Hanse 630 steering adjustment issue

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   To all Hanse 630 owners. We (JEFA steering) have received some inquires how to adjust the chains on the Hanse 630 steeing system and how it is possible that on some boats the chain has slack after a few hours sail. Please go to our ftp server and open the following PDF file: ftp://ftp.jefa.com/steering/installation-guides/Hanse_630/
On detail B you can see 8 bolts holding the gearbox in position. From the factory we only tighten 2 off them firmly as the yard will have to loosen them with installation to adjust the chain tension. In some cases this doesn't happen and only 2 bolts are tightened. The gearbox will move upwards under load, slacking the chain tension. Please undo all 8 botls, and let the gearbox "hang in the chain" as this is a ood pre-tension for the chain. Then tighten the bolts to prevent the gearbox from running upwards. When you can really feel the chain and the run isn't smooth, you have overtentioned the chain. Make sure the chain is nicely greased !

Success!
Armin Geisler
Jefa Steering ApS

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jefa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Joined: 01 December 2008 Location: Netherlands Status: Offline Points: 34	Post Options Post Reply Quote jefa Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Hanse 630 steering adjustment issue Posted: 09 March 2009 at 11:34
	To all Hanse 630 owners. We (JEFA steering) have received some inquires how to adjust the chains on the Hanse 630 steeing system and how it is possible that on some boats the chain has slack after a few hours sail. Please go to our ftp server and open the following PDF file: ftp://ftp.jefa.com/steering/installation-guides/Hanse_630/ On detail B you can see 8 bolts holding the gearbox in position. From the factory we only tighten 2 off them firmly as the yard will have to loosen them with installation to adjust the chain tension. In some cases this doesn't happen and only 2 bolts are tightened. The gearbox will move upwards under load, slacking the chain tension. Please undo all 8 botls, and let the gearbox "hang in the chain" as this is a ood pre-tension for the chain. Then tighten the bolts to prevent the gearbox from running upwards. When you can really feel the chain and the run isn't smooth, you have overtentioned the chain. Make sure the chain is nicely greased ! Success! Armin Geisler Jefa Steering ApS

panos Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral Joined: 02 March 2008 Status: Offline Points: 1939	Post Options Post Reply Quote panos Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 March 2009 at 12:39
	Thanks Jefa.
	Panos Hanse 630e - selling her -

Peter-Blake Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral of the Fleet Joined: 04 March 2008 Status: Offline Points: 2471	Post Options Post Reply Quote Peter-Blake Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 March 2009 at 15:00
	This is really great work and very welcome help what Armin does here. It would be nice if Hanse would do the same Edited by Peter-Blake - 09 March 2009 at 15:07
	Blake 370

panos Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral Joined: 02 March 2008 Status: Offline Points: 1939	Post Options Post Reply Quote panos Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09 March 2009 at 17:18
	Yes, but is also very good that Hanse selected one of the best for the steering system.
	Panos Hanse 630e - selling her -

taduka Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Captain Joined: 04 December 2005 Location: Malta Status: Offline Points: 188	Post Options Post Reply Quote taduka Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 March 2009 at 10:12
	Peter Blake Actually would be very nice if suppliers of the various components we have on board would do the same as Jefa. We have to be realistic. Hanse will never be in a position to provide detailed and technical answers to components they source. I encourge the various suppliers to join the forum and do like Jefa. Well done Armin! Shawn

Brad McMaster Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commadore Joined: 27 September 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 383	Post Options Post Reply Quote Brad McMaster Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 March 2009 at 22:59
	I second Shawn Particularly some of the electronics suppliers and i don;t mean raymarine or Simrad but calira that do a lot of the isolating diodes and other more integral stuff charging etc.
	GHOST - Hanse 470e - 058 http://www.sailblogs.com/member/ghost/

Ingenii Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Lieutenant Commander Joined: 03 February 2008 Status: Offline Points: 67	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ingenii Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 March 2009 at 11:11
	I totally agree with this and certainly the 470E lacks a good owners manual. On my other boat (a Sadler 29) the Owners Manual is excellent and sets out comprehensively what is on the boat and also what regular maintenance etc to do on a weekly, monthly and annual basis. I have circuated this manual to Hanse UK and recommended that they do the same for the 470! regards
	No longer a Hanse owner



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