Harken 2159 T2 Ratchamatic Block - Manual (Page 2)

WARNING! Lashing to head of block seriously weakens the block. This will cause
the block to break suddenly when load is applied. Always lash to mouth.
WARNING! Using fewer laps will weaken block causing it to break suddenly when
load is applied. Use three laps of line.
4. IMPORTANT! Do not use
mouth as an adjustable
block. Carbo
® surface will
wear or wear the line if
used as a 2:1 adjustable
block under load.
2. Always lash to mouth of the block. Ratchet mechanism will only work with lashing line on trigger.
Head is not strong enough to secure line.
Planning Installation
1. Lash only to objects with rounded edges.
Avoid sharp corners.
WARNING! Lashing to objects with sharp edges can cause line to chafe and break suddenly
when load is applied.
2
Mouth
Do not lash through block head.
Head
Do not lash through block head.
Head
WARNING! Lashing to objects with sharp edges can cause line to chafe and break suddenly
when load is applied.
3. Use three laps of line to create six strands to match the maximum working load of the block.
Rounded Sharp
This block only has two laps,
four strands of supplied line.
2
Laps
Three laps, six strands are
required for proper strength.
Head