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Harken 418 Trigger cleat User Manual

Adjusting cleat to fit line size, Trigger cleat 418, Installing 418 trigger cleat

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OPTIONS: 419 eyestrap; 355 mounting bracket to attach cleat to Harken
Classic blocks: 052, 064, 152, and 411. See reverse side for mounting to
Carbo triple blocks.

Placement
The angle of line from cleat to operator is important for efficient

release. For best operation, mount cleat at waist or chest height

in your normal operating position. If possible, mount cleat on

edge of deck, cockpit, or cabin.
Place mounting holes back 35 mm (1

3

/

8

"

) from edge so cleat overhangs.

Drill size 5 mm (

13

/

64

"

) or #12.

If line angle is too low, or if cleat cannot be mounted near an edge, mount

cleat on pad or bracket inclined 25°. Install bullseye fairlead or turning

block on the loaded side of the cleat to lead line into cleat parallel to cams.

The Trigger cleat will accept most lines up to 12 mm (

1

/

2

").

To adjust cleat to fit larger size line,

loosen screws and lift cam cleat and

its platform slightly from base. Slide

base toward you, against spring

tension. Press cleat and platform

down and hold in place until screws

are tight.
Tip: Mount screws through cleat and deck with nuts loosely threaded.

Screws should be ready to tighten before adjusting for larger line.

Cam base and cam platform have ridges and interlocking grooves

to help hold them in place until screws are tight.

Adjusting Cleat to Fit Line Size

I N S T R U C T I O N S

Trigger Cleat 418

Strictly follow all instructions to avoid an accident, damage to

your vessel, personal injury, or death. See www.harken.com

for additional safety information.

Part

No.

Max line

Ø

Min line

Ø

Maximum

working load

Fastener

spacing

Fastener size/

comments

in mm in mm

lb

kg

in mm 5 mm (#10) PH/RH–ships w/1

5

/

8

"

screws and nuts to hold assembly.

418

3

/

16

5

1

/

2

12

500

227

2

51

The 418 Trigger cleat allows easy

release of highly-loaded lines with

complete control. Pulling line down

on the trigger mechanism opens

cleat. Line never comes off cleat.

The trigger serves as a snubbing

surface to control release.

Installing 418 Trigger Cleat

35 mm

(1

3

/

8

")

Cam gap

With lever fully depressed, cam gap should be

slightly larger than line size. If gap is too small,

shift base to position for larger line size.
With line loaded in cams, lever should not

contact top of lever cavity. This will prevent

cams from closing tightly against line. If rope

slips when loaded, shift base to position for

smaller rope size.

Check for Proper Adjustment

Trigger