1251 E. Wisconsin Avenue • Pewaukee, WI 53072 USA
Tel: 262-691-3320, Fax: 262-691-3008 • Web: www.harken.com, Email: [email protected]
WARNING! Strictly follow all instructions to avoid an accident, damage to your vessel, per-
sonal injury, or death. See www.harken.com for additional safety information.
Part
No.
Description
Sheave Ø
Max line Ø
Maximum working load
Breaking load
in
mm
lb
kg
lb
kg
2146
29 mm
29 mm
5
/
16
8
330
150
1000
454
2149
40 mm
40 mm
3
/
8
10
485
220
1200
544
2152
57 mm
57 mm
7
/
16
10
792
359
2380
1080
Specifications
Planning Installation
WARNING! Lashing to objects with sharp edges can cause line to chafe and break suddenly
when load is applied.
Using Alternate Line, Knots, and Splices
Harken is not liable or responsible for use of line used to secure blocks. Go to Harken General Warnings
at www.harken.com for complete details. It is your responsibility to choose the correct line for the block.
When choosing line, use a breaking load that is at least double the block's breaking load to account
for strength loss from:
1. Knots slipping or breaking much lower than line breaking load. Spectra
®
or Dyneema
®
-type
lines require specialized knots.
2. Splices slipping or failing due to the incorrect type or execution.
3. UV damage increasing with each passing year.
4. Chafing seriously reducing strength.
If you are not comfortable choosing line, work with a qualified rigger. Go to www.harken.com/manuals for
additional information.
WARNING! Improper knots or splices can weaken the block installation causing it to break
suddenly when load is applied.
WARNING! Failure to account for loss of strength due to chafe or UV damage when choosing
line can result in line breaking suddenly when load is applied.
Harken
®
equipment is designed for minimal maintenance. However, some upkeep is required to give
the best service and comply with the Harken
®
limited warranty.
Keep your equipment clean and free-running by frequently fl ushing with fresh water. Periodically
clean with mild detergent and water solution. Spin sheaves to distribute soap solution evenly
.
Flush with fresh 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.
Warranty
For additional safety, maintenance, and warranty information see www.harken.com or the Harken
®
catalog.
Maintenance
Terms
Bail
Head
Mouth
Lashing Strands
Laps
Sheave
2. Always lash to mouth of the block. Head is not strong enough to secure line.
WARNING! Lashing to head of block seriously weakens the block. This will cause the block
to break suddenly when load is applied.
Additional Information
For additional information, including use of block mouth as a becket, go to online manual 4370 at
www.harken.com/manuals.
Lashing Line Minmum Breaking Load
Part No. 2146 (29 mm)
2149 (40mm)
2152 (57mm)
Strands
lbs
kg
lbs
kg
lbs
kg
1
2000
907
2400
1088
4760
2159
2
1000
454
1200
544
2380
1079
3
667
302
800
363
1587
720
4
500
227
600
272
1190
540
5
400
181
480
218
952
432
6
333
151
400
181
793
360
7
286
130
343
155
680
308
8
250
113
300
136
595
270
9
222
101
267
121
529
240
10
200
91
240
109
476
216
Six (6)
Strands
Read important information on choosing line, knots, and splices. Go to US Sailing article:
http://offshore.ussailing.org/Assets/Offshore/SAS/PDF/Article.pdf
Go to online manual at www.harken.com/manuals for link.
Printed in USA 4368 10-26-11
™
I N S T R U C T I O N S
Patent Pending
Do not lash through block
head.
Head
Do not lash through block
head.
Head
Mouth
1. Lash only to objects with rounded edges. Avoid sharp corners.
Rounded
Sharp
Sideplate
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