Harken 285 Sail chafe protector User Manual
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Printed in USA. 4438 04/14
Installation Instructions
2. Drill central hole
1
/
32
" (1 mm) larger than the wire
diameter.
3. To re-open, slide a thin flat bladed screwdriver
into each side of the dovetail section and wiggle the
blade to the narrow spoke.
4. As blades ride over the locking transverse edges,
the two halves can be slid apart.
Tip: Place a fid or tapered post in center hole to
pry halves apart.
To install the Chafe Protector, slide the two halves
over the wire until the locking edges snap together.
Tip: Tape the wire to keep the Chafe Protector in place. You may wish to put a plastic
cable tie or split washer between the tape and the Chafe Protector.
Printed in USA. 4438 04/14
Installation Instructions
2. Drill central hole
1
/
32
" (1 mm) larger than the wire
diameter.
3. To re-open, slide a thin flat bladed screwdriver
into each side of the dovetail section and wiggle the
blade to the narrow spoke.
4. As blades ride over the locking transverse edges,
the two halves can be slid apart.
Tip: Place a fid or tapered post in center hole to
pry halves apart.
To install the Chafe Protector, slide the two halves
over the wire until the locking edges snap together.
Tip: Tape the wire to keep the Chafe Protector in place. You may wish to put a plastic
cable tie or split washer between the tape and the Chafe Protector.