Fresh Breeze APAX evo, User Manual

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APAX evo user manual
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Grasshoppers make holes by biting through the fabric and also excrete a dark liquid which
stains. Keep animals away when you are packing up. Insects are not attracted by any
particular colours, contrary to what is commonly believed.
If the glider gets wet or damp, it should be dried as soon as possible in a well-ventilated
room (but out of the sun). It may take several days before the canopy has dried completely
because the fibres absorb water. Mould may form if the paraglider is stored wet and the fibres
may rot, particularly when it is warm. This can make the paraglider unsuitable for flying within
a short time.
A brand-new glider will often be compressed when delivered. This is solely for the initial
delivery and the glider should not be compressed in such a way again. Do not pack your
glider too tightly after use and, even though it is very comfortable, never sit on the backpack
with the glider inside.
If salt water gets on the glider, it should be rinsed immediately in fresh water (refer to the
section “Cleaning”).
Lines
The APAX evo has various different high-quality and accurately manufactured lines which
have been selected according to the load and area of use. You should also protect the lines
from unnecessary UV light because, as with the fabric, UV light in particular will weaken the
lines.
Dyneema lines, which are used in the area of the top brake lines, for example, are very
temperature-sensitive and can be permanently damaged at temperatures above 75° C.
Therefore your glider should never be stored in a hot car especially during summer.
Be careful that there is no abrasion caused to the coating on the lines by rubbing,
particularly when ground-training with crossed risers.
Do not walk on the lines after the glider has been spread out and watch out for spectators
or skiers who may inadvertently go over the lines.
When you are packing up the glider, be careful to avoid putting any unnecessary kinks in
the lines and use only the overhand knot or bowline knots described for the brake lines.
Rigid construction
Various forms of plastic rods are used in the APAX evo (rigid construction), which help
maintain the shape of the leading edge and the stability of the canopy. To ensure that the
plastic rods keep their shape, it is important that you pack the glider as described in the
section “Packing the paraglider”.
The plastic rods on the APAX evo can all be replaced through small pockets. If you notice
that a plastic rod has been damaged or misshapen because of incorrect use, this can be
replaced by Fresh Breeze or a Fresh Breeze authorised workshop.
Cleaning
If you do have to clean the glider, use only lukewarm fresh water and a soft sponge. Use a
weak soap solution for stubborn stains, and then rinse it out carefully and thoroughly. Leave
the glider to dry in a place which is well-ventilated and in the shade.
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