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Instructions for HARKEN models including: 2699 40mm Twing Block, 2699, 40mm Twing Block, Twing Block, Block
Harken 40mm Twing Block [2699] (g): 86 gWeight (oz): 3 ozMaximum line Ø (mm): 12 mmMaximum line Ø (in): 3/8 inMaximum working load (kg): 275 kgMaximum working load (lb): 606 lbBreaking load (kg): 825 kgBreaking load (lb): 1818 lb
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DocumentDocumentINSTRUCTIONS Carbo® Twing Block, 2699 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. Uses · Dinghies, sport boats, and small keel boats · Spinnaker sheet and guy control · Code zero sheet up-down control Features Opening sideplate - Easy to rig and remove from sheet Spring biased to open when unlatched - One-handed operation Roller at pivot base - Use 1:1 or 2:1 up-down control Carbo Air® block construction - High strength for durability and light weight for maximum float in light air Terms Release latch Main sheave Roller for rigging 2:1 Opening sideplate Hinge base with spring Specifications Part No. Description Sheet Max line Ø in mm Up/Down Max G - Maximum line Ø working load in mm lb kg Breaking load lb kg 2699 40 mm Twing Block 7/16 12 3/8 10 606 275 1818 825 Rigging Options 1:1 up-down control Splice or knot to roller at pivot base. Use Hold the block in one hand and use your index finger to press on the release latch. The spring in the hinge base will open the sideplate for loading onto the sheet. Close and latch the sideplate. IMPORTANT! Do not load sheave when sideplate is unlatched. Make sure sideplate is latched before loading. Make sure sideplate is latched. 2:1 up-down control Use a control line around roller at pivot base. 2 Use (continued) IMPORTANT! Do not use the top latch area as a becket. This area of block is not intended to be loaded. Maintenance Periodically clean release latch mechanism, sheaves, and hinge base with mild detergent and water solution. Note: Main sheave and roller at pivot base are not removable. Spin sheaves to distribute soap solution evenly. Open and close sideplate. Flush with fresh water. Do not use lubricants on sheaves. Squirt solution and spin sheave. Rinse Warranty For additional safety, maintenance, and warranty information see www.harken.com/manuals or the Harken catalog. 3 M1034 11-23