Hunter 50CC - Page 163

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50cc FITTING THE RODKICKER AND BOOM VANG ARRANGEMEN
T
Fittin
g
the Rodkicker
:
1
. Fit the boom-slider so that it is moveable along the boom. If the boom has a
fi
tting that cannot be moved, great care must be taken to avoid
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d
amag
i
ng t
h
e
R
o
dki
c
k
er.
2
. Fit th
e
R
od
ki
c
k
e
r t
o
th
e
boo
m
a
n
d
m
ast
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ttings. Ensure that the boom slider can slide, so that the Rodkicker is not subjected to any compres sion
fi
f
orces. Hoist the mainsail, and sheet home hard whilst ensuring that the Rodkicker does not ”bottom”.
3
. Keep the boom in the position, compress the Rodkicker with its tackle until the upper
fi
tting just contacts the upper bushing. If a gas cylinder is
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fi
t-
fi
t
ed, a force of 700 N
(
70 kg
)
is required.
4
.
M
ove t
h
e s
lid
er an
d
mar
k
i
ts new pos
i
t
i
on.
P
rov
i
s
i
ona
lly
fi
x the slider approximately 5 mm (3/16”) AFT OF the mark.
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5. With the main still hoisted check that the Rodkicker does not ”bottom”. Repeat hoisting and checking with the mainsail ree
f
e
d
– go through all ree
f
s.
6. Allow the boom to rest, and check its level in relation to the spra
y
hood, wind screen, li
f
elines etc.
7
.
S
ecure the boom-slider in its permanent position
.
This
e
n
d
a
tt
aches
t
o
t
he
bale
o
n
boo
m
This end attaches to vang
toggle on the mast