Titanium top swivel for torsional headstays (15 pages)
Summary of Contents for RECKMANN RF90
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Instructions for use Reckmann Yacht Equipment GmbH Siemensstr. 37-39 D-25462 Rellingen Tel. +49(0) 4101 3849-0 Fax. +49(0) 4101 3849-50 info@reckmann.com www.reckmann.com RF90 Hydraulic furling system Aluminium foil Wire/rod As of: 12 June 2015 Copyright by Reckmann Yacht Equipment GmbH Siemensstr. 37-39 D-25462 Rellingen www.reckmann.com...
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Notes Measurements P os : 1 /ZINDE L /R ollreffanlagen/Aus klapps eite/AK S B erechnung der P rofillänge R F 90 DS @ 1\mod_1426063204544_13349.docx @ 14040 @ 11 @ 1 P os : 1 /ZINDE L /R ollreffanlagen/Aus klapps eite/AK S B erechnung der P rofillänge R F 90 DS @ 1\mod_1426063204544_6.docx @ 12919 @ 22 @ 1...
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— — ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ mm Wire Type RF90-2 RF90-3 RF90-4 RF90-5 Adjuster in middle position Foil R20 – R40 R5 – R7 F (top terminal length) and T (toggle length) must be measured. Calculating the offcut measurement —...
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Fitting the adjuster (RF90-2, RF90-3) ..............39 5.5.9 Fitting the adjuster (RF90-4, RF90-5) ..............40 5.5.10 Setting the adjuster to its maximum length (RF90-4, RF90-5) ......40 5.5.11 Fitting the cover ..................... 41 5.5.12 Mounting the top bushing ..................41 5.6 Installing the system ....................
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Contents 9 Disassembly ................... 60 9.1 Dismantling the adjuster ..................60 9.1.1 Dismantling the adjuster (RF90-2, RF90-3) ............60 9.1.2 Dismantling the adjuster (RF90-4, RF90-5) ............60 9.2 Detaching the forestay from the drive unit ............. 62 9.2.1 Detaching the rod forestay ..................62 9.2.2...
Date: Order number: Dealer: Customer: Picture Quantity Designation Remarks _____ Drive unit with adjuster Type: RF90 - __________________ _____ Wire forestay Length D = ______________ mm _____ Rod forestay Length D = ______________ mm _____ Halyard swivel Type: __________________ Toggle no.: __________________...
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Packing list Picture Quantity Designation Remarks R20 – R40 _____ Spacer hose 500 mm Marked red _____ Spacer hose 200 mm _____ Spacer hose 340 mm _____ Spacer hose 600 mm _____ Spacer hose 1740 mm _____ Top spacer ______________ mm R5 –...
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Packing list Picture Quantity Designation Remarks _____ Hook spanner for adjuster _____ Hex key set _____ Winch handle _____ Instructions Special equipment Compiled by: ___________________________________________ On: _______________ ___________________________________________ Signature Pos: 2 /ZINDEL/Dokument/headline_Über diese Anleitung @ 1\mod_1400498832886_13349.docx @ 13928 @ 1 @ 1...
About this manual Introduction 2 About this manual Pos: 3 /ZINDEL/Dokument/Zielgruppe @ 1\mod_1400499035332_13349.docx @ 13929 @ 2 @ 1 2.1 Introduction These instructions are directed at owners of furling systems as well as anyone involved in the assembly, use or maintenance of such systems. Its use requires the appropriate sailing qualifications.
Safety Intended use 3 Safety Pos: 7 /ZINDEL/Rollreffanlagen/Identifikation/Bestimmungsgemäße Verwendung RF90 @ 1\mod_1400501979336_13349.docx @ 13930 @ 2 @ 1 3.1 Intended use The RF90 is an advanced hydraulic furling system for fore sails. The furling system is designed for reefing or furling a fore sail by rolling it up. It can be operated either hydraulically or manually using a winch handle.
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Safety Safety instructions Warning Hazards arising from improper use − Do not carry out any conversions or modifications on the furling system. − Do not use the furling system: • for regattas, • for attaching other objects as fore sails, •...
Pos: 15.4 /ZINDEL/Rollreffanlagen/Aufbau und Funktion/Funktion-Verstell-allg @ 1\mod_1400822279280_13349.docx @ 13955 @ @ 1 The adjuster can be used to adjust the forestay length at the mooring. For furling systems RF90-4 and RF90-5 the mechanical adjuster is supported hydraulically.
Assembly Completing the forestay (R20 – R40) 5 Assembly Pos: 17 /ZINDEL/Rollreffanlagen/Montage/Alu/R10 - R40/headline_Vorstag komplettieren (R10 - R40) @ 1\mod_1400585828847_13349.docx @ 13936 @ 2 @ 1 5.1 Completing the forestay (R20 – R40) Pos: 18 /ZINDEL/Rollreffanlagen/Montage/Alu/R10 - R40/Profillänge anpassen - Einführung @ 1\mod_1401706466725_13349.docx @ 13986 @ 3 @ 1 5.1.1 Adjusting the foil length If a top furling section and a top spacer are not given in the list at the beginning of this manual, a furling section and a corresponding spacer hose must be shortened by the offcut measurement 'C'.
Assembly Completing the forestay (R20 – R40) 5.1.1.2 Shortening the top spacer Shorten the 1740-mm-long spacer hose by the offcut measurement 'C' using a sharp knife. The shortened spacer hose will become the top spacer during assembly. Pos: 21 /ZINDEL/Rollreffanlagen/Montage/Alu/R10 - R40/Topkappe vorbereiten (R10 - R40) @ 1\mod_1399557777207_13349.docx @ 13905 @ 3 @ 1 5.1.2 Preparing the top bushing After assembly the top bushing will cover the top furling section.
Assembly Completing the forestay (R20 – R40) 3. Take the top bushing halves out of the furling section and stow them for later assembly. Pos: 22 /ZINDEL/Rollreffanlagen/Montage/Alu/R10 - R40/rod/headline_Rodvorstag vorbereiten @ 1\mod_1425888645936_13349.docx @ 14036 @ 3 @ 1 5.1.3 Preparing the rod forestay Pos: 23 /ZINDEL/Rollreffanlagen/Montage/Alu/R10 - R40/rod/Terminal auf Rod montieren R10-R40 @ 1\mod_1411647417297_13349.docx @ 14001 @ 4 @ 1 5.1.3.1 Installing the top terminal on the rod forestay Install the top terminal according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Assembly Completing the forestay (R20 – R40) Overview Slide bushings and spacer hoses on to the rod forestay from below.
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Assembly Completing the forestay (R20 – R40) Sliding bushings and spacer hoses on for the top furling section 1. Slide on seven standard bushings. 2. Slide on the top spacer. The top spacer is between 240 mm and 1740 mm long. 3.
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Assembly Completing the forestay (R20 – R40) Sliding on bushings and spacer hoses for a 1500-mm-long standard furling section The following steps are only necessary if a 1500-mm-long furling section is present. If no 1500-mm- long furling section is present, continue with 'Sliding on bushings and spacer hoses for the feeder section'.
Assembly Completing the forestay (R20 – R40) 5.1.3.3 Cold-heading the rod end Notice After the rod end has been cold-headed no more bushings or spacer hoses can be fitted and their order can no longer be changed. Only cold-head the lower rod end after ensuring that all bushings and spacer hoses have been properly installed.
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Assembly Completing the forestay (R20 – R40) Overview Slide bushings and spacer hoses on to the wire forestay from above.
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Assembly Completing the forestay (R20 – R40) Sliding on bushings and spacer hoses for the feeder section If a foil reinforcement should be fitted, skip the first four steps. In this case begin with step 5. 1. Only R20: slide on two standard bushings. 2.
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Assembly Completing the forestay (R20 – R40) Sliding on bushings and spacer hoses for 3000-mm-long standard furling sections Carry out the following steps for each of the 3000-mm-long standard furling sections. The top furling section should not be included. 1. Slide on a standard bushing and a 600-mm-long spacer hose and repeat three more times. 2.
Assembly Completing the forestay (R20 – R40) 5.1.4.3 Installing the top terminal on the wire forestay Warning Risk of breaking the forestay − The top terminal must be fitted by qualified personnel using suitable tools. Notice Once the terminal has been installed on the wire forestay, bushings or spacer hoses can no longer be fitted.
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Assembly Completing the forestay (R20 – R40) 5. Secure the furling section with two self-locking screws. Do not tighten the screws completely yet. 6. Place the threaded plate in the second recess in the furling section connector. 7. Slide a standard furling section on to the furling section connector. 8.
Assembly Completing the forestay (R5 – R7) 5.1.6 Fitting the foil reinforcement (optional) • All furling sections except for the feeder section must be fitted. • Only the following elements may be fitted on the forestay below the last furling section connector: standard bushing –...
Assembly Completing the forestay (R5 – R7) Shorten one of the standard furling sections by the offcut measurement 'C' using a handsaw. The shortened furling section will become the top furling section during assembly. Pos: 36 /ZINDEL/Rollreffanlagen/Montage/Alu/R50, R5 - R8/Topkappe vorbereiten (R50, R5 - R8) @ 1\mod_1399617358756_13349.docx @ 13906 @ 3 @ 1 5.2.4 Preparing the top bushing (R5 –...
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Assembly Completing the forestay (R5 – R7) 2. Drill a hole of diameter 5.2 mm through the furling section and the top bushing half on each side of the furling section using a drilling bit. 3. Take the top bushing halves out of the furling section and cut an M6 thread in each drill hole. 4.
Assembly Completing the forestay (R5 – R7) 5.2.6 Fitting the furling section connector 1. R5: Slide the furling section connector on to the forestay; R6, R7: mount a split connector. 2. Insert split connector bushings into the ends of the furling section connector and screw in tightly. 3.
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Assembly Completing the forestay (R5 – R7) 3. Screw the furling section connector to the furling section using two screws (R6, R7: three screws). 4. Mount a split standard bushing on the forestay and secure it with tape. 5. Slide a 1660-mm-long spacer tube on to the forestay and slide it along with the standard bushing into the standard furling section.
Assembly Completing the forestay (R5 – R7) 5.2.8 Fitting the feeder section 1. Slide the feeder section on to the forestay. 2. Place the threaded plate in the recess in the furling section connector and slide the feeder section over it. 3.
Assembly Completing the forestay (R5 – R7) 10. Slide the foil reinforcement into the feeder section. 11. Place a small split reinforcing bushing on the forestay and secure it with tape. 12. Mount a short spacer tube on the forestay and slide it along with the reinforcing bushing into the foil reinforcement.
Assembly Fitting the halyard swivel and the sail feeder (R20 – R40, R5) 5.3 Fitting the halyard swivel and the sail feeder (R20 – R40, R5) 1. Slide the halyard swivel over the feeder section until it is above the recess for the sail feeder. 2.
The cover does not have to be removed for drive units RF90-2 and RF90-3. 1.a RF90-4: Unscrew the two screws in the outer cover and pull them out of the guide sleeves. 1.b RF90-5: Unscrew the four nuts in the outer cover using the supplied box spanner.
3. Only for a rod forestay: unscrew the rod collet from the adjuster axle. (Not applicable to wire forestays) Pos: 46 /ZINDEL/Rollreffanlagen/Montage/RF90-4, RF90-5/Verstelleinheit demontieren (RF90-4, RF90-5) @ 1\mod_1401090517041_13349.docx @ 13969 @ 3 @ 1 5.5.4 Dismantling the adjuster (RF90-4, RF90-5) 1.
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Assembly Connecting the drive unit to the forestay 3. RF90-5: Repeat these two steps for the second key. 4. Unscrew the adjuster tube from the adjuster axle. 5. Only for a rod forestay: unscrew the rod collet from the adjuster axle.
Assembly Connecting the drive unit to the forestay 5.5.5 Connecting the foil to the drive unit Notice Risk of corrosion of the foil Corrosion will lead to destruction of the foil. − Apply Tef-Gel or another galvanic corrosion inhibitor to the surfaces of the foil and the furler drive adapter in contact with each other.
4. Pull the forestay back into the drive unit until the special nut is in contact with the adjuster axle. Pos: 50 /ZINDEL/Rollreffanlagen/Montage/RF90-2, RF90-3/Verstelleinheit montieren (RF90-2, RF90-3) @ 1\mod_1401095435145_13349.docx @ 13972 @ 3 @ 1 5.5.8 Fitting the adjuster (RF90-2, RF90-3) 1.
1. Screw the adjuster axle all the way on to the flange. 2.a RF90-4: Place the key in the recess in the adjuster axle in such a way that the untapped hole in the key is situated above the drill hole in the flange. Fasten with the key-retaining screw.
1. Place the cover with the eyes over the pins on the drive unit. 2.a RF90-4: Insert the screws through the guide sleeves and screw them tightly into the drive unit. 2.b RF90-5: Screw the cover to the drive unit using four nuts. Use the supplied box spanner to tighten the nuts.
Assembly Installing the system 5.6 Installing the system Warning Risk of crushing and shearing − Never stick your finger into a threaded hole when mounting the furling system. Pos: 56 /ZINDEL/Rollreffanlagen/Montage/Toggle Masttop @ 1\mod_1400825458562_13349.docx @ 13960 @ 3 @ 1 5.6.1 Toggle on the masthead Warning Risk of forestay breakage...
For furling systems RF90-4 and RF90-5 a valve block with two load control valves must be installed as close as possible to the hydraulic motor. The valve block must have a control ratio of i = 10 and an adjustment range of 70 bar to 175 bar.
Assembly Removing the leather cover 5.7.2.2 Connecting the hydraulic hoses (RF90-4, RF90-5) Screw the connecting hoses to the connections on the hydraulic motor. Pos: 63 /ZINDEL/Rollreffanlagen/Montage/Ledercover @ 1\mod_1412156341772_13349.docx @ 14010 @ 2 @ 1 5.8 Removing the leather cover Notice...
Operation Wire pennant 6 Operation Pos: 65 /ZINDEL/Rollreffanlagen/Bedienung/Kopfstander @ 1\mod_1400824020187_13349.docx @ 13958 @ 2 @ 1 6.1 Wire pennant When the sail is hoisted the halyard shackle must be as close as possible to the top end of the foil. For a sail with a shorter luff a wire pennant must be fitted between the halyard swivel and the fore sail.
In strong winds ease the sheet stepwise and reef the sail. Stop reefing when the sheet has been rolled once or twice around the sail. Pos: 68 /ZINDEL/Rollreffanlagen/Bedienung/RF90-2, RF90-3/Spannung des Vorstags einstellen (RF90-2, RF90-3) @ 1\mod_1401278424130_13349.docx @ 13984 @ 2 @ 1...
Operation Adjusting the forestay length (RF90-2, RF90-3) 6.4 Adjusting the forestay length (RF90-2, RF90-3) Warning Risk of adjuster becoming ripped apart − Stop extending the adjuster as soon as the 'STOP' mark becomes visible under the outer cover. − After carrying out the adjustment tighten the locking screw again.
RF90-2 50 mm RF90-3 60 mm Pos: 69 /ZINDEL/Rollreffanlagen/Bedienung/RF90-4, RF90-5/Spannung des Vorstags einstellen (RF90-4, RF90-5) @ 1\mod_1401709511748_13349.docx @ 13987 @ 2333 @ 1 6.5 Adjusting the forestay length (RF90-4, RF90-5) Notice Excessively high operating pressure Exceeding the maximum allowable operating pressure can result in damage to the adjuster.
Operation Adjusting the forestay length (RF90-4, RF90-5) 3. Connect a hydraulic hose with an R⅛″ coupling plug. 6.5.2 Shortening the adjuster Notice Risk of damage to the hydraulic hose − Do not use the hydraulic coupling as a stop. 1. Pressurise the hydraulic coupling until the lower edge of the adjuster tube is nearly touching the hydraulic coupling.
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Operation Adjusting the forestay length (RF90-4, RF90-5) 3. Repeat these two steps until the desired length has been reached. 4. Detach the hydraulic hose. 5. Seal the hydraulic socket with the plug screw. 6. Screw the locking screw back in tightly.
Operation Adjusting the forestay length (RF90-4, RF90-5) 6.5.3 Lengthening the adjuster Notice Risk of damage to the hydraulic hose − Do not use the hydraulic coupling as a stop. 1. Pressurise the hydraulic coupling until the adjuster tube is lowered about 2 mm. The mechanical lock on the adjuster tube is now released.
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Operation Adjusting the forestay length (RF90-4, RF90-5) 3. Slowly depressurise the hydraulic connection. The adjuster will now lengthen by the stroke length 'X'. 4. Repeat these three steps until the desired length has been reached. The maximum length has been reached when the visible part of the adjuster tube under the outer cover has reached the length 'Y'.
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Operation Adjusting the forestay length (RF90-4, RF90-5) 5. Detach the hydraulic hose. 6. Seal the hydraulic socket with the plug screw. 7. Screw the locking screw back in tightly. Pos: 70 /ZINDEL/Rollreffanlagen/Bedienung/Profilvorstag @ 1\mod_1412161082781_13349.docx @ 14012 @ 2 @ 1...
Operation Use as a forestay foil 6.6 Use as a forestay foil Warning Risk of injury through accidental switch-on of furling system When using the furling system as a forestay foil make sure the furling system is not accidentally switched on. The furling system can be used as a forestay foil without a roller furling function, for example, to switch two sails with two halyards on a foil with a double groove.
Maintenance Prior to each use 7 Maintenance Pos: 72 /ZINDEL/Rollreffanlagen/Wartung/Wartung vor jeder Benutzung RF90 @ 1\mod_1412063850593_13349.docx @ 14006 @ 2 @ 1 7.1 Prior to each use • Check ropes and lashings. • Check furling sections for external signs of damage.
Troubleshooting Manual operation 8.2 Manual operation Warning Risk of serious injury through winch handle backlash Do not use the furling system if the gear is no longer self-locking. Send the drive unit to a service station for repair. If the drive fails or the drive energy supply is disrupted, the furling system can be operated with a winch handle.
Troubleshooting Coupling the gear 8.3 Coupling the gear After the winch handle has been used the gear may remain decoupled from the drive. This can happen if the clutch pin inside the winch handle socket does not spring back up when the winch handle is removed.
Pos: 83 /ZINDEL/Rollreffanlagen/Demontage/Verstelleinheit demontieren (RF90-4, RF90-5) @ 1\mod_1425772183835_13349.docx @ 14035 @ 3 @ 1 9.1.2 Dismantling the adjuster (RF90-4, RF90-5) 1.a RF90-4: Unscrew the two screws in the outer cover and pull them out of the guide sleeves. 1.b RF90-5: Unscrew the four nuts in the outer cover using the supplied box spanner.
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4. Screw an M6 ✕ 40 screw into the second hole in the key and force the key out with it. Then remove the screw. 5. RF90-5: Repeat these two steps for the second key. 6. Unscrew the adjuster tube from the adjuster axle.
Disassembly Detaching the forestay from the drive unit 9.2 Detaching the forestay from the drive unit 9.2.1 Detaching the rod forestay 1. Remove the top bushing from the foil. 2. Insert the forestay through the drive unit until the rod head can be seen protruding from the rod collet.
Disassembly Detaching the foil from the drive unit 9.3 Detaching the foil from the drive unit 1. Unscrew the cap screws from the furler drive adapter. The drive unit can now be detached. 2. Take the threaded plate out of the recess in the feeder section. 3.
Transport and storage Transport 10 Transport and storage Pos: 87 /ZINDEL/Rollreffanlagen/Transport und Lagerung/Transport @ 1\mod_1412158215116_13349.docx @ 14013 @ 2 @ 1 10.1 Transport Pack the drive unit together with the adjuster in a cushioned box for transport. Pos: 88 /ZINDEL/Rollreffanlagen/Transport und Lagerung/Lagerung @ 1\mod_1412162639833_13349.docx @ 14014 @ 2 @ 1 10.2 Storage Notice Risk of destruction of furling system by freezing water...
Disposal 11 Disposal Notice Risk of damage to the environment The drive unit contains gear oil which can cause severe environmental damage. Dispose of the furling system parts in an environmentally friendly manner in accordance with local requirements. When the end of life has been reached the drive unit with the adjuster and the halyard swivel can be sent to a service station or returned to the manufacturer.
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