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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual Tomahawk ® 1000 For use with machines having Code Numbers: 11581, 12850 Need Help? Call 1.888.935.3877 Register your machine: to talk to a Service Representative www.lincolnelectric.com/register Authorized Service and Distributor Locator: Hours of Operation: www.lincolnelectric.com/locator 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (ET) Mon. thru Fri. Save for future reference After hours? Use “Ask the Experts”...
  • Page 2 THANK YOU FOR SELECTING A QUALITY PRODUCT BY KEEP YOUR HEAD OUT OF THE FUMES. DON’T get too close to the arc. LINCOLN ELEC TRIC. Use corrective lenses if necessary to stay a reasonable distance away from the arc. READ and obey the Safety Data PLEASE EXAMINE CARTON AND EQUIPMENT FOR Sheet (SDS) and the warning label DAMAGE IMMEDIATELY...
  • Page 3 W117.2-1974. A Free copy of “Arc Welding Safety” booklet E205 is available from the Lincoln Electric Company, 2.d. All welders should use the following procedures in order to 22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44117-1199.
  • Page 4 SAFETY ELECTRIC SHOCK ARC RAYS CAN BURN. CAN KILL. 3.a. The electrode and work (or ground) circuits are 4.a. Use a shield with the proper filter and cover plates to protect your electrically “hot” when the welder is on. Do eyes from sparks and the rays of the arc when welding or not touch these “hot”...
  • Page 5 SAFETY WELDING AND CUTTING CYLINDER MAY EXPLODE IF SPARKS CAN CAUSE DAMAGED. FIRE OR EXPLOSION. 7.a. Use only compressed gas cylinders containing the correct shielding gas for the process used 6.a. Remove fire hazards from the welding area. If and properly operating regulators designed for this is not possible, cover them to prevent the welding sparks the gas and pressure used.
  • Page 6 SAFETY NOTE...
  • Page 7 SAFETY...
  • Page 8 PRÉCAUTIONS DE SÛRETÉ 6. Eloigner les matériaux inflammables ou les recouvrir afin de prévenir tout risque d’incendie dû aux étincelles. Pour votre propre protection lire et observer toutes les instructions et les précautions de sûreté specifiques qui parraissent dans ce 7.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION ...........................SECTION A ® TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - TOMAHAWK 1000 - CODE 12850 ............A-1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - TOMAHAWK ® 1000 - CODE 11581 ............A-2 SELECT PROPER LOCATION........................A-3 STACKING ............................A-3 TILTING ............................A-3 HIGH FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE PROTECTION ..................A-3 INPUT ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ......................A-3 INPUT PLUG INSTALLATION ........................A-3 ENGINE DRIVEN GENERATOR........................A-4 GAS INPUT CONNECTIONS........................A-4...

  • Page 10: Installation

    TOMAHAWK ® 1000 INSTALLATION INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - TOmAHAwk 1000 - COdE 12850 ® INPUT - SINGLE PHASE/THREE PHASE/ 50 / 60 HERTZ INPUT VOLTAGE +/- 10% INPUT AMPERES @ RATED OUTPUT CIRCUIT BREAKER (DELAY TYPE) 50% Duty Cycle 208V/1/50/60 100% Duty Cycle 40 Amps 50% Duty Cycle...

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications - Tomahawk ® 1000 - Code 11581

    TOMAHAWK ® 1000 INSTALLATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - TOmAHAwk 1000 - COdE 11581 ® INPUT - SINGLE PHASE/THREE PHASE/ 50 / 60 HERTZ INPUT VOLTAGE +/- 10% INPUT AMPERES @ RATED OUTPUT CIRCUIT BREAKER (DELAY TYPE) 50% Duty Cycle 208V/1/50/60 100% Duty Cycle 40 Amps 50% Duty Cycle 230V/1/50/60...

  • Page 12: Select Proper Location

    TOMAHAWK ® 1000 INSTALLATION (4) When the machine is enclosed in a metal building, several SAFETY PRECAUTIONS good earth driven electrical grounds around the periphery of ® Read entire Installation Section before installing the Tomahawk the building are recommended. 1000 . Failure to observe these recommended installation procedures ®...

  • Page 13: Engine Driven Generator

    TOMAHAWK ® 1000 INSTALLATION • Maximum psi from a nitrogen gas cylinder to the Tomahawk ® 1000 regulator should never exceed 110 psi. ENGINE dRIVEN GENERATOR • Install a hose between the nitrogen gas cylinder regulator and For use on engine drives, keep in mind the above input draw the Tomahawk ®...

  • Page 14: Operation

    Read and understand this entire section before starting characteristics, cutting visibility and arc stability. The operating your Tomahawk 1000 control system has a safety mechanism to insure that the nozzle and electrode are in place before cutting or gouging. This is WARNING extremely important due to the high voltages involved.

  • Page 15: User Responsibility

    TOMAHAWK ® 1000 OPERATION USER RESPONSIBILITY Because design, fabrication, erection and cutting variables affect the results obtained in applying this type of information, the serviceability of a product or structure is the responsibility of the user. Variation such as plate chemistry, plate surface condition (oil, scale), plate thickness, preheat, quench, gas type, gas flow rate and equipment may produce results different than those expected.

  • Page 16: Cutting Capability

    It is recommended that consumables be replaced in complete sets. (Example: Electrode and Nozzle). This will maximize the performance of the Tomahawk ® 1000 system. Figure B.1 Tomahawk 1000 - Cut Capacity Chart aaron neville you tube 0.500 0.625 0.750 0.875 1.000...

  • Page 17: Limitations

    TOMAHAWK ® 1000 OPERATION LImITATIONS 3. OUTPUT RED LED: The cutting torch is energized. Do not exceed output current and duty cycle rating of machine. Do not use the Tomahawk ® 1000 for pipe thawing. Blinking: Internal auxiliary undervoltage condition. The machine needs to be turned OFF then ON again to restart.

  • Page 18: Cutting Process

    TOMAHAWK ® 1000 OPERATION 7. PRIMARY AIR, GAS PRESSURE GAUGE AND WARNING REGULATOR KNOB: Allows the regulation and monitoring of the Clean, dry air or gas must be supplied to the machine. A primary air/gas pressure. pressure setting above 110 PSI (7.5 bar) could damage the The inlet primary air/gas pressure is limited by torch.

  • Page 19: Process Gouging

    The output of the ANGLE TO CUT Tomahawk 1000 can also be increased or decreased to control the amount of material being removed. Most users tend to maximize the output in order to remove the most material in a...

  • Page 20: Torch

    TOMAHAWK ® 1000 OPERATION Applications: PILOT ARC dISCUSSION The Tomahawk ® 1000 has a smooth, continuous pilot arc. The Removing weld imperfections – cracks, porosity, inclusions, etc. pilot arc is only a means of transferring the arc to the workpiece Back gouging for welding preparation for cutting.

  • Page 21: Suggestions For Extra Utility From The Tomahawk ® 1000 System

    TOMAHAWK ® 1000 OPERATION SUGGESTIONS FOR ExTRA UTILITY FROm THE TOmAHAwk 1000 SYSTEm: ® WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL. • Turn off machine at the disconnect switch on the rear of the machine before tightening, cleaning or replacing consumables. 1. Occasionally an oxide layer may form over the tip of the electrode, creating an insulating barrier between the electrode and nozzle.

  • Page 22: Torch Part Configurations

    TOMAHAWK ® 1000 OPERATION TORCH PART CONFIGURATIONS Different hand held torch configurations are available depending on the cutting or gouging application. Standard Cutting Setup: In the Standard Cutting configuration the nozzle is designed not to touch the work piece. The advantage of this cutting method is good visibility of the arc.

  • Page 23: Gouging Setup

    Refer to the torch parts decal located on your machine or the parts 3-10 pages at the back of this manual for the specific part numbers required for each of these setups. ALWAYS USE GENUINE LINCOLN ELECTRIC ELECTRODES, NOZZLES, AND EXPENDABLE PARTS FOR THE BEST CUTTING PERFORMANCE. www.lincolnelectric.com...

  • Page 24: Machine Interface

    TOMAHAWK ® 1000 OPERATION mACHINE INTERFACE The TOMAHAWK™ 1000 comes standard with a machine interface. Interface signals provided include: arc start, arc initiated, and arc voltage. These signals are accessible through the 14 pin connector on the case front. Arc Start: The Arc Start circuit allows for triggering of the power source to commence cutting.

  • Page 25: Accessories

    TOMAHAWK ® 1000 ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES The following options/accessories are available for your Tomahawk™ Plasma cutter from your local Lincoln Distributor. K2886-1 - Plasma Circle Cutting Kit - For cutting circles from 3” to 33” in diameter (77mm to 838mm). TORCHES The following replacement or optional torches are available: K2848-1 LC65 Handheld Plasma Torch 25' (7.5m) K2848-2 LC65 Handheld Plasma Torch 50' (15m)

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    TOMAHAWK ® 1000 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE PERIOdIC  mAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL. ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN KILL. • Turn off machine at the disconnect switch • Have an electrician install and service this on the rear of the machine before equipment.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING How to Use Troubleshooting Guide WARNING Service and Repair should only be performed by Lincoln Electric Factory Trained Personnel. Unauthorized repairs performed on this equipment may result in danger to the technician and machine operator and will invalidate your factory warranty. For your safety and to avoid Electrical Shock, please observe all safety notes and precautions detailed throughout this manual.
  • Page 28 TOMAHAWK ® 1000 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION 1. Check that the circuit breakers did not trip. Input circuit breaker trips repeatedly. 2. Install a larger input circuit or turn the output control to a lower amperage. No Status indicators light and the fan 1.
  • Page 29 TOMAHAWK ® 1000 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS POSSIBLE RECOMMENDED (SYMPTOMS) CAUSE COURSE OF ACTION 1. Check the torch consumables to be sure they are in tight, not dirty or greasy and in good shape. Replace if necessary. 2. Check air supply for oil or a great deal of The arc starts but sputters badly.
  • Page 30 At first, try turning the machine OFF, wait for a few seconds, then turn the machine ON again. If the error remains, troubleshooting is required. Please contact the nearest technical service center or Lincoln Electric and report the LED Status found on the machine Front Panel.
  • Page 31 TOMAHAWK ® 1000 TROUBLESHOOTING Error condition list (Green LED) (Yellow LED) (Yellow LED) No pilot arc established 1. The Torch Trigger pushbutton is pressed. During this period the machine will attempt to start the pilot arc for 4 times. If the pilot arc does not start, the machine automatically will enter into a safe status condition that will allow troubleshooting as necessary.
  • Page 32 TOMAHAWK ® 1000 WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 34 WARNING Do not touch electrically live parts or Keep flammable materials away. Wear eye, ear and body protection. electrode with skin or wet clothing. Insulate yourself from work and AVISO DE ground. Spanish PRECAuCION No toque las partes o los electrodos Mantenga el material combustible Protéjase los ojos, los oídos y el bajo carga con la piel o ropa moja-...
  • Page 35 WARNING Keep your head out of fumes. Turn power off before servicing. Do not operate with panel open or Use ventilation or exhaust to guards off. remove fumes from breathing zone. AVISO DE Spanish PRECAuCION Los humos fuera de la zona de res- Desconectar el cable de ali- No operar con panel abierto o piración.
  • Page 36 Lincoln Electric for advice or information about their use of our products. We respond to our customers based on the best information in our possession at that time. Lincoln Electric is not in a position to warrant or guarantee such advice, and assumes no liability, with respect to such information or advice.

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