– Wrench 17 mm
– “Loose” tension gauge
Steps
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.
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.
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
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.