Lincoln-electric IM10026 TOMAHAWK 1000 User Manual

TTOMAHAWK ™1000 OPERATOR’S MANUALIM10026September, 2012Safety Depends on YouLincoln arc welding and cuttingequipment is designed and builtwith safety

A-3INSTALLATION TOMAHAWK™ 1000 A-3Attachment plugs must comply with the Standard forAttachment Plugs and Receptacles, UL498.The product is considere

B-1OPERATIONTOMAHAWK™ 1000 B-1SAFETY PRECAUTIONSDESCRIPTIONThe TOMAHAWK™ 1000 is a constant current, con-tinuous control plasma cutting power source.

B-2OPERATIONB-2USER RESPONSIBILITYBecause design, fabrication, erection and cutting vari-ables affect the results obtained in applying this typeof inf

B-3OPERATIONB-3CUTTING CAPABILITYThe TOMAHAWK™ 1000 is rated at 60 amps, at50% duty cycle on a 10 minute basis. If the duty cycleis exceeded, a the

CONTROLS AND SETTINGS(Figure B.2)TOMAHAWK™ 1000 front command panel.FIGURE B.2When the machine is turned ON, an auto-test is exe-cuted; during this t

B-5OPERATIONB-5Clean, dry air or gas must be supplied to themachine. A pressure setting above 110 PSI (7.5bar) could damage the torch. Failure to ob

Direction of Travel5 - 151/16”10 - 20Arc LagLeading Angle• Use a 5° - 15° leading angle in the direction of the cut.• Finish the cut to be made and

PROCEDURE RECOMMENDATIONSWhen properly used, plasma arc cutting is a very eco-nomical process. Improper use will result in a veryhigh operating cost.G

B-8OPERATIONB-8Suggestions for Extra Utility from theTOMAHAWK™ 1000 System:1. Occasionally an oxide layer may form over the tipof the electrode, cre

B-9OPERATIONB-9TORCH PART CONFIGURATIONSDifferent hand held torch configurations are availabledepending on the cutting or gouging application. Standa

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS FROM POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. KEEP CHILDRENAWAY. PACEMAKER WEARERS SHOULD CONSULT WITH THEIR DOCTOR BEFORE OPERAT

B-10OPERATIONB-10GOUGING SETUP:If gouging metal and not cutting completely throughthe part is required, a special gouging nozzle is usedin conjunction

B-11OPERATIONB-11MACHINE INTERFACEThe TOMAHAWK™ 1000 comes standard with amachine interface. Interface signals provided include:arc start, arc initia

C-1ACCESSORIESC-1GENERAL OPTIONS /ACCESSORIESThe following options/accessories are available foryour Tomahawk™ Plasma cutter from your localLincoln Di

D-1MAINTENANCED-1TOMAHAWK™ 1000 PERIODIC MAINTENANCEChange consumables as required.THERMAL PROTECTIONThermal Detection Devices protect the machine fro

E-1TROUBLESHOOTINGE-1TOMAHAWK™ 1000 If for any reason you do not understand the test procedures or are unable to perform the tests/repairs safely, con

E-2TROUBLESHOOTINGE-2TOMAHAWK™ 1000 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test proc

E-3TROUBLESHOOTINGE-3TOMAHAWK™ 1000 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test proc

E-4TROUBLESHOOTINGE-4TOMAHAWK™ 1000 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test proc

E-5TROUBLESHOOTINGE-5TOMAHAWK™ 1000 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualIf for any reason you do not understand the test proc

On (Green LED) Blink (Red LED) Blink (Yellow)1. This occurs if after 4 seconds the Pilot Arc isnʼt transfered to theworkpiece. The machine stops t

Refer to http://www.lincolnelectric.com/safety for additional safety information.4.c. When not cutting or gouging, make certain no part of the elec-tr

E-7TROUBLESHOOTINGE-7TOMAHAWK™ 1000 Observe all Safety Guidelines detailed throughout this manualError condition listIf for any reason you do not unde

F-1DIAGRAMSF-1TOMAHAWK™ 1000 NOTE: This diagram is for reference only. It may not be accurate for all machines covered by this manual. The specifi

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A-1INSTALLATION A-1WeightIncludingTorch Cable63.9 lbs.29 kgsINPUT - SINGLE PHASE/THREE PHASE/ 50 / 60 HERTZ RATED OUTPUT AT 40° COUTPUTRECOMMEND INP

A-2INSTALLATION TOMAHAWK™ 1000 A-2Read entire Installation Section before installing the TOMA-HAWK™ 1000 .SAFETY PRECAUTIONSELECTRIC SHOCK CANKILL.•