Cleaning Parts And Bearing Assemblies - Harken REFLEX FURLING Unit 1 Installation Manual

Maintenance

Cleaning Parts and Bearing Assemblies

General cleaning procedure: Keep your equipment clean and free running by frequently flushing with fresh water.
Periodically clean with mild detergent and water solution. Spin components to distribute soap solution evenly. Flush
with fresh water. Use this process for flushing procedures below.
Head swivel: Flush exterior of swivel, inside the thimble, and the clamp mechanism. Inspect all components for signs
of chafing, wear, or damage and replace if necessary.
Reflex tack swivel terminal: Flush bearings with soapy
water and rinse as you rotate tack swivel.
T-slot mechanism: Periodically remove the Reflex swivel
tack terminal from the T-slot and flush parts. Be sure to
operate and flush the spring pin.
Lower drive unit: Remove furling line and flush lower
unit on either side of the feeder. Rotate the drive sheave
to flush bearings. Tip: The drive unit easily removes
from the sail for throrough flushing. Turn unit upside
down and flush interior.
Flushing path to main bearings
Inspection: Carefully examine all fasteners and tighten as necessary. Inspect all shackles and soft attachments for
signs of chafing, splices failing, or wear. Replace as necessary.
Storage: Make sure all parts are rinsed and dry before long-term storage.
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Reflex furler