Mast - AHPC CAPRICORN F18 Owner's Manual

Capricorn F18 Owner's Manual v1.2
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On the trampoline, toe straps have been provided, running from the front beam to the rear
beam. Fold the outer edges of the loop at its end inwards for more strength and tie the toe
straps to the saddles on the rear beam using a half hitch on the strings not dissimilar to tying
the battens. Secure the loose ends by adding another reef knot on the half hitch. Check the
tension from time to time. Some like it to be taut; others prefer it to be slack.

2.4.4. Mast

The mast supplied from your local dealer will be fully fitted out ex works. If the mast has been
shipped to you some fittings may be required to be fitted to complete the mast. All holes are
predrilled and all components and rivets are supplied. Please, fit all the items first and go sailing
with the factory settings before attempting any adjustment. Factory settings are set out in the
tuning guide. Familiarize yourself with the boat and it's characteristics before making any
adjustment whatsoever.
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If not already fitted, the mast requires the mast spanners to be riveted in place. The required
pop rivets should have been taped to the spanner. Apply some Duralac or anti corrosive
paste on the facing surfaces and some as well on the head of the rivet before inserting. This
will prevent electrolytic corrosion of the different metals due to (salt) water creeping in.
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Then get the spreaders on and when fitted correctly, they should be pointing backwards, in
the direction of the sail track. Fit the spreader in their respective brackets and secure the
locknuts at the front using a 7 mm spanner and secure the split rings at the back using a
piece of tape. Note that the spreaders are set to standard length.
Spreader arm
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Connect the diamond wires to the mast, if not already pre-assembled and set to a standard
tension.
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Now it is time to fit the diamond wires to the spreaders. The mast should lie flat and put your
feet at one side of the mast at either side of the spreader. In order not to damage the mast, it
is wise to take off your shoes or cover up the mast. Pull back the diamond wire until it
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