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The tools of innovation OPERATOR’S MANUAL WELDING CARRIAGE LI’L RUNNER (HS) 801 W. Mineral Ave, Suite 103, Littleton, CO 80120 1– 303-690-9146, FAX 303–690–9172 www.steelmax.com sales@steelmax.com...
Using an optional flexible trackway set allows the carriage to move on a flexible rail. You can clamp the rail to the surface by using magnetic units or by using vacuum units and a vacuum track system. The machine is designed for use by a professional operator only. Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
(5–220 cm/min) Vertical speed – Weight 17.6 lbs (8 kg) Protection class Protection level IP 20 Required ambient temperature during operation 32–122°F (0–50°C) Required ambient temperature during storage 14–158°F (-10–70°C) Maximum allowed ambient humidity non condensing Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
LI’L RUNNER (HS) 1.3. Equipment included Welding carriage 1 unit Torch holder 1 unit Arc ignition cable 1 unit 4 mm hex wrench 1 unit 1 unit – Operator’s manual 1 unit Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
Control panel Guide arm Arc ignition socket Power switch Lug for fall arrester Direction switch (Left / O / Right) LED display Speed knob TEST Parameter indicator Arc ignition switch (TEST / O / I) Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
23. Keep the torch cables away from the surface. Hang them to decrease the load applied on the carriage. Use only cables whose weight is not more than 17.6 lbs (8 kg) for horizontal work and 13.2 lbs (6 kg) for vertical work. Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
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32. Do not leave the carriage unattended during work. 33. If you are not going to use the carriage, remove it from the work area and keep in a safe and dry place. Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
Cross slide Slide arm Carrying handle Levers to secure the torch position and angle Screws that secure the torch in the Screw that secures the guide arm holder Fig. 1. View from the back Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
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Then, install it with four screws as shown in fig. 3. Fig. 3. Changing the adjustment range upward Connect the carriage to the power source. Then, put the torch into the torch holder and tighten with the knob. Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
Make sure that the arc ignition cable is connected correctly. To do this, turn on the power of the carriage, and then set the arc ignition switch to TEST. This should enable the arc for a while. Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
Lug for fall arrester Moving out the right arm by one groove Continuous adjustment You can install the roller assemblies at the other end of the guide arms Fig. 5. Correct positioning of the guide arms Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
0–5 s = 0 s – the carriage stops and the arc goes out immedi- [step: 0.5 s] ately, > 0 s – the carriage stops and the arc ignites for the set time (fig. 6). Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
The display shows the currently used unit. By turning the knob, go to centimeters per minute ( ) or inches per minute ( ). To select, press the speed knob. Then the carriage turns on and displays the set speed unit. Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
1. Make sure that the knob and the switches work as intended. Replace if they are loose or damaged. 2. Examine cables and cords and replace if damaged. 3. Tighten screws if they are loose. Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
UCW-0523-84-00-00-0 Short rod torch holder with clip 16–22 mm Part number: UCW-0476-27-00-00-0 Short low rod torch holder with clip 16–22 mm Part number: UCW-0476-06-00-00-0 Long rod torch holder with clamp 16–22 mm Part number: UCW-0752-07-00-00-0 Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
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Long rod torch holder with clip 16–22 mm Part number: UCW-0466-22-00-00-0 Torch clamp 16–22 mm Part number: ZRZ-0752-07-01-00-0 Torch clip 16–22 mm Part number: ZCS-0476-06-01-00-0 Torch clamp 22–35 mm Part number: ZRZ-0466-19-00-00-0 Short rod Part number: WLK-0476-20-01-00-0 Long rod Part number: WLK-0466-04-10-00-0 Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
Use the 4 mm hex wrench to remove the standard guide arms and install the new guide arms. 4.2.1. Edge following guide arms Allow guiding the carriage along outside edges. Install with the included screws. Adjustment range: 5 45/64″ (145 mm). Part number (2 unit): PRW-0466-41-00-00-1 Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
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Allow guiding the carriage along lap joints and templates. Adjustment range: 5 45/64″ (145 mm). Part number (2 unit): PRW-0752-10-00-00-0 4.2.3. Magnet guide arms Allow guiding the carriage on ceilings. Adjustment range: 3 15/16″ (100 mm). Part number (2 unit): PRW-0752-11-00-00-0 Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
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To put the carriage closer to the workpiece, use the 3 mm hex wrench to remove the roller assemblies. Next, install them at the other end of the guide arms, and then swap the guide arms. Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
Adjustment range: 3 15/16″ (100 mm). Part number (2 unit): PRW-0752-13-00-00-0 4.3. 76 mm cross slide Increases the up-down or left-right adjustment range from 0–1 3/8″ (0-35 mm) to 0–2 63/64″ (0-76 mm). Part number: ZSP-0466-46-00-00-1 Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
Next, use the same screws to attach the cross slide at the end of the arm as shown in the figure. Then, use M5x16 screws to attach the arm to the carriage. M5x10 M5x16 Part number: PRD-0466-43-00-00-0 Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
Allows using a second torch. Use the 5 mm hex wrench to remove the screws that attach the carrying handle. Next, use the same screws to attach the mount to the car- riage. Part number: PDT-0466-40-00-00-0 Max 2 61/64” (75 mm) Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
Next, use the 4 mm hex wrench to remove the standard guide arms and install the new guide arms. Butt joint Lap 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-0752-14-00-00-0 Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
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. Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
4.1 ft (1.25 m). Clamp each rail to the surface by using nine narrow magnetic units or at least five magnetic/vacuum units. Before use, remove the anti-corrosion material from the rail. Long rod (1 unit): Flexible rail (1 unit): WLK-0466-04-10-00-0 PRW-0466-71-00-00-0 Guide arms (2 units): ZST-0466-69-00-00-0 Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
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(3). Remove the sleeve from the long rod (4) and install the rod into the car- riage. Next, install the torch holder into the rod (5) and move the rollers outward (6, 7, 8). Then, put the carriage onto the rail and set the rollers as before. Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
Heat-resistant magnetic unit 100% (1200 N) 68°F (20°C) 68°F (20°C) 75% (900 N) 176°F (80°C) 320°F (160°C) 50% (600 N) 248°F (120°C) 392°F (200°C) Attach with a torx screwdriver and the 5 mm hex wrench. M6x12 M6x20 Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
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176°F (80°C) 50% (600 N) 248°F (120°C) Install the unit in the same way as the magnetic unit is installed. To adjust the angle, use the 6 mm hex wrench and loosen four side screws. Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
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176°F (80°C) 50% (600 N) 248°F (120°C) Install the unit in the same way as the magnetic unit is installed. To adjust the space, use the 5 mm hex wrench and loosen four side screws. Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
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50% (500 N) 248°F (120°C) Attach with a torx screwdriver and the 5 mm hex wrench. M6x12 M6x16 To clamp the unit to the surface, use the 17 mm flat wrench and set the side screw to Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
Make sure that the ambient temperature is between -4°F (–20°C) and 392°F (200°C). Keep the flame at least 3 15/16″ (100 mm) away from the vacuum pads. Part number: Part number (bracket): MST-0541-10-02-00-0 DYS-0466-71-04-00-0 Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
4.13. Support for flexible trackway with vacuum units Allows supporting a flexible trackway used with at least five vacuum units, by filling the gaps between the units. To attach the support, use a torx screwdriver and M6x12 screws. Part number: WSP-0466-71-03-00-0 Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
4.15. Cable anchor Attaches the gas hoses and the power cable to decrease the load applied on the torch holder. Use the 5 mm hex wrench to install the anchor on the carrying handle. Part number: PDT-0466-55-00-00-0 Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
Protects the display from dirt. Use the 2.5 mm hex wrench to remove the top screws of the panel and use them to attach the shield. Part number: OSL-0466-29-00-00-0 4.17. Fall arrester Protects the carriage from falling. The length of the line is 33 ft (10 m). Part number: URZ-000001 Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
Allow working in horizontal position on a preheated plate. Part number (1 unit): KOL-0466-72-00-00-0 Use the 2.5 mm hex wrench to remove the cover. Next, remove four wheels using a 3 mm hex wrench. Install in reverse sequence. Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
• EN IEC 60974-10:2021 and satisfies the regulations of the guidelines: 2014/30/EU, 2006/42/EC, 2011/65/EU. Person authorized to compile the technical file: Wiktor Marek Siergiej, ul. Elewatorska 23/1, 15-620 Białystok, Poland Białystok, 16 January 2023 ___________________________ Wiktor Marek Siergiej Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
Correct handling of used electrical and electronic equipment helps in avoid- ing damage to health and the environment, which may result from the presence of dangerous components and incorrect storage and processing of such equipment. Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
Serial number ......................... Date of sale ........................Signature and stamp of the seller .................. 0.06 / 8 February 2024 WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES IN THIS MANUAL WITHOUT NOTICE Li'l Runner (HS) Operator’s Manual...
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