9. Secure loop to head of
block with head securing
line using a Carrick bend.
For knot tying resources:
www.harken.com/knots.
Terminating Loop Outside Block or Using Lashing
1. Use hex key to
remove screw.
If terminating line outside block or lashing using multiple strands
of smaller-diameter line, remove the deadend post.
2. Remove deadend post.
Do not use post with
multiple lashing lines.
10. Further secure knot by
carefully melting line
ends with a hot knife.
3. Reassemble block. Use blue Loctite
®
adhesive on screw.
5. Secure lashings or loop
to the head using a
securing line tied in a
Carrick bend. For
knot tying resources:
www.harken.com/knots
WARNING! If head-securing line comes loose, block can flip
and cause line to jam, resulting in loss of control. Inspect
head-securing line often and redo if necessary.
WARNING! Attaching line to block head will considerably weaken
block so it can easily break under load. Attach loop/lashing only
through mouth of sheave.
Do not attach
to head.
Mouth
4. Lash or run loop through mouth of block.
Loctite is a registered trademark of Henkel AG & Company KGaA.
8. Reassemble block using
blue Loctite
®
adhesive
on screw.
Loctite is a registered trademark
of Henkel AG & Company KGaA.
