KERO Puffin II - Manual (Page 4)

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The remaining rods are the latch rods and fit onto the
forks on the stems.
➜ Attach a latch rod to a fork at one end.
➜ Make the rod form an even arc and attach to the fork at
the other end.
➜ Repeat the process with the other latch rod.
IMPORTANT: Be sure that the center latches on both rods
face the same direction and that all latches are on top of
installed rods.
NOTE: When the latch rods are installed the stems are
pushed into the ends of the hull, exposing the narrow
sections that were inserted into the keel. If the joints of the
keel rod start separating, pull the keel rod away from the
stems enough to close the keel joints.
4. Mount the latch rods.
5. Mount Cross Rib (A).
6. Mount the two cross ribs (B).
7. Mount cross rib (C1).
8. Mount the three remaining cross
ribs (C2) and (D).
Cross Rib (A) is the widest one with a thwart.
➜ Get into the PUFFIN II and position yourself so the
open side of the center-most latches face you, about a foot
away.
➜ Pick up cross rib (A) and turn it so the open side of the
spacer clips face the open latches. See Fig. 3.
➜ Hold the cross rib inside and across the PUFFIN II
between you and the latches. Tilt the top ends of the cross
rib away from you.
➜ Insert one end into the opening in the gunwale sleeve
and press the end of the cross rib up and against the
gunwale so the c-clip snaps around and holds it.
➜ Repeat with the other end of the cross rib.
➜ Pivot the bottom of the cross rib towards the latches,
with the latch rods lined up to receive the spacer clips on
the cross rib.
➜ Pivot the cross rib all the way so both latches snap
shut around it
➜ Slide the elastic o-ring fasteners into place over the
ends of the latch clips, preventing them from opening.
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➜ Cross ribs (B) are mounted in front of and behind the
one already installed.
(C1) is the smaller cross rib with a thwart.
➜ Install cross rib (C1) two spaces behind the center rib,
that is towards the end where the air valves are.
➜ Repeat the process with the remaining cross ribs.
IMPORTANT: Remember to position each cross rib with
the open side of the spacer clips facing the open latches.
Figure 3, Latch Clip
Latch
Rod
Cross Rib
Elastic
O-ring
Latch
Clip
open side
Spacer
Clip