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CDI FF4 Instructions Manual

CDI FF4 Instructions Manual

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FLEXIBLE FURLER INSTRUCTIONS
FF4/FF6
WARNING: READ BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING FURLER
Improper installation of your CDI Flexible Furler or
reinstallation of your current headstay may result in the loss
of your mast and may cause injury to those onboard.
INDEX
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Specifications...
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Rigger instructions...
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Maintenance and Storage...
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Max Headstay Length: FF4: 33'
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Max Wire Size: 1/4"
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Max Turnbuckle Pin Size: 7/16"
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Headstay: Threaded swaged stud turnbuckle with
toggle at the bottom, a toggle at the top is
recommended but any secure fitting like a T-bolt at
the top will work. Must be secured by cotter pins.
Navtec turnbuckles are not compatible.
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Furling line: 1/4" double braided line or any low-
stretch line, twice your boat length. Not included.
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Mounting: must not be mounted above the
turnbuckle. Link plates can be used for clearance.
TOOLS
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Hacksaw
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Measuring tape
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Phillips head screwdriver
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Crimping tool (FF6 only)
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Wire cutters (FF6 only)
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FF6: 39'

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Summary of Contents for CDI FF4

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    WARNING: READ BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING FURLER Improper installation of your CDI Flexible Furler or reinstallation of your current headstay may result in the loss of your mast and may cause injury to those onboard. INDEX Specifications… Page 1 Diagram…...
  • Page 2: Diagram

    *FF6 Halyard 1188 is pictured. PARTS LIST Halyard Top Fitting 1204 Luff Extrusion/Foil LFF4/LFF6 Halyard Assembly FF4: 1933/ FF6: 1188 Furling Drum/Spool 1810 Shackle (2) 1935 Anchor Pin (2) 1936 1) Stand the luff on its side with the tail at the top...
  • Page 3: Straightening Instructions

    The following is for FF6 systems, FF4 systems follow 3. A) 3. B) Take the halyard top fitting and push the exposed wire on the halyard up through the bottom of the off-center hole, not in the center.
  • Page 4 Ensure that all cotter pins are replaced in the turnbuckle. The following is for FF4 systems, FF6 systems follow 25.B) 25. A) For the FF4 line halyard, cut the end with scissors and melt the end to prevent fraying.
  • Page 5: Sailmaker Instructions

    The following is for FF6 systems, FF4 systems follow 25. A) NOTES ABOUT SAILING 25. B) For the FF6 wire halyard, apply the Nicopress double The tension on the luff doesn’t need to be high and should oval sleeve then form a loop and insert the thimble in the only be tight enough to removes any creases in the sail.
  • Page 6: Warranty

    WARRANTY The CDI Flexible Furler comes with a 10-year limited warranty In order for the warranty to be valid, you must be the original owner of the system and have proof of purchase which clearly indicates the date of purchase.

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