The Power Hawk
®
P-16 Rescue System Instruction Manual
Page 19 of 34
2019-09
AUXILLIARY & BACK-UP 12V POWER
WARNING
Do not make direct contact between battery positive and negative battery terminals as this can
cause an explosion or fire. Keep the protective caps snapped in place over the 2 red connector
terminals and charger port when not in use.
Ensure proper polarity is maintained.
RED
cable = POSITIVE (+)
BLACK cable = NEGATIVE (-)
JC4-16 Jumper Cables
Power may be supplied by a charged automobile battery at the scene by using the JC4-16 Jumper Cables.
Connect the Jumper Cable clips to the appropriate battery terminals. For operation, connect the red plug of
the Jumper Cable to the PC-100 Controller Unit via the red plug labeled “12 Volt Power Input.”
VH4-4 Vehicle Harness with EC4-16 Extension Cable
Using the VH4-4 Vehicle Harness Kit and EC4-16 Extension Cable, power may be supplied from a vehicle at the
scene without opening its hood. Install the Vehicle Harness Kit by mounting the red plug to a desired location on
the vehicle (i.e. front grill) and routing and connecting the wires to the proper battery terminals. Make sure the
protective terminal cap is secured to the red plug and kept snapped in place when not in use. For operation,
connect the plugs of the harness and the EC4-16 Extension Cable. Then connect the Extension Cable to the
PC-100 Controller Unit via the red plug labeled “12 Volt Power Input.”
Test the connections by momentarily turning the P-16 Rescue Tool
trigger switch. The tool should energize and move the powerhead
output lugs. If the tool does not operate, see the Troubleshooting
section of this manual.
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NOTE:
The PC-100 Controller Unit is designed so that if polarity
is accidentally reversed, the P-16 Rescue Tool will not operate,
remaining unharmed. If the P-16 Rescue Tool does not operate,
check cable connections for proper polarity.