Harken 1782 System C Battcars: built before 2008 - Manual (Page 15)

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Assembling Harken 1795, 1828 and 1903 Battcars with Adjustable Round Batten Battslides ®
Sailmaker’s Instructions
DIAGRAM H
1 Determine which side of sail to mount battens.The batten recepta-
cle may be installed on the port or starboard side of the sail.
The receptacle is shipped for starboard side installation. For port-
side, reverse the batten compression assembly and install the
link holder on the opposite end of the batten receptacle.
Port or starboard batten location is a matter of preference, but
may be influenced, for example, by the location of a storm
trysail track along one side of the mast.
2 Align the Battslide ® fitting with the batten pocket and with the
bolt rope. Make sure the round batten chamber is above the
hexagonal chamber.
Mark and punch six holes for the 8-32 mounting screws and one
larger hole at the forward end for the inch diameter clevis pin.
1794 Battslides
® are intended primarily for use on sails with
horizontally-oriented battens; however, if the upper battens are
slightly inclined, the Battslides
® will accommodate this.
3 Use six 8-32 screws and locknuts to sandwich the sail between
the backing plate and the batten receptacle.
The screw heads must be on the backing plate side, and the nuts
on the receptacle side, as shown in the illustration.
4 To fit the battens, loosen the batten adjustment screw and
remove the batten compression traveler.
Round the aft end of the batten, insert it through the forward end of
the receptacle and push it as far aft into the leech end of the batten
pocket as possible.
With a pencil, mark the batten at the forward end of the receptacle.
Pull the batten out of the receptacle a slight distance and cut it off
about 1" (25 mm) aft of the pencil mark to allow room for the batten
compression traveler and the link holder.
Note: If the diameter of the batten is less than 3/4" (19 mm),
use enclosed 3" long cylinders to sleeve the batten.
Glue sleeves to the forward end of the battens.
Sleeves are available from Harken in limited sizes or they can
be fabricated from plastic tubing.
5 Reinstall the batten compression traveler and
5/16"-18 locknut.
Tighten the traveler about 1/4" (6 mm) after it contacts the batten.
Align the 1/4" (6 mm) holes in the receptacle, backing plate and link
holder. Install the clevis pin with the head on the receptacle side
and secure it with the cotter ring.
6 The batten compression can be adjusted using a 1/2" socket
wrench with a 3" (76 mm) extension. Some adjustment will
be required after the first sail.
Harken 1795, 1828 and 1903 Battcars fit round battens up to 3 /
4
" (19 mm) diameter. Sleeves are included for battens below 3 /
4
" (19 mm).