Islander FR Series Technical specifications

Maintenance Instructions
For FR Fly Reels
FR
Series
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Thank you for purchasing an Islander FR model fly reel.
In this manual you will find information on how to take are of your new
reel. Concise illustrations will help you identify, clean, and lubricate
each important component to keep your reel performing like new.
Features of the FR Series
Smooth sealed stainless steel bearings.
Islander's proven frame side drag system.
Full frame construction with one piece spool
and frame.
Islander's classic outgoing clicker.
Generous palming rim.
Engraved serial number on the frame.
Lifetime Warranty to the original purchaser.
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Line
Wt
Spool
Dia
Spool
Width
Spool
Vol
Wt.
(oz)
Capa
city
FR2 FR3 FR4
7-9 10-12 12-15
3.73 3.95 3.95
.825 1.00 1.25
6.59 9.16 10.78
8.9 11.3 11.8
WF8F+
250 20#
WF10F+
300 20#
WF12F+
350 30#
Specifications

(G) Drawbar
(F) Dragspring
(E) Spool (D) Clutch
(C) Frame
(A) Dragknob
(B) Nylon
Washer
How to Disassemble Your Reel
Figure 2
Figure 1
(A) Dragknob
Remove the dragknob [A] by turning it counter-clockwise
until it is disengaged from the reel.
Place the dragknob [A] in a safe location. Underneath
the dragknob [A] there is a nylon washer [B]. Sometimes
this washer will be free from the dragknob shaft.
Grip the frame [C] with one hand and the spool [E] with
the other hand and pull the spool [E] away from the
frame [C]. The drawbar assembly [F and G] may free itself.
If the drawbar has not freed itself, press the exposed
threaded shaft on the backside of the spool to remove the
drawbar. On the back of the spool you may notice that the
clutch [D] is stuck to the back of the spool [E]. You can
remove this by grasping the teeth of the clutch and pulling.
1.
2.
3.
4.
* At this point you should have 6 free
components. The spool [E] the drawbar
assembly [F and G], the frame assembly
[C], the clutch [D], and the dragknob
assembly [A and B].
**For Reassembly notes,
see Page 5.
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Converting From Right To Left Hand Retrieve
Figure 3
A) Pawl Springs
Note 1: to carry out the following steps, it
will be necessary to separate your spool
from your frame. Please see the previous
section.
Note 2: the reel is set for right-hand
retrieve at the factory, unless requested
otherwise at time of ordering.
B) Pawl / set for right
C) Clutch
B) Pawl / set for left
Figure 4
If the clutch [C] is not yet removed, do so now
by grasping the outer teeth and pulling straight up.
Swing the pawl [B] in the other direction, lower the
clutch back into position, making sure that the
pawl [B] engages the teeth of the clutch [C].
The converted right-to-left hand pawl/clutch
assembly should look similar to Figure 4 for
left hand retrieve and Figure 3 for right hand
retrieve.
1.
2.
3.
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Your reel comes lubricated from the factory .
Periodic lubrication is recommended to maintain
optimum performance.
(A) Oil Pawl Assembly
Cleaning and Lubricating
(B) Grease
Teeth (C) Oil
Clutch
Surface
(D) Grease
bearing under
clutch.
Figure 5
Figure 5
(F) Oil Clicker
Assembly
(G) Grease
Bearings
(front and
rear of spool)
Disassemble your reel as per instructions on
Page 2 of this manual.
Remove the clutch assembly as per instructions
on Page 3 of this manual.
Clean the clutch assembly. Remove old grease
and grit using a soft cloth or an old toothbrush.
Remove all grease and grit from the inside of the
frame using a soft cloth.
Remove old oil from pawl assembly by using
a brush or swab.
Remove old grease from the surface of the
bearings. One bearing is located at location
[G], the other bearing is on the other side of
the spool, under the drawbar assembly.
Remove old oil from around the clicker
assembly using a brush or swab.
Apply lubrication to all indicated locations.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Figure 6
Cleaning and Lubricating
The handle assembly, Figure 7, does not have to
be lubricated. Simply remove the screw holding
the handle with a flat bladed screw driver and clean
thoroughly by wiping down the base with a soft cloth
and running a cotton swab through the handle.
Clean the threads on the drawbar and remove
the old grease from the drawbar O-ring.
Reassembly Notes
- Drawbar Assembly
9.
10.
(H) Apply grease
to drawbar Oring
(I) Apply a small
amount of grease
to the dragknob
threads
Remove the old grease from the dragspring.
Apply grease to all indicated locations.
11.
12.
This level of cleaning should be carried out once every 3 to 4 fishing trips. Vary
the intervals based upon the intensity of usage. After each trip, simply rinse the
whole reel under a stream of warm water.
Reassembly is the opposite of disassembly with one difference. When attempting to re-engage the
drawbar into the spindle, hold the frame of the reel in one hand and push down on the cap of the
drawbar with your thumb while you rotate the spool with your other hand. This will allow the roll
pin of the drawbar to engage with the notches in the spindle.
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Major Components
Drawbar Assembly
Spindle
Clutch Assembly
Bearing
Clicker Assembly
Pawl Assembly
Foot
Spool
Counter
Weight
Handle
Assembly
Dragknob
Frame
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Product Information
Recommended Adhesives
Islander recommends the use of Loctite® 262 Permenant Threadlocker and
Loctite® 242 Removeable Threadlocker. Loctite® 262 and Loctite® 242 are
registered trademarks of Loctite Corp., U.S.A.©
If you have any questions or comments about your reel, please phone,
fax, or e-mail Islander Reels. If Islander Reels requests that your reel
be sent in for repair, please remove the line from your reel.
Islander Reels
6771 Kirkpatrick Crescent
Saanichton B.C. V8M 1Z8
Canada
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Email [e-mail]
Site www.islander.com
Recommended Lubricants
Islander recommends the use of Super Lube® brand oil and grease with
Teflon® for all lubricating applications. Super Lube® is manufactured by:
Synco Chemical Corp., N.Y. Teflon® is a registered trademark of E.I.
duPont DeNemours & Co.
Oil: Super Lube® Multi-Purpose Synthetic-based Oil with PTFE®
Grease:Super Lube® Multi-Purpose Synthetic-based Grease with PTFE®