Ronstan RF6 Instruction Manual

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 10 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 5 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 2 FAIRLEAD (RF5405) 3 CAM CLEAT (RF5400R) 4 8Gx1¼” CSK SCREW (2x) 5 BLOCK STAND-UP BOOT 6 CLEAT RISER 7 M5x20 CAP SCREW 8 M5 FLAT WASHER 9 M5 NYLOCK NUT 10 DRILL TEMPLATE (REFER PAGE 3.) www.ronstan.com 1

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. 1 3 2 4 www.ronstan.com 2 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.

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 Fig.1 1 2 28 mm CHECK SCALE! 3 5 4 6 FITTING RF6 TO DECK Note: All packaging and cable ties to be removed. 3 www.ronstan.com

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. ® www.ronstan.com 4 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™

(Block not included) 1 3 5 2 4 5 www.ronstan.com 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.

(Prevents the arm from swinging away when the mainsheet is not held) www.ronstan.com 6 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.