Appendix B-3: Specifications for setting up the standardised canting system Files associated with the last index and/or effective date, available from IMOCA’s secretariat ([email protected]): - 2D plans - JPG: o Detailed bearing plan.JPG o Plan of centre-to-centre distances 2.JPG - Manual for use: o User Manual.pdf The set-up shall adhere to the rules set out in article B.8.4.2.3 - Set-up plan - Theoretical static stresses and loads to be taken into account Static Safety Supply stress factor On the forward keel bearing On the aft keel bearing On the keel head axis On the main ram bearings On the emergency ram bearings Load to be taken into account 27.8 T 6.5 TEAM 180.7 T Static stress (S.F. = 1) Touching bottom 144 T 13.1 T 6.5 TEAM 85.2 T 147 T 37.6 T 37.6 T 4 3 STANDARD STANDARD 150.4 T 112.8 T - 31.0 T 3 STANDARD 93 T - - Standardised set limit Not included in the supply from authorised suppliers: - The forward and aft keel bearings - The fasteners and/or any other means of attachment on the standardised elements - The various systems providing watertightness in relation to the main body of the boat (bulb plates, boots, cable conduits, etc.) - The bulb and its attachment elements - The assembly, installation and connecting of the standardised elements and notably the cut-out, the battery’s main switches and power cables. • Commissioning The commissioning of the system must be done in the presence of the authorised suppliers. The commissioning includes sea trials. A report on the trials will be drawn up by the authorised supplier and directed by the client (boat owner and/or skipper). • Suppliers’ recommendations All the suppliers’ recommendations available in the instructions for setting up and use shall be adhered to. The keel must notably be protected against electrolysis issues. • Inspections and maintenance The inspection and/or maintenance forms will be required in the issuing of the OPEN 60’ measurement certificate and the keel shall notably adhere to article B.8.4.2.3 of the IMOCA Class Rules. 1
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