{"title":"Facnor EF+ 550 \u0026 600 Electric Furlers — Installation Manual","description":"\u003clink rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/om-manual-v2.css\"\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e.mpom .om-tbl.nw td+td{white-space:nowrap}.mpom details.om-dd{position:relative;margin:0}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer}.mpom details.om-dd\u003esummary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.mpom .om-dd-menu{position:absolute;left:0;top:calc(100% + 6px);min-width:100%;width:max-content;max-width:360px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e3e5e8;border-radius:6px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.14);z-index:30;padding:6px}.mpom .om-dd-menu a{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#2a2b2a!important;text-decoration:none!important}.mpom .om-dd-menu a:hover{background:#f5f6f8}.mpom .om-dd-menu 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href=\"#om-products\"\u003eProducts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-img\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Facnor-EF-Plus-550-600-Electric-Furlers-Installation-Manual-Cover.png\" alt=\"Facnor EF+ 550 \u0026amp; 600 Electric Furlers — Installation Manual\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eEF+ Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutside Ø of electric wires delivered\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax. revolution speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSection of power supply wires\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCircuit breaker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEF550\/600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e700W (12V) \/ 800W (24V\/48V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 mm (5\/16\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 rpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 mm²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60A (12V) \/ 30A (24V\/48V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSection \/ swivel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax. forestay Ø (*turnbuckle)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEF+ 550\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSX47 \/ CX47\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 mm* \/ 14 mm*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEF+ 600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSX53 \/ C600\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 mm*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit in 2 or 3 parcels: box (motorised drive unit, relay box, circuit breaker, bottom fitting \/ link plates + toggle + pins, bearings and screws) and 1 or 2 tubes (telescopic section, twin-groove foil sections, connectors).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptions: wired remote control (part no. 56012000140), radio-control kit with pocket transmitter + receiver (56012000150), emergency endless line wheel for a power cut (03039000100).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dimension sheet notes that the J4 link plate length is no longer available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax. forestay length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e12M40\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e14M40\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e16M40\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e18M40\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e20M40\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e22M40\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e24M40\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e26M40\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA = number of bearings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB = number of screws\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eThe bags may contain more bearings or screws than required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForestay max. length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e2 m sections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e1 m sections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnectors\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInternal (telescopic) section\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14M50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16M50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18M50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20M50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22M50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24M50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26M50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-safety\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe aluminium foils are highly conductive: never bring the furler near electric cables or high-tension lines, and do not install it when stormy weather is forecast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure the mast before removing the forestay bottom pin: support it with a spinnaker or genoa halyard – lashed, not on a snap shackle or shackle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo mast unstepping, no section cutting and no drilling are needed thanks to the telescopic section. Replace the forestay if it is too old.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance: rinse the furler with fresh water several times each season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn use: check other halyards are clear before furling or unfurling, and secure the sheets once you have the sail area you need. Keep a spare sail on board (an old genoa with a luff tape to fit the Facnor groove).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-install\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eAssembly Stages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalyard deflector: slip the disk round the forestay, screw up; assemble the two half bearings above it, female part up; fit the bearing into the deflector and tighten screw F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop cap: slip on the stainless steel plate, then the top cap, and lock the plate into the cap notches. Assemble two bearings (male part up), give the bottom one a quarter turn to join them, push them into the cap and give another quarter turn. Fit the top section into the cap (if it will not go, give the bearings a half turn) and tap in the 2 pins – not too hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalyard swivel: fit it the right way up, fix the two shackles, and tie a downhaul to it so you can recover it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoil sections: fit a connector on every section except the top one, screws loose. For each joint, assemble a bearing round the forestay, slide the next section up so the connector pushes the bearing into the section above, fit both screws (G), then tighten the 4 screws (G+H). A 1 m section goes above the lowest 2 m section. Fix nothing to the bottom of the last section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTelescopic section: assemble a bearing round the forestay and slide the telescopic section up into the lowest foil section, the side with only one hole pointing down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the sail feeder round the telescopic section and hold it with its screw; assemble a bearing (male side up) under the telescopic section and give it a quarter turn to lock it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrum: hoist the motorised unit on another halyard; loosen screw P, lower the telescopic section and its bearing into the drum nose until the bearing seats, then tighten P.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"om-h3\"\u003eMotorised unit bottom fitting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert the top pin (R) through the toggle and the lower forestay terminal. Fit the two link plates with their lock nuts onto the top pin; only tighten the nuts a few turns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate the link plates to the sides of the stainless steel base so the 4 screws (Q) and their nuts can be fitted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten the screws (Q) and the nuts on the top pin (R).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition the toggle on the chain plate and fit the bottom pin (S), screwed and\/or pinned depending on the model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the 3 screws (T), slide the stainless steel base until it is blocked and align the motor block with the boat's axis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefit the three screws (T), coated at the factory with anti-seize copper grease – do NOT remove this grease. They take the tension and winding torque and must be tightened firmly: if not, the motor block rotates round the stay and tears out the electric cables, which is not covered by the warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"om-h3\"\u003eAdjusting the sections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTension the backstay slightly. Leave the feeder resting on the drum, raise all sections to touch the forestay top terminal, put a screw (do not tighten) in a lower hole of the last section and let the sections slide down until a hole meets the first thread of the telescopic section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe sections must have descended at least 50 mm before the screw engages; otherwise go to the next hole, 100 mm below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave at least 50 mm between the halyard deflector and the bottom of the forestay top terminal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal feeder position: 600 to 800 mm above the drum shackle. Align the holes and screw the feeder to the telescopic section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-wiring\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eEF+ Relay Box \u0026amp; Wiring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe relay box arrives closed: open it by unscrewing the 4 plastic screws in the corners, open the bags delivered in the box and close the box (1). Do not connect any wire inside the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwage the two 16 mm² wire pins (2) of the plug for the furler wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwage the 2 pins (2) of the plug onto the wires coming from the battery through the circuit breaker (thermal switch); choose the pins for 25 or 35 mm² wire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwage the 5 pins of the remote plug (3).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox connections: power in (battery through thermal switch), power out (to furler), remote and voltage selector, remote fuse. 12V \/ 24V \/ 48V.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther models (EC70, IBXE, IDXE…): contact Facnor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eRelay box and circuit breaker dimensions and the wiring diagram are in the EF+ relay box manual (PDF downloads).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-checks\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003ePost-Installation Checks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalyard deflector to bottom of the top forestay terminal: 50 mm minimum – 150 maximum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalyard swivel to top cap: 50 mm minimum – 100 mm maximum, after full stretch of the sail (space for the change in luff length).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwivel clear of any halyard; genoa halyard correctly tensioned; forestay sufficiently tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWithout the deflector wheel: fix a block on the mast so the halyard leaves at 15° to the forestay, top cap about 50 mm below the top forestay terminal (50–100 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShorter-luff sail (storm sail, working jib): rig a strop at the head so the swivel sits about 50 mm from the top cap when fully hoisted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"om-note\"\u003eNeed a part that isn't listed? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk us to source it\u003c\/a\u003e and quote the part number from the PDF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\" id=\"om-products\"\u003eProducts in this Manual\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/collections\/Facnor-EF-Plus-550-600-Electric-Furlers-Installation-Manual-Cover.png?v=1793120111","url":"https:\/\/www.mauripro.com\/collections\/owners-manuals-facnor-ef-plus-550-600-electric-furlers.oembed","provider":"MAURIPRO Sailing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}