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Manual and Spare parts list
Furlex

404TD

597-465-E

202

-05-

404TD

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Page 1: ...1 Manual and Spare parts list Furlex 404TD 597 465 E 2021 05 05 404TD...

Page 2: ...3 Hull attachment 8 2 4 Location of the through deck hole 9 2 5 Calculating the length of the forestay wire 11 2 6 Calculating the length of the luff extrusion 12 3 Fitting the lower bearing assembly...

Page 3: ...the connectors floating inside the join thus reducing wear inside the joins Air gaps Every join in the system is made with a nominal gap which means the extrusion ends will never get in contact with...

Page 4: ...terminal The system also includes a foil pack with luff extrusions distance tubes and connectors A complete forestay wire is also supplied with every Furlex and an eye terminal is swaged to its upper...

Page 5: ...in halyard wrap which may cause severe damage to the forestay and put the entire rig at risk The angle between the halyard and the forestay must never be less than 10 If using a winch for the furling...

Page 6: ...luff tape must be compatible with the Furlex luff extrusion geometry Use webbing loops at the sail head and tack instead of grommets cringles The sail will then form tightly round the luff extrusion w...

Page 7: ...all slotted screw driver Two adjustable spanners Pair of pliers Tape File Locking adhesive included in the eye fitting pack Always make sure that the forestay can articulate in all directions in the t...

Page 8: ...endants are not recommended as the forestay load may not be distributed evenly 2 3 Hull attachment The lower bearing assembly of the Furlex TD system is to be considered as an extension of the foresta...

Page 9: ...g has a spherical surface which compensates for smaller angle discrepancies between forestay and through deck fitting However it is important to minimize the discrepancies to achieve maximum furling p...

Page 10: ...cide the intersection point Press the jig against the underside of the deck and move it lon gitudinally until the edge representing the forestay line intersects the hole in the forestay fitting in the...

Page 11: ...plied over length The wire has a swaged eye terminal on one end while the other end is open without terminal If your Furlex is supplied with a fixed length forestay with a swaged eye on one end and a...

Page 12: ...te the actual forestay length To find out the cutting length of the top extrusion D and the length of the top distance tube E start with the length of the forestay wire WL that was calculated in table...

Page 13: ...w and one of the full length distance tubes according to Enew Note that the original top luff extrusion and the original top distance tube will now be used as intermediate extrusions Tabell 2B Recalcu...

Page 14: ...ate the holes close to the hole edge to provide clearance for the saw hole saw Note To make the markings more precise the 50 mm hole should be filled with a piece of wood and fixed with quick curing f...

Page 15: ...pin yet Adjust the length of the bearing assem bly by turning the toggle C Adjust until the lower edge of the tack ring is about 4 5 mm from the throughdeck collar Lift the tack shackle upwards and ro...

Page 16: ...line shall exit on the port side of the line drum and if the UV protection is fitted on the port side the line shall exit on the starboard side 3 4 Fitting the brims and the line cover 1 Fit the four...

Page 17: ...another short joining sleeve 6 Fit a short connecting plate into the second luff extrusion as shown Push the first joining sleeve down into the second luff extrusion to lock the connector 7 Connect t...

Page 18: ...joining sleeve are aligned and tighten the screws firmly 12 Snap on the sail feeder connector and put the sail feeder in position Secure with the screw and tighten moderately 13 Fit the halyard swive...

Page 19: ...the measurement WL carefully on the wire using a marker pen The WL measurement was calculated in Table 2 Chapter 2 5 2 Put adhesive tape around the wire on both sides of the cutting mark to assist cut...

Page 20: ...Screw the terminal part onto the socket and tighten carefully forcing the wire further into the terminal 9 Unscrew and check that the outer strands are evenly distributed around the wedge If some str...

Page 21: ...ew out the socket on the lower terminal part or rigging screw and remove the wedge and the former These three parts are not to be used in rod application 2 Add 2 3 drops of locking adhesive on the thr...

Page 22: ...cannot slide 4 Hoist the stay using a spare halyard 5 Go aloft and attach the top end of the Furlex system to the forestay attachment Always use a proper bosun s chair If there are no free headsail h...

Page 23: ...x fitted 1 Lay the mast with the front uppermost 2 Connect the top end of the Furlex system to the forestay attachment 3 Lift the mast with the Furlex system lying on the leading edge of the mast 4 Ha...

Page 24: ...on the attachment points the line arrangement chosen and possibly also the type of other blocks on the boat We recommend a swivel block which is free to self align The maximum working load of the bloc...

Page 25: ...itting on a 25 mm 63 64 stanchion The fixed blocks can also be fitted on 30 mm 1 3 16 stanchions but the standard screws must be replaced by M6x25 mm screws Assembly The blocks are fitted on the stanc...

Page 26: ...ll function equally well Use webbing loops at the sail head and tack instead of eyes cringles The sail will then form tightly round the luff extrusion when furling and achieve a better shape when reef...

Page 27: ...t below the sail feeder and tensioned 2 With the luff section supported remove the bushings 2 3 Slide the torque tube up along the luff section and secure it with tape 4 Remove the clevis pin 3 and sp...

Page 28: ...the tack shackle 4 Attach the sheet to the clew 5 If included tie the pre feeder to the tack shackle and insert the luff rope in the pre feeder 6 Attach the halyard to the upper eye of the halyard sw...

Page 29: ...htly and evenly as a sail which is furled too loosely can blow out a little in strong winds If the boat is left unattended the sail may flap until it tears A very loosely furled sail may also cause un...

Page 30: ...its shape when reefed If using a winch for the furling line first check that there is no obstruction which may interrupt the furling operation and possibly cause damage How to reef 1 Slacken off the...

Page 31: ...terial In areas where frost can occur the Furlex should be stored in a dry place or with its centre extrusions raised This is to avoid ice damage to luff extrusions at subzero temperatures 7 Maintenan...

Page 32: ...s you will find it difficult to re assemble them correctly The ball bearings are loose and difficult to refit Contact your Furlex dealer if service is required 7 4 2 Line cover 7 4 1 Sail feeder Fig 7...

Page 33: ...rt the section a halyard can be tied around the luff section just below the sail feeder and tensioned Lower the luff section carefully after all screws are loosened 2 With the luff section standing on...

Page 34: ...ain 7 Cut all wire strands protruding outside the wedge at the bend by approx 5 mm 8 Prise the wedge apart slightly by inserting a small screwdriver into the slot and turning Tap on the screw driver s...

Page 35: ...remaining distance tubes and joining sleeves until all joints are loose Hold the luff section straight and firmly when knocking the joining sleeve with a ham mer Use a piece of wood to protect the joi...

Page 36: ...th a rope wind more line on the drum The forestay is too slack Increase forestay tension Excessive wind pressure on the sail Let the leeward sheet off more Windward sheet is not released Release the s...

Page 37: ...hecking the number of turns of furling line on the drum 7 5 9 The sail is wrinkled at the tack The tack ring was turned in the wrong direction before tacking the sail Unfurl the sail and ease off the...

Page 38: ...38 1 5 9 2 4 6 7 11 8 8 Spare parts and accessories 10 12 14 3 9 15...

Page 39: ...e cover 203 549 477 01R 7 Deck fitting 182 549 459 01R 8 Bushings 53x42 549 476 01R 9 Clevis pin and split pin 19x54 168 018 01R 22x54 168 024 01R 10 Halyard swivel 404TD 549 416 01R 11 Schackle 12x24...

Page 40: ...305 312 305 22 Soft shackle 8 5 mm 1 614 523R 614 523R 23 Connecting plate kit 1 long 7 short 1 549 421 10R 549 421 10R 24 HMPE strop 1 613 053 20R 613 053 20R 25 Halyard lead set 508 128 03R 508 128...

Page 41: ...Art No Luff extrusion pack 14980 1 549 432 32 Description Qty Art No Luff extrusion Joining sleeve Distance tube Conn plate Single luff extrusion pack 1 549 480 01 L 560 L 785 L 144 Single luff extrus...

Page 42: ...le No 174 134 01 174 135 01 Length H 90 90 Eye D1 22 22 Clevis pin D2 19 22 Fork width W2 22 22 Fork Fork toggle Article No 517 052 02 517 053 02 Length H 65 80 Clevis pin D1 19 22 Fork width W1 20 5...

Page 43: ...loads in excess of those indicated in the brochure and instructions Complete shipment and warranty conditions are to be found on Seld ns website www seldenmast com See Resources Partners information G...

Page 44: ...Mast Asia Ltd Hong Kong Tel 852 3572 0613 e mail info seldenmast com hk www seldenmast com Dealer DINGHIESKEELBOATSYACHTS The Seld n Group is the world s leading manufacturer of mast and rigging syste...

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