Herramientas De Rescate P16

P-16 RESCUE SYSTEM

Owner Operation & Maintenance Manual

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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 onusers 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.
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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-16Rescue 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 anyingested 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 isprohibited.

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See also the POWER HAWK Training DVD included with your purchase for detailed information on Techniques using the P-16 Rescue System.

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
THE P-16 RESCUE TOOL ThePower Hawk® 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 toconventional 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.

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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 anyother power source. Connection to an unauthorized power source will result in uncontrolled operation of the power head and attachments and create risk of serious personal injury and/or damage to property and/or equipment. NOTE: The P-16 Rescue Tool and the PC-100 Controller Unit are serialized as a matched set, and should be used as such.

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THE PC-100 CONTROLLER UNIT The “brain” of the Power Hawk® P-16 Rescue System is the PC-100 Controller Unit. The PC100 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...