Speader Bars - Hobie PEARL Assembly Manual

Ref : MMPEARL
HOBIE CAT « PEARL » ASSEMBLY MANUAL
1.
Unroll the diamond wires. Attach the
joint end of the diamond wires onto
the turnbuckle adjuster near the base
of the mast (level with the security
sticker) using the pin and split ring.
Take the loose ends of the diamond
wires and hold tight to adjust to the
same length, using the turnbuckle
adjuster which is located on the lower
section of one of the wires. Once they
are the same length, attach the two
wires to the shield plates situated on
each side of the mast under the mast
tang.
Author : SD
SPREADER BARS
3.
Slide the diamond Wires into the corresponding slots at the end of the
spreaders. Ensure the black plastic roller is above the spreader arm. It
may be necessary to release tension from the diamond wire turnbuckle
adjuster near the base of the mast. Secure the diamond wire with the
thin wire supplied. Pass the wire through the small hole near the
spreader tip, bend the wire and on one side of the spreader turn the
wire around the thicker diamond wires two or three times. Do the same
for the other side of the spreader. Cut off the excess thin wire ensuring it
is bent neatly onto the diamond wires as to prevent the wire from
tearing the sails. Once secured, tape over the spreader tips to further
ensure there are no sharp edges.
Date : 03/04/2009 Up‐date : 0
2.
Assemble the spreaders on the centre of the
mast. The spreader root attaches to the
front of the mast section onto the one‐piece
stainless steel strap. The spreader rake
adjuster barrel attaches on each side to the
individual fittings on both sides of the mast
nearer the sail track. To adjust the spreader
rake, adjust the length of the barrel (by
winding in or out) and measure from the
wire positions at the tips of each spreader.
Caution : do not try to adjust spreader rake
while diamond wires are tensioned. Only
adjust with no diamond wire tension and by
screwing the barrel by hand.
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