Advance acoustic EPSILON 8 23, User Manual

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Check
A new ADVANCE paraglider must be given a check every 24 months
( 2 years ). With intensive use ( > 150 flying hours per year, or especial-
ly demanding use ) an annual check is needed, after the first check.
When a check is carried out the condition of all materials is assessed
in accordance with strict guidelines, and tested with great care. Finally
the overall condition of the glider is rated and recorded in a test report.
You can find additional information about the check in this manual in
the section «Service», or at www.advance.ch.
The general check procedure for paragliders is a constituent part of
the EPSILON 8 manual. This manual also contains basic technical in-
formation and the line lengths of the glider.
Repairs
As a general rule you should not attempt to repair a paraglider yourself.
The various seams and lines are made with great precision, and, for
this reason, only the manufacturer or an authorised service centre may
fit identical replacement parts or replace entire cells. Exceptions to this
rule are the replacement of lines and the repair of the small tears or
holes in the fabric that may be glued with the self-adhesive ripstop in-
cluded in the repair kit. After a repair, or the replacement of a line, the
glider must always be opened out and checked on the ground before
the next flight.
Spare parts such as lines, quicklinks and repair materials for the
ALPHA 6 can be obtained from ADVANCE or an ADVANCE Service
Centre and/or dealer.
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