Harken 3195 Black Magic Loop Blocks pre-2013 - Manual (Page 4)

Harken equipment is designed for minimal maintenance, but some maintenance
is required to give the best service and to comply with the Harken limited warranty.
Cleaning: Flush blocks and loops/high strength lashing lines thoroughly with fresh
water. Periodically, disassemble the blocks and clean with detergent and fresh water.
When assembling block, make sure screws and holes are dry. Use blue Loctite ® to
secure screw before assembling.
Important: Exposure to some teak cleaners and other caustic solutions can result
in discoloration of part and is not covered under the Harken warranty.
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Warranty
Inspect Parts Every Time you Sail
1. Inspect block to make
sure that screw is secure.
If screw is loose, remove
it, use blue Loctite
®
to hold
it in place and retighten.
2. Inspect sideplates to
make sure they are parallel
to each other. If they are
angled dead-end post may
not be seated. Take block
apart, install bail correctly
and secure with screw and
blue Loctite ® .
3. Inspect loops and lashings. Replace if there are signs of wear or if the
colored tracer fades from UV damage.Pull loop out of mouth and inspect
loop/lashing carefully for any signs of wear, UV-damage, fatigue or strand
separation. Replace loop if it shows signs of UV-damage or wear.
4. Inspect lashing at head
of block to make sure knot
is holding tightly.
For additional safety, maintenance and warranty information see www.harken.com/
manuals or the Harken ® catalog.
ALL INSTALLATIONS
Anchor Point Chafing or Cutting
Loops must be attached to round bails such as those found on padeyes
or pins. Sharp edges on many perforated toerails will cut loop, severely
weakening it. When loop is attached to a plate, it must be at least 1/4"
thick and have rounded edges to keep loop from being damaged.
Sharp edges will
damage loop
Round edges to prevent
damage to loop
WARNING! Failure to inspect and correct block and loop or
lashing may result in block breaking under load. Inspect parts
each time you sail. If parts are under load during long passages
it is important to inspect them carefully while in use.
WARNING! Loops or lashings running over a sharp edge can cause
part to break under load. Attach to fitting with a rounded edge.
WARNING! Failure to replace damaged or weakened parts can
cause part to break under load. Replace all loops and lashings
every year or if there is any sign of wear, UV damage, fatigue
or strand separation. If in doubt replace. Consult chart to match
strength of loop/lashing to block and load.
Maintenance
WARNING! Using a loop in a choker style weakens the loop
connection. Do not use choker style connection.