Facnor –FlatDeck furling & reefing systems – Installation manual
4.9- FIXING THE BOTTOM OF THE DRUM
Slip the two flexible plastic strips (fig. Q) into the slots
situated on either side of the drum’s base.
Fix the top of the stainless steel link plates (fig. R),
found in the «Facnor turnbuckle kit», to the drum
with the screws provided (fig. S). Lightly grease both
threads before fixing.
Then, fix the bottom of the plates to the turnbuckle
with the pin (fig. T), being careful to correctly position
the nylon bushes (fig. U).
BEWARE:
THE FITTING PIN (FIG. T) MUST
ALWAYS
BE FIXED TO THE UPPER SECTION OF THE
JAW.
NEVER FIX THE
BOTTOM OF THE PLATES
IN THE LOWER SECTION
OF THE JAW.
WITH SUCH AN INSTALLATION
THE FORESTAY IS NOT
CORRECTLY ARTICULATED
.
IMPORTANT :
In order to reach the optimum articulation of the forestay fitted with a furling
system, it is absolutely necessary to have a toggle at the top end of the forestay. Furthermore,
concerning the bottom terminal, it is recommended to have also a toggle.
4.10- ADJUSTING SECTIONS
Tighten the backstay to put some tension onto the forestay.
Leave the feeder piece resting on the drum.
Raise all of the sections together until they touch the top terminal of the forestay. Insert a
screw into one of the lower holes of the last section.
BEWARE
: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN IT
. Press the screw with your thumb and let the
sections slowly descend until a hole coincides with the first of the threads on the telescopic
section.
IMPORTANT :
Make sure that sections have descended at least
50mm before the screw slots into place. Otherwise,
proceed to the next hole, 100mm below.
Leave a margin of 40-139 mm between the halyard
deflector and the bottom of the forestay top terminal.
The ideal position of the feeder is between 600 and
800 mm above the drum shackle.
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Q
R
S
T
U
English
40 mm-139mm
top
CORRECT
INCORRECT
