Pilot’s manual for Nevada2
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When storing or during transport make sure your glider isn't exposed to temperatures higher than 50
degrees Celsius.
Never let the paraglider come into contact with chemicals. Clean the glider with clean lukewarm water
only.
When packing the glider we recommend concertina folding the reinforced leading edge to avoid
damaging the plastic reinforcements.
For long-term storage don't pack the glider too tightly. Store it in a cold, dry and well-ventilated room.
After tree- or water-landings always examine the glider carefully. If you suspect that the flight features
of your paraglider have changed, contact an authorised Gradient supplier as soon as possible.
7. CHECKING YOUR GLIDER
After 150 flying hours or two years your Nevada2 must be thoroughly checked and tested by the
manufacturer or by a Gradient authorised service centre. This check is primarily focused on:
measuring of porosity
measuring of tear strength of fabric
sewing of panels, attachment points, cell openings, etc.
condition of lines and risers
line strength
geometry of the suspension system
All data are recorded in the test report. On the basis of the real wing’s condition, authorized technician
will define the next check interval: under normal circumstances it is two years.
We recommend the geometry check every year for keeping the best performance of your Nevada2.
Lifetime of the lines is usually five years or 300hours, after that we recommend to replace of the complete
line set by Gradient or a Gradient authorized service centre.
8. REPAIRING YOUR GLIDER
Only small repairs, that don't change the airworthiness of the paraglider, may be done by the user. These
include: fixing small tears (but not seams) up to 10 cm; changing damaged lines; and changing rubber line-
fixation rings on the small karabiners.
When repairing your paraglider on your own keep to the following rules:
When repairing the sail use a self-adhesive patch specified for this purpose. Every Nevada2 comes with
a small amount of self-adhesive material which is enough for small repairs.
The only admissible repairs done on lines are those where the damaged lines are changed for new
ones. Lines must be exclusively supplied by Gradient; an authorised dealer or authorised service
