The Furling Line - CDI Flexible Furler 2 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

THE FURLING LINE (Please read carefully)
1. Position the first fairlead so the furling line exits the cup at
right angles to the forestay and approximately in the middle of the
cup athwartships. Failure to properly position this first lead will
result in chafing of the furling line. In most cases, the first fairlead
must be mounted on the deck. Properly bed the screws.
Locating the first fairlead
2. The orientation of the cup is determined by the two holes in
the bottom of the cup you select to mount the antirotation strap to
the cup and bearing (see 5, page 7) and the orientation of the
chainplate. Most often, the cup is mounted such that the hole for
the furling line is facing aft. If you wish to position the first lead at
or near the rail, you may have to turn the cup 45 degrees to the
centerline. This may be done by selecting holes on the diagonal
when installing the antirotation strap.
3. Continue the furling line aft toward the cockpit using as many
or as few leads as you wish. Try to avoid large angle changes with
the furling line as such angle changes rapidly increase the force
required to furl the sail even when using low friction blocks.
4. Place a cleat near the cockpit away from other sail handling
equipment. When the sail is furled, there's a lot of line to stow.
5. The system is designed for 3/16" dacron line. Make sure you
have enough to completely furl your largest sail plus about five
turns. This will allow you to furl an extra tight furl in heavy winds
and still have a couple of turns left. Before hoisting sail for the first
time, wind about 20 turns on the spool.
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