Final Check - Wichard SPARCRAFT Notice De Montage

P R E C A U T I O N S B E F O R E S T E P P I N G T H E M A S T
Checks and preparation of the turnbuckles
- unscrew the turnbuckles
body clockwise;
- the turnbuckles are designed with right and left hand threads.
Position the body with the
screw direction);
- Think ahead: with the mast stepped, nothing must stop the
turnbuckles from being tightened quickly (shrouds and fores-
tay) to keep the shape;
- keep the turnbuckles clean. Lubricate if required with Sparcraft
Rigging grease;
- protect the turnbuckles
handling.

Final check

- check each pin is in place;
- tie the standing and running rigging to the mast (forestay slack);
- check that the turnbuckles and pins are compatible with the deck fit-
tings and chain plate;
- Mast fitted to the keel: measure the distance under the deck and com-
pare with the distance between the foot and deck stop.
Protect any parts that jut out
- It is recommended that all sensitive elements of your
rig be protected.
placed on clevis and split pins. This will help prevent
unnecessary wear to sails. This mark can also be used
as an indicator during checks on all the fittings.
- attach the foam protection to the front side of the
spreaders to avoid contact with the furler when moving the mast.
w w w . s p a r c r a f t . c o m
(pin removed) by turning the
left screw on the bottom
(cloths and/or tape) to avoid knocks during
simple piece of rigging tape can be
(traditional
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