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: access liberty access liberty.
2 index page: introduction .. .. .. .. .. 3 declaration of conformity .. .. .. .. 4 description of craft: the access liberty: specification .. .. .. .. 5 general .. .. .. .. .. 6 maintenance & repairs .. .. .. .. 7 safety recommendations .. .. .. .. 8 special features of the liberty .. .. .. 9 how t...
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 equipment supplied or fitted, its systems, and information on its operation and maintenance. Please read it carefully, and familiarise yourself with the craf...
4 model: hull identification no: design category c: “inshore” craft designed for voyages in coastal waters, large bays, estuaries, lakes and rivers where conditions up to and including, wind force 6 and significant wave heights up to, and including, 2 metres may be experienced. Built by: access ding...
5 description of craft the access liberty specification length 3.6 mtrs. Beam 1.35 mtrs. Draft 1mtr. Boat weight 72 kg maximum number of people: 1. Maximum weight of people 120 kg. Maximum weight of additional load 30 kg. Centreboard weight 72 kg sail plan mainsail and free standing,` self tacking j...
6 general the boat has an engraved plate fitted on the starboard side of forward cockpit, showing the manufacturer, boat design category, maximum person capacity, maximum additional load and the ce mark. The parameters shown on this plate should not be exceeded. Steering is by a manual joystick loca...
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 available from access dinghy sailing systems for this purpose. If sails are to be left furled on the boat when not in use it is recommended that these are co...
8 safety recommendations access dinghies are designed with a hull form and other features which combine to give considerable stability. There is a simple set of rules which we must follow to continue our excellent safety record and prevent any accidents. The stability of the access dinghies are reli...
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 with a 3 part manual mainsheet, rigged as per the 303w, (fig 2) or a 2 part double ended mainsheet (fig 3), one end going to a servo as- sist sheet winch and the oth...
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 turns through the boom vang/outhaul double becket block and back to the central of the 3 clamcleats on the port side of the con- sole. (fig 6) 5. The jib is s...
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 and long versions. Thoracic supports, headrests and various types of seat belts are available. (fig 34 & 35) if fig 34 is in b&w the yellow cross-over sh...
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 traveling ring onto the low- est hole of the clew board, and shackle the outhaul to the central hole of the clew board. (fig 10) 1.3 unroll the mainsail (about...
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 will go on the port side, then tighten the reefing drum clamp. (the reefing drum clamp is under the console and as per fig 11). If full sail is not need...
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 12– page 13, reefing lines) 2.3 unhook the jib reefing line tension shock cord hook (located on back bulk- head behind the seat) and set up the reefing ...
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 completely roll up the sail. (fig 16) if fig. 16 is in b&w it may be hard to see the orange sails rolled around the mast. 2.9 its ok to roll 1 to 3 turns on th...
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 servo assist both sheets should be cleated with about half a metre free outside the cleat. There should be a stopper knot in the end of the sheet outside t...
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 or the sail will unroll. (fig 20 on page18) 4.5 you can put one complete turn of sail around the mast without adjusting the out- haul. 4.6 to reef further ...
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 derail. (fig 18) 6.2 fit the rudders making sure the rope traveler is above the tillers. 6.3 remove the spring clips and pass the clevis pins up through...
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 clutch. (fig 21) 6.6 if the boat is to be steered servo assist the clutch needs to be engaged. Push the manual joystick hard over to either port or starboard ...
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 sheet winch (fig 25— page 22), controller (figs 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 & 31—pages 23 and 24) batteries (fig 32— page 21) and battery charger (fig 33—page 21)...
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” connector. (see fig 17– page 15) 3.2 one battery will power 3 to 5 hours sailing depending on load and usage. 3.3 never allow the batteries to go dead flat. Charge ba...
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 beads to grip the rope on a single turn. 5.2 if the mainsheet winch is over- loaded a 10 amp fuse, located on the winch motor under the console, may blow. ...
23 7. Controlers (figs 26 – 31) 7.1there are 4 types of primary controllers. (a) 4-way joysticks - the basic system, the simplest most reliable and easiest to use. Can be operated by hand, chin or foot. (figs 26, 27, 28, 30 &31) fig 31 is a computer game type joystick adapted with our 9 way connecto...
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 is driven, utilising the sailor's most moveable and agile part, whether it be a hand, foot, chin etc. We do not generally recommend sip and puff control system...
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 ventilate the buoyancy compartment when the boat is packed away each day. 8.6 when the boat is stored for extended periods, remove (all) the electrics com- pl...
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 victoria 3175 australia ph: 61 3 9768 3101 fax: 61 3 9768 3103 email: info@accessdinghy.Org terms of guarantee 1 this guarantee is valid for a period ...
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 the new owner and is essential to compliance with the eu recreational craft directive. The access dinghy sailing association is hoping to keep a contin...
