RECKMANN RF90 User manual

Instructions for use
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RF90
Hydraulic furling system
Aluminium foil
Wire/rod
DS
Reckmann Yacht Equipment GmbH
Siemensstr. 37-39
D-25462 Rellingen
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As of: 12th June 2015
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Reckmann Yacht Equipment GmbH
Siemensstr. 37-39
D-25462 Rellingen

Measurements
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Notes

Notes
Calculating the foil length and the offcut measurement
Calculating the forestay length
D A — E* — T
D = ________ — ________ — ________
D = ________ mm
Calculating the foil length
B = D — F — G — H
B = ________ — ________ — ________ — ________
B = ________ mm
Rod Wire
Type E* G E* G
RF90-2 105 392 92 389
RF90-3 115 445 110 450
RF90-4 347 480 332 495
RF90-5 495 530 455 555
*
H
Adjuster in middle position
Foil
R20 – R40
90
R5 – R7 100
F (top terminal length) and T (toggle length) must be measured.
Calculating the offcut measurement
C = P — B
C = ________ — ________
C = ________ mm
See packing list for furling section length P
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Notes
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Contents
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1Packing list............................................................................................... 4
2About this manual.................................................................................... 7
2.1 Introduction.............................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Typographical conventions...................................................................................... 7
2.3 Calculations............................................................................................................. 7
3Safety ........................................................................................................ 8
3.1 Intended use............................................................................................................ 8
3.2 Safety instructions................................................................................................... 8
4Design and function............................................................................... 10
4.1 Overview ............................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Component assemblies......................................................................................... 11
4.2.1 Drive unit...............................................................................................................11
4.2.2 Adjuster (RF90-2, RF90-3)....................................................................................11
4.2.3 Adjuster (RF90-4, RF90-5)....................................................................................12
4.3 Function................................................................................................................. 12
5Assembly ................................................................................................ 13
5.1 Completing the forestay (R20 – R40).................................................................... 13
5.1.1 Adjusting the foil length.........................................................................................13
5.1.2 Preparing the top bushing.....................................................................................14
5.1.3 Preparing the rod forestay.....................................................................................15
5.1.4 Preparing the wire forestay ...................................................................................19
5.1.5 Fitting the furling sections......................................................................................23
5.1.6 Fitting the foil reinforcement (optional)..................................................................25
5.2 Completing the forestay (R5 – R7)........................................................................ 26
5.2.1 Installing the top terminal on the wire forestay......................................................26
5.2.2 Installing the top terminal on the rod forestay (R5 – R7).......................................26
5.2.3 Shortening the top furling section..........................................................................26
5.2.4 Preparing the top bushing (R5 – R7).....................................................................27
5.2.5 Sliding on the top furling section ...........................................................................29
5.2.6 Fitting the furling section connector.......................................................................30
5.2.7 Fitting standard furling sections.............................................................................30
5.2.8 Fitting the feeder section.......................................................................................32
5.2.9 Cold-heading the rod end......................................................................................33
5.2.10 Roller-swaging the lower terminal on to the wire forestay.....................................33
5.3 Fitting the halyard swivel and the sail feeder (R20 – R40, R5).............................. 34
5.4 Fitting the halyard swivel and the sail feeder (R6 – R7) ........................................ 34
5.5 Connecting the drive unit to the forestay............................................................... 35

Contents
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5.5.1 Preparation............................................................................................................35
5.5.2 Detaching the cover...............................................................................................35
5.5.3 Dismantling the adjuster (RF90-2, RF90-3)...........................................................36
5.5.4 Dismantling the adjuster (RF90-4, RF90-5)...........................................................36
5.5.5 Connecting the foil to the drive unit.......................................................................38
5.5.6 Securing the rod forestay ......................................................................................38
5.5.7 Securing the wire forestay.....................................................................................39
5.5.8 Fitting the adjuster (RF90-2, RF90-3)....................................................................39
5.5.9 Fitting the adjuster (RF90-4, RF90-5)....................................................................40
5.5.10 Setting the adjuster to its maximum length (RF90-4, RF90-5)..............................40
5.5.11 Fitting the cover.....................................................................................................41
5.5.12 Mounting the top bushing......................................................................................41
5.6 Installing the system ..............................................................................................42
5.6.1 Toggle on the masthead........................................................................................42
5.6.2 Minimum angle between forestay and halyard of 10°............................................42
5.7 Hydraulic connection..............................................................................................43
5.7.1 Motor control..........................................................................................................43
5.7.2 Connecting the hydraulic hoses ............................................................................44
5.8 Removing the leather cover...................................................................................45
6Operation.................................................................................................46
6.1 Wire pennant .........................................................................................................46
6.2 Direction of rotation................................................................................................46
6.3 Reefing and unrolling the sail.................................................................................47
6.4 Adjusting the forestay length (RF90-2, RF90-3).....................................................48
6.5 Adjusting the forestay length (RF90-4, RF90-5).....................................................49
6.5.1 Preparation............................................................................................................49
6.5.2 Shortening the adjuster .........................................................................................50
6.5.3 Lengthening the adjuster.......................................................................................52
6.6 Use as a forestay foil .............................................................................................55
7Maintenance ............................................................................................56
7.1 Prior to each use....................................................................................................56
7.2 After each use........................................................................................................56
7.3 Annual maintenance..............................................................................................56
7.4 Every five years .....................................................................................................56
8Troubleshooting......................................................................................57
8.1 Troubleshooting guide ...........................................................................................57
8.2 Manual operation...................................................................................................58
8.3 Coupling the gear...................................................................................................59

Contents
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9Disassembly........................................................................................... 60
9.1 Dismantling the adjuster........................................................................................ 60
9.1.1 Dismantling the adjuster (RF90-2, RF90-3) ..........................................................60
9.1.2 Dismantling the adjuster (RF90-4, RF90-5) ..........................................................60
9.2 Detaching the forestay from the drive unit............................................................. 62
9.2.1 Detaching the rod forestay....................................................................................62
9.2.2 Detaching the wire forestay...................................................................................62
9.3 Detaching the foil from the drive unit..................................................................... 63
10 Transport and storage........................................................................... 64
10.1 Transport......................................................................................................... 64
10.2 Storage............................................................................................................ 64
11 Disposal .................................................................................................. 65
12 Technical data........................................................................................ 66
12.1 RF90-2 DS ...................................................................................................... 66
12.2 RF90-3 DS ...................................................................................................... 66
12.3 RF90-4 DS ...................................................................................................... 67
12.4 RF90-5 DS ...................................................................................................... 67
12.5 Foil cross sections........................................................................................... 68
13 Index........................................................................................................ 69
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Packing list
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1 Packing list
Date: Order number:
Dealer: Customer:
Picture Quantity Designation Remarks
_____ Drive unit with adjuster Type: RF90 - __________________
_____ Wire forestay Length D = ______________ mm
_____ Rod forestay Length D = ______________ mm
_____ Halyard swivel Type: __________________
_____
Toggle
Toggle no.: __________________
Length = ______________ mm
_____ Rod collet
_____ Swage terminal
_____ Top terminal
_____
Shackle
Type: _________________
Size: _________________
Foil type _________________
Unshortened foil length P = _____________ mm
_____ Feeder section
3000 mm
5980 mm
_____
_____
Standard furling section
Top furling section
1500 mm
3000 mm
5980 mm
______________ mm

Packing list
5
Picture Quantity Designation Remarks
R20 – R40
_____
Spacer hose 500 mm Marked red
_____
Spacer hose 200 mm
_____
Spacer hose 340 mm
_____
Spacer hose 600 mm
_____
Spacer hose 1740 mm
_____
Top spacer ______________ mm
R5 – R7
_____
Spacer tube 240 mm Partially slotted
_____
Spacer tube 1660 mm Partially slotted
_____
Standard bushing Split for R5 – R7 furling sections
_____
Bottom bushing
_____
Reinforcing bushing Split
_____
Connector bushing Split, with two screws each
_____
Foil reinforcement With rope
_____
Furling section connector Split for R6 and R7 furling sections
_____
Threaded plate for furling
section connector
_____
Screw for furling section
connector
_____
Top bushing Split, with screws
_____
Bottom threaded plate With screws
_____
Sail feeder with clip
_____
Sail feeder without clip

Packing list
6
Picture Quantity Designation Remarks
_____ Hook spanner for adjuster
_____
Hex key set
_____ Winch handle
_____
Instructions
Special equipment
Compiled by:
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On: _______________
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