ORVIS Battenkill Quick Start Guide

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INTRODUCTION
Features of your Battenkill Disc reel include:
• The best selling reel of all time, Battenkill Disc reels are designed to be
durable, smooth operating, and attractive.
 •Counterweightedspoolsforvibration-freeoperationathighrevolutions.
 •Anodizedaluminumorstainlesssteelforcompletecorrosionresistance.
 •Spoolshavebronzebushingssothereisnodistortionwhenspinning
against the hard shaft.
 •Allmodelschangefromright-toleft-handretrieveinseconds.
 •One-sidedframepermitsquickandeasyspoolchangeswith
no line pinching.
 •Thespoolrimisexposedforeasypalmingandprecisecontrolof
running fish.
DRAG OPERATION
The Battenkill Disc reels feature a multistage disc drag
system that incorporates stainless steel, Rulon
®
, and brass
componentstoensuresmoothtrouble-freeperformance.
The drag should be adjusted to meet the fishing
conditions. To adjust the drag, turn the drag adjustment
knobclockwise(+)toincreasethedragandcounter-
clockwise(-)todecreasethedrag.Theminimumdrag
settingshouldneverbelessthanthepressurerequiredto
prevent overrunning of the line on fast runs.
SPOOL REMOVAL
The spool release is located in the middle of the
reel spool. To remove the spool, depress the spool
releasewhilesimultaneouslyliftingthespooloutof
the body.
RETRIEVAL CONVERSION
The Battenkill Disc reels have the drag factory
installedforleft-handwind.Tochangeyourreelto
right-handwind,simplyslidetheratchetgearoffthe
centerspindle,turnitoversothe“R”facestoward
you, and slide the ratchet gear back over the center
spindle.Thereelisnowsetforright-handwind.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
YournewBattenkillreelhasbeenproperlylubri-
catedwhenyoureceiveit.However,itshouldbe
cleanedandlubricatedafterextendeduse(perhapstwiceayear)orafter
contactwithdirt,sand,orsalt.Lubricatethehandles,pawls,andratchet
gearshaftwithPennReelLube,whichisavailableinmosttackleshops.
If you can’t find this item in your tackle shops, tubes are available from
Orvisatanominalcharge.
Followingeachuseinsaltwater,thereelshouldberinsedinfreshwater
andallparts,exceptthedragsurfaces,lightlyoiled.Themainframeand
spoolshouldbewipedwithalightlyoiledcloth.Forextendedstorage,
especiallyaftersaltwateruse,itisrecommendedthatthelineandbacking
be removed and the drag loosened.
GUARANTEE
Your reel is unconditionally guaranteed against defects in materials and
workmanship.
If you have any problems, simply send your reel and a $10 check to
thefollowingaddress:
By USPS Mail: Orvis;OverhaulServices;178ConservationWay;
Sunderland,VT05250.
By FedEx or UPS:Orvis;OverhaulServices;4182MainSt.;
Manchester,VT05254.
Ifthereelisinanywaydefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship,your
$10repaircheckwillbereturnedtoyouatonce.
Yourreelwillbecompletelyserviced(cleaned,lubricated,andeturned
toyoupostpaid)forafeeof$10,pluscostofparts.
Damagedreelscanberepairedonanindividualbasisandrepairwork
willbebilledatthehourlyshoprate,plusparts.Wewillprovideawrit-
tenestimateuponreceiptofthereelpriortoanyworkbeingdone.
QUESTIONS?
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsabouttheoperationandmaintenanceof
yournewreel,OrvisTechnicalAdvisorsarealwaysavailable.
Email:info@orvis.com.Phone:1-800-778-4778.
Original Battenkill
®
Disc Reel

ORVIS Battenkill Specifications

General

Model	Battenkill
Type	Fly Reel
Material	Machined Aluminum
Color	Black Nickel
Hand Retrieve	Convertible
Drag System	Click and Pawl
Weight	Varies by model size
Line Capacity	Varies by size