Facnor LS Installation Manual page 18

Congratulations, you have purchased a Facnor reefing system. Over 20 years Facnor has
gained an excellent reputation in manufacturing furling systems that feature Innovation and
Reliability. Sturdy and easy-to-use, your Facnor reefing system will give you satisfaction
when either cruising or racing.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1- Assembly drawing ........................................................................................ p. 18
2- Package inventory ....................................................................................... p. 18
2.1 - Box content ........................................................................................ p. 19
2.2 - Tube content ...................................................................................... p. 20
2.3 - Determining which section length should be used .................................. p. 20
3- Pre-installation notes .................................................................................... p. 21/22
4- Assembly stages .......................................................................................... p. 23
4.1 - Assembly of the halyard deflector ......................................................... p. 23
4.2 - Assembly of the top cap and the top section .......................................... P. 23
4.3 - Fitting the halyard swivel ..................................................................... p. 24
4.4 - Assembling foil sections ....................................................................... p. 24
4.5 - Fitting the telescopic section ................................................................ p. 24
4.6 - Fitting the feeder ................................................................................. p. 25
4.7 - Fitting the bushing into the telescopic section ........................................ p. 25
4.8 - Fixing the telescopic section in the drum ............................................... p. 25
4.9 - Fixing the bottom of the drum .............................................................. p. 26
4.10 - Adjusting sections .............................................................................. p. 27
4.11 - Fixing the sail feeder .......................................................................... p. 27
5- Installation of the reefing line ....................................................................... p. 28
6- Adjusting the furling line guide ..................................................................... p. 28
7- Fitting the pre-feeder (LX/RX ranges) ............................................................ p. 28
8- Specific installations ..................................................................................... p. 29
9- Changing furling system into headfoil (LX/RX/RS removable drums) ................. p. 29
10- Post-installation check-list ........................................................................... p. 30
11- Furling tips .................................................................................................. p.31
Before beginning assembly, we recommend that you read these instructions
carefully so as to familiarize yourself with the parts, installation and the use of
your Facnor furling and reefing system.
Facnor - LS / LX / RS / RX reefing and furling systems - Installation manual
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