Harken HC9045 Battcar Switch System - Manual (Page 19)

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WARNING: Parts degrade over time and may become weak. Failure to inspect and correct may result
in system jamming or breaking under load.
Troubleshooting
Operation
Problem Probable Cause Solution
Cars bind.
Slider damaged or missing. Check and/or replace slider.
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.
Stud threaded too tightly into receptacle. Back off threaded stud two turns.
Car loaded with guide pins on wrong side. Check direction car is loaded.
Can't raise sail, cars stop at switch. Car loaded upside down. Pins in car on wrong side. Remove car, flip it around and reload.
Nut on battcar is not holding. Lock nut has been used too many times. Get new 6 mm lock nut.
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.
Vertical post or pin on batten receptacle bending. Reef loads are being transferred to batten receptacle.
Transfer reef downhaul and outhaul loads to mast
or boom gooseneck.
Reef tack fitting will not reach reef hook. Reef point too close to sail attachment. Move intermediate car sail attachment.
Harken equipment is designed for minimal maintenance, but some maintenance is required for optimum and safest
possible operation and to comply with the Harken limited warranty. In general, the most important aspect of
maintenance is to keep your equipment clean by frequently flushing with fresh water.
In corrosive atmospheres, stainless parts may show discoloration around holes, rivets and screws. This is not serious
and may be removed with a fine abrasive.
With the exception of winches, do not use grease unless specifically recommended in the instruction sheet.
Flush blocks thoroughly with fresh water. Periodically, disassemble the blocks and clean with detergent
and fresh water.
IMPORTANT! Exposure to some teak cleaners and other caustic solutions can result in discoloration of part
and is not covered under the Harken warranty.
For additional safety, maintenance and warranty information see www.harken.com/manuals or the Harken catalog.
Maintenance
Warranty
Inspection
Inspect parts periodically and especially before long passages. Check for loose nuts, cotter pins or track screws.
Check toggles or batten threaded studs for wear. If parts are under load during long passages it is important to
inspect them carefully while in use.
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