Harken 1618 Midrange Assembly instructions

INSTALLATION SHEET
1618 Midrange High-Beam Traveler Track
N15W24983 Bluemound Rd. • Pewaukee, WI 53072 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • www.harken.com • Email: [email protected]
Where track is supported, place bolts on 4" (102mm) centers. Place at least
three (3) bolts at each end of track with two of those near span. To mount
track, calculate hole spacing and drill holes in deck, seats or other mounting
surface. Slightly bevel top of track hole so bedding compound can mass at top
of hole. Place appropriate number of
1
/ 4 " (6 mm) hexhead bolts and spacers
Mounting Track
Mid-Boom
End-Boom
Spanning
Capability
1618 Track
Strictly follow all instructions to avoid an accident, damage to
your vessel, personal injury or death. See www.harken.com for
additional safety information.
1618 Midrange high-beam traveler track is designed to be self-supporting to
span cockpits or companionways without additional bridge structures. Track
is shipped with eight (8) HCP341 bolt slides and eight (8) HFS1012 washers.
Contact Harken if more slides are required. Track shipped to destinations
outside U.S. is sent with eight (8) H-8557A metric spacers for 6mm nuts.
SPAN (Inches/Meters)
SAIL AREA (Feet2/Meters2)
Monohulls Only
INSTALLATION SHEET
1618 Midrange High-Beam Traveler Track
N15W24983 Bluemound Rd. • Pewaukee, WI 53072 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • www.harken.com • Email: [email protected]
Where track is supported, place bolts on 4" (102mm) centers. Place at least
three (3) bolts at each end of track with two of those near span. To mount
track, calculate hole spacing and drill holes in deck, seats or other mounting
surface. Slightly bevel top of track hole so bedding compound can mass at top
of hole. Place appropriate number of
1
/ 4 " (6 mm) hexhead bolts and spacers
Mounting Track
Mid-Boom
End-Boom
Spanning
Capability
1618 Track
Strictly follow all instructions to avoid an accident, damage to
your vessel, personal injury or death. See www.harken.com for
additional safety information.
1618 Midrange high-beam traveler track is designed to be self-supporting to
span cockpits or companionways without additional bridge structures. Track
is shipped with eight (8) HCP341 bolt slides and eight (8) HFS1012 washers.
Contact Harken if more slides are required. Track shipped to destinations
outside U.S. is sent with eight (8) H-8557A metric spacers for 6mm nuts.
SPAN (Inches/Meters)
SAIL AREA (Feet2/Meters2)
Monohulls Only
INSTALLATION SHEET
1618 Midrange High-Beam Traveler Track
N15W24983 Bluemound Rd. • Pewaukee, WI 53072 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • www.harken.com • Email: [email protected]
Where track is supported, place bolts on 4" (102mm) centers. Place at least
three (3) bolts at each end of track with two of those near span. To mount
track, calculate hole spacing and drill holes in deck, seats or other mounting
surface. Slightly bevel top of track hole so bedding compound can mass at top
of hole. Place appropriate number of
1
/ 4 " (6 mm) hexhead bolts and spacers
Mounting Track
Mid-Boom
End-Boom
Spanning
Capability
1618 Track
Strictly follow all instructions to avoid an accident, damage to
your vessel, personal injury or death. See www.harken.com for
additional safety information.
1618 Midrange high-beam traveler track is designed to be self-supporting to
span cockpits or companionways without additional bridge structures. Track
is shipped with eight (8) HCP341 bolt slides and eight (8) HFS1012 washers.
Contact Harken if more slides are required. Track shipped to destinations
outside U.S. is sent with eight (8) H-8557A metric spacers for 6mm nuts.
SPAN (Inches/Meters)
SAIL AREA (Feet2/Meters2)
Monohulls Only
INSTALLATION SHEET
1618 Midrange High-Beam Traveler Track
N15W24983 Bluemound Rd. • Pewaukee, WI 53072 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • www.harken.com • Email: [email protected]
Where track is supported, place bolts on 4" (102mm) centers. Place at least
three (3) bolts at each end of track with two of those near span. To mount
track, calculate hole spacing and drill holes in deck, seats or other mounting
surface. Slightly bevel top of track hole so bedding compound can mass at top
of hole. Place appropriate number of
1
/ 4 " (6 mm) hexhead bolts and spacers
Mounting Track
Mid-Boom
End-Boom
Spanning
Capability
1618 Track
Strictly follow all instructions to avoid an accident, damage to
your vessel, personal injury or death. See www.harken.com for
additional safety information.
1618 Midrange high-beam traveler track is designed to be self-supporting to
span cockpits or companionways without additional bridge structures. Track
is shipped with eight (8) HCP341 bolt slides and eight (8) HFS1012 washers.
Contact Harken if more slides are required. Track shipped to destinations
outside U.S. is sent with eight (8) H-8557A metric spacers for 6mm nuts.
SPAN (Inches/Meters)
SAIL AREA (Feet2/Meters2)
Monohulls Only

(see note) on bolt slides and slip into groove in bottom
of track. Note: When using 6mm bolts, slip provided metric
spacer under each bolt head before slipping into groove.
Apply high-quality bedding compound to mounting
surface around each hole then place stainless steel
washer over center of each hole.
Place bolts into holes and lower track. Bolt securely
using lock washers or locknuts. Most mounting
surfaces will require a backing plate for proper strength.
Mounting Track Continued
Track
HFS1012
Washer
Bevel hole
slightly
(see note) on bolt slides and slip into groove in bottom
of track. Note: When using 6mm bolts, slip provided metric
spacer under each bolt head before slipping into groove.
Apply high-quality bedding compound to mounting
surface around each hole then place stainless steel
washer over center of each hole.
Place bolts into holes and lower track. Bolt securely
using lock washers or locknuts. Most mounting
surfaces will require a backing plate for proper strength.
Mounting Track Continued
Track
HFS1012
Washer
Bevel hole
slightly
(see note) on bolt slides and slip into groove in bottom
of track. Note: When using 6mm bolts, slip provided metric
spacer under each bolt head before slipping into groove.
Apply high-quality bedding compound to mounting
surface around each hole then place stainless
steel washer over center of each hole.
Place bolts into holes and lower track. Bolt securely
using lock washers or locknuts. Most mounting
surfaces will require a backing plate for proper strength.
Mounting Track Continued
Track
HFS1012
Washer
Bevel hole
slightly
(see note) on bolt slides and slip into groove in bottom
of track. Note: When using 6mm bolts, slip provided metric
spacer under each bolt head before slipping into groove.
Apply high-quality bedding compound to mounting
surface around each hole then place stainless
steel
washer over center of each hole.
Place bolts into holes and lower track. Bolt securely
using lock washers or locknuts. Most mounting
surfaces will require a backing plate for proper strength.
Mounting Track Continued
Track
HFS1012
Washer
Bevel hole
slightly
Printed in USA 4513 11/13
Traveler Cars: Clean by frequently flushing with fresh water. Periodically clean car by
squirting a detergent/water solution into center openings. Roll car back and forth to
distribute evenly then flush bearings with fresh water.
Do not use spray lubricants because ball bearings may skid not roll. Apply one to two
drops of McLube®OneDrop™to ball contact surfaces of track. Roll car back and forth
through OneDrop™several times to distribute onto bearings. Wipe remaining OneDrop™
off track. OneDrop™is preferred but you can also use one to two drops of a light
machine oil.
Track: Clean with detergent and 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
Inspect
Frequently inspect shackles and control block fittings for signs of fatigue and replace as
necessary. Make sure every installation includes Harken track end stops. Arrange control
tackle so cars do not hit end stops under load.
Printed in USA 4513 11/13
Traveler Cars: Clean by frequently flushing with fresh water. Periodically clean car by
squirting a detergent/water solution into center openings. Roll car back and forth to
distribute evenly then flush bearings with fresh water.
Do not use spray lubricants because ball bearings may skid not roll. Apply one to two
drops of McLube®OneDrop™to ball contact surfaces of track. Roll car back and forth
through OneDrop™several times to distribute onto bearings. Wipe remaining OneDrop™
off track. OneDrop™is preferred but you can also use one to two drops of a light
machine oil.
Track: Clean with detergent and 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
Inspect
Frequently inspect shackles and control block fittings for signs of fatigue and replace as
necessary. Make sure every installation includes Harken track end stops. Arrange control
tackle so cars do not hit end stops under load.
Printed in USA 4513 11/13
Traveler Cars: Clean by frequently flushing with fresh water. Periodically clean car by
squirting a detergent/water solution into center openings. Roll car back and forth to
distribute evenly then flush bearings with fresh water.
Do not use spray lubricants because ball bearings may skid not roll. Apply one to two
drops of McLube®OneDrop™to ball contact surfaces of track. Roll car back and forth
through OneDrop™several times to distribute onto bearings. Wipe remaining OneDrop™
off track. OneDrop™is preferred but you can also use one to two drops of a light
machine oil.
Track: Clean with detergent and 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
Inspect
Frequently inspect shackles and control block fittings for signs of fatigue and replace as
necessary. Make sure every installation includes Harken track end stops. Arrange control
tackle so cars do not hit end stops under load.
Printed in USA 4513 11/13
Traveler Cars: Clean by frequently flushing with fresh water. Periodically clean car by
squirting a detergent/water solution into center openings. Roll car back and forth to
distribute evenly then flush bearings with fresh water.
Do not use spray lubricants because ball bearings may skid not roll. Apply one to two
drops of McLube®OneDrop™to ball contact surfaces of track. Roll car back and forth
through OneDrop™several times to distribute onto bearings. Wipe remaining OneDrop™
off track. OneDrop™is preferred but you can also use one to two drops of a light
machine oil.
Track: Clean with detergent and 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
Inspect
Frequently inspect shackles and control block fittings for signs of fatigue and replace as
necessary. Make sure every installation includes Harken track end stops. Arrange control
tackle so cars do not hit end stops under load.