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FLEXIBLE FURLER INSTRUCTIONS

 

FF4/FF6 

 

 

 

 

WARNING: READ BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING FURLER 

Improper installation of your CDI Flexible Furler or 
reinstallation of your current headstay may result in the loss 
of your mast and may cause injury to those onboard. 

 

INDEX 

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Specifications… 

   

 

 

Page 1 

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Diagram…

 

 

 

 

Page 2 

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Parts list…

 

 

 

 

Page 2 

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Uncoiling instructions…

 

 

 

Page 3 

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Straightening instructions…

 

 

Page 4 

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Assembly instructions…

 

 

 

Page 5-8 

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Sailmaker i

nstructions…

   

 

Page 8 

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Rigger instructions

 

 

 

Page 8 

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Notes about Sailing 

 

 

 

Page 8 

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Notes about trailering

   

 

Page 8 

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Maintenance and Storage…

 

 

Page 9 

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Warranty…

 

 

 

 

Page 10 

 

SPECIFICATIONS 

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Max Headstay Length

: FF4: 33’ 

 

FF6: 39’

 

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Max Wire

 

Size

: 1/4”

 

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Max Turnbuckle Pin Size

: 7/16”

 

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Headstay

: Threaded swaged stud turnbuckle with 

toggle at the bottom, a toggle at the top is 
recommended but any secure fitting like a T-bolt at 
the top will work. Must be secured by cotter pins. 
Navtec turnbuckles are not compatible. 

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Furling line

: 1/4” double braided 

line or any low-

stretch line, twice your boat length. 

Not included

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Mounting

: must not be mounted above the 

turnbuckle. Link plates can be used for clearance. 

 

TOOLS 

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Hacksaw 

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Measuring tape 

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Phillips head screwdriver 

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Crimping tool (FF6 only) 

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Wire cutters (FF6 only) 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for FF4

Page 1: ... 8 Notes about trailering Page 8 Maintenance and Storage Page 9 Warranty Page 10 SPECIFICATIONS Max Headstay Length FF4 33 FF6 39 Max Wire Size 1 4 Max Turnbuckle Pin Size 7 16 Headstay Threaded swaged stud turnbuckle with toggle at the bottom a toggle at the top is recommended but any secure fitting like a T bolt at the top will work Must be secured by cotter pins Navtec turnbuckles are not compa...

Page 2: ... below The sooner you begin the uncoiling and straightening process the faster and easier it will be to straighten the luff The luff should remain coiled for no longer than 2 weeks Instructions for uncoiling the luff Note it s best to have one person cutting the bands with at least one other person holding onto the luff firmly ensuring it doesn t spring out 1 Stand the luff on its side with the ta...

Page 3: ...s for FF4 systems FF6 systems follow 3 B 3 A Take the halyard top fitting and push the cored end of the halyard without the metal ferrule up through the bottom of the off center hole not in the center Push the halyard over the sheave and out the side of the top fitting 4 A Using the de cored hollow end of the halyard with the metal ferrule pass the ferrule down through the slot at the top of the l...

Page 4: ...t is down step the mast and attach headstay 17 Adjust the backstay to normal tension If headstay needs adjusting remove the luff support pin and raise the spool to adjust afterwards reinserting the luff support pin 18 Use a furling line not included to go through the opening in the cup and up through the hole on the top flange of the spool tie a knot to secure the line in place 19 Manually rotate ...

Page 5: ...e often too large to fit inside the drum T bolt fittings are preferred i bolt fittings may not fit Cotter pins should be used to lock the turnbuckle not locknuts as these can unscrew and cause dismasting Toggles are required at the bottom of the headstay any secure fitting at the top of the forestay will work but a toggle is also recommended NOTES ABOUT SAILING The tension on the luff doesn t need...

Page 6: ...art becomes non functional during this time CDI will repair or replace it free of charge not including shipping Note this warranty does not cover damage incurred from weather trailering or transporting collisions at sea improper storage improper uncoiling or straightening of the luff including using weights or heat guns etc NOTES 21 SOUTH LANDING DR OAK BLUFF CANADA P 844 379 2407 F 204 896 6969 I...

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