RBS SLICE BATTEN

Installation Guide

North Sails RBS Splice Battens provide a convenient way to ship and stow 19mm and 25mm battens with lengths up to 7.4 meters. With proper installation, the RBS Splice battens will afford the same level of performance as standard battens, with minimal distortion to the sail.

NOTE: The splice connector is permanently attached to the front section of batten. DO NOT try to remove the connector from the front end.

Step 1

Lay out the battens with the labels facing up and the arrows pointing towards each other.

Step 2

Identify the front and back sections, making sure that the tapered end of the back section is aligned with the splice connector.

Step 3

With the arrows pointing toward one another, insert the tapered end of the back section into the splice connecter. Apply enough pressure to the back section to seat the batten completely in the connector.

Step 4

If the two sections are connected properly, the batten will be perfectly straight. If the batten is improperly assembled, the back section will be angled.

Step 5

Tape the junction of back section and connector.

To take battens apart, remove the tape and hold the back section of the splice connector. Flex the front end up and down, while exerting pressure in the opposite direction as the arrow.

For a short video demonstration, click here.