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Access Rail System – R27 

To replace lost balls, position car on edge 

with retaining clip in place. 

Do not remove 

retaining clip

. Gently push one ball at a 

time into car from center of clip. Allow 

balls to roll into return race and insert 

remaining balls. Do not overfill each  

car must have 60 balls!
Inspect pinstop for spring degradation, 

cracks or wear that may affect locking 

strength and operation.
Inspect rail for cracks, deformation  

or wear.
Inspect attaching fasteners for loosening, 

damage or corrosion that may affect 

strength.
See Inspection “BEFORE EACH USE”, 

pages 5, 6, 7.

SERvICE

If inspection reveals an unsafe or defective condition, remove item from service and destroy it.
If in doubt please contact manufacturer for further advice.

6) Inspection

Car

Balls/Car

Balls

Order

Balls/Set

Ball Ø

HC9606

60

Torlon

®

1526

25

5

/

16

"(8mm)

HC9565/HC9608

60

Torlon

®

1526

25

5

/

16

"(8mm)

Inspect cars' Torlon

®

 ball bearings.

Make sure there are no ‘flats’ as they will 

impede car movement. Damaged balls  

may indicate high load or high wear. 

Return complete car assembly to one  

of the service/recertification center listed 

on the back of this manual for advice.
Make sure that all races have the correct 

number of balls (see chart below/right).
Do not use system until missing balls  

have been replaced.

WARNING! Do not use cars if balls 

are missing. Cars with missing 

balls may come off rail resulting in 

a fall, severe injury and death. 

Loctite

®

 is a registered trademark of Henkel AG & Company KGaA. 

Tef-Gel

®

 is a registered trademark of Ultra Safety Systems, Inc. 

Torlon

®

 is a registered trademark of Solvay Advanced Polymers.

Summary of Contents for R27

Page 1: ...s have serial numbers of A0633 and B0768 WARNING This product is part of a personal fall arrest system The user must follow the manufacturer s instructions for each component of the system These instr...

Page 2: ...d finish Add CLEAR to part number for clear anodizing Socket Head Cap Screw Rail and Accessories Car Assembly Part No Description Length Width Maximum working load Comments mm in mm in kg lb HC9606 R2...

Page 3: ...pment is designed for use with Harken approved components Substitutions or replacements made with non approved components may jeopardize compatibility of equipment and may affect the safety and reliab...

Page 4: ...ted working load and wear RAIL INSTALLATION This Access Rail system should be installed only by a competent person or competent organization All rail listed in this manual is designed to use stainless...

Page 5: ...t be provided to the user of this equipment The user must read and understand these instructions before using this equipment Manufactur er s instructions must be followed for proper use and maintenanc...

Page 6: ...l severe injury and death C Inspect shackles for signs of corrosion cracks or elongation If damaged do not use Damaged shackles can indicate that car was overloaded Return complete car assembly to one...

Page 7: ...ar so Pivot Pin slides out C Remove shackle and inspect If it shows any sign of corrosion cracking or wear return complete car assembly to a service recertification center listed on the back of this m...

Page 8: ...se contact manufacturer for further advice 6 Inspection Car Balls Car Balls Order Balls Set Ball HC9606 60 Torlon 1526 25 5 16 8mm HC9565 HC9608 60 Torlon 1526 25 5 16 8mm Inspect cars Torlon ball bea...

Page 9: ...rops of McLube OneDrop Roll car back and forth to distribute Do not use spray lubricants because ball bearings may skid not roll It is important to clean car as excessive build up of grease dirt and s...

Page 10: ...AMINATION REPAIR HISTORY Date Reason for Entry Periodic exam or repair Defect notes repairs carried out and other important information Name and signature of compentent person Date of next periodic ex...

Page 11: ...Access Rail System R27 11 Drawing H 49971...

Page 12: ...nd trolley system designed for sail handling to enable window cleaning or other overside maintenance to be undertaken 1 MARINE GUIDANCE NOTE MGN 422 M Use of Equipment to Undertake Work Over the Side...

Page 13: ...raveller designed to accommodate a single line such as a harness One of the travellers is fitted with a locking device The device which locks the traveller in position along the rail rail must ONLY be...

Page 14: ...44 0 23 8032 9251 e mail seafarer s h mcga gov uk General Inquiries infoline mcga gov uk MCA Website Address www mcga gov uk File Ref MC122 6 0026 Published September 2010 Please note that all address...

Page 15: ...When selecting work equipment the employer is required to take into account the conditions under which the work is to be undertaken and the characteristics of that work as well as having regard to an...

Page 16: ...ss chair attached to dditional Options traveller or ar Connector Plate 7 1 Use a full body safety harness atta access traveller with lock ust meet Full body safety harness m CE ANSI support standards...

Page 17: ...cal principals A Any safety equipment or lifting device must have its installation inspected and surveyed as per standard industry practice Likewise periodic inspection is necessary to ensure nothing...

Page 18: ...iii Hold for 3 minutes without deformation paying particular to rail fastener stability iv Drain unload water bag move and repeat in two further locations or sample pieces v The system should remain f...

Page 19: ...dentification Fixing device Schematic installation plan A declaration by the installer that it is Installed in accordance with manufacturer s instructions Carried out in accordance to plan Fixed as sp...

Page 20: ...or workmanship that did not exist when the product was first delivered defects in material or workmanship that are manifested outside the warranty period defects which are not reported to HARKEN withi...

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