NEILPRYDE RAF SUPERNOVA User Manual

RAF SUPERNOVA USER MANUAL - ENGLISH
This manual contains all the information necessary to properly rig the Neil
Pryde RAF Supernova sails. Careful attention to the instructions and
suggestions presented here will help to ensure that you get the most fun and
best possible service from your sails.

TECHNICAL FEATURES

1. Batcam III with Power Snap System
2. Head Extension Fitting For Longer Masts
3. Two Position Clew

4. Low Friction Tack Fitting

5. Rod battens with exclusive CNC tapering
Please see the specific instructions which apply to each of these features
before you rig your sail for the first time.

1. THE BAT-CAM TENSION SYSTEM

Battens and Batcams are pre-installed and factory tuned. The
battens are pre-tensioned at the factory and should require very
little, if any adjustment. However, you might want to adjust and
further fine-tune. Battens may be tensioned before or after you
insert the mast into the luff pocket.
A
B
C
Warning: Do not over tension the battens. The screw should be extended only as much as necessary to remove wrinkles across the batten
pockets. Over tensioning of the battens can damage the sail.
2
To open the lever, place the heel of your
hand on the lower leech edge of the clamp
and hook your middle fingers between the
sail and the lever. Then pull back with your
fingers prying the lever away from the leech,
while pushing down the batten itself with
your other hand (A).
To tension the batten, turn the screw
anti-clockwise. To de-tension the
batten turn the screw clockwise (B).
To close the lever, position
the shoulder of the screw in
the socket portion of the
lever and align the tube with
the clip at the front of the
lever (C).
1
5
3
D
2
4
Apply pressure and
snap the lever shut
(D).