ORVIS Original Battenkill Disc Reel User manual

THE ORVIS COMPANY, INC. | CLEARWATER HOUSE | UNIT 28 NORTH WAY
ANDOVER, HAMPSHIRE SP10 5RW | www.orvis.co.uk
INTRODUCTION
Features of your Battenkill Disc reel include:
•The best-selling reel of all time, Battenkill Disc reels are designed to be
durable, smooth operating, and attractive.
 •Counterweightedspoolsforvibration-freeoperationathighrevolutions.
 •Anodisedaluminumorstainlesssteelforcompletecorrosionresistance.
 •Spoolshavebronzebushingssothereisnodistortionwhenspinning
against the hard shaft.
 •Allmodelschangefromright-toleft-handretrieveinseconds.
 •One-sidedframepermitsquickandeasyspoolchangeswith
no line pinching.
 •Thespoolrimisexposedforeasypalmingandprecisecontrolof
running fish.
DRAG OPERATION
The Battenkill Disc reels feature a multistage disc drag
system that incorporates stainless steel, Rulon®, and brass
components to ensure smooth trouble-free performance.
The drag should be adjusted to meet the fishing
conditions.To adjust the drag, turn the drag adjustment
knobclockwise(+)toincreasethedragandcounter-
clockwise(-)todecreasethedrag.Theminimumdrag
settingshouldneverbelessthanthepressurerequiredto
prevent overrunning of the line on fast runs.
SPOOL REMOVAL
The spool release is located in the middle of the
reel spool.To remove the spool, depress the spool
releasewhilesimultaneouslyliftingthespooloutof
the body.
RETRIEVAL CONVERSION
The Battenkill Disc reels have the drag factory
installedforleft-handwind.Tochangeyourreelto
right-handwind,simplyslidetheratchetgearoffthe
centrespindle,turnitoversothe“R”facestoward
you, and slide the ratchet gear back over the centre
spindle.Thereelisnowsetforright-handwind.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
YournewBattenkillreelhasbeenproperlylubri-
catedwhenyoureceiveit.However,itshouldbe
cleanedandlubricatedafterextendeduse(perhapstwiceayear)orafter
contactwithdirt,sand,orsalt.Lubricatethehandles,pawls,andratchet
gearshaftwithall-purposegrease,whichisavailableinmosttackleshops.
Followingeachuseinsaltwater,thereelshouldberinsedinfreshwater
andallparts,exceptthedragsurfaces,lightlyoiled.Themainframeand
spoolshouldbewipedwithalightlyoiledcloth.Forextendedstorage,
especiallyaftersaltwateruse,itisrecommendedthatthelineandbacking
be removed and the drag loosened.
GUARANTEE
Your reel is unconditionally guaranteed against defects in materials and
workmanship.
If you have any problems, simply send your reel and a £7.95 check to
thefollowingaddress:
TheOrvisCompanyInc.,ClearwaterHouse,Unit28NorthWay,
Andover,HampshireSP105RW
Ifthereelisinanywaydefectiveinmaterialsorworkmanship,your
£7.95repaircheckwillbereturnedtoyouatonce.
Yourreelwillbecompletelyserviced(cleaned,lubricated,and
returnedtoyoupostpaid)forafeeof£7.95, plus cost of parts.
Damagedreelscanberepairedonanindividualbasisandrepairwork
willbebilledatthehourlyshoprate,plusparts.Wewillprovidea
writtenestimateuponreceiptofthereelpriortoanyworkbeingdone.
QUESTIONS?
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsabouttheoperationandmaintenanceofyour
newreel,OrvisTechnicalAdvisorsarealwaysavailable.
Email: [e-mail]
Original Battenkill®Disc Reel

THE ORVIS COMPANY, INC. | CLEARWATER HOUSE | UNIT 28 NORTH WAY
ANDOVER, HAMPSHIRE SP10 5RW | www.orvis.co.uk
Original Battenkill®Disc Reel
REEL ASSEMBLY
1 DragKnobScrew
2Drag Knob
3 ClickSpring
4 ClickBall
5 Nut
6 DiscSpring
7 LogoLabel
8Frame
9 FootScrews
10 Foot
11 SpindleWasher
12 CentreSpindle
13 ClickerPawlSpring
14 ClickerPawl
15 ClickerRetainingScrew
16 DriveGearAssembly
17 SpoolGearing
18 RearSpool
19 FrontSpool
20 O-Ring
21 CounterWeight
22 Q/RSpring
23 Q/RLever
24 CoverPad
25 Q/RCover
26 Q/RCoverScrews
27 KnobScrew
28 HandleKnob
29 DragSpindle
30 DragWasher
31 Drag Gear Bearing
32 Drag Gear
33 LineGuardScrew
34 LineGuard
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WF3100
WF475
WF550 100
WF675 125*
WF750 100*
WF8 75*
LINE WEIGHT
ORIGINAL BATTENKILL DISC REELS
Capacity Chart
3/4 5/6 7/8
Battenkill Fly Reel Specifications
3/4 Reel|weight:4.2oz.|27⁄8 inches
5/6 Reel|weight:4.7oz.|31⁄8inches
7/8 Reel|weight:5.8oz.|33⁄8 inches
Capacity in Yards
StatedcapacitiesarebasedonOrvis20-lbDacron®backing and a standard
weight-forwardfloatingflyline.*30-lbDacronbacking.