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Owner`s Manual
To replace the self tapping screws at the nose we recommend rigging the glider first
TAKING GREAT CARE TO PULL THE SAIL TOWARDS THE NOSE
WHEN OPENING THE WINGS OUT
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IMPORTANT
: Check that you have your outer leading edges in the correct sides.
(CHECK THE MARKS THAT YOU PUT ON THEM)
When the glider is rigged
the location for the tip batten should be on the top front of the leading edge and the
Philips self tapping screw should be facing backwards.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
The tension strop gets caught
When rigging the glider and spreading the wings the tension strop should appear
through the keel-pocket. If it does not, stop and check to see where it is caught rather
than force it. Check for any damage to the tension strop before flying.
To stop this getting caught again, make sure that the elastic attached to the strop is
tight enough so that it disappears into the keel when fully rigged. Also check that the
strop has no twists in it and that the elastic loop is on the outside of the stainless tang
(i.e. not next to the keel) when the tension is released.
The tension strop is difficult to pull on
1. The tension strop might be twisted around the cross tube centre bolt. When freed,
inspect the strop for damage and replace if necessary. Try and keep the strop twist
free.
2. The side wire is caught:
(i)
Check and replace if necessary
(ii)
The side wire is caught behind a batten end or wrapped around the
control frame: Release the wire, check for damage and replace if necessary.
(iii)
The side wire is twisted at the junction with the leading edge. (The
wire kinked over the tang): Release the wire, check for damage and replace
if necessary. (This kinking is more likely if the tang is very loose. The tang
should offer some resistance to movement with light thumb pressure .)
The VB. is difficult to pull on or fails to release
If instruments are attached to the right hand upright it may interfere with the VB.
operation. The VB. cord runs down the rubber back of the right hand upright.
Crushing the rubber back impedes the movement of the cord. It may then be possible
to pull the VB. on but not to release it. This is easily cured by inserting a length
(30cm) of batten material inside the rubber back of the right hand upright. (This
stops the rubber back from being crushed.)
Other problems with the VB.
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