Spinlock XX Clutch XX0812 Mode D'emploi page 8

XXC0812, XXC0812/L, XX0812, XX0812/L Clutch
The XX holds loads 50% higher than any
conventional clutch and is smooth and
controlled to release. Optimised for high
performance 8-12mm diameters, the XX
fills the critical load holding gap between
clutches and high load ZS jammers.
allows the line to run freely in both directions
with the handle closed, important for spinnaker
and mainsheet applications where locking off
features an automatic jaw release when the
load is taken on a winch. A standard XX can
Line feeding into the XX0812 :
long screwdriver, place its shaft through front
bullseye and locate tip on front face of lower
jaw. Push backwards until the jaw stops. With
the jaws in this position raise and fully open the
handle. This locks the jaws back at their biggest
clearance and allows easy threading of your
new rope.
With your new rope threaded you can now
close the handle. As the handle closes, the XX
clutch will automatically engage the rope.
Release :
As a safety feature, no release action
begins until the handle is rotated beyond 60
degrees.
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To protect the user and rope fibre, normal
hand pressure will not release the rope above
this load.
Important :
Always start the release process
with the handle in the closed position for full
release efficiency. If at any time you only part
open the handle we advise completely opening
and closing (cycling) the handle, with the line
secured on the winch, to ensure the mechanism
this will result in poor holding power and worn
jaw surfaces.
Sleeving :
Secondary sleeving (internal or
external) of the rope significantly improves the
performance levels of any clutch or jammer. Any
external sleeving should be a very tight fit. If you
Using a are going to sleeve your rope, ensure that the
overall diameter does not exceed 12mm and has
a taper to run freely through the clutch. Core
inserts provide the smoothest transition
for fast line speed applications.
Line feeding into the XXC0812 & XX0812
Safety Note : In stronger winds, rope
damage can be caused by releasing a
highly loaded line. This can be prevented
by transferring the rope load to the winch
before release.
XXC0812 & XX0812/L Lock Open
Clutch Operation
1. With the lock open latch in the UP position
the line runs freely through the XX
2.
handle closed, the line is held secure
3. To release the line, the handle can either be
4. With the handle in the closed position, move
the lock open latch to the UP position. When
the load is taken securely on a winch the
jaws will automatically release, allowing the
line to run free, with the handle still in the
closed position. The jaw will remain open
until the latch is returned to the down
position, even if the handle is cycled.
Watch the XX Demonstration Video at www.spinlock.co.uk
installation
XX0812
pages 20-21
maintenance spares
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