Harken 1036 MKIII Jib Reefing & Furling - Manual (Page 55)

Commissioning
Leading the Furling Line to the Cockpit
May 2002 Unit 3 MKIII 28
The furling line is attached to the drum and led to the cockpit in five steps.
Use Harken 011 blocks for the forward and 001 for the lead blocks. Use a 009 Hexaratchet ® or other ratchet for the
aftermost lead block. Harken part 969 is a lead block kit with three 001 2.25" blocks; one 011 block; one 009 ratchet
block; and a 5" (127 mm) cleat. Use the lead block kit or choose the best configuration of blocks for your needs.
1 Pass the line through one of the two enclosed “windows” in the guard and up through
the hole in the top of the drum and tie a small overhand knot. To prevent binding, make
the knot as small as possible. Pull the knot securely down onto the drum assembly.
“Charge” the system by turning the foils to wrap line on the drum.
Tip: The position of the suncover on the sail determines the direction of rotation: Suncover to starboard -
“charge” by turning clockwise. Suncover to port - “charge” by turning counter-clockwise. Keep tension
on the line while “charging”.
2 Loosen the line guard assembly screws and align the opening in the basket so the furling line leads properly at all
times. The angle at which the line exits the basket changes as the amount of line on the drum changes. Check for
chafe with varying amounts of line on the drum before locking the unit.
Tip: When line is “charged” by turning drum counter-clockwise, the opening will look “off center” to starboard and vice versa.
The furling line may be led down either side of the boat.
3 Position the forward block so that the line enters the drum at right
angles to the headstay and is centered vertically in the opening.
Move the block fore or aft to adjust the line vertically in the opening.
Improper positioning will result in chafe or cause line to wrap
unevenly on the drum. In many cases, proper placement cannot be
achieved by using a stanchion mount lead base and the forward lead
block must be attached to a padeye mounted on the deck.
4 Mount a 009 little Hexaratchet (or other configuration of ratchet
block) as the after lead block to insure proper drag on the furling
line to prevent line overrides in the drum.
Tip: Position the ratchet block so the line turns at least 90°.
Position a standard horn cleat in a convenient location in the cockpit.
5 Lead the line through the forward and after lead blocks. The after
block should be a little Hexaratchet. If the line has been led correct-
ly you should hear a clicking sound. Then, position the intermediate
blocks to keep the line clear of the side decks to insure a fair lead.
B Position of forward lead block
(Harken 011) is critical as a proper
lead prevents line chafe.
C Intermediate lead blocks hold the line near the gun-
wale. The number and placement of these leads depends
on your boat length and configuration.
D Aft-most lead block must be a Harken little Hexaratchet to provide the proper line drag while furl-
ing. This block should be placed to lead the line to a cleat in the cockpit. If the line has been led cor-
rectly you should hear clicking when you pull the line. If not, the ratchet switch may not be engaged
or you must relead the line through the block in the opposite direction.
The furling line lead changes as the
amount of furling line on the drum
changes.
L’angle de sortie de la drosse de
varie en fonction du nombre de
spires emmagasinées sur le tam-
bour.
Der Eintrittswinkel der Reffleine
ändert sich mit der Menge der
aufgewickelten Reffleine.
La direzione con cui la cima di
avvolgimento entra nel tamburo
cammbia ini funzione della quantità
di scotta avvolta.
Furling line must enter drum at
right angles to headstay.
La drosse doit entrer dans le tam-
bour perpendiculairement à l’étai.
Die Reffleine sollte im 90° Winkel
zum Vorstag auf die Trommel.
La cima di avvolgimento deve
entrare nel tamburo formando
con lo strallo l’angolo giusto.
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