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Fixed spreaders
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Estimated reading time: < 1 min
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Requirements
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Tools needed
- Longnosed pliers
- Grease
- SSelf-amalgamating tape
Steps
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1. Assemble the two spreader bars using the clevis pins 3/16 x 5/8.
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2. Take the spreader tip cover and a monel-wire piece. Wind the wire around the spreader arm and put the two ends through the cover. Slide the cover over the spreader arm./p>
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3. Attach the spreader to the mast with the spreader tip facing forward.
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The split rings must face the bottom of the mast!
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4. Slide the diamond wires into the slots of the spreaders.
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Make sure the diamond wire is completely in the slot!
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5. Twist the wire ends around each side of the diamond wire. Twist the two ends into each other.
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First, perform Diamond Tension before continuing the next steps.
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6. Cut off the excess monel wire and ensure it is bent neatly onto the diamond wires to prevent the wire from tearing the sails.
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7. Use self-amalgamating tape to tape the spreader ends and the pins and rings
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Protect your sails, make sure no sharp wire ends are sticking out!