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Fun MANUAL
Issue Date: 1 October 2001 Page 8
Section 5 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
The wing can be assembled in two positions, either lying flat or standing on the control frame.
Assembling the Fun on the control frame is the most popular method of assembly in light winds. This method
is preferable as the sail is less prone to being soiled or damaged during assembly. In higher winds it is
preferable to lay the glider flat for assembly with the nose into the wind until ready to launch.
Our suggested sequence is as follows:
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UNZIP THE BAG. Lay the wing down with zip up and the nose facing approximately 120 degrees
from the wind direction. The nose should be facing into the wind when assembling flat. Unzip the bag
and un clip centre ties.
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ASSEMBLE CONTROL FRAME. Spread the control bar down tubes and attach base bar to knuckle.
The pip pin is then inserted with the cover firmly secured. Check that all the rigging wires are outside
the control frame.
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STAND GLIDER UP. Rotate the control frame to the vertical position and rotate the wing 180
degrees so that it is sitting on the base bar. If assembling flat ensure that control bar is central and
the wires are not tangled.
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REMOVE BAG. Remove the glider bag and un clip remaining ties.
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SPREAD LEADING EDGES. Carefully spread both leading edges out half way then spread leading
edges to their approximate flying position.
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE KEEL AND THE LEADING EDGES ARE KEPT IN THE SAME PLANE OR
DAMAGE WILL RESULT.
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RAISE KING POST. Raise the kingpost and attach the reflex bridles.
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INSERT MAINSAIL BATTENS. Remove the battens from
the bag. The red battens are for the left side and the green
for the right. Insert the battens from the centre to the tip
with gentle pressure, until the batten meets resistance.
Shake the sail at the trailing edge whilst maintaining gentle
pressure on the batten to allow the batten to be inserted
over the cross bar.
DO NOT FORCE THE BATTENS!
Locate batten in to sail pocket. It is advised not to insert
the last cambered tip batten and tip strut until the
crossbars are tensioned.
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