Harken HC7906 18 mm Battcar Switch System - Manual (Page 19)

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Distance Between Attachment Points
Battens and intermediate cars placed at sailmaker's discretion.
Maximum distance between attachment points is 1.2 m - 1.35 m (4' - 4'6").
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. Diagram A.
Note: Batten fittings and cars cannot handle reefing outhaul or downhaul loads.
Transfer loads to a tack fitting. Diagram B.
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, switch and cars
will be damaged resulting in expensive repairs. Instruct operators not to raise
or lower sails with high loads on cars while in the switch area. Harken is not
responsible for damage to the switch area due to reef loads, or for raising or
lowering a sail when the sail is loaded.
DIAGRAM B
Sailmaker's Instructions Slug-Mount / Drill and Tap Mount
INCORRECT CORRECT
Loaded cars must
not ride in this area
while sailing.
DIAGRAM A