Contents
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5.5.1 Preparation............................................................................................................35
5.5.2 Detaching the cover...............................................................................................35
5.5.3 Dismantling the adjuster (RF90-2, RF90-3)...........................................................36
5.5.4 Dismantling the adjuster (RF90-4, RF90-5)...........................................................36
5.5.5 Connecting the foil to the drive unit.......................................................................38
5.5.6 Securing the rod forestay ......................................................................................38
5.5.7 Securing the wire forestay.....................................................................................39
5.5.8 Fitting the adjuster (RF90-2, RF90-3)....................................................................39
5.5.9 Fitting the adjuster (RF90-4, RF90-5)....................................................................40
5.5.10 Setting the adjuster to its maximum length (RF90-4, RF90-5)..............................40
5.5.11 Fitting the cover.....................................................................................................41
5.5.12 Mounting the top bushing......................................................................................41
5.6 Installing the system ..............................................................................................42
5.6.1 Toggle on the masthead........................................................................................42
5.6.2 Minimum angle between forestay and halyard of 10°............................................42
5.7 Hydraulic connection..............................................................................................43
5.7.1 Motor control..........................................................................................................43
5.7.2 Connecting the hydraulic hoses ............................................................................44
5.8 Removing the leather cover...................................................................................45
6Operation.................................................................................................46
6.1 Wire pennant .........................................................................................................46
6.2 Direction of rotation................................................................................................46
6.3 Reefing and unrolling the sail.................................................................................47
6.4 Adjusting the forestay length (RF90-2, RF90-3).....................................................48
6.5 Adjusting the forestay length (RF90-4, RF90-5).....................................................49
6.5.1 Preparation............................................................................................................49
6.5.2 Shortening the adjuster .........................................................................................50
6.5.3 Lengthening the adjuster.......................................................................................52
6.6 Use as a forestay foil .............................................................................................55
7Maintenance ............................................................................................56
7.1 Prior to each use....................................................................................................56
7.2 After each use........................................................................................................56
7.3 Annual maintenance..............................................................................................56
7.4 Every five years .....................................................................................................56
8Troubleshooting......................................................................................57
8.1 Troubleshooting guide ...........................................................................................57
8.2 Manual operation...................................................................................................58
8.3 Coupling the gear...................................................................................................59
