moyes LITESPEED, Owner'S Manual

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LITESPEED OWNERS MANUAL
Version 1.01
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9. Insert battens gently from the root tow ards the mid span, battens 1-6 only for the
Litespeed 4 & 5, battens 1-5 only for the Litespeed 3. Use only gentle pressure
w hen inserting the battens, this w ill greatly ex tend the longev ity of the batten
pockets. Red tipped numbered battens are for the left w ing, green for the right, and
blue the under surface.
Picture 13
Insert battens #1 to #6
10. Open zipper at sail tip to allow access to inside of sail. Slide fibre glass rod through
end of sail and locate in the end of the leading edge. Ensure that the fibre glass rod
is pushed hard against its stop.
Picture 14
Inserting tip and fitting aluminium cap.
11. Fit aluminium cup of the tip lev er to the end of the tip rod and tension tip by rotating
the flat end of the tip lev er inboard. For ex tra lev erage, place your thumb through the
loop that is attached to the end of the tip lev er. Make sure the tip lev er is locked
against the tip rod. Close the zipper.
Picture 15
Tension the fibre glass wing tip.
Make sure the tip lev er is consistent on both sides. The tip lev er should either
be abov e or below the tip rod when locked in place.
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