Harken 3838 System B CB & Slider Battcars: built 2005-2006 - Manual (Page 14)

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
bottom 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 and/or straighten mast.
Track will not slide up mast.
Paint or other material clogging mast groove. Clean out groove.
Track and cars are not the same size. Contact your dealer or Harken. CB/Slider cars do not fit on track.
CB cars do not fit on track Balls are missing. Remove cars, 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.
Problem Probable Cause Solution
Balls missing from car. Remove cars, load balls and slide cars back on track.
CB cars bind.
Dirt in cars.
Use detergent and fresh water to flush dirt out of
cars; move cars up/down do circulate; follow with
high pressure water; clean track grooves.
Nut on Battcar is not holding. Locknut has been used too many times. Get new 6 mm locknut.
Batten receptacle does not rotate. Nuts are too tight. Loosen nuts slightly.
Cars jam when raising sail. Headboard or cars are catching on lazy jacks.
Use topping lift or rod vang and shock cord to pull
lazy 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.
Move intermediate car sail attachment.
Transfer reef downhaul and outhaul loads to mast
or boom gooseneck.
CB/Slider Systems Operation Troubleshooting
CB/Slider Systems Installation Troubleshooting
14 System B (CB/Slider) 4252/1-05
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