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Diamond Tension
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Estimated reading time: < 1 min
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Requirements
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Tools needed
- Wrench 17mm
- "Loose" tension gauge
Steps
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1. Put tension on the diamond wires by tensioning the diamond adjuster bolt with a wrench size 17mm. Use the “loose” tension, or an equivalent gauge to measure the tension on the diamond wires.
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2. After putting tension on the mast check if the mast is straight. Take a look along the sail groove from mast base to mast top.
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Basic setting Nacra F16
Set the diamond wire tension at 25 (loose), 225 KG for 3mm wire.
- Diameter wire: 3 mm
- Minimum load (KG): 170KG
- Maximum load (KG): 250 KG
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-- If the mast is bent to starboard:
1. Release the diamond tension
2. Detach the port diamond wire at the tang and shorten the wire with 1 full twist clockwise.
3. Attach the port diamond wire at the tang and put tension on the diamond adjuster bolt again. Redo this process if necessary. -
-- If the mast is bent to port:
1. Release the diamond tension
2. Detach the starboard diamond wire at the tang and shorten the wire with 1 full twist clockwise.
3. Attach the starboard diamond wire at the tang and put tension on the diamond adjuster bolt again. Redo this process if necessary. -
3. Tape the rings of the diamond tang when done.