Miller Electric XLi Welding System User Manual


 
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Reset/Auto-On Button (AutoOn Lens Assembly)
Press the Reset button to check lens operation. If working properly, the
lens will automatically darken twice and then return to the light state.
. The lens will Auto Off (light state No. 4) 15 20 minutes after the last arc. It
is not necessary to press the Reset button to resume welding.
On/Auto-Off Button (Manual-On Lens Assembly)
Locate the ON button and press ON to weld, the lens will automatically
darken twice and then return to the light state, the helmet is then ready
to weld.
Note: The lens will Auto-Off (clear state No. 4) after 1520 minutes after
the last arc. It will be necessary to press the ON button to resume welding.
Variable Shade Control (No. 9 No. 13)
Use the shade chart below to select proper shade control setting based
on your welding process. We recommend starting at shades 12 or 13 and
adjust lighter based on the welding application and personal preference.
Application Welding Arc Current in Amperes Protective Shade No.
Stick Electrodes Less than 40
4080
80175
175300
300500
9
10
11
12
13
MIG Less than 100
100175
175300
300500
10
11
12
13
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
(TIG)
Less than 50
50100
100200
200400
10
11
12
13
Air Carbon Less than 500
500700
12
13
Plasma Arc Cutting 60150
150250
250400
11
12
13
Plasma Arc Welding Less than 50
50200
200400
9
10
12