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P-16 RESCUE SYSTEM
Safety & Instruction Manual
2019-09

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  • Page 1     P-16 RESCUE SYSTEM Safety & Instruction Manual 2019-09...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 ........
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  • Page 5: 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.
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  • Page 7: System Description

    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.

  • Page 8: Preparation For Operation

    P-16 Rescue System Instruction Manual Page 6 of 34 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.

  • Page 9: Step 2: P-16 Rescue Tool And Pc-100 Controller Unit Connections

    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 ®...

  • Page 10: Step 3: Power Source Selection And Connections

    Page 8 of 34 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: ...

  • Page 11: Pwr-12Mp Power Pack, 12V Lead Acid Agm

    (VRLA). The PWR-12MP Power Pack comes equipped with two red “Power Output” plugs which can provide power to two devices simultaneously, including the PC-100 Controller Unit for P-16 Rescue Tool operation or other accessories such as the portable winch, Sawzall, circular saw, impact wrench, ventilator fan, air bag compressor, and more.
  • Page 12 (or empty) even though there may be plenty of capacity remaining in the battery. This is because the indicator is sensing voltage and as amperage is being drawn by the P-16 Rescue Tool, the voltage of the battery drops naturally when under load. After operating the tool, it may take several minutes for the battery to “settle”...
  • Page 13 Charge the PWR-12MP Power Pack at ambient temperatures ranging from 32 to 104F.  Do not operate the P-16 Rescue Tool using the PWR-12MP Power Pack while connected to the battery charger. The high amperage current draws of the P-16 Rescue Tool may cause the charger to blow a fuse.

  • Page 14: Pwr-12Mp Battery And Battery Charging Safety Information

    (See “Sulfated Battery” below). Note: Immediately after the battery delivers high amps, such as from using the P-16 Rescue Tool or other accessories, it will take several minutes for it to “settle” back up before the battery indicator will read its true state-of-charge. As a rule, always disconnect the battery pack from the PC-100 Controller Unit and any accessories when not in use and cap all live battery terminals.
  • Page 15 0% indicator reading. Excessive discharging can happen by leaving a light or other accessory plugged in and turned on. (Note: the P-16 Rescue Tool will stop operating before the battery becomes excessively discharged.) A sulfated battery will need to be replaced.

  • Page 16: Lipk-16C Li-Ght Attack Pack (Lithium-Ion Power Pack)

    (a) PWR-Li16C Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (b) BC-Li16 Lithium-Ion Battery Charger, and (c) SLPK-L680 Sling Pack. The Li-GHT ATTACK Pack provides long-lasting P-16 Rescue Tool power in a super lightweight and portable pack. PWR-Li16C Battery Pack Charger...
  • Page 17 Rescue Tool as it is being discharged and unlike lead-acid battery options, the tool will not provide early notice to the operator that the battery is near empty by slowing down. When the P-16 stops running due to a depleted Lithium-Ion battery (Indicator is RED), stop all heavy work and operate the tool using the reserve battery energy to remove it from the working material.

  • Page 18: Bc-Li16 Battery Charger Operation

    The Power Hawk ® P-16 Rescue System Instruction Manual Page 16 of 34 BC-Li16 BATTERY CHARGER OPERATION BC-Li16 Removable Power Input Battery Lithium-Ion battery packs, such as Model Cord. Charger PWR-Li16C supplied Power Hawk Charger Technologies, Inc., require special chargers...

  • Page 19: Slpk-L680 Sling Pack Setup

    Charge at ambient temperatures ranging from 32 to 113°F (0 to 45°C).  Do not operate the P-16 Rescue Tool using the PWR-Li16C Battery Pack while connected to the charger. The high amperage current draws of the P-16 Rescue Tool may cause the charger to blow a fuse. ...
  • Page 20 Make sure battery terminal bolts are tight and cables are secure. If loose, re-tighten to 5 Ft-Lbs. max.  Perform battery integrity test.  Replace battery as required.  ® If service is required, contact your Power Hawk dealer or the Factory for assistance. 2019-09...

  • Page 21: Auxilliary & Back-Up 12V Power

    NOTE: The PC-100 Controller Unit is designed so that if polarity RED cable = POSITIVE (+) is accidentally reversed, the P-16 Rescue Tool will not operate, BLACK cable = NEGATIVE (-) remaining unharmed. If the P-16 Rescue Tool does not operate, check cable connections for proper polarity.

  • Page 22: Step 4: Tool Attachment Selection And Installation

    STEP 4: TOOL ATTACHMENT SELECTION AND INSTALLATION The P-16 Rescue Tool is designed to change from spreading to cutting in seconds using interchangeable tool attachments. These attachments are safely secured to the P-16 powerhead lugs through the use of special- grade steel pins.
  • Page 23 Insert the correct attachment pins. If the holes do not line up, you may need to operate the trigger switch of the P-16 Rescue Tool in the direction that will allow hole alignment.
  • Page 24 Install the tethered cylinder stop in the right rear of the powerhead lug using the remaining pin.  CAUTION: Failure to install the Cylinder Stop could result in the cutter link Cylinder Stop hitting the Powerhead, causing serious damage to the P-16 Rescue Tool. 2019-09...

  • Page 25: Removing P-16 Tool Attachments

    Removing Cutters All Power Hawk cutter blades are held together with a special-steel bolt and nut that is tightened to approximately 150 ft.- lbs. of torque. As the cutter is operated to open or close, there exists a natural load on the pins as the blades “push through”...

  • Page 26: Step 5: Powerhead 70 Variable Positioning

    70 rotation limits to prevent tool damage, even with the clutch knob tight. There will be times when, in order to prevent the P-16 tool body from jamming against other objects, the tool should be used UPSIDE DOWN and the attachments repositioned. Lower handle grips are provided on the tool for this purpose.
  • Page 27 WARNING Do not load the P-16 Rescue Tool such that the body becomes jammed against other objects and is loaded. Shearing of the stop screw causes loss of the 70 safety stops. Operating the tool in this condition may result in serious personal injury and/or damage to property and/or equipment.

  • Page 28: Operation

    (clockwise) will close the attachments. The P-16 Rescue Tool is designed to shut off automatically when it reaches maximum force. When this occurs, reverse direction to relieve load and reposition the tool. After the tool has shut off automatically, DO NOT continue to move the attachments in the same direction without first reversing direction to relieve the load, then reposition the tool.

  • Page 29: Operating Safety Information

    To avoid risk of serious personal injury and/or damage to property and/or ® equipment, do not under any circumstances place hands or other body parts on or near Power Hawk attachments when in operation. Operate the tool only with the clutch knob tightened. The clutch is intended to secure the position of the ...
  • Page 30 The Power Hawk ® P-16 Rescue System Instruction Manual Page 28 of 34 Helpful Hints: When spreading, forces are greater near the base of the arms than near the tip. Additionally, tool forces increase as the spreader moves from the closed position to the fully opened position due to mechanical advantage.

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    Check torque on cutter nut. Torque to 150 foot-pounds.  Inspect cutter-link spiral rings; replace as necessary.  Check P-16 to ensure 70 powerhead articulation and safety stops are functional. Replace parts as  necessary. Check covers and handles; replace as necessary.

  • Page 32: Storage

    Stow P-16 Rescue System with 12VDC power supply disconnected and all battery terminals covered. It is  recommended that cables between the P-16 Rescue Tool and the PC-100 Controller Unit be left fully connected. Stow P-16 Rescue Tool with attachments relieved of any load (i.e. spreader tips slightly separated).

  • Page 33: Specifications

    The Power Hawk ® P-16 Rescue System Instruction Manual Page 31 of 34 SPECIFICATIONS P-16 Rescue Tool Powerhead Output Torque 72,000 in-lbs (8135 N-m) Input / Output Ratio 5958:1 Powerhead Articulation Angle 70 Motor Type 12 Volts DC – Permanent Magnet...
  • Page 34 The Power Hawk ® P-16 Rescue System Instruction Manual Page 32 of 34 SPECIFICATIONS (Continued) PWR-12MP Power Pack Battery Type 12 V, Valve-Regulated, Sealed, Lead-Acid Battery Capacity 33 Ampere Hour Case Vented Charge Indicator Dial Indicator Charger Port Special Charger Required Power Hawk ®...

  • Page 35: Warranty Information

    Power Hawk Technologies, Inc., 300 Forge Way, Suite 2 Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 USA Telephone: 973-627-4646 or 1-800-PWR-HAWK (1-800-797-4295) Fax: 973-627-4622 www.powerhawk.com Power Hawk ® is a registered trademark of Power Hawk Technologies, Inc. U.S. Patent No. 5,297,780 and additional patents pending. 2019-09...

  • Page 36: Maintenance Service Record

    The Power Hawk ® P-16 Rescue System Instruction Manual Page 34 of 34 MAINTENANCE SERVICE RECORD DATE SERVICE PERFORMED / COMMENTS SERVICE PERSON 2019-09...
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  • Page 38 POWER HAWK Technologies, Inc., 300 Forge Way, Suite 2 Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 USA Telephone: 973-627-4646 or 1-800-PWR-HAWK (1-800-797-4295) Fax: 973-627-4622 www.powerhawk.com  ...

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