HARKEN Element Cheek Block / 60 mm / 14 mm / plain bearing, Element Mast Base Block / 14 mm / 60 mm / plain bearing, Element Triple Block with Swivel, Cleat and Becket / 45 mm / 12 mm / plain bearing, Element Triple Block with Swivel / 45 mm / 12 mm / plain bearing, Element Double Block with Swivel / 60 mm / 14 mm / plain bearing Manual

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HARKEN Element Cheek Block / 60 mm / 14 mm / plain bearing, Element Mast Base Block / 14 mm / 60 mm / plain bearing, Element Triple Block with Swivel, Cleat and Becket / 45 mm / 12 mm / plain bearing, Element Triple Block with Swivel / 45 mm / 12 mm / plain bearing, Element Double Block with Swivel / 60 mm / 14 mm / plain bearing, Element Stand-Up Block / 45 mm / 12 mm / plain bearing, Element Single Block with Swivel and Becket / 45 mm / 12 mm / plain bearing, Element Cheek Block / 45 mm / 12 mm / plain bearing, Element Block with Becket and Cleat / 45 mm / 12 mm / plain bearing, Element Double Block with Swivel and Becket / 45 mm / 12 mm / plain bearing, Element Fiddle Block with Swivel, Cleat and Becket / 45 mm / 8 mm / plain bearing, Element Stand-Up Block with Becket / 45 mm / 12 mm / plain bearing, Element Fiddle Block with Swivel and Cleat / 60 mm / 10 mm / plain bearing, Element Triple Block with Swivel and Becket / 45 mm / 12 mm / plain bearing, Element Fiddle Block with Swivel and Cleat / 45 mm / 8 mm / plain bearing, Element Fiddle Block with Swivel / 60 mm / 10 mm / plain bearing, Element Cheek Block with Lockoff / 60 mm / 14 mm / plain bearing, Element Single Sheave Block with Swivel and Becket / 60 mm / 14 mm / plain bearing, Element Triple Block with Swivel, Becket and Cleat / 45 mm / 12 mm / plain bearing, Element Block with Swivel, Becket and Cleat / 60 mm / 12 mm / plain bearing, Element Fiddle Block with Swivel and Becket / 60 mm / 10 mm / plain bearing, Element Mast Base Block / 16 mm / 80 mm / plain bearing, Element Single Block with Swivel / 45 mm / 12 mm / plain bearing, Element Fiddle Block with Swivel and Becket / 45 mm / 8 mm / plain bearing, Element Fiddle Block with Swivel, Cleat and Becket / 60 mm / 10 mm / plain bearing, Element Single Sheave Block with Swivel / 60 mm / 14 mm / plain bearing, Element Fiddle Block with Swivel / 45 mm / 8 mm / plain bearing, Element Double Block with Swivel / 45 mm / 12 mm / plain bearing, Element Stand-Up Block / 60 mm / 14 mm / plain bearing, Element Double Block with Swivel / 80 mm / 16 mm / plain bearing, Element Triple Block with Swivel and Cleat / 60 mm / 12 mm / plain bearing, Element Cheek Block with Lockoff, Left / 80 mm / 16 mm / plain bearing, Element Double Cheek Block / 80 mm / 16 mm / plain bearing, Element Triple Block, with Swivel / 60 mm / 14 mm / plain bearing, Element Fiddle Block with Swivel / 80 mm / 14 mm / plain bearing, Element Triple Block with Swivel and Becket / 60 mm / 14 mm / plain bearing, Element Cheek Block / 80 mm / 16 mm / plain bearing, Element Fiddle Block with Swivel and Becket / 80 mm / 14 mm / plain bearing, Element Cheek Block with Lockoff, Left / 60 mm / 14 mm / plain bearing, Element Stand-Up Block / 80 mm / 14 mm / plain bearing, Element Stand-Up Block with Becket / 60 mm / 14 mm / plain bearing, Element Double Block with Swivel and Becket / 80 mm / 16 mm / plain bearing, Element Single Block with Swivel and Becket / 80 mm / 16 mm / plain bearing, Element Single Block with Swivel / 80 mm / 16 mm / plain bearing, Element Triple Block with Cleat and Becket / 60 mm / 12 mm / plain bearing, Element Cheek Block with Lockoff / 80 mm / 16 mm / plain bearing, Element Double Cheek Block / 60 mm / 14 mm / plain bearing Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS

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Contents

Introduction

Features 2 Terms 2

Specifications

45 mm blocks 3 60 mm blocks 4 80 mm blocks 5

Line deflection and loading

Line angle deflection and loading factors 6

Shackle position

Fixed shackle, rotating 90° 7 Swivel shackle, changing from locked 7

Cam cleat adjustments

Adjusting cam arm angle 8 Flipping cam for up release 8

Mounting footblocks

Mounting specifications and warnings 9

Mounting stand-up blocks

45 mm blocks 10 60 mm and 80 mm blocks 11

Mounting mastbase blocks for forkhead fittings

60 mm and 80 mm blocks 12

Reeving blocks

4:1 and 5:1 reeving sequence 13 6:1 reeving sequence 14

Maintenance and Warranty

Maintenance, specific and general 15 Warranty reference 15

Blocks

1 Element Blocks

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Features

Strong durable sideplates are forged aluminum with hardcoat anodizing. Tough sheaves made from fiber reinforced nylon. Proven bearing system where sheave spins on a stainless axle. Versatile cam assembly adjusts and locks in several positions. Adaptable cam cleat flips around for up or down release. Multifunctional headpost lock fixes shackle in either direction or swivel position.

Terms

Cam arm pivot screw

Cam arm

adjustment screw

Becket

Sheave

Headpost lock

Cam arm

Shackle

Swivel headpost

Sideplate

Cam-matic® cleat

Sheave diameter

Flairlead

Becket

Stand-up block bail

2 Element Blocks

Maximum working load

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Specifications - 45 mm Blocks

45 mm

Part

No. Description

6230

Single/swivel 12 1/2 700 1543 1400 3086

6231

Single/swivel/becket 12 1/2 700 1543 1400 3086

6232

Fiddle/swivel 8 5/16 700 1543 1400 3086

6233

Fiddle/swivel/becket 8 5/16 700 1543 1400 3086

6234

Fiddle/150 Cam-Matic/swivel/becket 8 5/16 550 1213 1100 2426

6235

Fiddle/150 Cam-Matic/swivel 8 5/16 408 900 816 1800

6236

Single/150 Cam-Matic/swivel/becket 12 1/2 272 600 544 1200

6238

Double/swivel 12 1/2 875 1929 1750 3858

6239

Double/swivel/becket 12 1/2 875 1929 1750 3858

6240

Triple/swivel 12 1/2 1050 2315 2100 4630

6241

Triple/swivel/becket 12 1/2 1050 2315 2100 4630

6242

Triple/150 Cam-Matic/swivel 12 1/2 680 1499 1360 2998

6243

Triple/150 Cam-Matic/swivel/becket 12 1/2 816 1799 1632 3598

6250

Single/swivel/stand-up** 12 1/2 700 1543 1400 3086

6251

Single/swivel/stand-up/becket** 12 1/2 700 1543 1400 3086

*Tip: When selecting line diameter, use one size smaller for smooth running blocks. **Mounts using integral U fastener

Footblocks

45 mm

1 3/4"

Max line*

mm in kg lb kg lb

Maximum

working load

Breaking

load

1 3/4"

Fasteners

Part

No. Description

6237 Single footblock 6 12 1/2 700 1543 1400 3086

*Tip: When selecting line diameter, use one size smaller for smooth running blocks.

(FH)

mm mm in kg lb kg lb

3 Element Blocks

Max line*

Maximum

working load

Breaking

load

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Specifications - 60 mm Blocks

60 mm 2 3/8"

Max line*

Part

No. Description

6220

Single mastbase for 8 mm (5/16") pin 14 9/16 1100 2425 2200 4850

6260

Single/swivel 14 9/16 1100 2425 2200 4850

6261

Single/swivel/becket 14 9/16 1100 2425 2200 4850

6262

Fiddle/swivel 10 3/8 1100 2425 2200 4850

6263

Fiddle/swivel/becket 10 3/8 1100 2425 2200 4850

6264

Fiddle/150 Cam-Matic/swivel/becket 10 3/8 550 1213 1100 2426

6265

Fiddle/150 Cam-Matic/swivel 10 3/8 408 900 816 1800

6266

Single/150 Cam-Matic/swivel/becket 12 1/2 272 600 544 1200

6269

Double/swivel 14 9/16 1375 3032 2750 6064

6270

Double/swivel/becket 14 9/16 1375 3032 2750 6064

6272

Triple/swivel 14 9/16 1650 3638 3300 7276

6273

Triple/swivel/becket 14 9/16 1650 3638 3300 7276

6274

Triple/150 Cam-Matic/swivel 12 1/2 680 1499 1360 2998

6275

Triple/150 Cam-Matic/swivel/becket 12 1/2 816 1799 1632 3598

6277

Single/swivel/stand-up** 14 9/16 1100 2425 2200 4850

6278

Single/swivel/stand-up/becket** 14 9/16 1100 2425 2200 4850

*Tip: When selecting line diameter, use one size smaller for smooth running blocks.

**Use 6 mm (1/4") ﬂathead fasteners

Footblocks

60 mm

mm in kg lb kg lb

Maximum

working load

Breaking

load

2 3/8"

Fasteners

Part

No. Description 6267 Single 8 14 9/16 1100 2425 2200 4850 6268 Single/lockoff 8 14 9/16 1100 2425 2200 4850 6271 Double 8 14 9/16 725 1600 1450 3200 6276 Single/lockoff/left 8 14 9/16 1100 2425 2200 4850

*Tip: When selecting line diameter, use one size smaller for smooth running blocks.

(FH) mm mm in kg lb kg lb

Element Blocks 4

Max line*

Maximum

working load

Breaking

load

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Specifications - 80 mm Blocks

80 mm 3 1/8"

Max line*

Part

No. Description

6221

Single Mastbase for 10 mm (3/8") pin 16 5/8 2200 4850 4400 9700

6290

Single/swivel 16 5/8 2200 4850 4400 9700

6291

Single/swivel/becket 16 5/8 2200 4850 4400 9700

6292

Fiddle/swivel 14 9/16 2200 4850 4400 9700

6293

Fiddle/swivel/becket 14 9/16 2200 4850 4400 9700

6296

Double/swivel 16 5/8 2750 6064 5500 12128

6297

Double/swivel/becket 16 5/8 2750 6064 5500 12128

6280

Single/swivel/stand-up** 16 5/8 2200 4850 4400 9700 *Tip: When selecting line diameter, use one size smaller for smooth running blocks. **Use 8 mm (5/16") ﬂathead fasteners

Footblocks

80 mm

mm in kg lb kg lb

Maximum

working load

Breaking

load

3 1/8"

Fasteners

Part

No. Description 6294 Single 10 16 5/8 2200 4850 4400 9700 6295 Single/lockoff 10 16 5/8 2200 4850 4400 9700 6298 Double 10 16 5/8 1450 3197 2900 6394 6299 Single/lockoff/left 10 16 5/8 2200 4850 4400 9700

*Tip: When selecting line diameter, use one size smaller for smooth running blocks.

(FH)

mm mm in kg lb kg lb

Max line*

Maximum

working load

Breaking

load

5 Element Blocks

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Block Loading vs Angle of Deflection

Block load increases when the line turns at a greater angle. See examples below. Select blocks carefully.

Angle of

deﬂection Load factor

30° 52% 90° 141% 150° 193% 45° 76% 105° 159% 160° 197% 60° 100% 120° 173% 180° 200% 75° 122% 135° 185% — —

Angle of

deﬂection Load factor

Angle of

deﬂection Load factor

WARNING! Block loads increase when the line turns at a greater angle. Block loads double when the line turns 180 degrees. Use block loading factors. Select blocks and application carefully.

180° angle of deﬂection

90° angle of deﬂection

6 Element Blocks

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Shackle Rotation

Shackle blocks lock in two directions or swivel to keep line from twisting. Removable headpost lock allows shackle to be fixed or to swivel.

Fixed shackle, rotating 90°- Remove shackle, rotate headpost 90° and reinstall shackle.

Swivel shackle - To change shackle from locked to swivel, remove headpost lock and reinstall

shackle.

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Adjusting Cam Arm Angle

To adjust cam arm angle:

1. Loosen center screws.

2. Remove cam arm adjuster screws.

3. Rotate cam arm to desired position and reinstall screws.

Note: Use threadlocking solution such as blue

Loctite

adhesive on screws.

Flipping Cam for Up-Release

The cam can ﬂip to change from down release to up release.

1. Remove nuts and cam arm screws, keeping them in ﬂairlead. Slip cam out.

2. Flip the cam and fasteners around as shown.

Note: Make sure that cam pawls open out from the block and cutout in ﬂairlead faces away from block.

Cutout in ﬂairlead

Cam pawls open out

3. Slip fasteners and ﬂairlead through arms and cam. Secure with nuts. Note: Use threadlocking solution such as blue Loctite

adhesive on

screws.

Loctite is a registered trademark of Henkel AG & Company KGaA.

8 Element Blocks

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Mounting Footblock

WARNING! You must mount to solid deck construction using specified fasteners in all mounting holes and nuts, washers or backing plates to achieve correct maximum working load to avoid a failure leading to an accident.

Refer to dimensions

B A

below for planning location of block. Make sure block bisects the angle as shown in line

deflection images on page 6.

A B C D E F

Part No.

6271* 12.5 1/2 54.5 2 5/32 60.0 2 3/8 14.0 9/16 55 2 3/16 97.5 3 13/16

6298* 19.5 3/4 61.0 2 13/32 80.0 3 1/8 19.8 25/32 61 2 3/8 121 4 3/4

*Double blocks

mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in mm in

6237 11 7/16 41.5 1 5/8 45 1 3/4 9.5 3/8 24.5 15/16 74.5 2 15/16

6267 6268

12.5 1/2 54.5 2 5/32 60.0 2 3/8 14.0 9/16 29.5 1 3/16 97.5 3 13/16

6276

6294 6295

19.5 3/4 61.0 2 13/32 80.0 3 1/8 19.8 25/32 34.5 1 3/8 121 4 3/4

6299

Install using sealant in holes. Tip: Put slight bevel at top of hole to allow sealant to mass around upper part of hole.

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Mounting Stand-up Blocks - 45 mm

0.075 REF

Planning installation - Make sure the bail of the padeye is aligned with the load. See image below

WARNING! You must mount to solid deck construction using supplied nuts, washers or backing plates to achieve correct maximum working load to avoid a failure leading to an accident.

Bail

Make sure bail aligns with load

Load

Drill size for

Stand-up block

6250, 6251

45 mm

Bail thread size

6 mm

1/4"

clearance hole Mounting hole distance

6.25 mm 20 mm

17/64" 13/16"

Install using sealant in holes. Tip: Put slight bevel at top of hole to allow sealant to mass around upper part of hole.

Mounting hole distance

10 Element Blocks

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Mounting Stand-up Blocks - 60 mm and 80 mm

Planning installation - Make sure the bail of the padeye is aligned with the load. See image below

Bail

Make sure bail aligns with load

Load

Drill size for

Stand-up block

6277, 6278

60 mm

6280

80 mm

Install using sealant in holes. Tip: Put slight bevel at top of hole to allow sealant to mass around upper part of hole.

Flathead screw size

6 mm 6.25 mm 41 mm

1/4" 17/64" 1 5/8"

8 mm 8.25 mm 46 mm

5/16" 21/64" 1 13/16"

clearance hole

Mounting hole square pattern dimensions

Mounting hole square

pattern dimension

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Masbase Blocks for Forkhead Fittings

Use with mastbase forkhead mastbase ﬁttings. Examples include ﬁttings supplied by Z-Spars and Sparcraft.

Forkhead ﬁtting

6221

Block Pin sized used

6220 60 mm

6221 80 mm

12 Element Blocks

8 mm

5/16"

10 mm

3/8"

A B C D

Fit Dimension Hole Ø Ø CL to top Ø CL to bottom

16.76 mm 8.2 mm 11.15 mm 8.71 mm

.660" .323" .439" .343"

18.29 mm 10.31 mm 13.31 mm 10.67 mm

.720 .406" .524" .420"

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Reeving Blocks

Use splice or knot to deadend sheet to becket. Use the sequences below to reeve blocks. Note: Upper and lower blocks will be at right angles to each other.

Reeving diagrams shown without block structure for clarity.

6238, 6269, 6296

6239, 6270, 6297

5:1

4:1

6239, 6270

6242, 6274

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Reeving Blocks (continued)

Reeving diagrams shown without block structure for clarity.

6240, 6272

6243, 6275

6:1

14 Element Blocks

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Maintenance

Periodically inspect all fasteners and shackles to make sure they are secure.

Keep your equipment clean and free-running by frequently ﬂushing with fresh water. Periodically clean with mild detergent and water solution. Spin sheave to distribute soap solution evenly. Flush with fresh water.

Note: Sheave is not removable.

If block has cam cleat, flush balls in cam cleats while rotating pawls.

General 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.

Keep your equipment clean and free-running by frequently ﬂushing with fresh water. Periodically clean with mild detergent and water solution. Spin sheaves to distribute soap solution evenly. Flush with fresh water.

IMPORTANT! Exposure to some teak cleaners and other caustic solutions can result in discoloration of part and is not covered under the Harken warranty.

Warranty

For additional safety, maintenance and warranty information see www.harken.com/manuals or the Harken catalog.

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