Harken 3852 System B CB & Slider Battcars: built 2007 to present - Manual (Page 15)

CB/Slider Systems Installation Troubleshooting
4286/6-06 System B (CB/Slider) 15
Problem Probable Cause Solution
Cut end of top or bottom track is at joint.
Make sure the anodized end is towards the
full length track.
Tracks do not butt up against each other.
Track weight pulling tracks apart.
Tracks will come together when you loosen the
bottom screw and push the tracks up the mast.
Mounting slugs do not fit. Slugs wrong size. Different size slug required. Contact your dealer.
Mounting screws will not tighten. Incorrect mounting slug used. Different size slug required. Contact your dealer.
Slugs catching on mast splice.
Loosen screws slightly. If necessary have someone
at splice area to wiggle the slug past the splice.
Corners of cut track catching. Use file to round off corners of track.
Mast has too much prebend. Ease backstay and/or straighten mast.
Track will not slide up mast.
Paint or other material clogging mast groove. Clean out groove.
Track and cars are not the same size. Contact your dealer or Harken. CB/Slider cars do not fit on track.
CB cars do not fit on track. Balls are missing. Remove cars, load balls and slide cars back on track.
Sail headboard does not fit inside coupler. Ring was not pressed far enough. Take sail to sailmaker.
Operation Troubleshooting
Problem Probable Cause Solution
Cars bind.
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.
Balls missing from car. Remove cars, load balls and slide cars back on track.
Nut on Battcar is not holding. Locknut has been used too many times. Get new 6 mm locknut.
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. Lubrication is not required, but lubricants which will
not attract dirt may be used like McLube ® .
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 or the Harken
®
catalog.
Maintenance
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