ORVIS Battenkill - Quick Start Guide Manual

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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.
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