Itm GECKO User manual

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ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL .
Serial #............................................ Date of Purchase............................
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
GECKO
WELDING CARRIAGE
ul. Elewatorska 23/1, 15-620 Białystok, Poland
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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GE EC CK KO O ( (H HS S) )
WELDING CARRIAGE
Ver: 2.01 05/07/2021

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Contents
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 3
1.1. Application ................................................................................................................. 3
1.2. Technical data............................................................................................................ 3
1.3. Equipment included ................................................................................................... 4
1.4. Dimensions ................................................................................................................ 5
1.5. Design ....................................................................................................................... 6
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.................................................................................................. 7
3. STARTUP AND OPERATION ........................................................................................... 9
3.1. Preparing ................................................................................................................... 9
3.2. Connecting to the welding circuits.............................................................................10
3.3. Positioning at the worksite ........................................................................................11
3.4. Operating ..................................................................................................................12
3.5. Changing the unit of speed .......................................................................................13
3.6. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................14
4. MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................................................15
5. ACCESSORIES ...............................................................................................................16
5.1. Torch clamps ............................................................................................................16
5.2. Rods .........................................................................................................................17
5.3. Torch holders............................................................................................................18
5.4. Torch extension arm .................................................................................................20
5.5. Guide arms ...............................................................................................................21
5.6. Dual torch mount.......................................................................................................26
5.7. Auxiliary magnet blocks ............................................................................................27
5.8. Flexible guide set ......................................................................................................28
5.9. Guide adjustment tool ...............................................................................................30
5.10. Flexible trackway set...............................................................................................31
5.11. Magnetic units for flexible trackway .........................................................................34
5.12. Support for trackway with magnetic units ................................................................38
5.13. Vacuum unit ............................................................................................................39
5.14. Vacuum track system..............................................................................................40
5.15. Support for trackway with vacuum units ..................................................................41
5.16. 76 mm cross slide ...................................................................................................42
5.17. Cable anchor...........................................................................................................43
5.18. Display protection shield .........................................................................................43
5.19. Fall arrester.............................................................................................................44
5.20. Stainless steel wheels.............................................................................................45
6. 115–230 V WIRING DIAGRAM ........................................................................................46
7. 115–230 V HS WIRING DIAGRAM ..................................................................................47
8. 42 V WIRING DIAGRAM..................................................................................................48
9. 42 V HS WIRING DIAGRAM ............................................................................................49
10. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...............................................................................50
11. WARRANTY CARD........................................................................................................51
1. GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................................... 4
1.1. Application...................................................................................................................... 4
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 the welding circuits.................................................................................. 11
3.3. Positioning at the worksite.............................................................................................. 12
3.4. Operating........................................................................................................................ 13
3.5. Changing the unit of speed............................................................................................. 14
3.6. Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 15
4. MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................ 15
5. ACCESSORIES................................................................................................................ 16
5.1. Torch clamps.................................................................................................................. 16
5.2. Rods ............................................................................................................................... 17
5.3. Torch holders.................................................................................................................. 18
5.4. Torch extension arm....................................................................................................... 20
5.5. Guide arms..................................................................................................................... 21
5.6. Dual torch mount ............................................................................................................ 26
5.7. Auxiliary magnet blocks.................................................................................................. 27
5.8. Flexible guide set............................................................................................................ 28
5.9. Guide adjustment tool..................................................................................................... 30
5.10. Flexible trackway set .................................................................................................... 31
5.11. Magnetic units for flexible trackway.............................................................................. 34
5.12. Support for trackway with magnetic units..................................................................... 38
5.13. Vacuum unit.................................................................................................................. 39
5.14. Vacuum track system ................................................................................................... 40
5.15. Support for trackway with vacuum units....................................................................... 40
5.16. 76 mm cross slide......................................................................................................... 41
5.17. Cable anchor ................................................................................................................ 42
5.18. Display protection shield............................................................................................... 42
5.20. Stainless steel wheels .................................................................................................. 43
115–230 V WIRING DIAGRAM............................................................................................. 44
115–230 V HS WIRING DIAGRAM....................................................................................... 45
42 V WIRING DIAGRAM....................................................................................................... 46
42 V HS WIRING DIAGRAM................................................................................................. 47
PARTS LIST.......................................................................................................................... 48
PARTS LIST - ASSEMBLY PANEL....................................................................................... 54
PARTS LIST - TORCH HOLDING ASSEMBLY & LOW TORCH HOLDING ASSEMBLY.... 55

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. Application
The GECKO (HS) is a welding carriage designed to make continuous butt and fillet
welds. The carriage allows MIG/MAG torches and is clamped with permanent magnets.
Accessories allow using torches with a larger diameter and using two torches at
the same time. They also allow the carriage to move along outside edges, lap joints
and templates, walls that are low or have holes, and on ceilings, pipes, and tanks.
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 vacu-
um units and a vacuum track system.
1.2. Technical data
GECKO
GECKO HS
Voltage
1~ 115–230 V, 50–60 Hz
1~ 42 V, 50–60 Hz (60 V DC)
1~ 115–230 V, 50–60 Hz
1~ 42 V, 50–60 Hz (60 V DC)
Power 20 W 20 W
Welding position
(according to
EN ISO 6947
and AWS/ASME)
Horizontal
PA/1F/1G
PB/2F
PC/2G
PD/4F
PE/4G
PA/1F/1G
PB/2F
PC/2G
PD/4F
PE/4G
Vertical
PF/3G
N/A
Minimum path curve radius 1000 mm (3.5 ft) 1000 mm (3.5 ft)
Torch type
MIG/MAG
MIG/MAG
Torch diameter
16–22 mm (0.63–0.87″)
16–22 mm (0.63–0.87″)
Maximum torch reach
70 mm (2.76″)
70 mm (2.76″)
Maximum allowed
cable weight
Horizontal work
8 kg
8 kg
Vertical work 6 kg N/A
Minimum workpiece thickness
4 mm (0.16″)
4 mm (0.16″)
Ground clearance 4 mm (0.16″) 4 mm (0.16″)
Horizontal pulling force 150 N 150 N
Vertical pulling force
100 N
N/A
Cross slide adjustment range
0–35 mm (0–1.38″)
up-down, left-right
0–35 mm (0–1.38″)
up-down, left-right
Guide arm adjustment range
0–100 mm (0–3.93″)
0–100 mm (0–3.93″)
Horizontal speed
0–110 cm/min
(0–43.3 in/min)
5–220 cm/min
(1.5–86.6 in/min)
Vertical speed
0–100 cm/min
(0–39.4 in/min)
N/A
Weight
8 kg (18 lbs)
8 kg (18 lbs)

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1.3. Equipment included
1
Carriage
1 unit
2
Cardboard box
1 unit
3
Long rod torch holder with clamp
1 unit
4
3 m (10 ft) power cord
1 unit
5
6.5 m (21 ft) arc ignition cable
1 unit
6
4mm hex wrench
1 unit
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1.4. Dimensions
320 mm (12.6″)
277 mm (10.9″)
366 mm (14.4″)

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1.5. Design
Lug for fall arrester
Cross slide
Guide arm
Power switch
Arc ignition socket
Magnet ON/OFF lever
Control panel
LED display
Travel direction switch (Left / O / Right)
Arc ignition switch (TEST / O / I)
Speed adjustment knob

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2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Before use, read this Operator’s Manual and complete a training in occupational
safety and health.
2. Use only in applications specified in this Operator’s Manual.
3. Make sure that the carriage has all parts and they are genuine and not damaged.
4. Make sure that the specifications of the power source are the same as those spec-
ified on the rating plate.
5. Connect the carriage to a correctly grounded power source.
6. Do not carry the carriage by the cords or arc ignition cable, and do not pull them.
This can cause damage and electric shock.
7. Keep untrained bystanders away from the carriage.
8. Before each use, ensure the correct condition of the carriage, power source,
cords, arc ignition cable, plugs, control panel, and wheels.
9. Before each use, make sure that no part is cracked or loose. Make sure to main-
tain correct conditions that can have an effect on the operation of the carriage.
10. Keep the carriage dry. Do not expose the carriage to rain, snow, or frost.
11. Keep the work area well lit, clean, and free of obstacles.
12. Do not use near flammable materials, or in explosive environments.
13. Make sure that the rubber of the wheels is clean and not damaged.
14. Do not remove the cover of the wheels.
15. Remove objects attracted to the chassis by the magnet.
16. Transport and position the carriage by using the carrying handle and only after
you set the magnet ON/OFF lever to ‘O’.
17. Put the carriage so that four wheels are on the surface. Make sure that no con-
tact is between the surface and chassis.
18. Do not stay below the carriage that is put at heights.
19. Connect the cords and arc ignition cable only after you set the power switch to
‘O’.
20. Keep the sockets clean. Do not use high pressure during cleaning.
21. Install only MIG/MAG torches whose diameter matches the diameter of the torch
holder.
22. Do not put the torch more than 70 mm (2.76″) outward from the left or right side
of the carriage.

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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 8 kg
(18 lbs) for horizontal work and 6 kg (13 lbs) for vertical work.
24. Do not work on curves with convex or concave radius less than 1000 mm (3.5 ft).
25. Use the HS version of the carriage in horizontal positions only.
26. At heights, use a fall arrester not to let the carriage fall.
27. Use eye protection (helmet, shield, and screen), ear protection, gloves, and pro-
tective clothing. Do not use loose clothing.
28. Do not stop the carriage by hand. To stop, set the travel direction switch to ‘O’.
29. Do the maintenance only after you unplug the carriage from the power source.
30. Repair only in a service center appointed by the seller.
31. If the carriage falls, is wet, or has any damage, stop the work and promptly send
the carriage to the service center for check and repair.
32. Do not leave the carriage unattended during work.
33. If you are not going to use the carriage, remove it from the worksite and keep in a
safe and dry place.

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3. STARTUP AND OPERATION
3.1. Preparing
Use the carrying handle to transport the carriage to the worksite. Then, set to ‘O’ all
switches (power, travel direction, and arc ignition switch) and the magnet lever. Next,
connect the carriage to the power source, and then put the torch into the torch holder
and tighten with the knob.
Fig. 1. View from the back side
Knobs for precise torch adjustment
Levers that secure
the torch position and angle
Knob that secures the torch in the holder
Screw that secures the guide arm
Carrying handle