Ronstan RF6 User manual

Read instructions fully before beginning installation. Determine whether the included riser is required before screwing
down swivel base, if so refer to page 2.
Designed for mainsheet systems on off-the-beach sailing boats.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
RF6 SWIVEL CLEAT BASE
INCLUDES:
TOOLS REQUIRED:
CLEAT RISER ASSEMBLY
1A
1B
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PART DESCRIPTION
1A SWIVEL ARM
1B SWIVEL BASE
DRILL
FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER
4x M5 (3/16”) OR 8G SELF
TAPPING MOUNTING SCREWS
NO.2 PHILLIPS HEAD BIT
SCISSORS
4mm (5/32”) HEX ALLEN KEY
2FAIRLEAD (RF5405)
3CAM CLEAT (RF5400R)
48Gx1¼” CSK SCREW (2x)
5BLOCK STAND-UP BOOT
6CLEAT RISER
7M5x20 CAP SCREW
8M5 FLAT WASHER
9M5 NYLOCK NUT
10 DRILL TEMPLATE
(REFER PAGE 3.)
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FITTING OF CLEAT RISER - IF REQUIRED
To be used if a higher sheeting position is required.
Note: The cleat riser should be attached before the base is screwed to the deck.
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Use a Phillips head driver to remove the cam cleat
from the swivel arm. Note keep the 8G screws.
Use a Phillips head to drive the camcleat screws into the
pre-drilled holes in the riser.
Place supplied M5 nut into cleat riser. Use Allen key
to drive cap screw, washer and nut together. Ensure
the riser is fitted firmly to the arm.
Completed RF6 with cleat riser fitted.

IMPORTANT! PRINT AT (ACTUAL SIZE) Cut template around dashed line.
Use a flat head screw driver to turn the red switch
counter clockwise until the arm swivels freely.
Rotate the arm until the moulded-in arrow on the cleat
base appears in the switch hole in the arm ( fig.1) . With
the template still in place on the mounting surface place
the RF6 over the template and align the base arrow with
the template arrow. While firmly holding down the arm so
the base doesn’t rotate, turn the arm clockwise until the
first mounting hole appears in the switch hole. Fit the first
M5(3/16”) or 8G mounting screw.
Rotate the arm to locate the other three pre-drilled
holes and drive screws into them. There will be two
holes either side of the stopper, ensure the arrow on the
base remains aligned with the arrow on the template.
Align the arrow on template with the boat’s
centre line, pointing forward (toward the bow).
This configuration will give equal rotation of the arm to
each side, with the arm toward the rear (stern) of the
boat.
ARROW
ON TEMPLATE
MOULDED
IN
ARROW
IN BASE
SWITCH HOLE
IN ARM
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28 mm
CHECK SCALE!
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FITTING RF6 TO DECK
Note: All packaging and cable ties to be removed.
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PREPARING STAND-UP BOOT
The boot is primarily designed to suit the Ronstan shackle head
Series 55 Ratchet Orbit Block™. If a smaller block is used the boot can be cut to suit.
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1. If using Ronstan Series 40 Orbit Block™
1A 2A
1B 2B
1C 2C
2. If using Ronstan Dyneema link head, Series 55
Orbit Block™

INSTALLING BLOCK TO RF6
(Block not included)
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Invert the stand up boot.
Pass the shackle of the block through the stainless steel
loop.
Place the inverted boot over the shackle then pass
the pin through the headpost and tighten.
NOTE: THE BOOT IS
PRIMARILY DESIGNED
TO SUIT THE
RONSTAN SERIES 55
ORBIT BLOCK™. IF A
SMALLER BLOCK IS
USED THE BOOT CAN
BE CUT TO SIZE
Roll boot over to original position as shown above.
The two lugs in the underside of the boot will locate
into the holes in the top of the base.

ENGAGING/DISENGAGING
THE BALL RATCHET MECHANISM
(Prevents the arm from swinging away when the mainsheet is not held)
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To Disengage - turn switch anti-clockwise.
RF6 will swivel freely
To Engage -Turn switch clockwise.
RF6 will engage ball ratchet. This adds friction to the
rotation.