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5.5.1 Preparation ............................................................................................................ 35
5.5.2 Detaching the cover ............................................................................................... 35
5.5.3 Dismantling the adjuster (RF90-2, RF90-3) ........................................................... 36
5.5.4 Dismantling the adjuster (RF90-4, RF90-5) ........................................................... 36
5.5.5 Connecting the foil to the drive unit ....................................................................... 38
5.5.6 Securing the rod forestay ...................................................................................... 38
5.5.7 Securing the wire forestay ..................................................................................... 39
5.5.8 Fitting the adjuster (RF90-2, RF90-3) .................................................................... 39
5.5.9 Fitting the adjuster (RF90-4, RF90-5) .................................................................... 40
5.5.10 Setting the adjuster to its maximum length (RF90-4, RF90-5) .............................. 40
5.5.11 Fitting the cover ..................................................................................................... 41
5.5.12 Mounting the top bushing ...................................................................................... 41
5.6 Installing the system .............................................................................................. 42
5.6.1 Toggle on the masthead ........................................................................................ 42
5.6.2 Minimum angle between forestay and halyard of 10° ............................................ 42
5.7 Hydraulic connection .............................................................................................. 43
5.7.1 Motor control .......................................................................................................... 43
5.7.2 Connecting the hydraulic hoses ............................................................................ 44
5.8 Removing the leather cover ................................................................................... 45
6 Operation ................................................................................................. 46
6.1 Wire pennant ......................................................................................................... 46
6.2 Direction of rotation ................................................................................................ 46
6.3 Reefing and unrolling the sail ................................................................................. 47
6.4 Adjusting the forestay length (RF90-2, RF90-3)..................................................... 48
6.5 Adjusting the forestay length (RF90-4, RF90-5)..................................................... 49
6.5.1 Preparation ............................................................................................................ 49
6.5.2 Shortening the adjuster ......................................................................................... 50
6.5.3 Lengthening the adjuster ....................................................................................... 52
6.6 Use as a forestay foil ............................................................................................. 55
7 Maintenance ............................................................................................ 56
7.1 Prior to each use .................................................................................................... 56
7.2 After each use ........................................................................................................ 56
7.3 Annual maintenance .............................................................................................. 56
7.4 Every five years ..................................................................................................... 56
8 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 57
8.1 Troubleshooting guide ........................................................................................... 57
8.2 Manual operation ................................................................................................... 58
8.3 Coupling the gear ................................................................................................... 59
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