Cautionary Notes - Facnor SD Série Notice De Montage

The FACNOR model SD is the easiest Reefing System in the world to install. You will see, it is designed
for a quick and simple installation.
It can be fitted without precise measurement of the forestay, AND WITHOUT CUTTING ANY
SECTIONS, because of the unique and patented, telescopic lower section. This provides all the length
adjustment necessary.
The FACNOR system slides over the forestay and turnbuckle. In this way, the integrity of the rig is
maintained and allows full adjustment of the forestay. The halyard swivel ensures an efficient sail
shape for ideal furling. The swivel and the drum assembly, both utilize stainless steel ball bearings and
races designed for low friction and trouble-free use.
The FACNOR reefing system requires no special maintenance. All you need to do is clean it with fresh
water to remove salt or dirt from the components.
Please read this manual carefully to familiarize yourself with the components, installation
and the operation of your system.
Tools required:
To simplify the fitting, we have designed this reefing system for a easy installation and the minimum
number of tools. You will need a:
 soft head hammer
 screwdriver
 drill (drills are included in the kit)
 rivet gun
Allen keys needed are included in the kit.

CAUTIONARY NOTES:

Electrical hazards and unstable weather conditions:
The reefing system is manufactured from aluminium extrusions which are highly conductive.
Do not bring the furling system close to or in contact with electrical cables or high tension
lines. Serious injury or death could result from shocks induced from contact with power lines.
Do not assemble and install in unstable weather conditions where lightning is present or
imminent. Lightning striking a sailboat mast is likely to travel down the furling system. Contact with
the furling system could be fatal.
A- PRELIMINARY ASSEMBLY:
 Slacken the backstay to loosen head stay.
 Use a genoa and/or spinnaker halyard as a temporary head stay to support your mast during the
installation. (Make sure it is not attached to your stem head fitting where it will interfere with the
drum assembly).
 Tighten the halyard used to support the mast.
WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE MAST IS SECURE BEFORE YOU REMOVE STEM HEAD PIN.
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