Java
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Owner`s Manual
Using an Allen key push the barrel (4) slowly out trying not to disturb the two nylon
washers (2).
Ease the base of the kingpost towards the required hole. Hopefully the washers will
move with the kingpost.
Re align the washers using an Allen key through the new hole.
Re insert the barrel (4)
Place one drop of thread lock on the screw, one in the end of the barrel, fit the screw
and re tighten it.
Give the glider a thorough pre-flight check.
If you 'loose' a nylon washer
Find the two nylon washers.
Move the kingpost so that you can access the desired hole on the channel.
Push barrel through desired hole then place one washer on the end of the
barrel.
Move the kingpost into position.
Push barrel through kingpost.
You now have one remaining washer to insert which is the difficult bit.
Place remaining washer between kingpost and channel. You may need the blade of a
knife to push it nearly into position. Final adjustment can be done through the hole
with one of the Allen keys.
Push barrel through remaining distance
Place one drop of thread lock on the screw, one drop in the end of the barrel, fit the
screw and re tighten it.
Give the glider a thorough pre-flight check.
Note
: Remember that if you do need to move the hang position you are only likely
to have to do it once so make a good job of it!
Both Allen screws are locked in position using thread lock. If the wrong type of
thread lock is used the Allen screws may be almost impossible to remove. If thread
lock is not used the screws could work loose. When putting the thread lock on the
second screw fluid should be put in the barrel as well as on the screw. (If it is just put
on the screw it is possible for hydraulic action to prevent the fluid giving a large
contact area.)
MAINTENANCE
Annual strip down and factory inspection
Avian recommend that the Java has a factory inspection every year or 100 flying
hours which ever is the sooner. This is a sensible precaution to take and is offered by
Avian at special prices in the months of January and February. An additional benefit
of the strip down is that the latest upgrades can be fitted, often for free.
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