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- Page 1 FLEXIBLE FURLER 2 INSTALLATION / OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 44 James Street, Homer, NY 13077 Tel. 607 749 4599 Fax 607 749 4604 Website: www.sailcdi.com Updated April 2004...
- Page 2 WARNINGS – READ BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING YOUR FURLER Improper installation of the Flexible Furler or improper reinstallation of the forestay can cause failure of the forestay, and could result in the loss of the mast and injury to crew members. PRE-INSTALLATION WARNING: You must use toggles at both ends of the forestay.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
INDEX Warnings & Safety Checklists…..………….Inside Front Cover Specifications…………………………………………………… 1 Drawing………………………………………………………….. 2 Parts List………………………………………………………… 3 Uncoiling and Straightening the Luff.……………………..4 – 5 Assembly……………………………………………………..5 - 9 Installing the Furling Line…………………………………10 - 11 Hoisting the Jib…………………………………………….11 - 12 Lowering the Jib………………………………………………..12 Sailing with your Furler………………………………….. 12 - 13 Trailering Instructions……………………………………... -
Page 5: Parts List
PARTS LIST Ref Description Part# Luff LFF2 Furling Drum Assembly 2010 Luff Support Pin (3/16” x 2 1/32”) 2009 Anchor Pins 1998 Shackle 2007 Main Bearing, HDPE plastic (standard) 1033 Ball Bearing, torlon balls (optional) Cup, stainless steel 1807 Antirotation Strap 1081 Ferrule (the little metal tube swaged on halyard) Halyard Top Fitting... -
Page 6: Uncoiling And Straightening The Luff
UNCOILING AND STRAIGHTENING THE LUFF – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! If you received the luff coiled, BE CAREFUL when cutting the tape that holds the luff in the coil. THE LUFF CAN UNCOIL WITH CONSIDERABLE FORCE AND CAUSE INJURY. If you are hesitant about straightening the luff, don’t cut the tape. -
Page 7: Assembly
After coiling in the opposite direction, tape the upper end to the lower portion above the sail feed slot, leaving the straight portion free. Let the coil stand for several hours: a minimum of three if it’s warm, longer, perhaps overnight, if it’s cold. After this time, carefully cut the tape and check the straightness. - Page 8 Note: Occasionally you may need a pre-feeder to get the halyard to feed easily into the halyard top fitting. If so, use a cigarette lighter and melt a piece of 1/8” line to the ”OTHER” end of the halyard (see instruction #2 on previous page).
- Page 9 7. Pass the forestay, starting with the swage-end, down through the halyard top fitting /luff assembly. If the mast is up, pass a light line through the luff and make it fast to the cotter pin hole in the swage-end of the turnbuckle using a piece of wire to make the link.
- Page 10 11. Slide the furling drum over the luff with the sail feed slot on the same side as the tack anchor shackle (see drawing above). You may knock the thrust washer (part “M” on page 2) out of place doing this. You can push the washer up into the cavity of the furling drum again.
- Page 11 shrouds (if there is no backstay). If the forestay needs to be adjusted, remove the luff support pin and slide up the furling drum to expose turnbuckle. 15. Slide the furling drum down the luff, into the cup and over the main bearing. Lift the luff off the turnbuckle body.
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Page 12: Installing The Furling Line
INSTALLING THE FURLING LINE (Please Read Carefully) 1. Pass the furling line through the opening in the side of the cup, then up through the hole in the top of the furling drum flange. Tie an overhand knot to prevent it from escaping. Before raising the jib, rotate the furler so there are about 20 turns of furling line on the furling drum. -
Page 13: Hoisting The Jib
5. Place a cleat in a convenient place out of the way of other sail handling equipment. When furled, you will have a lot of line that needs to be kept clear of other gear. 6. The system is designed for 5/32” or 3/16” dacron line. Make sure you have enough to completely furl your largest sail plus about five extra turns. -
Page 14: Lowering The Jib
5. Add or eliminate furling line on drum as necessary. When sail is furled tightly, there should be 5 to 10 turns left on the furling drums. LOWERING THE JIB 1. Cast off the halyard tension line. Tie a messenger line to the decored end of the halyard. -
Page 15: Trailering Instructions
To furl or reef, ease the sheet and pull the furling line until you reach the amount of sail you wish left deployed. Cleat down the furling line. Note: Letting the sheet go all the way may make furling a little easier but will result in an uneven furl. To unfurl or unreef, ease the furling line while trimming the sheet. -
Page 16: Maintenance & Storage
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE The Flexible Furler is a set-it-and-forget-it furling and reefing system. No routine maintenance is required, but an occasional rinsing with fresh water is a good idea. We do not recommend the use of wet lubricants (grease) as such lubricants can trap wear causing dirt particles in the bearing area. -
Page 17: Sailmaker's / Rigger's Instructions
2. Hold the bearing over a box so that when the balls fall out, which they inevitably will, they won’t roll into oblivion. 3. Note that there are two dimples on the outer cover. Grasp the outer cover with your thumb and a finger each at 90 degrees from the dimples. -
Page 18: Warranty
The Flexible Furler is warranted to remain functional for 6 years from date of purchase. You must be the original purchaser of the unit. If, during this period, any part becomes non-functional, CDI will repair or replace it, free of charge, except for the freight. This warranty covers: At Sea: All hazards at sea, including winching against obstructions, unseamanlike use, and dismastings.