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595-926-E
2015-09-09
Manual
Furlex Electric
200E, 300E & 400E
200E & 300E
400E

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  • Page 1 595-926-E 2015-09-09 Manual Furlex Electric 200E, 300E & 400E 200E & 300E 400E...

  • Page 2: Instruction

    1 Introduction 1.1 Instructions In order for you to gain the most benefit and enjoyment from your Furlex Electric system, we recommend that you study these instructions thoroughly. The instructions also contain advice about equipment that is not included in the Furlex Electric basic kit, i.e.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Page 1 Introduction 5.2.3 Undo the line drum Instruction 5.2.4 De-rigging Product information 5.2.5.1 Lower bearing assembly, 200E/300E Product description 5.2.5.2 Lower bearing assembly, 400E 5.3.1 Mounting the motor unit, 200E/300E INSTALLATION 5.3.2 Mounting the motor unit, 400E 2 Check list Replacement of existing toggle Check list for:...

  • Page 4: Product Information

    1.2 Product information Seldén has manufactured the Furlex furling foresail system since 1983. Furlex quickly became the market leader, a position it still occupies today due to further development of the self-furling foresail concept. Our current production includes, in addition to the basic model Furlex S (controlled from the cockpit via a line), Furlex H (hydraulic controls) and Furlex TD for below-deck installation, (Through Deck).
  • Page 5 1. Snap shackle 10. Motor unit 20. Control current switch 2. Adapter 11. Flange ring (option) 3. Tack ring 12. Motor unit cable collar 21. Button lighting switch 4. Terminal eye or 13. Protective sleeve for cable (option) Furlex rigging screw 14.

  • Page 6: Product Description

    1.3 Product description The Furlex Electric drive unit consists of the motor unit together with the lower bearing assembly. The electric motor is supplied with power and controlled via the control box. The main parts of the system are shown in fig 1.2. Motor unit The motor unit contains an electric motor that drives a reduction gear via a belt.
  • Page 7 Data for reduction gear: Drive ratio Furlex Series (reduction gear) 200E 30:1 300E 40:1 400E 42:1 Torque, current consumption and rotational speed The torque on the drive unit output shaft (extrusion), current consumption and rotational speed of the extrusion can be seen for Furlex 200E, 300E and 400E in diagram 1.3.a-1.3.e.
  • Page 8 Control box The Furlex Electric is connected to and is controlled from the control box. The box is available in 12 V or 24 V versions. Class IP65. The box is intended for installation under deck, not in the anchor box or equivalent. It contains the following functions: Connection points for the power cables Connection plinths for the control cables...

  • Page 9: Installation

    INSTALLATION 2 Check list 2.1 Check list for: Furlex E complete system with extrusion kit Furlex E for retro-fitting on existing Furlex S Furlex TDE complete system with extrusion kit Furlex TDE for retro-fitting on existing Furlex TD  Control pack (See 2.3, Separate check list) ...
  • Page 10  Rigging bolt with split pin Lower bearing assembly with  snap shackle  Deck collar with screw and template Adapter tube with adapter and extru-  sion screws  2 bolts Protective cable sleeve Part. no. 200E 319-836 + 312-211 ...
  • Page 11  Halyard swivel with snap shackle 200S: 2 halyard leads 508-159 with insulator washers incl. 4 screws Drill bit Ø 5.3 mm  pack- pack- pack- pack- 300S/400S: 2 Halyard leads 508-128 with insulator washers incl. 6 screws Drill bit Ø 5.3 mm Control hand unit for emergency ...

  • Page 12: Foil Pack

    2.2 Foil pack  200S-400S  One 1000 mm extrusion with long joining ● ● sleeve 200TD: One 800 mm extrusion with long joining sleeve 300TD:  ● One 770 mm extrusion with long joining sleeve 400TD One 660 mm extrusion with long joining sleeve 200S/300S ...

  • Page 13: Check List For Control Package

    2.3 Check list for control package The control package is included in Furlex Electric basic kit EF or is supplied in advance NF  Control box 12V or 24V  Check the voltage (V) (See dataplate on side of box) ...

  • Page 14: Accessories

    2.4 Accessories Number = dependant on the order  15m signal cable 7x0.75 mm , colour coded  (Part no. 531-033-15) Control button GENOA OUT (Part no. 540-459-01)  Control button GENOA IN (Part no. 540-460-01) Complete remote control for Furlex E MK1, incl.
  • Page 15 Shims Ø 6, Ø 7, Ø 8 mm wire (Part no. 164-516) Ø 10 mm wire (Part no. 164-519)  Ø 12 mm wire (Part no. 164-523) Ø 14 mm wire (Part no. 164-524) Receiver card (Part no. 532-465-01) Stainless panel for Seldéns ...

  • Page 16: Assembly Preparations

    3 Assembly preparations 3.1 Forestay attachment – Main rule The main rule is that the forestay and all its connections shall be flexibly jointed in all directions. In most cases, a toggle shall be fitted between the Furlex stay and the forestay attachment. 3.2.

  • Page 17: Dimensions Of Drive Unit, Deck Fitting

    The strength can be theoretically calculated or found via practical tests. If the chainplate is not sufficiently strong, there are four threaded holes on the underside of the motor unit to which a torque absorber can be fitted. This must be individually adapted for the boat in question and is therefore not supplied by Seldén.

  • Page 18: Toggles And Extensions

    The black collar  (fig. 3.2.2.b) on the 300TD-model motor unit is chamfered  to achieve an F-measurement of 20 mm, see table 3.2.2.a. 17° Fig. 3.2.2.b 3.2.3 Toggles and extensions If the boat is fitted with a bow anchor, it may be necessary to raise the drive unit to allow clearance for the anchor. High-strength extension links are available as accessories, see table 3.2.4.

  • Page 19: Dimensions & Data For Toggles

    3.2.4 Dimensions and data for toggles (Toggles can be supplied by a Furlex dealer) Forestay Dimension Toggel type Ø 6 Ø 7 Ø 8 Ø 10 Ø 12 Ø 14 Art. no. 539-658-01 539-659-01 539-660-01 539-667-01 539-783-01 539-784-01 Length (H) Ø...

  • Page 20: Electrical Installation In The Boat

    4 Electrical installation in the boat 4.1 Cables and components Fig. 4.1 is an overview drawing of a typical electrical installation for a Furlex Electric. All components and cables (C1-C6) are shown and referred to in the text in this and following chapters. The cable sizes are described in chap.4.9.

  • Page 21: Wiring Diagram

    4.2 Wiring diagram Fig. 4.2 1) Connected at FURLEX 200E/300E/400E delivery DRIVE UNIT VIOLET WHITE BLACK BLACK BLACK CONNECTION WHITE VIOLET GREEN BLACK YELLOW GREY PINK CABEL BLUE 3.15 A C1 ( PINK GREEN WHITE C4/C5 BROWN CABIN PANEL CONTROL BUTTON CURRENT LIGHTNING...

  • Page 22: Planning The Electrical Installation

    4.3 Planning the electrical installation Check that the boat’s existing battery capacity is sufficient. If extra batteries are required, their location must be carefully considered. See chap. 4.5. To extract the best effect from the system, it is necessary to minimise the unavoidable voltage drop that occurs between the battery and the drive unit.

  • Page 23: Battery

    Blue Relay Fuse Fig. 4.4.c Fuse 3.15 A Fig. 4.4.b The power cables (C1, C2) are fitted with cable lugs for the intended cable dimension and with a Ø 8 mm bolt hole. The signal cables (C4, C5) are connected to the plinths in the box. Control current is taken internally from the box via a 3.15 A glass tube fuse, which is located in a holder on the green circuit board inside the control box.

  • Page 24: Connection Box

    4.6 Connection box The connection box  is the dividing point when Furlex Electric drive unit is to be removed from the boat. See fig. 4.6.a. The connection box is usually mounted in the anchor box. Position the box in such a way that the cover can easily be removed and the cables C3 released.

  • Page 25: Control Buttons

    4.7.2 Control buttons The fixed control buttons should be mounted so that they are accessible for both the helmsman and the crew, at the same time as the furling-genua sheet can be handled. The operator must also have a view of the furling system to ensure correct furling of the sail.

  • Page 26: Button Lighting Switch

    3. Connect the control buttons to cable C4. Follow the wiring diagram, chap. 4.2. Seldéns buttons are supplied with the necessary spade connectors (size 2.8x0.5). See fig. 4.7.2.c. If Seldéns 7-conductor cable is used, use the grey, yellow and green wires for control and the blue and pink wires for button lighting.

  • Page 27: Wireless Remote Control

    4.8 Wireless remote control Furlex Electric can be equipped with wireless remote control as an accessory. In addition to the remote hand unit, an extra circuit board with control electronics is required (receiver board), to be mounted in the control box. The hand unit (transmitter) is equipped with a button panel for a total of four on/off functions (8 buttons).

  • Page 28: Un-Programming The Remote Control

    2. Un-progrem the remote receiver (see 4.8.3). 3. Set frequency on the reciever to 434,33MHz (see 4.8.4). 4. Set frequency on the hand unit to 434,33MHz (see 4.8.4). 5. There is a pushbutton beside the glass fuse on the larger circuit board with a yellow LED (Learn) beneath it.

  • Page 29: Replacing Batteries, Hand Unit

    4.8.5 Replacing batteries, hand unit The remote control hand unit is powered by one 6 V battery, type 4LR44. (Equivalent battery designations; PX28A, A544, 28PXA, V4034PX, 4LR44, 476A, 4G13, 4SG13, GP476A, K28, V28, PX28AB, RPX28, L1325, 1414A). The nominal life of the battery is about 25 operating hours, i.e. it can perform about 2000 operations of about 45 sec.

  • Page 30: Cables

    4.9 Cables The components in the Furlex Electric system are connected by cables C1-C6. See wiring diagram, chap. 4.2. Cables C1 and C2 (not supplied) Cable C1 provides the control box with power from the battery. Battery cables are used here, two single conductors, e.g. black (-) and red (+). Tinned conductors and crimped cable lugs are recommended.
  • Page 31 Furlex 400E Max. cable length C1+C2 Max. cable length C1+C2 Cable cross-sectional area 16 mm 2.5 m 25 mm 3.8 m 11 m 35 mm 5.4 m 15 m 50 mm 7.5 m 22 m 70 mm 11 m 30 m Table 4.9.d Cable length C1 Cable length C2...

  • Page 32: Ef Installation Of Motor Unit On

    5. EF Installation of motor unit on existing lower bearing assembly EF applies to all of chap. 5. The drive unit and its major parts are named in accordance with. fig. 5.a. Fig. 5.a Lower bearing assembly Motor unit Drive unit In order to install the motor unit on an existing lower bearing assembly, we recommend that the latter is removed from the Furlex system.

  • Page 33: Undo The Line Guide

    5.2.2 Undo the line guide, Furlex 200E/300E (For 400E see 595-116-E, chap 17.3) 1. Roll off all the line from the line drum. 5.2.2.a 5.2.2.b Fig. Fig. Undo screws , and release screw  few turns. Lower the line guide fitting and release it. 5.2.2.c Fig.

  • Page 34: De-Rigging

    5.2.4 De-rigging 1. Slacken the backstay as much as possible. But make sure that any rigging screw is not unscrewed so far that the threads are no longer visible “on the inside”. For masts with aft swept spreaders, the upper rigging screw must be slackened so much that the forestay can be disconnected.

  • Page 35: Lower Bearing Assembly, 400E

    5.2.5.2 Lower bearing assembly, Furlex 400E Tools: Allen keys spanners 10 mm Fig. 5.2.5.2a 1 pair of long-nosed pliers 1. Loosen the top guard and pull the halyard swivel off. 2. Mark the position of the extrusion  against the lower bearing assembly’s top with i.e.
  • Page 36 4. Turn the motor unit upside down. See fig. 5.3.c. Remove the flange ring and insulating washer. Turn the motor unit right way up. 5. Turn the lower bearing assembly right way up and fed it down into the motor unit. Guide the flangekeys into the grooves in the motor unit.

  • Page 37: Mounting The Motor Unit, 400E

    5.3.2 Mounting the motor unit, Furlex 400E 1. Place the motor unit securely on a level surface. 2. Insert the two carriers according to fig. 5.3.2a. Secure with tape or hold them during assembly. Fig. 5.3.2.a 3. Insert the lower bearing assembly into the motor unit and secure with clevis pin and split pin.

  • Page 38: Drive Unit Cable Collar

    When the toggle is mounted on the chain plate, the maximum number of shims should be placed in between to reduce the play. The toggle is supplied with four 0.8 mm shims. Fit the shims as evenly as possible on each side of the boat’s forestay attachment (e.g 2+2 or 2+1).

  • Page 39: Mounting The Drive Unit On The

    5. Lay the protection sleeve in an arc towards the deck collar and mark out the intended position of the deck collar (centre and four screw holes). Note that the sleeve must be arched so that movement of the drive unit can be taken up without the sleeve being stretched.

  • Page 40: Remounting The Furlex System On The Boat

    5.8 Remounting the Furlex system on the boat See Furlex instruction 595-104-E Furlex 200S/300S alt. 595-116-E Furlex 400S in chap. Rigging. Finally connect sleeve and cables according to points 1-3 below, see fig. 4.6.a. 1. Feed the protective sleeve with the two supplied hose clamps, over the cables C3. Mount the sleeve on the drive unit cable collar.

  • Page 41: Ef Alternative Mounting Of Motor Unit On

    5.9 EF Alternative mounting of motor unit on existing lower bearing assembly The description below explains how a Furlex Electric drive unit can be mounted on an existing lower bearing assembly without removing the Furlex system, including the forestay extrusion, from the boat. One does not need to remove the extrusion, but on the other hand, fitting the actual drive unit is more awkward.

  • Page 42: Undo The Line Drum

    5.9.2 Undo the line drum, Furlex 200E/300E (Furlex 400E, see 595-116-E, kap. 17.4) Fig. 5.9.3.a Fig. 5.9.3.b Push a -screwdriver  under one of Fig. 5.9.3.c the drum’s ”quick connectors”. Push Keep the screwdriver in place  in another screwdriver  between and turn the stay a half turn.

  • Page 43: Lower Bearing Assembly, 400E

    5. Note in which direction the flat surface of the bearing assembly’s hollow shaft is orientated. Mark the position of the flat surface on the edge of the hollow shaft and on the outside, with a marker pen. See fig. 5.11.c. This simplifies later reassembly. Fig.

  • Page 44: Installation Of Motor Unit On

    5.12.1 Installation of motor unit on lower bearing assembly, Furlex 200E/300E 1. Prepare the motor unit by removing the flange ring (8 pcs socket head screws) and plastic insulation between the flange ring and motor unit. See fig. 5.3.c. Fasten a rope around the motor unit to take its weight during the installation process.

  • Page 45: Installation Of Motor Unit On

    13. Feed the protective sleeve with the two supplied hose clamps, over the cables C3. Mount the sleeve on the drive unit cable collar  (fig. 5.6). Use a driver with a hex socket intended for hose clamps and tighten firmly. 14.
  • Page 46 Test the supplied emergency furling equipment and then remove it again. Before test-running the unit, tie or tape the tack hook to the extrusion so that the hook does not strike the drive unit and damage it. Also check that the emergency furling equipment is disconnected.

  • Page 47: Lower Bearing Assembly, 400E

    6. TD Installation of motor unit on TD (Furlex for below-deck installation) Fig. 6.a Lower bearing assembly Motor unit Drive unit Preparation NF For installation of the lower bearing assembly in the boat, refer to instruction 595-231-E (Instruction for Furlex 200TD & 300TD), 595-240-E (Instruction for Furlex 400TD). Furlex 200TD/300TD/400TD EF If a toggle or extension link is used between the fork and the boat’s chain plate, it must be able to withstand the torsional forces created by the Furlex system.

  • Page 48: Checking The Motor Unit

    Furlex 400TD When sailing with a reefed sail, torque generated in the luff extrusion is usually absorbed by the furling line. Furlex 400TDE does not have a furling line, so torque loads must be opposed by a link between motor housing and hull. A rigging screw can be used as a link. Fig.

  • Page 49: Ef Disassembly Of The Line Drum

    6.3 EF Disassembly of the line drum, Furlex 200E/300E Furlex 400E, see 595-116-E, chap. 17.4. 1. Disassemble the line drum halves. Fig. 6.3.a Fig. 6.3.b Push a screwdriver  under one of the drum’s ”quick connectors”. Push Keep the screwdriver in place  Fig.

  • Page 50: Mounting The Motor Unit, 200Tde/300Tde

    6.5.1 Mounting the motor unit, Furlex 200TDE/300TDE In order to mount the motor on the existing lower bearing assembly, it is necessary to partially disassemble it. NF When fitting a new Furlex TDE, the lower bearing assembly should be test-fitted and adjusted before fitting the motor.

  • Page 51: Mounting The Motor Unit, 400Tde

    14. Remount the lower bearing assembly on the boat’s chain plate. When the toggle Fig. 6.5.e is mounted on the chain plate, the maximum number of shims should be placed in between to reduce the play. The Furlex Electric-kit is supplied with 4 (four) 0.8 mm shims.

  • Page 52: Connecting To The Connection Box

    6. Refit the forestay according to Furlex TD instruction 595-240-E chap. 4.2. Check that the supplied emergency furling equipment can be mounted on the starboard side of the drive unit. See chap. 7.6. Test the supplied emergency furling equipment and then remove it again. 6.6 Connecting to the connection box 1.

  • Page 53: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS In order for you to gain the most benefit and enjoyment from your Furlex Electric system, we recommend that you study these operating instructions thoroughly. Some sections may refer to “Instructions for Furlex 200S & 300S” (595-104-E), “Instructions for Furlex 400S” (595-116-E) and “Instructions for Furlex 400TD” (595-240-E). All safety-related information is indicated by the following symbol: This information must be followed to avoid damage to the system and the risk of personal injury.

  • Page 54: Sailing With Furlex Electric

    7 Sailing with Furlex Electric 7.1 Setting the sail Refer to “Instruction Furlex 200S & 300S” (595-104-E), chap. 11.1 or “Instruction Furlex 400S” (595-116-E), chap 11.1. 7.2 General information about furling Using electric power removes some of the sensation of resistance or friction when furling & unfurling. One should therefore always keep an eye on the furling process and ensure that no external obstacle hinders the process and causes damage.

  • Page 55: Emergency Furling

    7.6 Emergency furling If, for any reason, the electrical function ceases to work (See Fault tracing diagram, chap. 9.) the Furlex Electric system can easily be operated by using the supplied emergency furling equipment. This equipment is connected to the drive unit via a ½” square fitting on the drive unit’s starboard side. See fig. 7.6.a. On the Furlex E, some of Seldén’s ½”...

  • Page 56: Care & Service

    8 Care & Service In order for your Furlex Electric system to function both mechanically and electrically and to rotate easily, year after year, a certain amount of system maintenance is required on a regular basis. This care and service chapter is a complement to chapter 15 in “Instructions for Furlex 200S & 300S” (595-104-E). 8.1 Every week Furlex Electric is designed to withstand a saltwater environment.
  • Page 57 If the drive unit is stored on the forestay extrusion together with the mast, remember that the Furlex Electric drive unit is considerably heavier than a Furlex S lower bearing assembly. Fix a board or similar along the mast, for the extrusion and drive unit to be attached to.

  • Page 58: Fault Tracing Diagram

    9 Fault tracing diagram If the electric Furlex is not operating, check Connection box voltage at the following locations, with a NOT OK control button activated Control box output NOT OK Control box input NOT OK Main fuse NOT OK **** Probable cause Action...

  • Page 59: Notes/Comments

    10 Notes/Comments ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
  • Page 60 DINGHIESKEELBOATSYACHTS Seldén Mast AB, Sweden The Seldén Group is the world’s leading manu- Tel +46 (0)31 69 69 00 Fax +46 (0)31 29 71 37 facturer of mast and rigging systems in carbon and e-mail info@seldenmast.com aluminium for dinghies, keelboats and yachts. Seldén Mast Limited, UK Tel +44 (0) 1329 504000 Our well known brands are Seldén and Furlex.

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