Hobart Welding Products XTP, XTF, XTV manual Adjustment of the Headgear for Maximum Comfort

Adjustment of the Headgear for Maximum Comfort

There are four adjustments on Hobart headgear that can be adjusted for maximum comfort:

1.Headgear Top – Adjusts headgear for proper depth on the head to en- sure correct balance and stability.

2.Headgear tightness – To adjust, turn knob located on the back of the headgear left or right to desired tightness.

3.Stop angle adjustment – Five pins on the right side of the headband top provide adjustment for the forward tilt of the helmet. To adjust, loosen the right outside tension adjustment knob and lift on the control arm tab to move it to the desired position. Retighten tension adjustment knob.

4.Distance adjustment – Adjusts the distance between the face and the lens. To adjust, loosen both outside tension knobs and slide forward or back to desired position and retighten. (Both sides must be equally posi- tioned for proper vision.)

Replacement of the Front and Inside Lens Covers

YWarning! Never use the auto-darkening lens without the inside and outside lens covers properly installed. Welding spatter will damage the auto-darkening lens voiding the warranty.

1.Outside − Place helmet on a flat surface. Grasp the front lens holder with one hand while pushing the inside retaining clips of the lens hold- er outward. Do one side at a time, gently pulling the front lens holder away from the helmet as each tab is released from its retaining clip. Once released, the outside cover lens can be replaced.

2.Inside − Remove the inside lens cover by following the procedure in Step 1. With the auto-darkening lens removed from the helmet, re- move the inside cover lens by prying the lens up at the thumbnail opening located at the top center of the cover lens. Replace the lens by gently bowing it in the center and inserting it, one end a time, into the retaining clips located on the outside of the auto-darkening lens assembly.

3.Reinstalling auto−darkening lens assembly − Gently place auto− darkening lens in front of helmet. (Be careful not to drop lens.) Install front lens cover with gasket. Grasp front lens holder and slowly insert the six retaining pieces into front of helmet. (Make certain you gently squeeze the outside edges of the front lens holder while inserting tabs into helmet.) From the inside of helmet, gently push the retaining tabs in to secure the front lens holder in place.

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