Harken 1782 System C Battcars: built before 2008 - Manual (Page 16)

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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
high pressure water, 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
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