Panther hawk User manual

HAWK SAFETY CART
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING!
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF THIS PRODUCT IS USED FOR PURPOSES
OTHER THAN DESIGNED.
ANY OTHER USE OF THIS MACHINE VOIDS THE MANUFACTURER’SWARRANTY, AND IS THE SOLE
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER SHOULD ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY OCCUR.
ITIS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER/OPERATOR TO UNDERSTAND AND
CONVEY EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION TO EACH USER.
PANTHER PRODUCTS CORPORATION
2501 ANACONDA RD., HARRISONVILLE, MO 64701
816-884-4444 WWW.PANTHERPRODUCTS.US 800-283-8627
Rev. 04/10

Published by Panther Products Corporation, Inc.
2501 Anaconda Rd.
Harrisonville, MO 64701
www.pantherproducts.us
Copyright © 2010, Panther Products Corporation
PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
HAWK SAFETY CART
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SPECIFICATIONS
Total Weight
The Panther Hawk Safety Cart has a total weight in-service weight of 700 lbs.
Component Weights
Dimensions
Frame 153 lbs.
Front Axle/Pull Bar Support 24 lbs.
Handle 5 lbs.
4 Tires/Wheels 40 lbs. (10 lbs. each)
Equipment Storage Rack—End Plates (2) 30 lbs. (15 lbs. each)
Equipment Storage Rack—Side Plates (2) 58 lbs. (29 lbs. each)
Solid Counterweights (6) 300 lbs. (50 lbs. each)
Counterweights with holes for
Fall Arrest Attachment Eye Bolt (2) 90 lbs. (45 lbs. each)
Length with the handle up 65"
Width 38"
Height 30"
Ground Clearance 7 1/4"
Length with the handle down 99"
Height with the handle up
(to the top of the handle) 48"

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TESTED PERFORMANCE
The Panther Hawk Safety Cart was tested and found to meet the requirements of OSHA
Regulation 1926.502 for fall arrest (section d). It is the owner/employee/contractor’s
responsibility to inspect the cart and all components of the system to insure their compliance to
the OSHA Fall Protection Requirements.
It is the owners/employer/contractor’s responsibility to have an approved fall protection plan in
effect when using a Panther Hawk Safety Cart for fall restraint or fall arrest. Each contractor and
each job may have its own unique “Fall Protection Plan”. Check your job before putting the
Panther Hawk Safety Cart on the roof.
The Panther Hawk Safety Cart may be used where worker mobility and fall protection are
essential factors of a successful job. When the workers and equipment are rigged properly the
Panther Hawk Safety Cart is an integral component of a complete fall protection system. The
Panther Hawk Safety Cart can be utilized to allow two workers to be rigged for fall restraint and
also have one worker to be rigged for fall arrest.
For more information, or to receive a copy of the testing report, contact:
Panther Products Corporation
2501 Anaconda Road
Harrisonville, MO 64701
[phone]
[phone]
THE PANTHER HAWK SUPPORTS ATOTAL OF 3 (THREE) WORKERS
SIMULTANEOUSLY FOR FALL PROTECTION, AS FOLLOWS:
No More Than ONE WORKER Shall Be Connected
To the Panther Hawk Safety Cart for FALL ARREST. For Fall Arrest, the
Worker is connected to the fall arrest plate located on the lower side of the
cart to the attachment plate with One Eye-Bolt.
No More Than TWO WORKERS Shall be Connected to the Panther Hawk
Safety Cart for FALL RESTRAINT. For Fall Restraint, Up to Two workers
May be Connected to the Hoisting Rings.
NOTE: The total number of workers attached to the Panther Hawk Safety Cart shall not
exceed 3 (three). The workers connected shall have a combined weight
(clothing, tools, etc.) of no more than 310 lbs per person.

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PANTHER HAWK SAFETY CART
OPERATOR PREPARATION
READ INSTRUCTIONS
Read the instructions completely for safe operation of this equipment. Failure to do so can
subject operator and others to death or serious injury.
DRESS PROPERLY
Safety glasses or face shield must be worn at all times when operating roofing equipment.
Proper eye protection will help avoid irritation to the eyes caused by dust particles in the air.
Wear properly fitting clothes. Loose fitting clothing can be dangerous and cause serious
injury if caught in moving mechanical parts. Wear a long-sleeved shirt, buttoned at the cuffs,
safety shoes, and pants without cuffs.
Consult the owner/employer/contractor’s approved fall protection plan for additional dress
requirements in effect when using a Panther Hawk Safety Cart.
UNDER DUSTY CONDITIONS A DUST MASK IS RECOMMENDED.
JOB SITE PREPARATION
INSPECT ROOF DECK
Prior to allowing equipment or personnel access to the roof, make certain the deck is strong
enough to support the total weight of the Hawk and all personnel and equipment.
All potentially dangerous obstacles and debris that could cause injury to the operator or
others should be removed from the work area.
Keep unauthorized people away from the work area.
Check to see that all roof openings are guarded to protect against falls.
Keep extension cords and power lines away from the work area.
THE CURB WEIGHT OF THE PANTHER HAWK SAFETY CART IS 700 LBS. AS SHIPPED.

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HOISTING THE HAWK SAFETY CART
TO THE ROOF
INSPECT THE ROOF
Make certain hoist is in safe condition and operated by trained personnel. Make sure everyone
on the ground is completely clear of the hoisting area. Do not exceed the weight and size
capacity of your hoist. Refer to equipment weights listed above.
CONNECT TO HOIST PROPERLY
Use all hoisting rings/D-Rings (4 total) provided on the equipment when hoisting.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Safety footwear, eye protection, and snug fit clothing should be worn by all workers
working near the Panther Hawk Safety Cart.
2. Be certain all guards, shields and pins are securely locked in place before operating.
4. Do not allow any unauthorized personnel near the equipment during operation.
5. Never allow anyone to ride the machine.
6. Repair or replace any damaged or lost components before operating.
7. Do not modify the equipment.
8. Do not operate equipment that has been modified.
9. Be aware of obstructions, openings and people.
10. Do not operate within 15 feet of roof edge.
11. Guard all openings in the roof.
12. Check load rating of deck with owner or architect. Do not overload roof deck. (Consider
700 pound equipment weight plus operator and any additional items.)
13. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
14. Operate on flat, level roofs only.
15. Keep at least ten feet away from electrical lines.
16. Do not operate the machine if you are under the influence of alcohol, or drugs that could
impair judgment ability.
17. Keep the equipment in good condition. Maintain it as directed in this manual.
18. Maintain visibility at all times. Stop if visibility is obstructed.
19.The owner or operator must see that all nameplates, warnings and instructions are in
place and legible. Write to Panther Products Corporation for replacement decals and
instructions.
20.Consult the owner/employer/contractor’s approved fall protection plan for additional safety
precautions.

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST
OSHA Regulation 1926.502 requires that before operating the system there must be an
inspection for damaged equipment.
1.Read and understand the owner/employer/contractor Fall Protection Plan
2.Check for loose, worn or damaged parts.
3.Check all welds for cracking and/or any evidence of excessive wear or fatigue on any other
parts of the equipment prior to starting and daily during use.
4.Check lifting D-Rings for distortion or damage.
5.Check chain for rusting and/or wear before each use—DO NOT use if chain and chain
connections have been damaged.
6.All labels must be present and fully legible. (Copies of all labels are attached at the back of
the manual for accurate inspection).
7.Check for corrosion on entire unit.
8.Check connector plate for free movement.
9.Check Hawk Safety Cart claw for cracks or distortion.
10.Check pivot post for free movement and rotation.
11.Check rear brake for proper function.
12. Refer to Fall Protection Plan for additional inspection items.
If any items are found defective, damaged, modified or in any way degraded from the original
condition, the cart should be removed from service and repaired before being used.
DO NOT OPERATE DAMAGED EQUIPMENT.
DO NOT OPERATE EQUIPMENT THAT HAS BEEN MODIFIED.
Record all inspection results on the attached pages, or on your own company inspection
forms. Additional pages of our form can be photo copied or obtained by calling Panther
Products Corporation in Harrisonville, MO at [phone] or toll-free at [phone].

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THE PANTHER HAWK SUPPORTS ATOTAL OF 3 (THREE) WORKERS SIMULTANEOUSLY
FOR FALL PROTECTION, AS FOLLOWS:
No More Than ONE WORKER Shall Be Connected
To the Panther Hawk Safety Cart for FALL ARREST. For Fall Arrest, the
Worker is connected to the fall arrest plate located on the lower side of the
cart to the attachment plate with One Eye-Bolt.
No More Than TWO WORKERS Shall be Connected to the Panther Hawk
Safety Cart for FALL RESTRAINT. For Fall Restraint, Up to Two workers
May be Connected to the Hoisting Rings.
INFORMATIONAL
Fall Restraint is preventing a fall from happening. The worker should be rigged so that they
CANNOT reach a fall hazard. Refer to OSHA standards (www.OSHA.gov) 1926.502 (d). Fall
restraint is successful when workers are rigged sufficiently to limit their mobility to the sides
and edges of the surface and any roof openings on the roof/surface they are working on. This
includes interior openings in the roof/surface.
Fall Arrest is stopping a fall after it occurs. The worker is rigged so that they CAN reach a fall
hazard, but the fall arrest system (The Panther HAWK, Lanyards, and Harnesses) should be
rigged to stop their fall. Refer to OSHA standards (www.OSHA.gov) 1926.502 (d).
Fall Arrest
Connector Plate
Fall Restraint
Connectors
Hoisting Rings
are also used
for fall restraint.
No more than two
workers shall be
connected to the
Hawk for Fall
Restraint.

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Roofing System Components
The Panther HAWK may be used on flat roof surfaces (slope under .5:1) composed of
the following structures:
SUBSTRATE
•Steel Corrugated Panel (22 Ga.)
•Concrete Roof Deck
•Lightweight Concrete
•Plywood
INSULATION (Securely fastened)
•Fiber Board
•Hard Board
TOP SURFACE LAYER
•Built-Up
•Single Ply (TPO, EPDM, PVC, etc.)
•Ballasted System
For additional roofing system components, contact Panther Products Corporation or
your regional distributor for custom testing fees. Do not use the Panther Hawk if you
are unsure your roofing or other surface cannot support the weight of the Hawk and all
attached workers and equipment.
DO NOT USE THE PANTHER HAWK SAFETY CART ON THE
FOLLOWING SURFACES:
•Random loose laid insulation (not part of a system)
•Icy surfaces

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OPERATION REQUIREMENTS
Note: First, verify that the surface that the Panther Hawk Safety Cart will be installed
onto is capable of supporting the product and personnel using it. A complete
assessment of the entire surrounding areas should be made to determine if the
working surfaces have the strength and structural integrity to support users safely.
1 (one) workers can be rigged for fall arrest with up to 2 (two) additional workers
rigged for fall restraint. The total number of workers attached to the Panther Hawk
Safety Cart shall not exceed 3 (three). The workers connected shall have a combined
weight (person, clothing, tools, etc.) of no more than 310 lbs per person.
Position the Panther Hawk Safety Cart a minimum of 15 feet from the leading edge of
the roof or opening. Make sure the ring connector plate is pointing toward the leading
edge and the cart is set to travel parallel to the leading edge. Set rear brake by
rotating brake handles to locked (downward) position. The working area is a 90oarea
extending outwards from the ring connector plate to the edge of the roof.
COUNTERWEIGHTS
Place 6 (six) of the 50 lb. counterweights on the mounting brackets on the opposite
side of the fall arrest ring, or the side farthest from the roof edge.
Place 2 (two) of the 45 lb. counterweights, (with large holes cut out of sides) on the
mounting brackets on the same side as the fall arrest ring, or the side closest to the
roof edge. Make sure that with the counterweights installed, the Fall Arrest Connector
Plate and Eye-Bolt are visible and unobstructed.
WARNING: DO NOT USE HAWK SAFETY CART WITHOUT
ALL EIGHT (8) COUNTERWEIGHTS INSTALLED!
Side of cart
FACING
Roof edge
Side of cart
AWAY from
Roof edge
6 Counterweights
2 Counterweights
w/large cutout

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ILLUSTRATIONS
WARNING: The Hawk should be at least 15’
(fifteen feet) from the roof edge.
Fall Arrest
Connector Plate
and Eye Bolt Detail
Fall Arrest
Connector Plate
and Eye Bolt
NOTE: The area for workers to operate in Fall Arrest covers a 90o
range from the Fall Arrest Connector Plate Eye Bolt outwards
towards the roof edge, as shown above.

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Rear Brake Handles
Hoisting Rings
Hoisting Rings
NOTE: Only 2 (two) workers may be
attached to the hoisting rings for
Fall Restraint, even though there are
a total of 4 (four) hoisting rings.
NOTE: to engage the brake system,
push down on one or both handles until
they lock in a downward position.
Fall Arrest
Connector
Plate
and Eye Bolt

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EQUIPMENT USED WITH THE HAWK
All equipment used with the Panther Hawk Safety Cart MUST be OSHA compliant. For
information, contact your local OSHA office or visit their website, www.OSHA.gov. If you
do not know the contact information for your local OSHA office, it can be found either on
their website, or by calling OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA (6742)... TTY 1-877-889-5627.
Snap-hooks or carabineers used in the system shall be a locking type snap-hook design
and used to prevent disengagement of the snap-hook by the contact of the snap-hook
keeper and the connecting member (connector plate). Do not use equipment that is not
OSHA compliant. Verify that all snap-hooks are fully closed and locked.
Only one snap-hook shall be connected to the connector plate for Fall Arrest, and only
two snap-hooks shall be connected to D-Rings/Hoisting Rings for Fall Restraint. This
allows a maximum of 1 (one) workers to be connected for Fall Arrest, and a maximum of
2 (two) workers to be connected for Fall Restraint, simultaneously.
FOLLOWING A FALL
Equipment which has been subjected to impact load must be immediately removed from
service and shall not be used again for worker protection until inspected by a competent
person. Equipment can only be returned to service when found to be undamaged and
suitable for reuse by a competent person.
Refer to your company’s fall protection plan or contact your company’s safety
department. Record the contact information here:
______________________________________
Your Company Name or Contact Person
______________________________________
Your Company Phone or Contact Phone

KEEP INSPECTION LOGS WITH CART AT ALL TIMES
NOTE: ENTER DATE AND INITIAL FOR EACH DAY USED
MAKE COPIES OR CONTACT PANTHER PRODUCTS FOR ADDITIONAL PAGES.
INSPECTION STEP DATE DATE DATE DATE DATE DATE DATE
Read and understand owner/
employer/contractor Fall
protection Plan.
Check for loose, bent or damaged
parts.
Check welded connections for
distortion, cracks, or other
damage.
Check D-Rings for distortion or
damage.
Check chain for rusting and/or
wear before each use—DO NOT
use if chain and chain
connections have been damaged.
All labels must be present and
fully legible. (Copies of all labels
are attached at the back of the
manual for accurate inspection).
Check for corrosion on unit.
Check Fall Arrest connector plate
for free movement.
Check Hawk Safety Cart claw for
distortion.
Check claw pivot post for free
movement and rotation.
Check rear brake for proper
function.
Make sure tool box is securely
attached to cart at all times.
Refer to Fall Protection Plan for
additional inspection items.

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WE CARE ABOUT YOUR SAFETY!
CHECK YOUR INSTRUCTIONS AND DECALS OFTEN
Safety is important part of our equipment design. Be sure the instructions remain with the
equipment so they are available for each operator. Decals convey important information and
should always be readable.
If you can’t find you instructions or can’t read your decals we will be happy to replace them at
no cost. Fill in the form below and drop it in the mail. It’s that easy.
Company Name:
Your Name:
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Country:
Phone:
Fax:
Email Address:
Name of product:
Qty
Instructions
Set of Decals
Instruction Tube
Mail to:
Panther Products Corporation
2501 Anaconda Road
Harrisonville, MO 64701
Attn: Safety Department

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