Amel FR-AML SM, User Manual

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User’s guide
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b) AMEL sails furling systems
DANGER !
Don't let fingers, hair clothes or ties touch
the winches during operation. The rotating parts may
cause severe injuries. Before operation, make sure no
tool or towel is lying on the winch.
Don't leave children unattended while operating the
winches.
For safety reasons, have these equipment checked by
skilled staff.
Any electric or mechanic work should be done by skilled
staff, using appropriate tools and protective gear.
Warning : Inside the jib furling tube, the forestay is coated with grease. In hot countries, this
grease may get fluid and drip at the bottom of the forestay. However, don't fear a leak on the
motor for its housing is sealed.
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The jib furling control switch is in the cockpit. (see Picture 13 – Sails controls ). Grease
once a year the clutch pin.
Picture 4 – Jib furling motor
During the navigation, if lines appear on the jib entirely unfurled, tighten the port halyard
using the winch.
To use it manually, lift the clutch pin and turn it ¼ of a turn to lock it. Then set the rope
on the notched block as shown on
Picture 15 – Using the jib manually , crossing it, to
handle it from the cockpit.
Furling
motor
Clutch pin
Bolt-rope guide