Uncoiling And Straightening The Luff - CDI Flexible Furler 2 Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

UNCOILING AND STRAIGHTENING THE LUFF –
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
If you received the luff coiled, BE CAREFUL while cutting the tape
that holds the luff coiled. THE LUFF CAN UNCOIL WITH
CONSIDERABLE FORCE AND CAUSE INJURY.
Start removing the tape by cutting the band retaining the outside
end of the coil while holding the straight portion. Gently uncoil to
the next band of tape. Repeat this process until all tape has been
removed. When cutting the last piece of tape, the coil will have a
tendency to spring outwards so be cautious. Never cut the tape
restraining the inner end first as the coil will spring open when the
last tape is cut.
When the tape is removed, the luff will still be curved. To
straighten, you will need three people. NEVER try to straighten by
laying luff on the ground and weighting it down along its length. IT
WILL TAKE A YEAR! Rather, with one person at each end and the
others spaced along the luff, recoil the curved portion in one large
loop in the opposite direction. Note that the lower end from the
sail feed slot to the bottom was shipped straight and should not be
recoiled (see drawing above left).
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