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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Page 3: ...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...
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Page 5: ...ng 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 Degre...
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Page 7: ...lows 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 rea...
Page 8: ...scue 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...
Page 9: ...nnector 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...
Page 10: ...tem 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 th...
Page 11: ...out of the carrying case without dangerous build ups These vents and drain holes are shown below holes on the front cover strap slots in the back holes on the top and a drain hole on the bottom CAUTI...
Page 12: ...a month to avoid reduced battery capacity due to self discharging Charge the PWR 12MP Power Pack using only the Power Hawk Battery Charger Model BC U1 or previous Model 2C0810 2 ATTACHING THE PC 100...
Page 13: ...s recommended that the PWR 12MP Power Pack stay connected to the BC U1 Charger until the Power Hawk is taken out to be used To connect the charger to the power pack align the tab and slot of the outpu...
Page 14: ...attery pack indicator the battery will take several minutes to settle back down approx 20 minutes after being disconnected from the charger before the battery pack indicator will read its true state o...
Page 15: ...ery pack 8 Always have back up 12 volts DC power available It is recommended that you have spare battery packs i e Model PWR 12MP however other back up 12 Volts DC sources may be used An automobile ba...
Page 16: ...ust be connected to the spade connector found on the bottom of the Charge Indicator P N 2C1220 1 as shown right When installing make sure the wire is positioned so that it is not pinched in between th...
Page 17: ...ANT The PWR Li16C Lithium Ion Battery Pack delivers consistent voltage to the P 16 Rescue Tool as it is being discharged and unlike lead acid battery options the tool will not provide early notice to...
Page 18: ...ord into a suitable 105 to 240 VAC outlet Connect the charger to the power pack by aligning the Charger Connector with the mating connector found on the wire assembly of the power pack Snap the connec...
Page 19: ...e Power Hawk battery packs however other back up power sources may be used such as 12 volts DC automobile battery using jumper cables Model JC4 16 12 volts DC direct vehicle hook up using Models VH4 4...
Page 20: ...DOT Hazardous Material Regulations and International Dangerous Goods Regulations DISPOSE of battery pack in accordance with Local State Federal Laws and Regulations They must be collected recycled or...
Page 21: ...it 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...
Page 22: ...ins are also left and right side specific The left pins are longer and have a larger diameter than the right pins For clarity during use the right pin set has a red ribbon attached to it Remember Red...
Page 23: ...e serious personal injury and or damage to property and or equipment Installing Spreader Arms Note decals indicating Left thicker and Right thinner sides of the spreader arm set Align the holes in the...
Page 24: ...trigger switch of the P 16 Rescue Tool in the direction that will move the hole in the powerhead lug toward the hole in the cutter link Install the tethered cylinder stop in the right rear of the pow...
Page 25: ...ten the clutch prior to operation 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 cutte...
Page 26: ...re to do so may result in sudden movement of the tool and attachments which may cause personal injury and or damage to property and or equipment The clutch is intended to secure the position of the at...
Page 27: ...l though still operational has lost its safety stop positioning and must be repaired by replacing the stop screw See Maintenance section This condition will be apparent since the P 16 attachments will...
Page 28: ...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 t...
Page 29: ...are shielded from any loose debris When stabilizing use proper cribbing methods Power Hawk cutter attachments are designed to cut a variety of materials such as door and windshield posts pipe sheet me...
Page 30: ...e when performing an operation When cutting the greatest cutting forces are available at the base of the cutter point closest to the cutter bolt When possible begin cut as close to the base of the cut...
Page 31: ...LY MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION Check charge on battery Inspect Power Hawk P 16 Rescue System components for damage Inspect cables and plugs for fraying wear cleanliness or damage Check switches for pro...
Page 32: ...obtained from your authorized POWER HAWK Dealer or by contacting the Factory TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Tool will not operate Poor loose dirty electrical connections Disconnect cl...
Page 33: ...Highest Spreading Force At tips NFPA 1936 HSF 9270 lbs 41 2 kN At back of arm 45 240 lbs 201 2 kN Lowest Spreading Force At tips NFPA 1936 LSF 6990 lbs 31 1 kN At back of arm 17 530 lbs 78 0 kN With...
Page 34: ...ounding Connector rated 10 A Output Charge Current 4 A Max 5 Charge Voltage 14 8 20 V DC Output Fuse Type Blade Type Fast Acting MINI Fuse SAE J2077 Output Fuse Value 5 A 32 V Power Cord SPT 2 VW 1 18...
Page 35: ...C Constant Current 4 ADC Nominal Max 4 3A Switching Current Approx 0 2 A DC Output Power Cord SPT 2 16 105 C 300V with Anderson mini output connector 6 feet 1 83 m Weight 2 1 lbs 0 95 kg Envelope L x...
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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...
