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Facnor LS PLUS User Manual

Facnor LS PLUS
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Facnor LS PLUS Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFacnor
ModelLS PLUS
CategoryMarine Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Assembly Drawing

Package Inventory

Box Content

Inventory of standard components included in the Facnor furling system kit.

Tube Content

Information on the sections and connectors included in the Facnor furling system.

Determining Section Length

Guidance on selecting the correct length of foil sections for forestay installation.

Maintenance and Pre-Installation Notes

General Remarks on Facnor Furling System

General comments on the ease of assembly and use of the Facnor furling system.

Easy Maintenance: Rinsing

Instructions and importance of rinsing the furling system for longevity.

Electrical Danger and Mast Support

Critical safety warnings regarding electrical hazards and mast securing during installation.

Preparing for Assembly

Steps and tools required for preparing components before assembling the furling system.

Assembly Stages

Assembly of the Halyard Deflector

Instructions for assembling the halyard deflector onto the forestay.

Assembly of the Top Cap and Top Section

Procedure for fitting the top cap and connecting it to the top section.

Fitting the Halyard Swivel

Guidance on correctly fitting the halyard swivel to the forestay assembly.

Assembling Foil Sections

Steps for connecting the foil sections together, including the use of bushings and screws.

Fitting the Telescopic Section

Instructions on how to install the telescopic section into the lowest foil section.

Fitting the Feeder

Procedure for attaching the sail feeder to the telescopic section.

Fitting the Bushing into the Telescopic Section

Details on installing the bushing correctly within the telescopic section.

Fixing the Telescopic Section in the Drum

Steps for securely attaching the telescopic section to the drum.

Fixing the Bottom of the Drum

Methods for securing the bottom of the drum, including standard and turnbuckle kit assemblies.

Adjusting Sections

Procedure for tensioning and aligning the foil sections correctly.

Fixing the Sail Feeder

Instructions for fixing the sail feeder for different Facnor ranges (LS/RX/RS and LX).

Installation of the Reefing Line

Positioning the Front Deck Block

Guidelines for positioning the front deck block for optimal furling line routing.

Setting the Reefing Line Up

Steps for tying the reefing line to the drum and ensuring proper tension.

Adjusting the Furling Line Guide (LS Range)

Fitting the Pre-Feeder (LX/RX Ranges)

Specific Installations

Without Deflector Wheel

Specific mounting instructions when the deflector wheel is not used.

Sail with Shorter Luff

Adapting the system for sails with a shorter luff, like storm or working jibs.

Changing Furling System into Headfoil

Dismantling the Furling Line Guides

Steps to remove the furling line guides during the system conversion.

Removing Half Plates

Instructions for removing the half plates as part of the conversion process.

Installing the Half Protection Rings

Steps to install half protection rings when converting to headfoil.

Post-Installation Check List

Furring Tips

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