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H O I S T I N G , F U R L I N G A N D P R E C A U T I O N S
D – HOISTING
(1)
After attaching the sail to the furler install the whole system on the deck as shown on the picture below;
(2)
Fit the swivel onto the halyard and the drum onto the chain plate
bowsprit forward
(3
bis).
(4)
Check that the halyard is clear. Hoist the sail until the swivel is at the mast head level.
E – FURLING OUT
(5)
Tighten the halyard. Check the used rotating direction of the drum to unfurl (see chapter D).
(6)
First tighten the sail sheet and pull furling the line in the right way. Then pull the leeward sheet while control-
ling the furling line (for help use first the furling ling before pulling the sheet).
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F – SAIL TO USE
- Strictly follow sailmaker instructions (range of use). Always anticipate.
- Jibing: according to the configuration, it is recommended to jibe with the Spinnaker furled. Then unfurl the sail
once you have changed direction.
G – FURLING IN (Spinnaker not fluttering)
(7)
Tighten the anti-twist luff rope in moderation. If necessary reduce the sail power by bearing away.
However, the Spinnaker must not flutter. Notice the way for furling in (see Chapter D).
(8,9,10)
Keep the sail filled, furl 1/3 of the sail, then ease out little sheet, carry on that way progressively until
the sail is fully furled in.
- Always keep the furling line under tension. The twist of the luff rope should not make the drum turn back-
wards as sail rolls may turn in the opposite directions.
- Please note that the central line needs to be first rolled before the sail starts furling in.
The anti-twist luff rope must be
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tighten in moderation before
furling in/out
slight tension
on the sheet
H – PRECAUTIONS AND MAINTENANCE :
- Furlers do not require any particular maintenance. Just clean regularly the furler
with fresh water (warm if possible)
- Do not apply any solvent, lubrificating nor chemical products on the rubber ring
of the continuous line drum. Use only soapy water if necessary and carefully rinse after.
- Central furling rope: change it before any sign of damages or change it at least
every two years (please contact the closest Facnor dealer)
Please do not hesitate to contact Facnor sales team
U S E R
I N S T R U C T I O N S
3 bis
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Sail filled, furling under
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tension, pull the furling line
to roll in the central line
Always check at mast head that nothing interferes when the swivel or sail head are
turning. Bad furling comes often from the head fitting.
(3)
or bowsprit
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5
Operate by step and
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ease the sheet out
progressively
or agents if you have any queries
(info@facnor.com)
A s y m - F X
Asym
FX
-
w w w . f a c n o r . c o m
(3 bis)
. Then push the
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It is recommended to
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lower the sail (in case
of strong wind)
F A C N O R
F U R L E R
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