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- Page 1 The tools of innovation. OPERATOR’S MANUAL WELDING CARRIAGE 112 Inverness Circle East Suite F Englewood, CO 80112 1– 87STEELMAX, FAX 303 – 690 – 9172 www.steelmax.com sales@steelmax.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ....................3 1.1. Application ......................... 3 1.2. Technical data......................4 1.3. Equipment included ....................5 1.4. Dimensions ........................ 6 1.5. Design ........................7 2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................8 3. STARTUP AND OPERATION...................10 3.1. Preparing ........................10 3.2. Connecting to welding circuits ...................11 3.3. -
Page 3: General Information
1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1. Application The ARC Runner is a welding carriage designed to make continuous or stitch butt and fillet welds. The carriage allows MIG/MAG torches with the handle diameter of 16–22 mm (0.63–0.87’’). It is fixed by permanent magnets and can work in the following welding positions: PA/1F/1G, PB/2F, PC/2G, PD/4F, and PE/4G. -
Page 4: Technical Data
0–35 mm (0–1.38’’, up-down, left-right) Cross slide adjustment range 0–75 mm (2.95’’) Guide arm adjustment range Horizontal speed 0–120 cm/min (0–47.2 in/min) Vertical speed 0–110 cm/min (0–43.3 in/min) Noise level Less than 70 dB Weight 14 kg (31 lbs) ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... -
Page 5: Equipment Included
Short rod torch holder with clip 1 unit 3 m (10 ft) power cord 1 unit 6.5 m (21 ft) arc ignition cable 1 unit 4 mm hex wrench 1 unit – Operator’s Manual 1 unit ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... -
Page 6: Dimensions
ARC Runner 1.4. Dimensions 447 mm (17.6’’) ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... -
Page 7: Design
Limit switch Magnet ON/OFF lever Lug for fall arrester Arc ignition socket Arc ignition switch LCD display Knob F2 Knob F1 (TEST / O / I) Travel direction switch Speed adjustment knob (Left / O / Right) ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... -
Page 8: Safety Precautions
22. Keep the torch cables from coming in contact with the surface. They must be suspended to reduce the load of the carriage. Use only cables whose weight is not more than 12 kg (27 lbs) for horizontal work and 8 kg (18 lbs) for vertical work. ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... - Page 9 31. Never leave the carriage unattended during work. 32. Remove from the worksite and store in a secure and dry place when not in use. ARC Runner Operator’s Manual...
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Page 10: Startup And Operation
4 mm hex wrench. Next, insert the torch cable into the cable anchor, secure it with the knobs, and then fix the anchor in the required position with the lever. ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... -
Page 11: Connecting To Welding Circuits
To make sure that the arc ignition cable is connected correctly, turn on the power of the carriage, and then set the arc ignition switch to the position TEST. This should enable the arc for a while. ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... -
Page 12: Positioning At The Worksite
Lug for fall arrester Moving out the right arm by one groove Continuous adjustment The roller assemblies may be installed at the other end of the guide arms Fig. 3. Proper positioning of the guide arms ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... - Page 13 At heights, attach a fall arrester (not included) to a lug (Fig. 3) to prevent the carriage from falling. This will avoid possible injury to the operator in case the carriage loses the clamping. Do not stay below the carriage placed at heights. ARC Runner Operator’s Manual...
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Page 14: Starting
3.5. Programming The ARC Runner welding carriage allows defining up to 40 welding programs. After going into the configuration menu, proceed as described in Fig. 5 to move among the parameters from Tab. 1. - Page 15 1–40 Pressing knob F2 loads the configuration saved under the indicated program number. ENGLISH Language of the menu. POLISH SPANISH FRENCH PORTUGUESE TURKISH GERMAN RUSSIAN Tab. 1. Settings available in basic version of ARC Runner ARC Runner Operator’s Manual...
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Page 16: Welding Procedure
(stage 2) (stage 4) (stage 1) (stage 3) Final point of the welding procedure Starting point of the first weld Fig. 6. Visualization of the welding procedure according to parameters from Tab. 1 ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... -
Page 17: Operating
Then, set the travel direction switch to ‘O’ to go into the main menu. After the work is finished, use the power switch to turn off the power, and then unplug the carriage from the power source. ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... -
Page 18: Using Oscillator (Accessory)
• Fix the bracket 7 to the cross slide 10 with two M5x16 screws 9. • Fix the oscillator plug 11 to the oscillation socket 12. • Fix the low torch holder 13 to the oscillator arm 5. ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... - Page 19 ARC Runner 3.8.2. Welding with oscillation If the oscillator is connected to the ARC Runner welding carriage, several new settings will appear in the menu (Tab. 2). Welding with oscillation is performed in the standard manner; however, produced welds form a shape similar to the shape shown in Fig.
- Page 20 ARC Runner 3.8.3. Operating The ARC Runner welding carriage with connected oscillator is operated similarly to operating without the oscillator. During welding with the oscillator, the menu indicated in Fig. 8 is shown on the display. Rotation of the knob F1 changes the oscillation amplitude by 1%.
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Page 21: Troubleshooting
‘O’ when switch to ‘O’. powering. 2. Displayed during travel 2. Contact service center for indicates a malfunction of inspection and repair. the travel direction switch or travel direction identification circuit of the controller. ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... -
Page 22: Maintenance
3. Clean the torch nozzle. Replace if damaged. Monthly: 1. Check whether the knobs and the switches work as intended. Replace if loose or damaged. 2. Inspect cables, cords, and hoses. Replace if damaged. 3. Tighten screws if loose. ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... -
Page 23: Accessories
Maximum torque 5 Nm (3.7 lb·ft) Power 12 W Weight 2.6 kg (5.7 lbs) To obtain the proper shape of oscillation, the axis of the oscillator’s output shaft must cross with the axis of the torch. ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... - Page 24 ARC Runner ARC Runner Operator’s Manual...
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Page 25: Torch Clamps
Allows using a torch with the handle diameter of 16–22 mm (0.63–0.87’’). Use the 4 mm hex wrench to tighten the torch in the clip. Part number: ZCS-0476-06-01-00-0 5.2.3. 22–35 mm torch clamp Allows using a torch with the handle diameter of 22–35 mm (0.87–1.38’’). Part number: ZRZ-0466-19-00-00-0 ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... -
Page 26: Rods
ARC Runner 5.3. Rods 5.3.1. Short rod Provides a 120 mm (4.72’’) reach. Part number: WLK-0476-20-01-00-0 5.3.2. Long rod Provides a 240 mm (9.45’’) reach. Part number: WLK-0466-04-10-00-0 ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... -
Page 27: Torch Holders
5.4.3. Short rod low torch holder with clip Allows using a torch with the handle diameter of 16–22 mm (0.63–0.87’’). Use the 4 mm hex wrench to tighten the torch in the clip. Part number: UCW-0476-06-00-00-0 ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... - Page 28 UCW-0466-04-00-00-0 5.4.5. Long rod torch holder with clip Allows using a torch with the handle diameter of 16–22 mm (0.63–0.87’’). Use the 4 mm hex wrench to tighten the torch in the clip. Part number: UCW-0466-22-00-00-0 ARC Runner Operator’s Manual...
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Page 29: Torch Extension Arm
Next, use the same screws to fix the cross slide at the end of the arm as shown in the figure. Then, use M5x16 screws to fix the arm to the carriage. M5x10 Part number: PRD-0466-43-00-00-0 M5x16 ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... -
Page 30: Guide Arms
5.6. Guide arms 5.6.1. Edge following guide arms Allow guiding the carriage along outside edges. Use the 4 mm hex wrench to unscrew the standard guide arms and install the new guide arms. Part number (2 units): PRW-0476-21-00-00-1 ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... - Page 31 5.6.2. Adjustable guide arms Allow guiding the carriage along lap joints and templates. Use the 4 mm hex wrench to unscrew the standard guide arms and install the new guide arms. Part number (2 units): PRW-0476-22-00-00-1 ARC Runner Operator’s Manual...
- Page 32 ARC Runner 5.6.3. Magnet guide arms Allow guiding the carriage on ceilings. Use the 4 mm hex wrench to unscrew the standard guide arms and install the new guide arms. Part number (2 units): PRW-0476-52-00-00-1 ARC Runner Operator’s Manual...
- Page 33 To position the carriage closer to the workpiece, use the 3 mm hex wrench to unscrew the roller assemblies. Next, install them at the other end of the guide arms, and then swap the guide arms. ARC Runner Operator’s Manual...
- Page 34 ARC Runner 5.6.5. High guide arms Allow guiding the carriage along walls with holes. Use the 4 mm hex wrench to unscrew the standard guide arms and install the new guide arms. Part number (2 units): PRW-0476-55-00-00-1 ARC Runner Operator’s Manual...
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Page 35: Dual Torch Mount
Allows using a second torch. Use the 5 mm hex wrench to unscrew the M6x20 screws and washers fixing the carrying handle. Next, use the same screws and washers to fix the mount to the carriage. Part number: PDT-0466-40-00-00-1 ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... -
Page 36: Flexible Guide Set
Next, use the 4 mm hex wrench to remove the standard guide arms and install the new guide arms. Lap joint Butt joint Flexible guide (1 unit): PRW-0466-50-01-01-0 Magnet block set: BLO-0466-68-00-00-0 (includes: 10 magnet blocks and 22 screws M5x16) Guide arms (2 units): PRW-0476-50-01-00-1 ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... - Page 37 ARC Runner ARC Runner Operator’s Manual...
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Page 38: Guide Adjustment Tool
Then, lock the levers in this position and pull the further part of the guide off the workpiece (1). Next, start moving the tool along the guide (2) to clamp the successive magnets to the workpiece. ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... -
Page 39: Mm Cross Slide
Extends either up-down or left-right adjustment range from 0–35 mm (0–1.38’’) to 0–76 mm (0–3’’). Part number: ZSP-0466-46-00-00-1 Use the 4 mm hex wrench to remove the standard cross slide and install the new cross slide. ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... -
Page 40: Display Protection Shield
Protects the display from dirt. Use the 2.5 mm hex wrench to unscrew the top screws of the panel, and use them to tighten the shield. Part number: OSL-0476-23-00-00-0 5.12. Fall arrester Protects the carriage from falling. The length of the line is 10 m (33 ft). Part number: URZ-000001 ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... -
Page 41: Stainless Steel Wheels
Allow working in horizontal position on a preheated plate. Part number (1 unit): KOL-0476-57-00-00-0 As shown in the figure, use the 2.5 mm hex wrench to remove the cover and use the 3 mm hex wrench to remove four wheels. Install in reverse order. ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... -
Page 42: 5-230 V Exploded Views And Parts List
ARC Runner 6. 115–230 V EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... - Page 43 RLK-0221-01-19-00-0 GUIDE ARM ROLLER TLJ-0419-06-03-00-0 ROLLER SLEEVE TLJ-0476-04-02-00-0 GUIDE ARM SLEEVE RAM-0476-04-01-00-2 GUIDE ARM WKR-000473 HEX SOCKET BUTTON HEAD SCREW M5x30 SRB-000123 HEX SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW M6x35 NKR-0466-55-02-00-0 ANCHOR NUT PRW-0476-04-00-01-0 RIGHT GUIDE ARM ASSY ARC Runner Operator’s Manual...
- Page 44 ARC Runner ARC Runner Operator’s Manual...
- Page 45 ZSL-0476-01-15-00-0 POWER SUPPLY ASSY NKR-000013 HEX NUT M4 NKR-000115 NUT M16x1.5 PRS-000005 EXTERNAL RETAINING RING 15z KLK-000013 SPRING DOWEL PIN 4x16 OBJ-000002 HOLDER FOR FIXING LEADS 4 PRS-000018 INTERNAL RETAINING RING 28w LOZ-000038 BALL BEARING 12x28x8 ARC Runner Operator’s Manual...
- Page 46 LEVER SWITCH 641H/3 WKR-000435 HEX SOCKET COUNTERSUNK HEAD SCREW M4x16 WKR-000287 HEX SOCKET BUTTON HEAD SCREW M3x10 ZLP-000025 PLUG M12 RKJ-000036 HANDLEVER M6-32 90* PWD-0476-10-00-00-0 GROUNDING WIRE PDK-000045 SPRING WASHER 5.1 ZLP-000007 * not shown in the drawing ARC Runner Operator’s Manual...
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Page 47: Exploded Views And Parts List
ARC Runner 7. 42 V EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... - Page 48 RLK-0221-01-19-00-0 GUIDE ARM ROLLER TLJ-0419-06-03-00-0 ROLLER SLEEVE TLJ-0476-04-02-00-0 GUIDE ARM SLEEVE RAM-0476-04-01-00-2 GUIDE ARM WKR-000473 HEX SOCKET BUTTON HEAD SCREW M5x30 SRB-000123 HEX SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW M6x35 NKR-0466-55-02-00-0 ANCHOR NUT PRW-0476-04-00-01-0 RIGHT GUIDE ARM ASSY ARC Runner Operator’s Manual...
- Page 49 ARC Runner ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Q-TY ZSP-0466-03-00-00-1 CROSS SLIDE ASSY KUL-0466-13-00-00-0 LEVER BALL ZSP-0623-01-00-00-0 DRIVE SYSTEM 42V GLK-0476-01-11-00-0 LEVER HOLDER DZW-0476-01-12-00-0 LEVER RKJ-0476-01-13-00-0 CARRYING HANDLE PKR-0623-02-00-00-0 CONTROLLER HOUSING ASSY 42V ARC Runner Operator’s Manual...
- Page 50 EXTERNAL TOOTH LOCK WASHER 4.3 WKR-000152 CROSS RECESSED COUNTERSUNK HEAD SCREW M4x16 WKR-000136 HEX SOCKET COUNTERSUNK HEAD SCREW M5x16 WKR-000097 HEX SOCKET COUNTERSUNK HEAD SCREW M5x12 SRB-000083 HEX SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW M5x16 SRB-000061 HEX SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW M4x10 ARC Runner Operator’s Manual...
- Page 51 LEVER SWITCH 641H/3 WKR-000435 HEX SOCKET COUNTERSUNK HEAD SCREW M4x16 WKR-000287 HEX SOCKET BUTTON HEAD SCREW M3x10 ZLP-000025 PLUG M12 RKJ-000036 HANDLEVER M6-32 90* PWD-0476-10-00-00-0 GROUNDING WIRE PDK-000045 SPRING WASHER 5.1 * not shown in the drawing ARC Runner Operator’s Manual...
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Page 52: 5-230 V Wiring Diagram
ARC Runner 8. 115–230 V WIRING DIAGRAM ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... -
Page 53: Wiring Diagram
ARC Runner 9. 42 V WIRING DIAGRAM ARC Runner Operator’s Manual... -
Page 54: Declaration Of Conformity
10. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EC Declaration of Conformity PROMOTECH sp. z o.o. ul. Elewatorska 23/1 15-620 Białystok Poland declare with full responsibility that: ARC RUNNER WELDING CARRIAGE is manufactured in accordance with the following standards: • EN 12100 • EN 60745-1 •... -
Page 55: Quality Certificate
ARC Runner 11. QUALITY CERTIFICATE Machine control card ARC RUNNER WELDING CARRIAGE □ 115–230 V □ 42 V Serial number ..............Electric test Type of test Result Name of tester Insulation electrical strength test ........(1000 V, 50 Hz) Date Ω... -
Page 56: Warranty Card
WARRANTY CARD No..................in the name of Manufacturer warrants the ARC Runner Welding Carriage to be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 12 months from the date of sale. This warranty does not cover wheels as well as damage or wear that arise from misuse, accident, tempering or any other causes not related to defects in workmanship or material.
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