Put a figure 8 stop knot in
one end of the lashing line
and pass it into the hole
in the bone.
Pass one end of the Loup
into the other. Slip the
Dogbone into end so it
is captured as shown.
Tie a single overhand knot
around each outer Loup.
Don’t draw the legs of the
Loups together; let them
assume their loaded
position.
Pass the end of the line
back through the hole
in the bone and tie a
figure 8 stop knot. Use
a hot knife to trim ends.
Attaching Dogbone to Loup
®
Harken equipment is designed for minimal maintenance, but some maintenance
is required to give the best service and to comply with the Harken limited warranty.
Cleaning:
Flush blocks and loops/high strength lashing lines thoroughly with fresh
water. Periodically, disassemble the blocks and clean with detergent and fresh water.
When assembling block, make sure screws and holes are dry. Use blue Loctite
®
to
secure screw before assembling.
IMPORTANT! Exposure to some teak cleaners and other caustic solutions can
result in discoloration of part and is not covered under the Harken warranty.
Maintenance
For additional safety, maintenance and warranty information see www.harken.com/
manuals or the Harken
®
catalog.
Inspect
WARNING! Hardware and attaching Loups can gradually
lose strength from wear and UV rays. Inspect parts often
and during long passages.
WARNING! Loups may degrade without showing obvious signs
and break under load. Replace all Loups and lashings every
year or if there is any sign of wear, UV-damage, fatigue or
strand separation. If in doubt replace. Consult chart to match
strength of Loup/lashing to block and load.
You must periodically inspect Loups and head lashings for signs
of UV damage or wear. Be sure to pull Loup out of block mouth
and inspect carefully for any sign of wear, UV damage, fatigue or
strand separation. The Loup's outer jacket protects the inner core,
but can become damaged from prolonged UV exposure. Loups
have colored tracers that are designed to fade after prolonged UV
exposure. If tracers appear faded, rub them with your fingernail. If
flecks become fuzzy the Loup should be replaced. Inspect Loups
often for signs of chafing, especially where they rub on edges.
Anchor Point Chafing or Cutting
Attach Loups only to round bails such as those found on padeyes
or pins. Sharp edges such as those found in many perforated
toerails will cut into Loups severely weakening them. If a Loup is
attached to a plate, the edges must be rounded so that they are not
damaged. The thickness of the plate must be at least 1/4" to avoid
damaging the Loup.
WARNING: Loups or lashings running over a sharp edge can
cause part to break under load. Secure to items with rounded
edges only.
Warranty
Hardware and attaching Loups can gradually lose strength from wear
and UV rays. Inspect parts often and and during long passages.
Round edges to prevent
damage to loop
Sharp edges will
damage loop
Loctite
®
is a registered trademark of Henkel AG & Company KGaA Loup
®
/Loups
®
are registered trademarks of Yale Cordage
