Assembly
April 2004
Unit 0 MKIII
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In this step, the headstay tension is adjusted.
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Norseman/Sta-Lok
®
and Rod Instructions
There is no need to hold the foils up out of the way.
During tensioning hold the terminal to prevent it
from turning.
Loosen the nut on the lower stud to allow the restraining
washer and notched locking washer to fall away from
the bottom of the furling unit.
NOTE: The lower stud has left-handed threads, so the
nut will loosen in the opposite direction.
Tip: Sometimes the notched locking washer "hangs
up" on the pins on the bottom of the furling system.
Gently turn the stainless basket to free the washer
or gently pry it free with a pen knife or screwdriver.
Raise the foils as high as possible. Place a Vise-Grips
type pliers on the swage stud to hold them up.
Tip: Use a rag under the Vise-Grips to prevent dam-
age to the stud. The Vise-Grips serve two roles: 1)
they hold the foils out of the way; 2) they prevent the
wire from turning during adjustment.
Hold the Vise-Grips to prevent the wire from turning.
Turn the line guard assembly to adjust the headstay
to normal sailing adjustment. To prevent slippage of
the line guard, make sure the screws below the guard
assembly are tight. The system tightens when turned
counterclock-wise when you are looking down at the
drum.
The headstay must be
tight
for proper operation of the
furling unit.
Tip: For easiest adjustment, completely release ten-
sion on the backstay, mainsheet and vang before
adjusting the headstay.
Norseman/Sta-Lok
®
Installation
Rod Installation
