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Ronstan RF6 Instruction Manual

Swivel cleat base

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Read instructions fully before beginning installation. Determine whether the included riser is required before screwing

down swivel base, if so refer to page 2.

INCLUDES:

PART

DESCRIPTION

SWIVEL ARM

SWIVEL BASE

FAIRLEAD (RF5405)

CAM CLEAT (RF5400R)

8Gx1¼" CSK SCREW (2x)

BLOCK STAND-UP BOOT

CLEAT RISER

M5x20 CAP SCREW

M5 FLAT WASHER

M5 NYLOCK NUT

DRILL TEMPLATE

(REFER PAGE 3.)

TOOLS REQUIRED:

DRILL

NO.2 PHILLIPS HEAD BIT

SCISSORS

4mm (5/32") HEX ALLEN KEY

FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER

4x M5 (3/16") OR 8G SELF

TAPPING MOUNTING SCREWS

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RF6 SWIVEL CLEAT BASE

Designed for mainsheet systems on off-the-beach sailing boats.

CLEAT RISER ASSEMBLY

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Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL RF6 SWIVEL CLEAT BASE Designed for mainsheet systems on off-the-beach sailing boats. Read instructions fully before beginning installation. Determine whether the included riser is required before screwing down swivel base, if so refer to page 2. INCLUDES: PART...
Page 2 Ensure the riser is fitted firmly to the arm. Use a Phillips head to drive the camcleat screws into the Completed RF6 with cleat riser fitted. pre-drilled holes in the riser. www.ronstan.com...
Page 3 Rotate the arm to locate the other three pre-drilled the RF6 over the template and align the base arrow with holes and drive screws into them. There will be two the template arrow.
Page 4 PREPARING STAND-UP BOOT The boot is primarily designed to suit the Ronstan shackle head Series 55 Ratchet Orbit Block™. If a smaller block is used the boot can be cut to suit. 1. If using Ronstan Series 40 Orbit Block™...
Page 5 INSTALLING BLOCK TO RF6 (Block not included) Invert the stand up boot. Place the inverted boot over the shackle then pass Pass the shackle of the block through the stainless steel the pin through the headpost and tighten. loop. NOTE: THE BOOT IS...
Page 6 THE BALL RATCHET MECHANISM (Prevents the arm from swinging away when the mainsheet is not held) To Disengage - turn switch anti-clockwise. To Engage -Turn switch clockwise. RF6 will swivel freely RF6 will engage ball ratchet. This adds friction to the rotation. www.ronstan.com...