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HOBIE
CAT
«
PEARL
»
ASSEMBLY
MANUAL
SPREADER
BARS
1.
Unroll
the
diamond
wires.
Attach
the
joint
end
of
the
diamond
wires
onto
the
turnbuckle
adjuster
near
the
base
of
the
mast
(level
with
the
security
sticker)
using
the
pin
and
split
ring.
Take
the
loose
ends
of
the
diamond
wires
and
hold
tight
to
adjust
to
the
same
length,
using
the
turnbuckle
adjuster
which
is
located
on
the
lower
section
of
one
of
the
wires.
Once
they
are
the
same
length,
attach
the
two
wires
to
the
shield
plates
situated
on
each
side
of
the
mast
under
the
mast
tang.
2.
Assemble
the
spreaders
on
the
centre
of
the
mast.
The
spreader
root
attaches
to
the
front
of
the
mast
section
onto
the
one
‐
piece
stainless
steel
strap.
The
spreader
rake
adjuster
barrel
attaches
on
each
side
to
the
individual
fittings
on
both
sides
of
the
mast
nearer
the
sail
track.
To
adjust
the
spreader
rake,
adjust
the
length
of
the
barrel
(by
winding
in
or
out)
and
measure
from
the
wire
positions
at
the
tips
of
each
spreader.
Caution
:
do
not
try
to
adjust
spreader
rake
while
diamond
wires
are
tensioned.
Only
adjust
with
no
diamond
wire
tension
and
by
screwing
the
barrel
by
hand.
3.
Slide
the
diamond
Wires
into
the
corresponding
slots
at
the
end
of
the
spreaders.
Ensure
the
black
plastic
roller
is
above
the
spreader
arm.
It
may
be
necessary
to
release
tension
from
the
diamond
wire
turnbuckle
adjuster
near
the
base
of
the
mast.
Secure
the
diamond
wire
with
the
thin
wire
supplied.
Pass
the
wire
through
the
small
hole
near
the
spreader
tip,
bend
the
wire
and
on
one
side
of
the
spreader
turn
the
wire
around
the
thicker
diamond
wires
two
or
three
times.
Do
the
same
for
the
other
side
of
the
spreader.
Cut
off
the
excess
thin
wire
ensuring
it
is
bent
neatly
onto
the
diamond
wires
as
to
prevent
the
wire
from
tearing
the
sails.
Once
secured,
tape
over
the
spreader
tips
to
further
ensure
there
are
no
sharp
edges.
