MKIV hydraulic unit 3
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Operation
Manual Operation
Before using the system, practice manual operation in case there is a power loss. Make sure that the emergency
handle can rotate and not hit the bow pulpit.
A fully-charged cordless drill must be on hand at all times. Because a cordless drill may lose power, always have an
emergency handle onboard in a secure, easy-to-find location.
1. Communicate to crewmembers that you are going
to manually rotate the furler. Practice this emergency
procedure in controlled conditions so you and your
crew are prepared in the event of a power failure.
Explain procedure for controlling the boat and have
someone ease sheets as you rotate the handle.
2. Have an emergency handle available.
3. Use all personal safety precautions including PFD,
harness, and tether, before going forward.
4. Position shift lever on right side as shown in photo.
5. Use the emergency handle or a cordless drill to turn
the foil until the sail is reefed or furled.
Furling or reefing with manual power
In the event of power failure, go forward and lower sail
or furl by hand.
Emergency
handle
Drill adapter for
manual drive
WARNING! You must have a reliable manual drive
procedure in place before using the system.
WARNING! You must observe all personal
safety precautions. These include using a
harness and secure tether and personal flotation
device (PFD) when going forward.
