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MODEL T1000
T1000
OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DO NOT OPERATE THE T1000 TOOL UNTIL YOU HAVE READ
THIS MANUAL AND RECEIVED THE PROPER TRAINING
ACCORDING TO ANSI STANDARD A 10.3-1995.
WARNING
WARNING!
PRIOR TO OPERATING THE T1000 TOOL, STUDY THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND DEVELOP A THOROUGH
UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONTENTS.
PROPER TRAINING ACCORDING TO THE CURRENT ANSI STANDARD A 10.3, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR
POWDER ACTUATED FASTENING SYSTEMS MUST BE COMPLETED AND A POWERS FASTENERS QUALIFIED OPERATOR CARD
MUST BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO OPERATION OF THE TOOL. STATE, LOCAL, OR OTHER REGULATIONS SHOULD ALSO BE FOL-
LOWED. LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND STANDARDS REGARDING THE USE OF POWDER ACTUATED TOOLS MAY PERIODICALLY
BE REVISED. ANY SUCH REVISIONS MAY CHANGE THE SAFETY AND OPERATING PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN THIS MANU-
AL. POWERS FASTENERS, INC. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SUCH REVISIONS WHICH OCCUR AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS
MANUAL. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO MAINTAIN FAMILIARITY WITH THE CURRENT LAWS, REGULATIONS,
AND STANDARDS THAT APPLY TO THE POWDER ACTUATED TOOL.
DANGER! - TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:
NEVER CLOSE TOOL WITH ANY PART OF HAND OVER MUZZLE END.
OPERATORS AND BYSTANDERS MUST WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION.
ALWAYS ASSUME TOOL IS LOADED. DO NOT PLACE A FINGER ON THE TRIGGER OF LOADED TOOL
UNTIL MUZZLE END IS AGAINST WORK SURFACE AND YOU ARE READY TO MAKE A FASTENING. NEVER
PLACE YOUR HAND OVER THE MUZZLE WITH A POWDER LOAD IN THE TOOL. IF THE TOOL ACCIDENTALLY
DISCHARGES THE PISTON OR FASTENER MAY PENETRATE YOUR HAND RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE OPERATOR OF THIS TOOL COMPLETELY READS AND UNDERSTANDS
THE ENTIRE TOOL MANUAL AND COMPLETES THE OPERATOR'S EXAM ON THE LAST PAGE. THE
WARRANTY WILL NOT BE VALID UNTIL THE TEST IS RECEIVED, WITH A COPY OF YOUR RECEIPT, AND REVIEWED BY
POWERS FASTENERS, INC.
Low Velocity
Powder Actuated
Fastening Tool
CAT. NO.49132
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Summary of Contents for Prime T1000
- Page 1 ACCORDING TO ANSI STANDARD A 10.3-1995. WARNING WARNING! PRIOR TO OPERATING THE T1000 TOOL, STUDY THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND DEVELOP A THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONTENTS. PROPER TRAINING ACCORDING TO THE CURRENT ANSI STANDARD A 10.3, SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR POWDER ACTUATED FASTENING SYSTEMS MUST BE COMPLETED AND A POWERS FASTENERS QUALIFIED OPERATOR CARD MUST BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO OPERATION OF THE TOOL.
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Page 2: Warranty
Prior to operating the T1000 tool, you must be properly trained in the operation and maintenance of this tool and be issued a Powers Fasteners Qualified Operator Card. When using the tool, you must have this card in your possession. - Page 3 FASTENER FUNCTIONING Prior to learning the safe operating procedures for this tool, it is important to understand how a powder actuat- ed 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.
- Page 4 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.
- Page 5 FASTENER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS It is important to understand the required minimum base material thickness requirements along with the minimum spacing and edge distance requirements. Failure to follow these requirements can result in an unsuccessful fastening and create a safety hazard. BASE MATERIAL THICKNESS Concrete base material should be at least three (3) times as thick as the fastener embedment penetration.
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Page 6: Tool Operation
INSTALLATION IN STEEL The following guidelines are based on the installation of a fastener in ASTM A 36 structural steel with the point fully penetrating the steel member. Recommended steel material thickness ranges from a minimum of 1/8" to a maximum of 3/8". For use in higher strength structural steel, applications where the point does not penetrate the steel member, or a thickness of steel greater than 3/8", job site performance tests are recommended. -
Page 7: Safety Precautions
fastener. If excessive force is required, stop and determine why the fastener can not be inserted. Correct the problem before proceeding. NOTE: Do not use fasteners longer than 3" as listed in the fastener selection section of this manual. 3. Make sure the breech is clear. Insert the powder load starting with the lowest power level. -
Page 8: Operating The Tool
PRIOR TO OPERATING THE TOOL 1. Warning signs should always be posted within the area in which a powder actuated tool is to be used. These signs should be at least 8" x 10" in size with boldface type that is not less than 1" in height. The sign should state "Powder Actuated Tool In Use". - Page 9 MODEL T1000 al causing serious injury or death to someone. Overpowering the fastener can also damage the tool, creating a safety hazard to both the operator or bystanders. 9. Do not fasten into cast iron, tile, glass, or other types of brittle materials. These materials can shatter and create sharp fragments which may cause injury.
- Page 10 Fastener Selection Guide .300 HEAD DIA. DRIVE PINS W. 1-7/16" INSULATION WASHER CAT. SHANK STD. STD. HEAD SHANK WT./ LENGTH CTN. DIA. DIA. .300 HEAD DIAMETER DRIVE PINS 50122 1-1/2" 1000 .300 .143 CAT. SHANK STD. STD. HEAD SHANK WT./ 50126 2-1/2"...
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Page 11: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ALWAYS CHECK INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR PROPER ASSEMBLY OF PARTS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Fastener Overdriving Power level too high / Pin too short Use a lower powder load level number or a longer pin Soft base material Check base material suitability section Tool does not fire Tool not depressed completely See "Tool does not depress completely"... - Page 12 Tool cannot be opened or cycled Lack of proper cleaning Clean tool thoroughly Damaged or bent piston Remove and replace piston Broken or damaged parts Tag tool with warning "Defective - Do Not Use" place in locked container and contact your Powers Fasteners Authorized representative for service Piston stuck in the forward Piston has been overdriven and is...
- Page 13 MODEL T1000 QUALIFIED TOOL OPERATOR EXAMINATION OPERATOR’S NAME DATE HOME ADDRESS DATE OF BIRTH @@ @@ @@ @@ @@ @@ @@ @@ @@ @@ @@ @@ @@ @@ yy yy CHECK THE CORRECT ANSWER. 5 Unsafe applications for powder actuated tools...
- Page 14 14 Malfunctioning tools cannot be used and must True False be removed from service immediately. • Powers Fasteners powder loads for the T1000 True False are .22 caliber, "A" tapered, neck down, rim 15 After conducting a Center Punch Test, the best fire, short crimped cartridges.