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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......................3 1.3. Design ........................5 1.4. Equipment included ....................6 2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................7 3. STARTUP AND OPERATION ................... 9 3.1. Preparing ........................9 3.2. Connecting to welding circuits ...................10 3.3. -
Page 3: General Information
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1. Application The Li’l Runner (HS) is a welding carriage designed to produce continuous butt and fillet welds using MIG/MAG torches with the handle diameter of 16 22 mm (0.63–0.87’’). – The carriage is fixed by permanent magnets and can work in the following welding positions: PA/1F/1G, PB/2F, PC/2G, PD/4F, PE/4G, and PF/3G. - Page 4 SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 366 mm (14.4’’) Li’l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
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Page 5: Design
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 1.3. Design The Li’l Runner (HS) welding carriage consists of a chassis, a drive system, a controller, a cross slide, two guide arms, and a torch holder. The drive system contains a gear-motor that drives four rubber wheels. Permanent magnets fitted at the carriage bottom ensure proper clamping to ferromagnetic surfaces. -
Page 6: Equipment Included
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) Travel direction switch (Left / O / Right) LED display Speed adjustment knob Arc ignition switch (TEST / O / I) Fig. 2. View of the control panel 1.4. Equipment included The Li’l Runner (HS) is supplied including the following elements. Carriage 1 unit Foam filled cardboard box... -
Page 7: Safety Precautions
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. Before beginning, read this Operator’s Manual and complete proper occupational safety and health training. 2. Use the carriage only in applications specified in this Operator’s Manual. 3. The carriage must be complete and all parts must be genuine and fully operational. 4. - Page 8 SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 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 8 kg (18 lbs) for horizontal work and 6 kg (13 lbs) for vertical work. 23.
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Page 9: Startup And Operation
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 3. STARTUP AND OPERATION 3.1. Preparing Use the carrying handle to transport the carriage to the worksite. Then, set to the position ‘O’ all the switches (power, travel direction, and arc ignition switch) and the magnet lever. Next, connect the carriage to the power source, and then insert the torch into the torch holder and secure with the screws. -
Page 10: Connecting To Welding Circuits
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 3.2. Connecting to welding circuits The carriage can control two torches using the arc ignition cable plugged into the arc ignition socket. To do this, connect any blue-jacketed wire to any terminal of the welding circuit, and then connect the second blue-jacketed wire to the second terminal of the same circuit, according to the diagram shown in Fig. -
Page 11: Positioning At The Worksite
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 3.3. Positioning at the worksite Move out the right guide arm 10 mm (0.4’’) more than the left guide arm (Fig. 5), which will keep the carriage in constant contact with the workpiece when the carriage travels to the left. -
Page 12: Operating
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 3.4. Operating After setting the power switch to the position ‘I’ the carriage will turn on, which will illuminate all segments of the display ( ). After a while, the indication will change if the unit of speed is set to centimeters per minute, or to for inches per minute. -
Page 13: Changing The Unit Of Speed
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 3.5. Changing the unit of speed To change the unit of speed from centimeters per minute to inches per minute, or vice versa, unplug the power cord from the power source and follow the steps shown in Fig. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 3.6. Troubleshooting Message Problem Solution Not all display segments illuminated Contact service center for inspection after powering indicate a problem with and repair. the display or controller. Speed displayed in centimeters per Follow instructions given in the minute instead of inches per minute. -
Page 15: Maintenance
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 4. MAINTENANCE Daily: 1. Clean the chassis and the wheels. 2. Clean the rollers of the guide arms and make sure that the rollers rotate freely. 3. Clean the torch nozzle. Replace if damaged. Monthly: 1. Check whether the knob and the switches operate as intended. Replace if loose or damaged. -
Page 16: Accessories
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 5. ACCESSORIES 5.1. 16–22 mm torch clamp Allows using a torch with the handle diameter of 16–22 mm (0.63–0.87’’). Part number: ZRZ-0466-04-01-00-0 5.2. 16–22 mm torch clip Allows using a torch with the handle diameter of 16–22 mm (0.63–0.87’’). Tighten the torch in the clip using the 4 mm hex wrench. -
Page 17: Short Rod
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 5.4. Short rod Provides a 120 mm (4.72’’) reach. Part number: WLK-0476-20-01-00-0 5.5. Long rod Provides a 240 mm (9.45’’) reach. Part number: WLK-0466-04-10-00-0 5.6. Short rod torch holder with clamp Allows using a torch with the handle diameter of 16–22 mm (0.63–0.87’’). Part number: UCW-0476-20-00-00-0 Li’l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual... -
Page 18: Short Rod Torch Holder With Clip
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 5.7. Short rod torch holder with clip Allows using a torch with the handle diameter of 16–22 mm (0.63–0.87’’). Tighten the torch in the clip using the 4 mm hex wrench. Part number: UCW-0476-27-00-00-0 5.8. Short rod low torch holder with clip Allows using a torch with the handle diameter of 16–22 mm (0.63–0.87’’). -
Page 19: Long Rod Torch Holder With Clip
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 5.10. Long rod torch holder with clip Allows using a torch with the handle diameter of 16–22 mm (0.63–0.87’’). Tighten the torch in the clip using the 4 mm hex wrench. Part number: UCW-0466-22-00-00-0 5.11. Torch extension arm Extends the reach of the torch. -
Page 20: Edge Following Guide Arms
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 5.12. Edge following guide arms Allow guiding the carriage along outside edges. Install the guide arms after unscrewing the standard guide arms using the 4 mm hex wrench. Part number (2 units): PRW-0466-41-00-00-1 Li’l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual... -
Page 21: Adjustable Guide Arms
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 5.13. Adjustable guide arms Allow guiding the carriage along lap joints and templates. Install the guide arms after unscrewing the standard guide arms using the 4 mm hex wrench. Part number (2 units): PRW-0466-42-00-00-1 Li’l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual... -
Page 22: Magnet Guide Arms
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 5.14. Magnet guide arms Allow guiding the carriage on ceilings. Install the guide arms after unscrewing the standard guide arms using the 4 mm hex wrench. Part number (2 units): PRW-0466-52-00-00-1 Li’l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual... -
Page 23: Low Guide Arms
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 5.15. Low guide arms Allow guiding the carriage along low walls. Install the guide arms after unscrewing the standard guide arms using the 4 mm hex wrench. Part number (2 units): PRW-0466-65-00-00-1 Li’l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual... -
Page 24: High Guide Arms
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 5.16. High guide arms Allow guiding the carriage along walls with holes. Install the guide arms after unscrewing the standard guide arms using the 4 mm hex wrench. Part number (2 units): PRW-0466-66-00-00-1 Li’l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual... -
Page 25: Dual Torch Mount
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 5.17. 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, and then use the same screws and washers to fix the mount to the carriage. Part number: PDT-0466-40-00-00-1 Li’l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual... -
Page 26: Auxiliary Magnet Blocks
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 5.18. Auxiliary magnet blocks Increase the clamping force of the carriage. Use the 4 mm and 5 mm hex wrenches to unscrew the fixing screws and washers of the cross slide bracket and of the carrying handle, and then install the blocks. Part number: BLO-0466-44-01-00-0 Part number:... -
Page 27: Guiding Set
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 5.19. Guiding set Allows guiding the carriage on planes along a straight line, and on pipes and tanks. A single flexible rail is 1.85 m (6 ft) long. The holding force of a magnet block placed on a 5 mm (0.2’’) thick ferromagnetic surface is 90 N (20 lbs) up to a temperature of 100°C (212°F). - Page 28 SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) Li’l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
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Page 29: Guide Adjustment Tool
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 5.20. Guide adjustment tool Allows the guide to be positioned parallel to an outside edge or a groove. Part number: UST-0466-53-00-00-0 Fix the magnets to the guide, and position the guide on the workpiece along the direction of welding. -
Page 30: Mm Cross Slide
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 5.21. 76 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 Install in place of the standard cross slide after unscrewing eight screws using the 4 mm hex wrench. -
Page 31: Cable Anchor
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 5.22. Cable anchor Anchors gas cables and power cord to relieve stress for the torch holder. Install the anchor to the carrying handle using the 5 mm hex wrench. Part number: PDT-0466-55-00-00-0 Li’l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual... -
Page 32: Li'l Runner Exploded Views And Parts List
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 6. LI’L RUNNER EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Q-TY KBL-0466-17-00-00-0 START-STOP ARC IGNITION CABLE 6.5 M (20 FT) PWD-0466-18-00-00-0 POWER CORD 230V (CEE) PWD-0466-16-00-00-0 POWER CORD 120V (USA) UCW-0466-22-00-00-0 LONG ROD TORCH HOLDER WITH CLIP ASSY WLK-0466-04-10-00-0 LONG ROD ASSY KLC-000007... - Page 33 SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) Li’l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
- Page 34 SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Q-TY DZW-0419-01-04-13-0 LEVER ZSP-0466-01-00-00-0 DRIVE SYSTEM ASSY OBD-0466-02-00-00-0 CONTROLLER HOUSING ASSY PNL-0466-02-02-00-1 CONTROL PANEL ASSY ZSP-0466-03-00-00-1 CROSS SLIDE ASSY PLY-0466-05-00-00-0 TORCH HOLDER PLATE ASSY PRW-0466-06-00-01-0 RIGHT GUIDE ARM ASSY WSP-0466-07-00-00-0 SLIDE BRACKET RKJ-0466-08-00-00-0 CARRYING HANDLE OSL-0466-09-00-00-0...
- Page 35 SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Q-TY KOL-0466-01-07-00-0 DRIVE WHEEL ASSY KOL-0466-01-08-00-0 BEVEL GEAR z30 ZSP-0466-01-09-00-0 SHAFT AND ARM PDK-0466-01-10-00-0 SPACER WASHER NKR-000013 HEX NUT M4 PRS-000005 EXTERNAL RETAINING RING 15z PDK-000017 ROUND WASHER 5.3 PDK-000108 ROUND WASHER 4.3 PDK-000164 ROUND WASHER 12x18x1 PDK-000178...
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Page 36: Li'l Runner Hs Exploded Views And Parts List
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 7. LI’L RUNNER HS EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Q-TY PWD-0466-18-00-00-0 POWER CORD 230V (CEE) PWD-0466-16-00-00-0 POWER CORD 120V (USA) KLC-000007 4 MM HEX WRENCH KBL-0466-17-00-00-0 START-STOP ARC IGNITION CABLE 6.5 M (20 FT) UCW-0466-22-00-00-0 LONG ROD TORCH HOLDER WITH CLIP ASSY WLK-0466-04-10-00-0... - Page 37 SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 33 31 33 31 Li’l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
- Page 38 SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Q-TY DZW-0419-01-04-13-0 LEVER USZ-0466-02-02-03-0 PANEL COVER PLATE SEAL ZSP-0466-03-00-00-1 CROSS SLIDE ASSY PLY-0466-05-00-00-0 TORCH HOLDER PLATE ASSY WSP-0466-07-00-00-0 SLIDE BRACKET RKJ-0466-08-00-00-0 CARRYING HANDLE GLK-0466-12-00-00-0 LEVER HOLDER KUL-0466-13-00-00-0 LEVER BALL PNL-0528-02-02-00-0 CONTROL PANEL ASSY OBD-0466-02-00-00-0 CONTROLLER HOUSING ASSY PRW-0466-06-00-01-0 RIGHT GUIDE ARM ASSY OSL-0466-09-00-00-0...
- Page 39 SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION Q-TY PRS-000018 INTERNAL RETAINING RING 28w PDK-000108 ROUND WASHER 4.3 PDK-000178 SPACER WASHER 12x18x0.2 PDK-000164 SPACER WASHER 12x18x1 PDK-000166 EXTERNAL TOOTH LOCK WASHER 4.3 SRB-000074 HEX SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW M4x8 TLJ-000088 BB FLANGED SELF-LUBRICATING SLEEVE WKR-000434 CROSS RECESSED COUNTERSUNK HEAD SCREW M4x20...
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Page 40: Wiring Diagram
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 8. WIRING DIAGRAM Li’l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual... -
Page 41: Declaration Of Conformity
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 9. 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: Li’l Runner (HS) Welding Carriage is manufactured in accordance with the following standards: EN 50144-1 ... -
Page 42: Quality Certificate
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 10. QUALITY CERTIFICATE Machine control card Li’l Runner (HS) Welding Carriage Serial number ..............Electric test Type of test Result Name of tester Test with sinusoidal voltage ........(voltage 1000 V, frequency 50 Hz) Date Ω ........ -
Page 43: Warranty Card
SM-WC-LR Li’l Runner (HS) 11. WARRANTY CARD WARRANTY CARD No..................in the name of Manufacturer warrants the Li’l Runner (HS) 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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