Harken HC7906 18 mm Battcar Switch System User Manual

tPlease read these instructions carefully before installing, servicing, or operating the equipment. This manual may be modified without notice. See: w

10Note location of bottom of switch and storage tracks on mast. Refer to chart below and put marks on mast at two (2) or three (3) locations as show

11Assembly—Slug-Mount Install SwitchInstall screw in open slug hole using blue Loctite adhesive.Round slug will go below/flat slug above.Install conn

12HC7827General InstructionsWhen mounting tracks, work using a straight edge reference line along mast. Do not let tracks vary from this line. Tape t

13Assembly—Drill and Tap Mount Install SwitchInsert splice link into switch track. Using a plastic hammer, tap link into place.Carefully align track

14Assembly—Drill and Tap Mount Install TrackHC10417 onlyIf shortening is required, use lines scribed on switch track to indicate cut line. Make sure

15Assembly—Drill and Tap Mount Install TrackInstall Top StopWith track off mast, tap upper splice link into track using procedures outlined above.Fo

16Hole in HoleCommissioning Slug-Mount / Drill and Tap Mount Lubricate cars onshore before loading.Before bringing headboard assembly or cars onboard

17Commissioning Lazy JacksWhen raising, lowering, or reefing sail, make sure sail is not loaded and cars pass easily through switch. Watch sail and

18Headboard coupler attaches to standard headboards. Some headboard modification required. Maximum thickness of headboard plates and sail: 14 mm (9/16

19Distance Between Attachment PointsBattens and intermediate cars placed at sailmaker's discretion. Maximum distance between attachment points i

2251638910471.Tape measure 8. Center punch2. Tape (slug mount) 9. File3. Power drill (screwdriver) 10. Putty knife (slug mount)4. Drill - 5 mm (7/

20HC7906HC7905HC8537Replacement Parts 145614314322HC7906Part No. Qty Description1H-40882 2 Car2H-36184B 1 Headboard receptacle3HFS1059 2 Screw SHCS

21Replacement Parts HC7906HLHC8537HLHC7905HLHC7904HL12437681233311224445556HC7905HLPart No. Qty Description1H-45530 (w/MP-171 pegs) 1 Car w/guide pe

22TroubleshootingHarken equipment is designed for minimal maintenance, but some maintenance is required for optimum and safest possible operation and

Sail ControlTECH TIP #4You can have total sail shape and reefing control from your cockpit by adding ball bearing genoa lead cars to your low-friction

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3Preassembly PartsHEADBOARD CAR (ASSEMBLY)HC7906HC7906HLBATTEN CARS WITHOUT RECEPTACLEHC7904HL HC8537HLHC8537HC7905HC7905HLPart No. Description Syst

4Switch/Track (Slug Mount)Part No. Description CommentsHC8798Switch (short) Length: 605 mm (2313/16"); 1 x switch; 2 x screw-pin endstops; 1 x fla

5Feeder GapSwitchSizingNote width and shape of switch and build a platform on mast to mount.Preassembly Sizing/Sail ModificationsSizingMake sure you

6Preassembly Track LengthLayout system using charts to plan track location and lengths.2CHigh-load track—slug-mountLength Hole Spacingmm in mm2051 80

7CORRECTSlugINCORRECTSlugTurn screw 360° at least 10 times after threads engage slug.Warning! Some masts might not allow enough screw engagement into

8Slip top track slugs into mast groove. Use 32 mm (3/4") mounting slug for top stop.Mast-up: Tape top stop slug even with top of upper track. Tap

9Loosen top screw. Slide top track up and position next 2.05 m (6'87/8") track. Mast-up: Tighten bottom screw to hold track.Slide 19 mounti