NVequipment SPRAYHOOD User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR
INSTALLATION
SPRAYHOOD
⇢Flat screwdriver + torx screwdriver
⇢Drill with Ø 2mm, Ø 3mm and Ø 4mm drill bits
⇢Tube of silicone
⇢Measuring tape and pencil
ESSENTIAL TOOLS
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FIRST WHAT’S IN THE BOX
A. Rear arch (x1)
B. Front arch (x1)
C. Aluminium rails (x2)
D. Selvedge attached to the canvas (x1)
E. Canvas (x1) and protective reinforcements (x2)
F. Bag with attachment kit
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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Assembly Instructions - February 2022
SPRAYHOOD by ACCESS
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C
DEF
Selvedge separate from the
canvas
Canvas folded on the reverse

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ATTACHMENT KIT
FIRST
1. 2. 3. Plate (x2)
4. Large screw for plate (x4)
5. Plate shim (x2)
6. Small screws for rails (x20) and end caps (x2)
7. Aluminium rail end cap (x2)
8. Captive stainless steel axle (x2 on the arches and x2 extra in the kit)
9. Flat pad-eye (x2)
10.Medium screw for pad-eye (x4)
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STEP
1INSTALLING THE ALUMINUM RAILS
Position the template on the companionway and position the rails on the template.
->Position the rails on either side of the companionway.
Mark the ten drill marks for each rail with a pencil.
Drill according to the marks (Ø 2mm drill).
Put silicone under the rails and in the holes to ensure a watertight seal.
Screw each rail according to the holes using the no.7 screws.
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Place the white rail ends on either end of the rail
(see photo).
Mark the holes to be drilled with a pencil.
Drill using the Ø 2mm drill bit.
Put silicone under the ends and in the holes to
ensure a watertight seal.
Screw each rail end according to the holes using
the no.7 screws.
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STEP
2INSTALLING THE PLATES
Place the shim (no. 11) under the plate (no.1/2/3). Screw each
plate using two no.4 screws, with the folding part facing
outwards.
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Using the template, mark the positions
of the plates with a pencil.
Drill using the Ø 4mm drill bit.
Put silicone under the shim and in the
holes to ensure a watertight seal.
PLATE +
SHIM
COMPANIO
NWAY
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STEP
3INSTALLING THE SELVEDGE
B
Remove the three zippers and detach
the selvedge (D) from the canvas (E).
Check the direction of installation with
the red (PORT) and green
(STARBOARD) labels.
Pull the selvedge into the rails,
and center it correctly tape according to
the measurements on the template.
STEP
4INSTALLING THE CANVAS
Partially remove the front arch pins (B) by
pulling on and turning the ring.
Thread the arch (B) into the canvas front
sheath. Please note that the zipper
underneath is not for the sheath but for the
front opening.
Reassemble the front arch onto the rear
arch by inserting and locking the pins.
Using the zipper, pass the rear
sheath of the canvas over the rear
arch (A).
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STEP
5INSTALLING THE ARCHES ON THE PLATES
Partially remove the pins from the rear arch ends (A).
Position the arch on the plates.
Insert and lock the pins on the arch ends.
Note: The attachment kit contains an additional set of pins and rings if required.
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9Make sure that the velcro fasteners are not
attached.
Inside the hood, close the zipper in the middle of
the canvas (E) with the one on the selvedge (D)
placed on the rails.
Insert the sliders of the 2 port and starboard zips
without closing them completely.
Center the canvas evenly and stretch the canopy
by pressing back on the arches.
Finish zipping up the closures and fold down the
flap to attach the two sides of the velcro
fasteners.
Attach the two sides of the velcro fasteners
together to ensure that the hood is watertight.

STEP
6INSTALLING THE PAD-EYES
Unclip the canvas buckles at the straps (photo step 7).
Slide the flat pad-eye no.9 into the strap of the detached buckle. Repeat for the second
pad-eye.
Loosen the strap and stretch the sprayhood side until the flat pad-eyes are ideally
positioned on the companionway.
Mark the holes to be drilled with a pencil.
Drill (Ø 3mm) and screw (screw no.10).
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STEP
7HOOD TENSION
Note: Two protective reinforcements are provided with the
canvas. Place one reinforcement on the velcro tape located
on the rear arch sheath. This reinforcement limits wear from
the boom passage and can be replaced if necessary;
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1Attach the two parts of the buckle and tighten the
straps so that the hood is sufficiently taut.
Push down on the rear arch to facilitate tightening
the straps.
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YOUR SPRAYHOOD IS READY.
GOOD SAILING!
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STEP
8MODULAR ELEMENTS: SIDES AND FRONT OPENING
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2To raise the port and starboard sides, attach the velcro strips inside the sides to the
strips outside the canvas.
To roll up the front opening, open the three zippers on the port, starboard and top
sides of the window. Roll the window down and fold the strap. Thread it through both
rings, then pull the strap back so that it is threaded through the first ring. Finally,
tighten.
This front opening can also be removed by the opening under the window.
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