Safety
Safety instructions
9
Warning
Hazards arising from improper use
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Do not carry out any conversions or modifications on the furling system.
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Do not use the furling system:
• for regattas,
• for attaching other objects as fore sails,
• as a winch.
Risk of crushing
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Maintain minimum clearances around the drive unit when carrying out assembly.
Otherwise injuries may occur due to movement of the furling system in wind.
Risk of injury due to improper assembly, maintenance or use of the furling system
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Use of the system requires the appropriate sailing qualifications. Inexperienced
individuals on board must be trained and supervised by the skipper. Do not leave
children unattended on the furling system.
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Assembly and repair work may only be carried out by qualified specialists at a location
with suitable equipment.
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The furling system must be visible from the place in which the furling system is
switched on. Only switch on the furling system after ensuring that there is no one in the
direct vicinity of the system.
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Controls for switching on the hydraulic drive must allow push-button operation only.
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Only carry out the repairs described in these instructions. For any other repairs please
consult a service station.
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Carry out all maintenance tasks at the intervals specified in this manual.
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Prior to each use check the furling system for damage. Do not use the furling system if
it is damaged.
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Stop using the furling system if the sail is rolling up by itself due to wind pressure. Send
the drive unit to a service station for repair.
Notice
Risk of jamming of furling system by salt deposits
Salt deposits on parts of the furling system can damage the system.
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After each sea voyage rinse off all parts of the furling system with fresh water.
Risk of jamming of furling system by sheet and halyard
Jamming of the furling system will damage the drive unit and the foil.
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Always ease the sheet prior to reefing or furling.
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Maintain sufficient halyard tension to prevent the halyard wrapping around the foil.
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Fasten the halyard to the halyard swivel by means of a shackle.
Risk of damage due to excessively long luff or incompletely hoisted sail
If the luff tape is not completely fed into the foil the sail feeder and the foil may become
damaged.
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Only use a sail with a luff that completely fits into the foil.
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Do
not
switch on the furling system if the sail is not fully hoisted. The luff tape must be
fully inserted in the foil groove. It must not protrude from the sail feeder.
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