Precaution D'utilisation - Facnor EF+550-600 Mode D'emploi

5- SPECIFIC INSTALLATIONS
15°
A
'
6- POST INSTALLATION CHECKS
minimum
50 mm
CLEAR SWIVEL ?
GENOA
HALYARD, OK ?
TIGHT
FORESTAY ?

7- PRECAUTION D'UTILISATION

Check that other halyards are clear of the reefing system.
Secure jib sheets when you have the required sail area.
It is recommended that you have a spare sail on board. You can use an old Genoa with a
luff tape to fit the Facnor groove.
Please do not hesitate to contact our experienced sales team or the FACNOR dealers
whose list is available on our web site : www.facnor.com and discover the wide range of
Installation without deflector wheel or when using a sail
with shorter luff:
 Without deflector wheel :
If the halyard swivel is not used, fix a block on the mast
50mm – 100mm
(fig. A'); so that the halyard runs off at 15° to the
forestay. Also insure that the top cap is positioned
around 50mm from the bottom end of the top forestay.
 Sail with shorter luff
The halyard swivel virtually eliminates halyard wrap ;
B
'
however, when using a shorter sail, rig a short strop (fig.
B') between the head of your sail to allow the top of the
halyard swivel to be positioned around 50mm from the
top section cap, when your sail is fully hoisted.
When the sail is hoisted and the halyard is tensioned correctly :
minimum
50 mm
□ distance between the halyard deflector & the bottom end
of the top forestay terminal
=50mm minimum – 150 maximum
□ distance between halyard swivel & top cap
=50mm minimum – 100 mm maximum*
* space to allow for change in luff length of Genoa
□ The swivel is clear of any halyard
□ The Genoa halyard is correctly tensioned
□ The forestay is sufficiently tight
FACNOR products. Enjoy your sailing!
code /part No document: 29160050073 - indice A – page 29/29
(i.e. Storm Sails and Working Jibs)
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