AirDesign SUSI 3, Manual And Service Book

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Storage
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Avoid packing your glider when it is wet. If there is no other way, then dry it as soon
as possible away from direct sunlight and heat. Be careful to avoid storing your
canopy when damp or wet: this is the most common reason for canopy degradation.
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Do not let your glider come into contact with seawater. If it does, rinse the lines,
canopy and risers with fresh water and dry it away from direct sunlight before
storing.
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After flight or when storing, always use the inner protection sack (or AIRPack).
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When storing or during transport make sure your glider is not exposed to
temperatures higher than 50°C.
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Never let the glider come into contact with chemicals. Clean the glider with clean
lukewarm water only. Never clean using abrasives.
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For long-term storage do not pack the glider too tightly. Leave the rucksack zip open
when possible to allow any moisture to evaporate.
Transport:
Some materials used in the construction of the glider are sensitive to temperature. Therefore,
the pilot should ensure that the glider is not exposed to excessive heat. For instance, do not
leave the glider in a car during hot summer days.
When packing to send by post use appropriate packing material.
Cleaning:
For cleaning just use only a soft sponge and clean water.
Do not use solvents, cleaners or abrasives.
Repairs:
Repairs must be done exclusively by the manufacturer, importer or authorised persons.
Use only original parts.
In case of questions please contact AIRDESIGN directly.
Material wear:
The SUSI3 consists mainly of Nylon cloth.
This material does not lose much strength or become porosity through exposure to UV
radiation. However, despite this, the pilot should take care to not expose the glider
unnecessarily to sunlight. Unpack shortly before take-off and pack the glider right after landing.
The SUSI3 is lined with unsheathed Aramid-lines. Take care not to stress any line mechanically.
Overloading should be avoided as a stretching is non-reversible. Continuous bending of Aramid
lines at the same spot weakens the strength.
When putting the glider to the ground avoid dirt and dust as much as possible. Dirt can get
between the fibres of the lines which may shorten the lines and damage the covering.
When lines get caught during take-off, they can stretch or even break. Do not step on lines.
Sharp edges on the ground can damage the sheathing.
A brake line tangled around other lines can tear or cause damage.
Take care that no snow, stones or sand get into the canopy. The weight can pull down the
trailing edge and slows the glider. In the worst case scenario, the glider can be caused to stall.
When launching in strong winds the canopy can, if not controlled, overshoot and hit the