Tool Description; Technical Data - DeWalt T1000 Operating Instructions Manual

Model T1000
the contents of this instruction manual especially the safety
precautions.
Powder actuated tools may be operated only by properly
trained operators as described in ANSI Standard A 10.3,
Safety Requirements for Powder Actuated fastening
Systems. for complete tool operation details, contact your
local D wALT branch office or distributor for training.
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Size Range
1/2" to 3" pin lengths, .22 caliber

Tool DeScRipTion

Trigger actuated, professional grade powder actuated tool.
Engineered for high reliability, low maintenance and speed. This
tool uses four levels of power; gray through yellow loads (levels 1-4)
and .300, 8mm head fasteners with lengths of 1/2" through 3" and
1/4"-20 threaded studs.

Technical DaTa

TOOL BODY PIN LENGTh
Precision 1/2" to 3"
Molded Washered
Rubber
TOOL WEIGhT POWER LEVEL
3 lbs. Gray (1),
Brown (2),
Green (3),
Yellow (4)
FaSTeneR FuncTioning
Prior to learning the safe operating
procedures for this tool, it is important
to understand how a powder actuated
fastener works. A powder actuated
fastener is considered to be a direct
drive or forced entry type of fastener
because it is driven directly into the base material. The
driving action causes tremendous forces to be applied to the
fastener. Powder actuated fasteners are specially designed and
manufactured using an austempering process to withstand the
forces imposed during the driving operation. Only fasteners
manufactured or supplied by D
used in this tool.
FuncTioning in concReTe
The performance of a powder actuated fastener when installed
into concrete or masonry base materials is based on the following
factors:
1. Strength of the base material
2. Hardness and concentration of the aggregate
3. Shank diameter of the fastener
4. Depth of embedment into the base material
5. fastener spacing and edge distance
In addition to these factors, installation tool accessories such as
a stop spall which reduces the tendency of the concrete surface to
spall during the driving action can increase the performance of the
fastener.
when a powder actuated fastener is driven into concrete, it
displaces the volume of concrete around the embedded area of the
fastener shank. As this occurs, the concrete directly surrounding
the fastener is compressed and in turn presses back against the
T1000
TOOL LENGTh LOAD TYPE
13" .22 Caliber
PIN TYPE
Ballistic Point Drive Pin,
.300 Head Drive Pin,
1/4"-20 Threaded Stud
wALT fasteners should be
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shank of the fastener. Additionally, the driving action generates heat
which causes particles within the concrete to fuse to the shank of
the fastener. This combination of compression and fusion holds the
fastener in the concrete base material. A similar action occurs when
fastening into block masonry.
Generally, the performance of the fastener in a given concrete
strength will increase with greater embedment depths in a certain
range. Depending on the fastener style and base material strength,
embedment depths range from 5/8" to 1-1/2". for depths greater
than this range, there is the possibility of the fastener bending or
fishhooking which may decrease expected load capacities and
create a safety hazard.
During the driving action, some localized surface spalling of
the concrete may occur. Normally, this is a surface effect which
does not effect the performance of the fastener. How-ever, it may
pose an aesthetic problem for exposed
applications where a fixture is not used.
In cases such as this, two methods can
be used to improve the appearance of the
fastening.
1. Another method used is to drive
the fastener through a steel washer
to improve the appearance of the
application.
2. A stop spall adapter mounted on the
powder actuated tool can help to reduce
surface spalling.
FuncTioning in STeel
The load performance of a powder actuated fastener when installed
into steel base materials is based on the following factors:
1. Thickness of the steel
2. Tensile strength of the steel
3. Shank diameter of the fastener
4. Depth of point penetration through the
steel.
5. fastener spacing and edge distance.
when a powder actuated fastener is driven into steel, it
displaces the steel laterally 360˚ around the shank of the fastener.
Since steel is an elastic material, it presses back against the shank
of the fastener to hold it in place. As the diameter of the fastener
shank is increased, the load capacity obtained will generally
increase provided the steel thickness is sufficient to accept the
fastener. To further increase fastener performance in steel, some
fasteners have a knurled shank which allows the steel to form a
key lock into the grooves to provide higher capacities than those
obtained with a smooth shank. for optimum performance, the
fastener point should completely penetrate the steel. Normally,
a minimum of 1/4" is allowed for the point length. An increase
in performance can be expected until the fastener no longer
completely penetrates through the steel. At this point, the elastic
properties of the steel cause a compression force to be developed
at an angle against the fastener point which reduces load capacity.
In thicker steel base materials, adequate load capacities may
be obtained for applications in which the point of the fastener
does not fully penetrate the steel. job site performance tests are
recommended.
fasteners should not be used in areas that have been welded
or cut with a torch as these procedures may have caused local
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Cat. No. DDF211001P
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Washer
2
Stop
Spall
Washer