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Summary of Contents for Rigging Projects RP1279
- Page 1 Internal Lock User Manual May 2021-1 4/5/2021...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1…..Introduction User information Disclaimer 2..Purpose Internal Lock key design features 3…….. Assembly & Configurations Internal Lock sizes and configurations 4…….. Installation 5…….. Installation (cont.) 6…….. Operations and Procedures To Lock 7…….. Operations and Procedures To Unlock 8…….. Maintenance & Checks 9.. -
Page 3: User Information
Any persons/crew carrying out service work, repairs, maintenance or equivalent work must read this manual prior to starting any works. Disclaimer It is not permitted to modify/alter the product or its parts in any way other than replacing parts subject to wear and tear with Rigging Projects specified and supplied parts as described in this manual. -
Page 4: Purpose
The Rigging Projects Internal Lock is designed to enable the sail to be locked and unlocked without the need for any trip line or external device. The system allows the user to lock or unlock by simply over hoisting the halyard through the lock. -
Page 5: Internal Lock Sizes And Configurations
Total Weight (Including Spigot) Mast Wall Internal Lock Part Ref Working Dimensions (mm) (Kg) Thickness Load With Integrated With Integrated Without Sheave Without Sheave (mm) Sheave Sheave RP1279 RP1592 0.92 1.08 RP1219 RP1748 1.34 RP1254 RP1753 2.20 RP1255 RP1758 RP1256 RP1759 RP1257... - Page 6 Lock Strop Info Internal Lock Strop Info Internal Lock With Sheave Internal Lock Without Sheave Minimum Strop Length BL (kg) Minimum Strop Length BL (kg) Lock Size Construction Lock Size Construction (mm) Straight Loop (mm) Straight Loop 2.5T 4 x 3mm 9408 3.76 2.5T...
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Page 7: Installation (Cont.)
Installation Internal Lock Installation into spar • Installation of a Rigging Projects Internal Lock should only be carried out by a suitably qualified and experienced personnel. If in any doubt, contact Rigging Projects. • Installation should only be carried out using the router jigs supplied by Rigging Projects. -
Page 8: To Lock
Operations & Procedures Procedure for Internal Lock To Lock After connecting the sail to the lock strop, begin hoisting the sail on the halyard. As the bullet reaches towards the entrance of the lock body, reduce the speed at which the line is winched. Keep raising the line until the bullet passes through the snap ring in the lock. -
Page 9: To Unlock
Operations & Procedures (cont.) Procedure for Internal Lock (cont.) To Unlock Before removing any load on the tack, load the hoist line onto a winch. Once the tack is released, slowly wind the hoist line to take up the tension. Only a small over hoist is required to open the pawls. After a small over hoist, the hoist line can be slowly eased down to ensure the lock has been released. -
Page 10: Maintenance & Checks
Rigging Projects equipment is designed for minimal maintenance, but some maintenance is required for optimum and safest possible operation and to comply with the Rigging Projects limited warranty. In general, the most important aspect of maintenance is to keep your equipment clean by frequently flushing with fresh water. -
Page 11: Maintenance & Checks (Cont.)
Maintenance & Checks (cont.) Strip Down Remove all screws holding one half of the body together (1) This can also be done for the other half body at this stage. For locks with built in sheave, remove sheave pin retaining screw (2). Remove top half of the body (3). -
Page 12: Maintenance & Checks (Cont.)
Maintenance & Checks (cont.) Assembly Starting with one half of the body, fit the snap ring holder and end ferrule (6). Fit the pawls and pawl pins (5) ensuring that the spring orientation is correct, and the spring legs are the correct side of the dowels in the body. On versions with a sheave, fit the sheave and sheave pin (4) into the body. -
Page 13: Maintenance & Checks (Cont.)
Maintenance & Checks (cont.) Replacement of the snap ring Strip down the lock as described in the previous section. Place the snap ring holder (7) in a suitable vice. Remove ferrule (8) from snap ring holder Remove the plastic ramps (9) and then the cover plate by removing the two screws. Fit the new snap ring into the holder. -
Page 14: Maintenance & Checks (Cont.)
Maintenance & Checks (cont.) Exploded Assembly – Internal Lock... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
-The rolling wedges on the snap ring holder may be inspection hole worn not closing the pawls -If the snap ring is damaged, a strip down will be required and ring replaced- contact Rigging Projects for parts -Replace the rolling wedges if after inspection, they appear to be worn. - Page 16 Unit 5, Mitchell Point info@riggingprojects.com Ensign Way +44 2380 456 358 Hamble S031 4RF...
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