovers and adapters.

3 M Speedglas FlexView Replacement Parts

Adjustment of Helmet & Viewing Position

ON;OFF Operation

Details how to turn the ADF on and off, including auto-off features.

Dark Shade Selection

Sensitivity Selection

Finding the right sensitivity setting

Provides guidance on selecting the appropriate sensitivity level for welding.

Setting the Delay

Gas Welding and Cutting

Replacing the Outer Protection Plate

Removing the ADF Cassette;Changing The Batteries

Installing the ADF Cassette

Step-by-step guide for installing the ADF cassette into the helmet.

Instructions for FlexView Assemblies

Disassembly

Steps for disassembling the FlexView assembly for maintenance or repair.

Assembly

Inspection

Checking for Proper ADF Operation

Cleaning and Storage

Troubleshooting

3M Speedglas Utility Specifications

General

Welding Filter Type	Passive
Product Series	Speedglas Utility
Application	Welding
UV/IR Protection	Yes
Material	Polycarbonate