Hunter 50CC, Operation Manual

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50cc FITTING THE RODKICKER
AND BOOM V
ANG
ARRANGEMEN
T
Fittin
g
the Rodkicker
:
1
. Fit the boom-slider so that it is moveable along the boom. If the boom has a
fi
tting that cannot be moved, great care must be taken to avoid
fi
d
amag
ing t
h
e
R
o
dki
c
k
er
.
2
. Fit th
e
R
od
ki
c
k
e
r t
o
th
e
boo
m
a
n
d
m
ast
fi
ttings. Ensure that the boom slider can slide, so that the Rodkicker is not subjected to any compres sion fi
forces. Hoist the mainsail, and sheet home hard whilst ensuring that the Rodkicker does not ”bottom”. 3
. Keep the boom in the position, compress the Rodkicker with its tackle until the upper
fi
tting just contacts the upper bushing. If a gas cylinder is
fi
fi t-fi
ted, a force of 700 N
(70 kg
) is required.
4
.
M
ove t
h
e s
lid
er an
d
mar
k
i
ts new pos
it
ion.
P
rov
is
iona
lly
fi
x the slider approximately 5 mm (3/16”)
AFT OF
the mark.
fifi
5. W
ith the main still hoisted check that the Rodkicker does not ”bottom”. Repeat hoisting and checking with the mainsail ree
fe
d
– go through all ree
fs.
6.
Allow the boom to rest, and check its level in relation to the spra
y
hood, wind screen, li
felines etc.
7
.S
ecure the boom-slider in its permanent position
.
This
e
n
d
a
tt
aches
t
o
t
he
bale
o
n
boo
m
This end attaches to vang toggle on the mast