Assembling The Top End Stop; 5/ In Situ Assembly (Directly Onto The Boat); Measuring The Length Of The Forestay - Plastimo 406-S Notice D'utilisation

4.4 Installing the top end stop
- Slot the second bearing into the top end stop
- Slide the top end stop over the aluminium spar
- Drill a hole (with a Ø4 mm drill). IMPORTANT: refer to diagram for the positioning of the top end stop
- Before putting the screw into position, do not forget to slide the halyard swivel into place (ensure that the conical end of the halyard
swivel faces downwards)
- Put the top end stop back into position
- Put some silicone filler into the hole
- Insert and tighten screw Ø4.8 x 12.7
- Your jib reefing system is now assembled and can be put into position (hoist it up to the masthead with a halyard)
5/ IN SITU ASSEMBLY
this method of assembly may be carried out by one person
it is not necessary to dismantle anything at the masthead

5.1 - MEASURING THE LENGTH OF THE FORESTAY

In order for this jib reefing system to be perfectly adapted to your boat the length « X » needs to be known.
- Slide a small shackle around the forestay
- Ensure that it lies flush against the sleeve
- Slacken the backstay
- Secure the mast with a halyard
- Dismount the lower part of the forestay
- Assemble the drum unit
- Reassemble the lower part of the forestay
- Undo the halyard and tighten the backstay
- Attach a halyard to the shackle
- Attach a length of rope (or a tape measure) to the shackle
- Hoist the shackle until it touches the top sleeve of the forestay
- Mark the piece of rope level with the top of the drum unit
- Lower the shackle
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