Harken’s Integral Hydraulic Backstay Adjuster provides the power to
optimize sail shape quickly. The cylinder features a built-in, double-acting
pump that delivers oil when the handle is both pushed and pulled. This moves
oil through the system twice as fast as single-acting pumps on other integrals.
Assemblies include a hardcoat-anodized aluminum cylinder and pump, valve,
gauge, and stainless pump handle with three attachment options: pin installs
handle permanently; O-ring secures handle in socket, but is not permanent;
nonlocking handle installs without O-ring and roll pin. All pins and plugs
are stainless steel. Cylinders include a clevis on both ends. Standard
eye-jaw toggles fit all Harken® cylinders.
The pressure-release knob turns clockwise to close and pump, counterclockwise
to release. When closing the pump, the knob cannot be over-tightened by
hand, preventing damage to the valve. Release speed depends on how far
open the knob is turned. Pressure relief is factory set to prevent crew
from over-tensioning the backstay.
An analog gauge with pressure increments reading 0-5 (0-5000 psi) is
prominently mounted at the top of the cylinder. The gauge adjusts to four
positions for easy viewing from the cockpit. Harken integral backstay
adjusters come in two sizes to fit boats with 5 to 7 mm (7/32 to 9/32
in) wire—approximately 9 to 12 m (30 to 39 ft).
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