{"title":"Ronstan RF6 Cleat Base — Instruction 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 small{font-weight:400;color:#5f6368;white-space:nowrap}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"mpom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-head\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"om-tag\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cp class=\"om-lead\"\u003eParts, cleat riser fitting, deck mounting with the drill template, stand-up boot preparation, block installation and the ball-ratchet switch of the Ronstan RF6 swivel cleat base for dinghy mainsheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDocument\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRonstan RF6 Cleat Base Instruction Manual\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFormat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePDF · 6 pages · 3.6 MB\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-row\" style=\"border-bottom:0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLanguage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnglish\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-acts\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"om-btn dl\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Ronstan-RF6-Swivel-Cleat-Base-Instruction-Manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 4v11\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"m7 10 5 5 5-5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M5 20h14\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Download PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-btn buy\" href=\"\/products\/ronrf6\"\u003eBuy\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-toc\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#om-parts\"\u003eParts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-riser\"\u003eCleat Riser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-deck\"\u003eDeck Mounting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-block\"\u003eBoot \u0026amp; Block\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#om-ratchet\"\u003eBall Ratchet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca 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\/RONRF6.jpg?v=1735835337\" alt=\"Ronstan RF6 Cleat Base — Instruction Manual\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block om-grid2\" id=\"om-parts\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eWhat Is Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eParts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart no.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRF5405\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFairlead (item 2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-shop\" href=\"\/products\/ronrf5405\"\u003eView part →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRF5400R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCam cleat (item 3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca class=\"om-shop\" href=\"\/products\/ronrf5400r\"\u003eView part →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:16px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-tbl nw\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwivel arm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwivel base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8G × 1¼\" CSK screw (2×)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlock stand-up boot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCleat riser\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM5 × 20 cap screw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM5 flat washer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM5 Nylock nut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrill template (page 3 of the PDF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eExploded view\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/Ronstan-RF6-Swivel-Cleat-Base-Exploded.png\" alt=\"Ronstan RF6 swivel cleat base exploded view with cleat riser assembly\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border:1px solid #e3e5e8;border-radius:6px;margin:0\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"om-h3\"\u003eTools required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo. 2 Phillips head bit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScissors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4mm (5\/32\") hex Allen key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat-head screwdriver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4× M5 (3\/16\") or 8G self-tapping mounting screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-riser\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eFitting the Cleat Riser (if required)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eUse the riser if you need a higher sheeting position. Decide before screwing the base down: the riser must be fitted first.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the cam cleat from the swivel arm with a Phillips driver; keep the 8G screws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive the cam-cleat screws into the pre-drilled holes in the riser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the M5 nut in the riser and, with the Allen key, draw cap screw, washer and nut together so the riser is fitted firmly to the arm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-deck\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eFitting the RF6 to the Deck\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove all packaging and cable ties. Print the drill template at actual size and check the scale bar (28 mm); cut it out around the dashed line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlign the template arrow with the boat's centreline, pointing forward. This gives equal arm rotation to each side, with the arm toward the stern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn the red switch anti-clockwise with a flat screwdriver until the arm swivels freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate the arm until the moulded-in arrow on the base shows in the switch hole of the arm. With the template still in place, set the RF6 on it with the base arrow on the template arrow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the arm down so the base cannot turn, turn the arm clockwise until the first mounting hole appears in the switch hole and fit the first M5 (3\/16\") or 8G screw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotate the arm to reach the other three pre-drilled holes (two either side of the stopper) and drive the screws, keeping the base arrow aligned with the template arrow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-block\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eStand-up Boot and Block (block not included)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe boot is designed mainly for the Ronstan shackle-head Series 55 Ratchet Orbit Block™; for a smaller block it can be cut to suit. The PDF shows the cut lines for a Series 40 Orbit Block™ and for a Dyneema link-head Series 55 Orbit Block™.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvert the stand-up boot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePass the block's shackle through the stainless steel loop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the inverted boot over the shackle, pass the pin through the headpost and tighten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoll the boot back to its original position: the two lugs under the boot locate in the holes in the top of the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"om-block\" id=\"om-ratchet\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"om-h\"\u003eEngaging \/ Disengaging the Ball Ratchet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ball ratchet adds friction to rotation and stops the arm swinging away when the mainsheet is not held.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngage: turn the switch clockwise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisengage: turn the switch anti-clockwise – the RF6 swivels freely.\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":[{"product_id":"ronrf5405","title":"Ronstan Cam Cleats - Fairlead w\/ Front Mount (Black) - For Small C-Cleat \u0026 T-Cleat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eTough, abrasion resistant composite material. \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Our Part # RONRF5405 | Ronstan Part # RF5405\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronstan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49347506143538,"sku":"RONRF5405","price":10.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/RONRF5405.jpg?v=1728024239"},{"product_id":"ronrf5400r","title":"Ronstan Cam Cleat - C-Cleat (Small) - Red - Line: 5\/64 to 5\/16 in (2 to 8 mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e          \u003cli\u003eRange of cleats for all requirements including control lines, jib sheet and mainsheet cleating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e          \u003cli\u003eCarbon fibre composite cams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong strand glass fibre reinforced polymer base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePTFE impregnated Acetal slotted bearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel multi-coil spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e Our Part # RONRF5400R | Ronstan Part # RF5400R\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronstan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49347618603314,"sku":"RONRF5400R","price":29.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/RONRF5400R.jpg?v=1728056464"},{"product_id":"ronrf6","title":"Ronstan Swivel Cam Cleat - Mainsheet Base w\/ Small C-Cleat \u0026 Fairlead - Line: 3\/32 to 5\/16 in (2 to 8 mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSwivel cleat bases permit easy cleating and releasing from any angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Part # RONRF6 | Ronstan Part # RF6\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ronstan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49347977576754,"sku":"RONRF6","price":86.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/files\/RONRF6.jpg?v=1735835337"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/4908\/2930\/collections\/RONRF6.jpg?v=1792712186","url":"https:\/\/www.mauripro.com\/collections\/owners-manuals-ronstan-rf6-cleat-base.oembed","provider":"MAURIPRO Sailing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}