Delphia 33, Руководство пользователя

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MAINTENANCE OF THE MAST
MAST INSTALLATION
Before mast installation:
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protect the mast against possible damage during unloading
tie down the shrouds and all the rigging to the base of the mast.
Before you lift the mast, make sure that there is enough space
and it is clear (no electric cables, etc.)
ATTENTION !
During mast installation :
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take all the necessary steps to avoid damaging the mast equipment;
put the mast on the mast support
make sure that the base of the mast integrally bears on its base plate
lift the mast using a mast drop system;
After mast installation :
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- check the tightening of the fastening pins on the rigging screws;
- mount the boom;
- mount the topping lift and tighten it until the boom is perpendicular to the mast;
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install the standing rigging check the tightening and position
reconnect the electric cables
adjust the mast after a few trips
Before each trip carefully inspect the mast from the top to the bottom.
Periodically check the rigging tightening and the rest of the mast elements you should
check it for the first time after a few days of sailing in different types of weather).
From time to time you should lubricate the rigging screws with graphite grease
and inspect them for possible wear. Change any shroud or stay with severed wires. (
DANGER !
In order to repair or inspect the mast during sailing, you can lift one of your
crew member to the top of the mast. Remember not to use connected halyards
for this purpose and not to do it in heavy weather conditions.