Harken GT326S User manual

INSTRUCTIONS
T-Track Genoa Lead Car
GT326S
Fits most 1
1
/ 4 " and 32 mm T-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.
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IMPORTANT: See Inspection and Maintenance at end of manual.
Specifications
Part
No.
Length Width Height
Max line
Ø
Maximum
working load
Breaking
load
Trackin mm in mm in mm in mm lb kg lb kg
GT326S 5
1
/ 8 130 2 51 4
7
/ 16 113
1
/ 2 12 3000 1361 6000 2722 32 mm
Choose one of three slider insert sets per the chart below. Note letter on side
of sliders.
Track
Manufacturer
Use Slider
Marked
Harken
Part No. Order
Harken
A H-53182 2
Pfeiffer
Antal
Goiot
Lewmar
B H-53183 2
Norseman
Ronstan
ABI
C H-53184 2
Merriman
Schaefer
Taco
Letter designation
on side of sliders
3 Slider Insert Sets – A, B, C
Pinstop
Knob
Recesses for
Bosses
Interior
Channels
Car
Slider
Bosses
on Sliders
Parts List and Terms

Printed in USA 4359 1/16
For additional safety, maintenance and warranty information see www.harken.com/
manuals or the Harken®catalog.
Maintenance
Warranty
Inspect
Frequently inspect line for deterioriation and replace as necessary. Check block for signs of
wear .
Traveler Cars: Clean by frequently flushing with fresh water.
Periodically clean car by squirting a detergent/water solution into
center openings then flush with fresh water.
Apply one to two drops of McLube®OneDrop™to contact
surfaces of track. Slide car back and forth through OneDrop™
several times to distribute. Too much oil attracts dirt.
Track: Clean with detergent and water.
Important! Exposure to some teak cleaners and other caus-
tic solutions can result in discoloration of part and is not
covered under the Harken warranty.
Start by slipping slider on
side overhangs of “T” part
of track. Slider should fit
easily without too much
play. To further check fit,
slip inserts length-wise
into one end of car about
1" (25mm) until tabs stop
them. Slide car with par-
tially inserted inserts onto
end of track.
Check Slider
Once slider is chosen, insert
it into interior channels in a
sideways direction as far as
you can.
To remove sliders for replacement, use a screwdriver to pry tops down to
dislodge bosses. Use a small screwdriver and small hammer to tap sliders out.
Check chart for replacement part number.
Remove Sliders for Replacememt
Slide the car onto track so pinstop knob is
forward.
Lift knob and adjust position, using various
pinstop holes as required.
Tip: As a starting point, position car so that
sheet points at center of sail luff. While
under sail closehauled, check telltales and
work towards having all lifting slightly with
outside telltales flowing straight.
Forward
Install Car
Use a thin flat device
like a putty knife
and use a small
hammer to lightly
tap slider into car
as far as it will go.
Once slider is
in channel, use
a rod or screw-
driver and tap
the bosses into
the recess on
underside of car.
Install Slider