Access Liberty Manuel du propriétaire

1 Owner’s Manual for Servo Assist & Manual Registered and Manufactured by: Access Dinghy Sailing Systems Pty Ltd ACN 56 079 318 031 Sail No: Ac

10 4. The mainsail outhaul primarily cleats at the boom, (fig 5) but passes thru a deckeye just behind the main mast, down to the console and turn

11 7. The Liberty has a solid seat designed to take cushions and padding to suit individual needs. The adjustable backrests are available in short an

12 1.2 Take the boom, free its outhaul and sheet, pull the outhaul block and travel-ing ring as far forward as it will go, then shackle the traveli

13 1.9 Rotate the mast to fully unroll the sail, haul in on the outhaul and cleat it, pull the starboard reefing line till its knot is as far as it

14 2.2 At the bow pull the port side jib reefing line till its knot is at its stop hard up on the port side of the console in the cockpit. (see fig

15 2.8 To furl the jib, remove the strut, unhook the downhaul, slide the claw to the base of the mast then pull the port jib reefing line to complet

16 3.4 Both main and jib sheets are double ended, one end going to a servo assist winch, the other to a cleat for manual operation. When sailing s

17 4.3 Never pull and “push” on both at once. 4.4 Use the white “clamcleats” on the left (port) side of the console to cleat the reef-ing line

18 6. THE STEERING 6.1 Ensure the steering lines pass under the joy-stick correctly. A cable tie can be fitted through the lower hole to prevent a

19 6.5 If the boat has Servo Assist winches fitted and is to be steered manually, wind out (anticlockwise) the helm winch drum to release the clutc

2 Index Page: Introduction

20 1.3 The Liberty system comprises a control box with wiring harness (fig 22), helm winch (fig 23—page 21), mainsheet winch (fig 24—page 22), jib s

21 3. THE BATTERIES (fig. 17—page 15 & fig. 32) 3.1 2 batteries are provided which can be connected in parallel with the supplied “Y” connect

22 5. THE MAINSHEET WINCH (fig 24) 5.1 The main sheet winch employs a friction drum which does not reel up the sheet, but uses microscopic glass b

23 7. CONTROLERS (figs 26 – 31) 7.1 There are 4 types of PRIMARY CONTROLLERS. (a) 4-way joysticks - the basic system, the simplest most reliabl

24 Fig. 30 Fig. 31 NB. Access Dinghy generally recommends that the boat should be controlled using the same method as the sailor's wheelchair

25 8.4 If components are swamped remove and dry them first if necessary, then spray with “Corrosion Guard” 8.5 Remove the inspection ports to v

26 Guarantee If you need any help to resolve any problems with the boat, contact: Access Dinghy Sailing Systems Pty Ltd 2/7 Bungaleen Court Dandenong

27 Change of Ownership Please ensure this Owner’s Manual is handed to the new owner as it contains safety information that is of great importance to

3 Introduction This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with safety and pleasure. It contains details of the craft, the equip

4 Model: Hull Identification No: Design Category C: “Inshore” Craft designed for voyages in coastal waters, large bays, estuaries, lakes and river

5 Description of Craft The Access Liberty Specification Length 3.6 mtrs. Beam 1.35 mtrs. Draft

6 General The boat has an engraved plate fitted on the starboard side of forward cockpit, showing the manufacturer, boat design category, maximum per

7 Maintenance It is recommended that the boat is covered when not in use to prevent UV and other weather damage. A specially designed cover is avail

8 Safety Recommendations Access Dinghies are designed with a hull form and other features which combine to give considerable stability. There is a s

9 1. The Liberty has 2 rudders which give directional control at even extreme angles of heel. 2. There is the option of fitting a boom