Air Creation BioniX2 13, Maintenance Manual

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Insert the upper wing wires through the openings in the top surface of the sail close to the
cross-boom/leading edge junctions.
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The wing wire can now be attached on top of the crossbar as per drawings UO28271-M050 .
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Apply threadlock to bolt, screw BHC 8-96-11 (B090960), and tighten gently, allowing
rotation of the cable tang.
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Pull the lower wing wires through the neoprene opening in the lower sail surface.
4. Wing Tips
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Refer to Drawing U028271-M080 and, Figure 5-15 and Figure 5-16.
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Prepare adjustable sleeve assembly.
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Insert the bolts screw FHC 6-75-13 (B167510) , from the top of the leading-edge towards the
under surface of the sail, not forgetting the countersunk washers (B830610) . Figure 5-16.
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Set the zero position with the adjusting screw HM 6-45 (B126410), so that the bolts, screw
FHC 6-75-11 (B167510) , are at the front end of the slot. Insert the tips into the leading edges
if not already in place. Insert the self-tapping screws B199010 that locks the sleeve so that
the mark is aligned in the “0” position or the previous setting on the graduated scale towards
the back of the leading edges. Figure 5-15.
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Apply threadlock to the sail attachment bolts, screw FHC 6-75-13 (B167510), and tighten
gently, then loosen by one turn to allow the tips to slide as the tension screw is adjusted.
Figure 5-16.
Figure 5-15 Figure 5-16
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Do not apply threadlock to the tensioning bolt screw FHC 6-45 (B126410).
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Go to the nose of the wing; use the fine cord to pull the sail firmly as far forwards as possible
on the frame.
5. Nose Battens
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Refer to drawings D194554-M2, OP10-22VO & UO28271-M110
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Lift the wing on trestles at the nose, at the back of the keel, and at the ends of the leading
edge.
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Slightly open the two leading edges.
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Spray dry lubricant onto the front part of the nose battens, nose batten (MD194552) .
Carefully insert them into the batten pocket openings right behind the king post. Figure 5-17.
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Insert the rear part of the nose battens by the extremity of the pockets at the trailing edge
(reflex of the trailing edge upwards must be respected), then through the loops in the back
maintaining strap on the keel,
retaining strap N°3 D074351 (This strap should go under the
keel, the strap seals in leather on the inside of the strap ), then through the loops of the
retaining strap N°2 D074350 a nd finally inside the retaining strap N°1 D074351 ( this strap
must make a loop around the keel and the battens). Figure 5-18.
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The straps of the Corset hoist may be fitted at this stage or later, as indicated in paragraph 18.
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Insert the battens as far as they will go into the front parts and pivot them until the locking pin
comes out.