Harken HC9045 Battcar Switch System - Manual (Page 15)

Distance Between Attachment Points
Battens and intermediate cars placed at sailmaker's discretion.
Maximum distance between attachment points is 4' to 4'6"
(1.2 m to 1.35 m).
Distance may be slightly greater. Contact Harken to discuss sail
reshaping to eliminate luff flutter.
Note: Adding battens may reduce stack height by eliminating
luff cars.
Setting Reef Points
Space reef points halfway between sail attachment points. Battens or reef
points may need to be moved. See Diagram A above.
Note: Batten fittings and cars cannot handle reefing outhaul or downhaul
loads. Transfer loads to a tack fitting. See Diagram B above.
IMPORTANT! When setting up reef, make sure cars are not loaded when
they are in the switch area. If reef outhaul loads are applied to switch,
the switch and cars will be damaged resulting in expensive repairs.
Instruct operators to not raise or lower sails with high loads on the cars
while in the switch area.
Harken is not responsible for damage to the switch area due to reef loads
or raising or lowering a sail when the sail is loaded.
DIAGRAM B
DIAGRAM A
Sailmakers Instructions Slug-/Drill/Tap Mount
INCORRECT CORRECT
While sailing
loaded cars
must not ride
in this area.
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