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Which protection factor offers the Optrel Hard Hat Adapter Connect PAPR?

The Optrel Hard Hat Adapter Connect PAPR is certified with our Optrel e1100 and e2100 and protects you with the protection level TH2P.

 

I cannot mount the welding filter into the helmet, because the face seal is fully closed.

It is a velcro. Open the velcro in the top part of the helmet shell and mount the welding filter according to the user manual. After mounting. The face seal/the velcro must be closed absolutely!

 

For what is the bigger screw on the two adapters?

This screw is not relevant for the fresh air variant from the hard hat.

For what is the little screw at the 4 holes on the two adapters?

This screw is not relevant for the fresh air variant from the hard hat.

 

Is a welding helmet delivered with the Optrel Hard Hat Adapter Connect PAPR?

The customer gains the adapter with the hard hat and mounted helmet shell for Optrel e680/e670/e650 or Optrel e640 (including the face seal). The welding filter itself must be mounted from the customer.

 

I don't want use the hard hat adapter anymore, how to re-assemble the headgear?

Dismount the adapters from the hard hat and knock out the rivets from the complements with a drift punch and a hammer.

 

For what is the bigger screw on the two adapters?

With that screw, the distance between the eyes and the welding helmet/welding filter can be set. There are 3 positions, the higher the position, the bigger is the distance between the eyes and the welding filter.

For what is the little screw at the 4 holes on the two adapters?

With that screw, you can set the angle from the mask on the head. Use the delivered Allen key.

Is there a difference between the two black adapters?

Yes. When mounting, necessarily observance the letters L and R, which stands for left and right.

Is a helmet shell delivered with the Optrel Hard Hat Adapter Connect Basic?

No. Since the customer can use 7 different helmets with the Hard Hat Adapter, the hard hat and the adapter only are delivered.

 

Can I use the Optrel Hard Hat Adapter Connect Basic with all welding helmets from Optrel?

The Hard Hat Adapter fits with the Optrel OSE/e600/p500/b600 series.

 

How to store Optrel welding helmets?

The welding helmet must be stored at room temperature and at low humidity in a dark room, preferably in the original packaging.

The LED from the e1100 battery lights not when I connected the charger

Make sure that the charger is connected to the mains. If this is the case, either the charger or the battery is defect.

 

The battery of my PAPR falls out of the device

Possible cause / conclusion	Solution
The battery is not properly fitted	Fit the battery straight, press it down until a click si heard. If the click doesn't appear, press the black base part from the blower towards the battery

Can I use the e1100 spare parts for the OS100? (or vice versa)

Yes, up to the battery and charger, all spare parts are all fully compatible.

 

Why is there no additional warranty if I only exchange the engine or just the motor?

Possible cause / conclusion	Solution
Because only one of the two main parts has been changed, we cannot give warranty for the entire system	For additional warranty, you can exchange the engine and the motor

My e1100 battery does not match the OS100, is this normal?

Explanation	Solution
To avoid confusion because of the new battery technology, the e1100 PAPR uses another connector system. Therefore, the battery is not compatible with the OS100 PAPR and vice versa	Use only the provided battery and charger for your system

Why fits the battery of the e1100 system not with the OS100?

Explanation	Solution
Because the e1100 uses a new battery-technology, the batteries, chargers, and the two systems are not compatible with the OS100	Use only the provided battery and charger for your system

Is it possible to purchase Optrel helmets in other colours?

Yes, see details on the product pages

What is the maximum head size that can be adjusted on the headgear?

The headgear can be adjusted from head size 52 to 63

 

How can I change the batteries on my ADF?

For many Optrel cartridges not necessary	Thanks to the solar cells, the battery lifetime (fixed and exchangeable) significantly increase.
For Optrel e680/e670/e650/p550/p530 2 pcs. button batteries CR2032, see manual
For Optrel p410/b010 2 pcs. button batteries 377/SR626SW see manual

Is it possible to fit a magnifying lens?

Yes, optrel has a range of magnifying lenses

I'm using my product on the highest shade level, but this is not enough for me

Jeder Helm ist mit einer klaren inneren Schutzscheibe versehen. Wir bieten auch gefärbte ISS an, welche die Schutzstufe bis zu 2 erhöhen können.

Article	Shade level	Art. No.	Quantity
Optrel inner protection lens blue	+ 1.0 shade level	5000.450	5 Stk
Optrel inner protection lens light green	+ 1.5 shade level	5000.400	5 Stk
Optrel inner protection lens dark green	+ 2.0 shade level	5000.350	5 Stk

 

 

Is it possible to use the helmet with a hard hat?

Yes, this is possible. Please use our hard-hat adapter (Articlenumber: 5011.100)

 

Do you have any chest or neck protection in your program?

Yes. You can find chest and neck protection parts in our catalogue or on the website in the product-page under "Spare parts & accessories"

How long is the warranty time?

2 year warranty from date of purchase for material and manufacturing defects only.

(No warranty for batteries)

 

I’m using passive filters, why should I use an ADF and which product is adequate?

• Permanent protection against dangerous UV- and IR-illumination
• Higher quality by perfect view while preparing for welding
• Higher efficiency and reduced neck pain by avoiding flip-up and flip-down of helmet 

 

To find out, which product is suitable for your welding application, use the selection guideSélecteur du masque

What is the advantage for solar cells to batteries?

• Partially no battery change needed
• ADF always activated without pushing any buttons
• Saves significant lifetime of the internal or exchangeable batteries

By using an optrel ADF I’ve got a welder’s flash?

This is not possible by using the optrel ADFs correctly. At any time you are protected against UV/IR light, even when the ADF is not darkening.

 

The cartridge opens while welding, is it dangerous?

No, thanks to the permanent UV/IR protection of SPERIAN ADF you are well protected against the most harmful illumination. However, the strong visible light may lead to red eyes and eye strain, if you continue to weld with an ADF that is not darkening.

 

Is the Optrel e680 (formerly Optrel Satellite and Optrel Brilliant) suitable for gas welding?

Yes, they are. Push the sensor-slide up and set the sensitivity to the highest level

 

What this the sensor bar or slide for?

The sensor bar or slide reduces the detection angle of the ADF, thereby the reaction of the ADF is concentrated on the desired welding arc instead of other light sources.

 

 

The viewing area of the Optrel Product is smaller than that from the competitors

Although the viewing area is smaller, the field of vision is wider. The perception of the vision out of a helmet is measured by an angle defined by the size of the window and the distance between the eyes and the window and not only by the size of the window. Thanks to the “telescope effect” of the headgear the Optrel products have a wider field of vision as compared to the competition.

The ADF flickers while welding

Possible cause / conclusion	Solution
The sensors could be soiled or obstructed	Clean the sensors
The sensor bar could be tilted	Press in sensor bar slightly
The front cover lens could be soiled or damaged	Exchange the front cover lens
The welding current is too low	Remove sensor bar, in case your helmet has a sensitivity adjustment, set-up it correctly. Check whether ADF adequate for your welding application, see ADF recommendation here: selection guide
Dirty solar cells	Clean the solar cells
Optrel e680/e670/e650 batteries are almost empty at bad lighting conditions and dirty solar cells	Replace 2 pcs. batteries CR2032 according to the manual
Light could be blocked from sensors, e.g. by parts or parts of your body	Check set-up of your welding environment
Otherwise, don’t continue welding	Contact your next Optrel dealer

The ADF does not darken, even when sensors subject to illumination

Possible cause / conclusion	Solution
Light could be blocked from sensors, e.g. by parts, parts of your body, dust and dirt	Check set-up of your welding environment, clean the sensors and remove the sensor bar
Cartridge is in sleeping-mode	Set the cartridge around 10 seconds to the daylight
Optrel e680/e670/e650/p550/p530 batteries are almost empty	Replace 2 pcs. batteries CR2032 according to the manual
Dirty solar cells	Clean the solar cells
p420: Accumlators could be empty	Recharge p420 during several hours by illumination with a strong lamp
Otherwise, don’t continue welding	Contact your nearest Optrel dealer

The ADF darkens first but it’s getting bright while welding

Possible cause / conclusion	Solution
The sensors are blocked by parts, dust, dirt or the body of the welder.	Check set-up of your welding environment, clean the sensors and remove the sensor bar
Cartridge is in sleeping-mode	Set the cartridge around 10 seconds to the daylight
Optrel e680/e670/e650/p550/p530 batteries are almost empty	Replace 2 pcs. batteries CR2032 according to the manual
The cartridge works fine after putting the ADF below a strong lamp for a while, but after a while welding the problems comes back.	For p420: Recharge the ADF with strong lamp for several hours. All other products: Don't continue welding! Please contact your next Optrel dealer.

The ADF goes dark when it should not

High illumination or other welders could trigger your ADF. Reduce the light intensity and/or sheild welding arcs. If the problem still exists, contact your next Optrel dealer.

 

Dark spots in the filter while the unit is not in use

The LCD is damaged, don't continue welding! Please contact your next Optrel dealer.

Small internal cracks in the lens

The LCD and/or UV-&IR-filter is damaged, don't continue welding! Please contact your next Optrel dealer

A dark line appears across the ADF viewing area

Possible cause / conclusion	Solution
This is the angular dependence of LCD (state-of-the-art).	Try to look straight through the ADF (vertically and horizontally)
	Increase the distance between the eyes and the ADF by changing the headgear setting

Inhomogeneous or partial shading (Part of lens brighter or darker)

Possible cause / conclusion	Solution
This is the angular dependence of LCD (state-of-the-art).	Try to look straight through the ADF (vertically and horizontally)
	Increase the distance between the eyes and the ADF by changing the headgear setting

The ADF or the sensors are spattered

Welding without front cover lens, warranty expired. Mount or exchange the front cover lens.

 

Do you have any chest or neck protection for PAPR welding helmets?

Yes we have, please contact your next Optrel dealer for that

Is it possible to use the PAPR welding helmet with a hard hat?

Yes, this is possible. Please use our upgrade kit 4230.000 for e680/e670/e650 or 4231.000 for e640

Are there batteries with more duration?

Yes, for the e1100 and OS100 longlife batteries are available.

 

Are there additional filters for gas etc?

For the e2100, gas-combination filters are available. For the e1100 and OS100 are no other filters available.

 

Do you have odour filters

No, sorry

 

Do you have pre-filters

No, sorry

 

How long is the warranty time?

1 year (OS100 / e2100) / 2 years (e1100) for the blower from date of purchase for material and manufacturing defects only. NO warranty for battery and non-material and manufacturing defects!

Is it possible to connect blowers from other companies to my PAPR welding helmet?

No this is not possible

Are other colours for the PAPR available?

No, there are no other colours available<

When should I change the face seal?

• Exchange it, when it is dirty
• If there are burned holes
• If it is sweaty

Can I clean the filter by myself?

No, in no case. You have to exchange the filter

 

 

How long does the filter works?

It depends on the environment conditions, welding process, used material etc.

 

When should I change the filter?

If the filter alarm is audible

 

Can you exchange my primary motor?

Sorry, this is not possible

 

My belt is sliding on my back

You can use our leather belt

 

The blower unit does not supply air

Possible cause / conclusion	Solution
On/off button is not pressed long enough	Press the on/off button longer
On/off button is pressed without waiting enough after last operation	Wait at least 5 seconds after switched off the blower unit, before switching on
Battery is not inserted	Insert the battery on the blower
Battery is not properly inserted	Press down the battery
Battery is not charged	Plug the charger on the battery and load the battery for a few hours
The plug of the blower is dirty	Clean the plug with a cloth
The battery unit is damaged	Contact your next Optrel dealer
The power-button is damaged	Contact your next Optrel dealer
The blower unit is damaged	Contact your next Optrel dealer

The battery unit cannot be charged

Possible cause / conclusion	Solution
The Charger is not properly inserted in the socket	Insert the charger properly in the socket and check light indicator
The Battery is not properly plugged on the charger	Check connection battery <-- --> charger
The plug of the charger is dirty	Clean the plug with a cloth
The battery unit is damaged	Contact your next Optrel dealer
The charger unit is damaged	Contact your next Optrel dealer

The blower unit cannot be switched off

Possible cause / conclusion	Solution
On/off button is not pressed long enough	Press the on/off button longer
On/off button is pressed without waiting enough after last operation	Wait at least 5 seconds after switched on the blower unit, before switching off

The battery duration is too short

Possible cause / conclusion	Solution
The filter is clogged	Exchange the filter
The battery is damaged	Contact your next Optrel dealer
The charger is damaged	Contact your next Optrel dealer

The flow alarm is switched on (red light)

Possible cause / conclusion	Lösung
No filter is mounted	Check if a filter is mounted
The mounted filter is clogged	Replace the filter with a new one
The welding helmet is not connected	Check hose
The hose is not connected to the blower	Check the connection between helmet and hose
Das Frischluftsystem ist nicht mit dem Schlauch verbunden	Check the connection between hose and blower

The battery alarm is switched on (yellow light)

The battery is almost empty, charge the battery

 

There is an alarm while the filter is clean and inserted and the battery is not empty

The filter is not properly inserted, rotate the filter down

 

The flow indicator shows a too low air flow

Possible cause / conclusion	Solution
The mounted filter is clogged	Replace the filter with a new filter
The filter protection cap is covered	Clean the protection cap
The hose is blocked or kinked	Check hose
The battery is empty	Charge the battery
Make sure that the flow meter is pressed well on the blower-exhaust!

The air hose is broken, can I repair it?

No, it cannot be repaired, please exchange the air hose

The face seal has burned holes

Exchange the face seal

Die Batterie kann nicht geladen werden

Mögliche Ursache / Feststellung	Lösung
Das Ladegerät ist nicht richtig in die Steckdose eingesteckt	Stecken Sie das Ladegerät richtig ein und überprüfen Sie die LED-Statusanzeige
Die Batterie ist nicht richtig mit dem Ladegerät verbunden	Überprüfen Sie die Verbindung der Batterie zum Ladegerät
Der Stecker des Ladegeräts ist schmutzig	Reinigen Sie den Stecker mit einem trockenen Lappen
Die Batterie ist defekt	Kontaktieren Sie Ihren Optrel Händler
Das Ladegerät ist defekt	Kontaktieren Sie Ihren Optrel Händler