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Harken FLY Series Instructions

Harken FLY Series Instructions

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USA – Tel: (+01) 262-691-3320 • Web: www.harken.com • Email: harken@harken.com
Italy – Tel: (+39) 031.3523511 • Web: www.harken.it • Email: techservice@harken.it
WARNING! Strictly follow all instructions to avoid an accident, damage to your vessel,
personal injury or death. See www.harken.com/manuals for additional safety information.
Part
No.
Description
2698
18 mm single
2158
18 mm double
2161
18 mm single/narrow
2171
29 mm single
2173
40 mm single
Mouth
2. Always lash to mouth of the block. Head is not strong enough to secure line.
3. The 18 mm blocks ship with lashing line. Use
two laps of supplied line to create four strands
to match the maximum working load of the
block.
INSTRUCTIONS
FLY
Sheave
Ø
18 mm
18 mm
18 mm
29 mm
40 mm
Terms
Bail
2 Laps
4 Lashing
Head
Sheave
Head
BLOCK
Specifications
Max sheet line Ø
Max working load
mm
in
kg
5
3/16
125
5
3/16
204
5
3/16
125
7
9/32
350
9
11/32
650
1. Lash only to objects with rounded edges.
Strands
Avoid sharp corners.
Rounded
4. Blocks 2161, 2171, 2173: Use sailmaker's
twine or similar to secure lashing strands to head.
Blocks 2171, 2173: Use tubes at head to secure
lashing strands to head.
Breaking load
lb
kg
275
450
450
680
275
450
770
700
1435
1300
Planning Installation
CAUTION! Avoid injury or damage to
equipment. Follow these precautions:
Head
Replacement
Lashing Line
lb
992
HCP1438
1500
HCP1438
992
HCP1438
1540
Line not included
2870
Line not included
Sharp

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Summary of Contents for Harken FLY Series

  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS BLOCK ™ USA – Tel: (+01) 262-691-3320 • Web: www.harken.com • Email: harken@harken.com Italy – Tel: (+39) 031.3523511 • Web: www.harken.it • Email: techservice@harken.it WARNING! Strictly follow all instructions to avoid an accident, damage to your vessel, personal injury or death. See www.harken.com/manuals for additional safety information.
  • Page 2 Tying Knots See www.harken.com/knots. Alternatively, consult a good knot tying book or consult a rigger. Lashing at 0° – Block and Bail In-line Run line through mouth, through head, around bail, and down on other side. Repeat so there are two laps.
  • Page 3 Loop line a second time forming a becket. Run line through head, around bail, and through mouth. Secure using Carrick knot or other secure knot. Consult knot tying book or see www.harken.com/knots. Blocks 2161, 2171, 2173: Use sailmaker’s twine or similar to secure lashing strands to head.
  • Page 4 Maintenance Harken equipment is designed for minimal maintenance. However, some upkeep is required to give the best service and comply with the Harken limited warranty.

This manual is also suitable for:

Fly 2698Fly 2158Fly 2171Fly 2173Fly 2161