Power Hawk P-16 Mounting instructions

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P-16 RESCUE SYSTEM
Safety & Instruction Manual
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Table of Contents
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ....................................................................................................... 3
CONTACT INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................... 3
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................................... 5
THE P-16 RESCUE TOOL ....................................................................................................................... 5
THE PC-100 CONTROLLER UNIT .......................................................................................................... 5
PREPARATION FOR OPERATION ......................................................................................................... 6
STEP 1: INSPECTION ............................................................................................................................. 6
STEP 2: P-16 RESCUE TOOL AND PC-100 CONTROLLER UNIT CONNECTIONS ............................ 7
STEP 3: POWER SOURCE SELECTION AND CONNECTIONS ........................................................... 8
PWR-12MP POWER PACK, 12V LEAD ACID AGM ............................................................................... 9
PWR-12MP BATTERY AND BATTERY CHARGING SAFETY INFORMATION ................................... 11
PWR-12MP BATTERY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION ..................................................................... 12
LIPK-16C LI-GHT ATTACK PACK (LITHIUM-ION POWER PACK) ...................................................... 14
PWR-LI16C LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACK ......................................................................................... 14
BC-LI16 BATTERY CHARGER OPERATION ....................................................................................... 16
SLPK-L680 SLING PACK SETUP ......................................................................................................... 17
AUXILLIARY & BACK-UP 12V POWER ................................................................................................ 19
STEP 4: TOOL ATTACHMENT SELECTION AND INSTALLATION ..................................................... 20
REMOVING P-16 TOOL ATTACHMENTS… ......................................................................................... 23
STEP 5: POWERHEAD 70 VARIABLE POSITIONING ....................................................................... 24
OPERATION .......................................................................................................................................... 26
OPERATING SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................................................. 2 7
MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................................... 29
STORAGE .............................................................................................................................................. 30
STOP SCREW REPLACEMENT: .......................................................................................................... 30
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................... 30
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................. 31
WARRANTY INFORMATION ................................................................................................................. 33
MAINTENANCE SERVICE RECORD .................................................................................................... 34

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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
The Power Hawk® P-16 Rescue System is designed to provide safe operation. All users should read and be
thoroughly familiar with the operating instructions and safety precautions contained in this manual. Operator safety
depends on users being properly trained by the Authority having jurisdiction and using the tool for the purpose
intended. The following safety precautions must be observed at all times. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND/OR EQUIPMENT.
 The Power Hawk® P-16 Rescue System shall only be operated by persons authorized by the Authority
having jurisdiction.
 Suitable protective equipment shall be worn as directed by the Authority having jurisdiction. At a
minimum, this should include gloves, helmet, eye protection, and body protection – such as turnout gear.
 Prior to use, inspect all Power Hawk® P-16 Rescue System components for any signs of damage or
fraying. Do not use damaged equipment.
 Stay alert. Do not operate tool when tired.
 The Power Hawk P-16 Rescue System has been third-party water tested in accordance with Standard
IEC 529 (the Standard for Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures) and passed the highest water
jet spray test requirements of Clause IPX6. If the tool, however, becomes completely submerged under
water, contact the Factory or an Authorized Power Hawk® Service Center regarding the service
necessary to remove any ingested water and to ensure proper re-lubrication of parts. Failure to do so
could result in internal corrosion of parts that could lead to the tool not working properly.
 Use only Factory authorized service parts.
 This tool should only be used with accessories approved by Power Hawk Technologies, Inc. Use of
unauthorized accessories can result in unpredictable and unreliable tool operation and is prohibited.
See also the POWER HAWK Training DVD
included with your purchase
for detailed information on
Techniques using the P-16 Rescue System
CONTACT INFORMATION
Power Hawk Technologies, Inc.,
300 Forge Way, Suite 2
Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 USA
Telephone: [phone] or 1-800-PWR-HAWK (1-800-797-4295)
Fax: [phone]
www.powerhawk.com

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
THE P-16 RESCUE TOOL
The Power Hawk
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P-16 Rescue Tool utilizes aerospace gear technology, namely the Curtiss Wright Power Hinge,
to deliver high output forces to tool attachments such as spreaders and cutters. Tool attachments are quickly
interchangeable using high-strength steel, ball detent pins. A variable 70 articulation of the power head and
attachments allows greater versatility of access as compared to conventional hydraulic rescue tools. The P-16
Rescue Tool is powered solely by 12 volts DC. There are NO HYDRAULICS. The rear handle has a circular design
to maintain identical trigger switch operation regardless of the tool’s rotational position.
THE PC-100 CONTROLLER UNIT
The “brain” of the Power Hawk
®
P-16 Rescue System is the PC-100 Controller Unit. The PC-100 receives input
from the P-16 Rescue Tool trigger switch and allows 12 volts DC power to be delivered to the Rescue Tool for
operation. Special electronics within the PC-100 sense electrical current and automatically cut power to the tool
when maximum force is reached. When this happens, the user should reverse direction to relieve the load, then
reposition the tool.
NOTE: The PC-100 Controller Unit and the P-16 Rescue Tool are serialized as a matched
set, and should be used as such
.
CAUTION
The PC-100 is serviceable only by the Factory or an Authorized Power Hawk Service Center.
Do not break the manufacturer seals. Do not loosen or remove the black pressure-relief
knob. Internal access or disturbance of PC-100 components may result in uncontrolled
operation of the P-16 Rescue Tool and create risk of serious personal injury and/or damage
to property and/or equipment.
!
!
Serial Number Power head
WARNING
The P-16 Rescue Tool must be
connected to the Power Hawk
®
PC-100 Controller Unit. Never
attach the P-16 Rescue Tool
directly to any other power
source. Connection to an
unauthorized power source will
result in uncontrolled operation
Manufacturer
Seals
Pressure-Relief
Knob Serial
Number

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PREPARATION FOR OPERATION
STEP 1: INSPECTION
Remove P-16 Rescue System components and carefully inspect contents for any damage.
If damage is found, contact your local Power Hawk
®
Dealer or the Factory for instructions.
A. P-16 Rescue Tool
B. PC-100 Controller Unit
C. AP-1600 Attach. Pin Set
D. CA-4M Power Cable
E. PWR-12MP Power Pack, 12V
F. BC-U1 Battery Charger
G. LiPK-16C Li-GHT Attack Pack (Option)
H. S-1601 Spreader Arms
I. CS-1602 Power Blade
J. C-1601 Curved Cutter
K. C-1603 Hatchet Cutter
L. C-1604 Shredder Cutter
M. JC4-16 Jumper Cables
N. EC4-16 Extension Cable, 16 Ft.
O. VH4-4 Vehicle Harness Kit
A
C
D
E
B C
H I J
F
K L
G
M
N
G1. PWR-Li16C Lithium-Ion Power Pack
G2. BC-Li16 Charger, Lithium-Ion
G3. SLPK-L680 Sling Pack
O
G3
G1
G2

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STEP 2: P-16 RESCUE TOOL AND PC-100 CONTROLLER UNIT CONNECTIONS
Prior to making electrical connections, make sure all connectors are clean and free from dirt
and debris. On the P-16 Rescue Tool cable and the CA-4M Power Cable Assembly, the
“ribbed” side of the power cable must match with the negative terminal side of the yellow
connector plugs.
Attach the CA-4M Power Cable
connector with the decal “Connect to
Power Hawk Tool” to the P-16 Rescue
Tool cable connector. The small
control wire connectors must be
aligned, then screwed together by
hand. The large connectors snap into
place when properly attached.
Connect the other end of the CA-4M
Power Cable Assembly to the PC-100
Controller Unit. The control wire
connector must be aligned with the
case-mounted receptacle, then
tightened by hand. The power wire
connector snaps into the case-mounted
connector labeled “Power Output”.
HINT: Always connect the threaded control wire first before connecting the larger yellow
connectors. This will make aligning the control wire tabs and screwing the connector together
easier by not fighting the heavier wire.
The Power Hawk
®
P-16 Rescue System can be stored with the PC-100 Controller fully connected – this is
recommended for faster on-scene response. The only further connection required on-scene is for the 12VDC power
supplied to the controller as described in Step 3. See Storage Recommendations in the Maintenance section for
more information.
NOTE
The Power Hawk
®
P-16 Rescue System power cable connectors are color-coded. YELLOW plugs
are only used to deliver controlled 12 volts DC from the PC-100 Controller Unit to the P-16 Rescue
Tool. RED plugs are used to supply 12 volts DC power to the PC-100 from a source such as a
Power Hawk
®
power pack, direct vehicle hook-up, 12 VDC battery, 12 VDC generator, etc. The
yellow and red connectors are configured differently and cannot be connected together. Do not
attempt to attach different colored connectors.
Control
Wire
Control
Wire

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STEP 3: POWER SOURCE SELECTION AND CONNECTIONS
The Power Hawk
®
P-16 Rescue Tool is powered using 12 volts DC which must be channeled through the Power
Hawk
®
PC-100 Controller Unit. Power sources may include:
It is recommended that back-up 12 volts DC power always be available on-scene when using
the Power Hawk
®
P-16 Rescue System, especially when operating with consumable power
sources such as the Power Hawk power packs.
NOTE
The 12 volts DC power source must be capable of delivering sufficient current to properly
operate the P-16 Rescue Tool without causing damage to the power source itself. (See
Specifications section of this manual for P-16 current requirements.
VH4-4
Vehicle
Harness
with
EC4-16
Extension
Cable
 Direct 12 VDC vehicle
system hook-up
Jumper Cable to
12 VDC batteries
JC4-16
Jumper
Cables
 Power Hawk
Power Packs
PWR-12MP
Lead Acid AGM
PWR-Li16C
Lithium-Ion
 12 VDC Generator  12 VDC Converted Power Supply