Harken 1080 MKIII Jib Reefing & Furling - Manual (Page 29)

Assembly
April 2000 Unit 3.25 MKIII 15
In this step, the top connector is recessed into the top foil to serve as a bushing and the trim cap
is attached.
1
Lay the headstay out straight on a clean work area such
as a dock.
Slide the trim cap and one connector to the top of the
headstay.
Note: If the top foil is less than 19" (483 mm), slide
only the trim cap to the top of the headstay.
Slide the rest of the connectors to the bottom of the
stay.
Secure the connectors at the bottom of the headstay
with tape as shown.
Tip: Leave at least 1" (25 mm) between each connector. Wrap
enough tape on the rod so that the connectors cannot pass over it.
■ Wire Instructions
Because the lower end of the wire is open, you will not place the connectors on the headstay until needed so you
should ignore references to taping the connectors at the bottom of the headstay.
Tip: You may find that the rod is difficult to lay flat and two people
may be required to hold the rod straight while foils are slipped up
the headstay.
ROD
Tip: Instead of using tape, use a 7 1 /
2
' (4.8 m) pusher wire to hold
connectors back as you slide foils over connectors.