Advance acoustic IOTA DLS, Product Manual, Page: 18 / 23

Ultraviolet light, heat, humidity, sea water, aggressive cleaning agents, unsuitable storing and physical abuse (
dragging across the ground ) speed up the ageing process.
The life of a paraglider can be extended significantly by observing the following advice:
Allow a wet or damp glider to dry by leaving it completely unpacked at room temperature, or outside in the
shade.
If the glider gets wet with salt ( sea ) water rinse it thoroughly with fresh water.
Clean the glider only with fresh water, and a little neutral soap if necessary. Do not use solvents under any
circumstances.
Regularly remove sand, leaves, stones and snow from the cells. Openings with Velcro closures are provided
at the wing tips for this purpose.
If the glider has been subjected to increased stress ( such as a tree landing ) have it examined by an expert.
Do not drag the glider across the ground.
Do not leave the glider out in the sun unnecessarily before and after flight ( UV light ).
Do not subject the packed glider to excessive temperature fluctuations, and do ensure adequate air
circulation to prevent condensation forming.
When landing, make sure that the canopy does not fall on its leading edge.
6. MAINTENANCE
6.1. Glider inspection
Your IOTA DLS must be checked every 24 months, 150 flying hours or 150 flights, whichever comes first. The
check should be carried out by an authorised ­ADVANCE check centre, according to the recommended guidelines.
When carrying out a periodic glider inspection, the condition of all materials is assessed with the utmost care
according to strict guidelines. At the end of the inspection, the overall condition of the paraglider is rated and
recorded in a test report. If these guidelines are not observed, the extended ADVANCE warranty becomes null and
void.
6.2. Overstress
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