5- Installation Of The Reefing Line; 6- Adjusting The Furling Line Guide; 7- Fitting The Pre-Feeder (Lx/Rx Ranges) - Facnor LS PLUS Installation Manual

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5- INSTALLATION OF THE REEFING LINE

Y
6- ADJUSTING THE FURLING LINE GUIDE (LS RANGE)
Z

7- FITTING THE PRE-FEEDER (LX/RX RANGES)

For the LX/RX ranges, we supply one pre-feeder that helps to guide the sail while hoisting.
7.1
7.1- Wind the « vectran » loop twice round the telescopic section.
7.2- Pass the pre-feeder through the loop as shown.
7.3- Position the pre-feeder at the suitable height and pull tight. Once the sail is fitted, loosen
the loop and remove the pre-feeder. Store for future use.
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5.1 Positioning the front deck block
The furling line should run off at 90° to the forestay and
X
through the stainless steel guide (fig. X). (If the line does
not run within the guide, please see paragraph 6.1 below) .
Fit the front deck as far as possible from the drum. The
furling line should run at 90° to the foil sections with the
line situated at mid-height round the drum as shown.
5.2 Setting the reefing line up
IMPORTANT: First half hitch the furling line (fig. Y)
around the body of the drum. Then, feed the line
through the hole in the top plate and tie a figure eight
knot as shown.
when the sail is furled up, there should be always
a few turns remaining around the drum
6.1 Slightly loosen the screw (fig. Z) so that the guide
can rotate.
Do not remove the screw.
6.2 Orientate the guide by pulling the furling line up.
NOTE: For RX/LX ranges, adjust the furling line guide when
tightening the two lower screws of the drum (see Rep C' on
page 14)
7.2
The furling line should be installed as shown.
furl a few extra turns around the drum.
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7.3