Harken 3195 Black Magic Loop Blocks pre-2013 - Manual (Page 3)

9. Lash loop to head of
block with small control
line using a Carrick bend or
a square knot and run tail
up behind wrap, then down,
and under itself on each side
of knot. Pull tight to secure.
For knot tying resources see
www.harken.com/knots.
Terminating Loop Outside Block or Using Lashing
1. Use allen wrench
to remove screw.
If terminating line outside block or lashing using multiple strands
of smaller-diameter line you must remove the dead-end post.
2. Remove dead-end post.
If lashing comes loose block
can flip so that sheet rides
off sheave.
Dead-end post
10. Further secure stop knot
by carefully melting line
ends with a hot knife.
3. Re-assemble block. Use
blue Loctite ® on screw.
5. Secure stop knot by
carefully melting line
ends with a hot knife.
4. Lash loop to head of
block with small control
line using square knot. Run
line ends up and behind
lashing, then down and
under itself on each side
of knot. Pull tight to secure.
WARNING! If lashing comes loose, block can flip and cause line
to jam, resulting in loss of control. Inspect lashing often and
redo if necessary.
WARNING! Attaching line to block head will considerably weaken
block so it can easily break under load. Attach loop/lashing only
through mouth of sheave.
Do not attach
to head