Plastimo 609-S - Assembling the Drum Unit

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5.8 - ASSEMBLING THE DRUM UNIT
- Detach the forestay from its mounting plate on the boat
- Position the sleeve or turnbuckle* on the drum (*depending on model)
- Slide a bearing into the drum
- Insert a coupling sleeve into the base spar (ensure that the hole in the coupling sleeve is in line with the
pre-drilled hole of the base spar)
- Insert the base spar into the drum unit
- Put some silicone filler in the pre-drilled hole
- Insert the M5x12 screw
- Attach the jib reefing system to the forward mounting plate
- Lower the halyard swivel
- Tighten the backstay
5.9 - ADJUSTING THE REEFING LINE FEEDERS
5.9.1 - 406-S model
- The reefing line feeder on the 406-S model is assembled either on the right or left hand side of the drum unit, depending on which
direction you prefer to reef.
- To fasten the reefing line feeder, use the two M4x12 nuts and bolts
5.9.2 - 609-S & 811-S models
- The angle of reefing line feeders on 609-S & 811-S models is adjusted by loosening the two nuts and bolts (see diagram below)
Screws
- The angle is adjusted by loosening the two screws that hold the chainplate.
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