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Harken MKIII 00AL User Manual

Harken MKIII 00AL
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MKIII
Jib Reefing & Furling
Installation Manual
WARNING! Strictly follow all instructions
to avoid an accident, damage to your vessel,
personal injury or death. See www.harken.com
for additional safety information.
Unit 00AL
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Harken MKIII 00AL Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHarken
ModelMKIII 00AL
CategoryBoating Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Sizing and Safety Checks

Sizing Check

Determines unit compatibility based on boat specifications.

Wire Condition

Assesses the headstay wire's condition for safe reuse with the furler.

WARNING: Drilling Chainplate

Safety warning against drilling boat's chainplate or toggle.

Headstay Length Determination

Determining Headstay Length

Explains how to measure and record pin-to-pin headstay length for assembly.

Preassembly - Connectors and Foils

Stringing Connectors

Instructions for sliding connectors onto the headstay in the correct order.

Norseman, Sta-Lok, or Rod Fitting

Specific instructions for attaching Norseman, Sta-Lok, or rod terminals.

Preassembly - Foil Preparation

Foil length adjustment

Procedure for cutting and adjusting foil lengths based on headstay measurements.

Bottom foil cutting and drilling

Steps for modifying the bottom foil, including drilling holes.

Preassembly - Foil Adjustments

Adjusting Foil Length

Matching foil length to headstay length.

Foil Length - Special Considerations

Specific adjustments for foil length based on turnbuckle and terminal types.

Cutting and Drilling Bottom Foil

Modifying the bottom foil for proper fit and installation.

Foil Length Tables

Foil Length Charts

Foil Length Calculations

Foil length

Tables for determining required foil lengths based on headstay measurements.

ATTENTION: Foil Cutting Precautions

Warnings regarding foil cutting and cleaning.

Preassembly - Foil Lengths

Foil Length Instruction

Instructions for cutting top foil based on headstay length.

IMPORTANT: Foil Cleaning

Crucial advice on cleaning foil shavings after cutting.

Assembly - Top Connector

Attaching Top Connector and Cap

Steps for securing the top connector and trim cap to the foil.

Montage - Mast Stepping

Stepping the Mast - Adjusting Turnbuckle

Procedures for stepping the mast and adjusting the turnbuckle.

Assembly - Stepping the Mast

Stepping the Mast; Adjusting Turnbuckle

Detailed steps for mast stepping and turnbuckle adjustment.

Commissioning - Halyard Management

To prevent halyard wraps

Critical advice on preventing halyard wraps around the headstay foil.

If halyard wraps, do not force the unit to turn

Safety procedures for handling halyard wraps, emphasizing no forced operation.

Operation - Sail Handling

Halyard Guide

When and how to use a halyard guide for proper jib halyard lead.

Commissioning/Operation Summary

Headstay Tension

Ensuring optimal performance through correct headstay tension.

Commissioning/Operation - Sail Deployment

Furling and Reefing

Instructions for furling and reefing sails.

Operation - Reefing and Storage

Reefing

Details on reefing sails and balancing the boat.

Troubleshooting Guide

Causes de Dysfonctionnement

Störungen und deren Behebung

Messa in funzione - Troubleshooting

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