M1009 05/19
For additional safety, maintenance, and warranty information see www.harken.com or the Harken catalog.
Warranty
Inspect
Carefully inspect track and mounting hardware for any signs of loosening, cracks or damage. Inspect end stops to
make sure they are secure and that there are no cracks or damage. Arrange control tackle so cars do not hit end stops
under load.
WARNING! Failure to inspect tracks and stops can result in track pulling off deck
suddenly and unexpectedly during high load.
Maintenance
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 a few drops of McLube
®
OneDrop
™
conditioner 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. Too much oil attracts dirt.
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.
Mounting High-Beam Track on Unsupported Spans
Place at least three (3) bolts at each end of the track, with two (2) bolts placed immediately next to each
inboard end of the span. For the remainder of the supported beam, place bolts on 4" (102 mm) centers.
Use backing plate or stainless
steel washer behind each nut
WARNING! Using track not intended for spanning or failure to follow spanning recommenda-
tions may result in track pulling off deck suddenly and unexpectedly during high loads.
1849 Track Riser
To mount track, calculate hole spacing and drill desired
holes in deck, seats or other mounting surface. Place
appropriate number of
1
/
4
" (6 mm) hexhead bolts on
bolt slides and slip into groove in bottom of track.
Use H-8557A metric spacers with 6mm bolts.
Place one stainless steel washer (included) on each bolt under track.
These washers force sealant into mounting holes to insure a good seal.
Apply high quality sealant to mounting surface around each hole. Place bolts
into holes and lower track. Bolt securely using lock washers or lock nuts. Most
mounting surfaces will require a backing plate for proper strength.
Low-beam track must not be used for spanning.
Mounting Low-Beam Track
Carefully choose mounting screws by consulting charts and warnings above. R27 track requires
5
/
16
" or
8 mm flathead stainless steel screws (see "Fasteners" above). Retrofit 1602 and 1605 track requires
1
/
4
"
(6 mm) flathead screws. Be sure which track you have.
Carefully drill holes and apply high quality sealant. Through-bolt track using all fastener holes. Secure
under the deck using large washers or backing plate and washers and locknuts.
Low-beam track must not be used for spanning.
Stainless Steel
Washer
