Harken C8436 MKIV Jib Reefing & Furling - Manual (Page 17)

Race Conversion
Race conversion allows use of both
grooves for sail changes and tacking
genoas on deck for use of maximum
luff length genoas.
Halyard Swivel Below Feeder
Use halyard to lift halyard swivel up, away
from feeder. Loosen screw one revolution
only. Slide screw up and hold. Remove
feeder carefully—bottom end first. Don’t
lose the feeder overboard! Lower swivel
onto torque tube. Replace feeder.
Installation of Lower Unit in Deck Hole
1) Use 10mm Allen wrench provided to
remove 2 screws on bottom of guard
assembly and remove two halves.
Be careful—screws are not captive.
2) Use a 3mm Allen wrench to loosen
four screws in plastic cover and flange.
3) Insert unit through deck.
4) Put halves of flange together over
octagonal groove. Put blue Loctite
®
on screw holes and secure using
screws.
5) Put halves of cover together over
octagonal groove. Put blue Loctite
®
in
screw holes and scrure using screws.
6) Put halves of line guard together so
clamp ring is in groove. Secure with
screws.
Loosen screw one revolution only. Slide screw up and hold.
Carefully remove feeder–bottom
end first. Don't drop the feeder
overboard!
1.
2.
1. Loosen screw
one revolution only.
2. Slide screw up.
Remove feeder.
3. Lower halyard
swivel.
To Remove
Feeder For
Racing
Commissioning Through Deck Installation/Race Conversion
4/18/07 Nautor MKIV Furling 17