Harken 1807, 1807HL System A Battcars: built before 2005 - Manual (Page 19)

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Installation Troubleshooting
Problem Probable Cause Solution
Cut end of top or bottom track is at joint.
Make sure the anodized end is towards the
full length track.
Tracks do not butt up against each other
Track weight pulling tracks apart.
Tracks will come together when you loosen the bot-
tom screw and push the tracks up the mast.
Mounting slugs do not fit Slugs wrong size. Different size slug required. Contact your dealer.
Mounting screws will not tighten. Incorrect mounting slug used. Different size slug required. Contact your dealer.
Slugs catching on mast splice.
Loosen screws slightly. If necessary have someone at
splice area to wiggle the slug past the splice.
Corners of cut track catching. Use file to round off corners of track.
Mast has too much prebend. Ease backstay.
Track will not slide up mast.
Paint or other material clogging mast groove. Clean out groove.
Headboard coupler does not fit. Cars are loaded on mast in the wrong order.
Remove cars onto car loaders and load in the
correct order.
Track and cars are not the same size. Contact your dealer or Harken.
Cars do not fit on track.
Balls are missing.
Remove cars onto car loaders, load balls and slide
cars back on track.
Sail headboard does not fit inside coupler. Ring was not pressed far enough. Take sail to sailmaker.
Operation Troubleshooting
Problem Probable Cause Solution
Batten receptacle upside down.
Remove nut on batten receptacle post, install so nut
is at the top of the car.
Car is on upside down.
Remove cars onto car loader and install so barrel is
near the top of the car.
Balls missing from car.
Remove cars onto car loader, load balls and slide
cars back on track.
Cars bind.
Dirt in cars.
Use detergent and fresh water to flush dirt out of
cars; move cars up/down to circulate; follow with a
high pressure water rinse. Clean track grooves.
Nut on Battcar is not holding. Locknut has been used too many times. Get new 5 /
8
” - 18 locknut.
Batten receptacle does not rotate. Nuts are too tight. Loosen nuts slightly.
Plastic bushings in Battcar are breaking. Washer not used. Install washer under nut for vertical post.
Cars jam when raising sail. Headboard or cars are catching on lazy jacks.
Use topping lift or rod vang and shock cord to pull
lack jacks out to shrouds.
Sail will not go all the way up. Sail is too tall or sheave is too far forward. Have sail shortened or move sheave aft.
Reef tack fitting will not reach reef hook.
Vertical post or pin on batten receptacle bending.
Reef point too close to sail attachment.
Reef loads are being transferred to batten receptacle.
Have sailmaker move reef point or change reef
tack fitting.
Transfer reef downhaul and outhaul loads to mast or
boom gooseneck.