Spreader Bars
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Unroll the diamond wires. At- tach the joint end of the dia- mond wires onto the turnbuckle adjuster near the base of the mast (level with the security sti- cker) using the pin and split ring.
Take the loose ends of the dia- mond wires and hold tight to ad- just to the same length, using the turnbuckle adjuster which is located on the lower section of one of the wires. Once they are the same length, attach the two wires to the shield plaes situa- ted on each side of the mast under the mast tang.
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Assemble the spreaders on the centre of the mast. The spreader root attaches to the front of the mast section onto the
Caution : do not try to adjust sprea- der rake while diamond wires are tensioned. Only adjust under no dia- mond wire tension and screwing the barrel by hand.
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Slide the diamond Wires into the corresponding slots at the end of the spreaders. Ensure the black plastic roller is above the spreader arm. It may be necessary to release tension from the diamond wire turnbuckle adjuster near the base of the mast. Secure the dia- mond wire with the thin wire supplied. Pass the wire through the small hole near the spreader tip, bend the wire and on one side of the spreader turn the wire around the thicker diamond wires two or three times. Do the same for the other side of the spreader. Cut off the excess thin wire ensuring it is bent neatly onto the diamond wires as to prevent the wire from tearing the sails. Once secured, tape over the spreader tips to fur- ther ensure there are no sharp edges.
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