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USER MANUAL
GRAVITY Xrocket
EN REV.V01 - 2020
9
MAINTENANCE and CLEANING_
Since only high-quality materials are used at GRAVITY, the GRAVITY Xrocket will retain
undiminished airworthiness for several years if it is properly cared for and maintained. How
quickly your GRAVITY Xrocket ages, ultimately depends on how often it is flown, where it is
flown, how many UV-hours it accumulates and how carefully and regularly it is cared for.
Below
are
some
useful
tips
on
care
and
maintenance:
1)
Long-lasting UV-radiation and extreme acro-manoeuvres reduce the resistance of each
paraglider cloth over time
2)
Never expose your GRAVITY Xrocket to unnecessary sunlight, but put it back in the glider
bag after the flight
3)
When choosing the take-off site, pay close attention to the surface on which the paraglider
is laid out
4)
Stacking the opening reinforcements properly increases the life-span of the paraglider
5)
Don't drag your paraglider over the ground and pack it on grass
6)
Please pay attention to the following:
a)
the lines are checked regularly for damage
b)
the lines are not nodded unnecessarily and you do not step on the lines when laying
them out
c)
check the strength and correct length of lines after overloading (tree landings, water
landings, etc.) and have them replaced if necessary
d)
when noticing changes in flight behavior, all lines lengths must be checked.
e)
the brake stem line on the brake handle must not be knotted unnecessarily, every knot
weakens the line
The best way to clean the cap is to use warm, clean water and a soft sponge. Under no
circumstances should chemicals be used for cleaning, as these damage the coating and the
strength of the cloth. Always store your paraglider dry and protected from light, never near
chemicals. After 24 months or 150 operating hours at the latest, the GRAVITY Xrocket must
be brought to the manufacturer or GRAVITY Competence Centre for inspection. On request,
we would be happy to carry out the required inspection before, if you believe that it is
necessary.
9.1
Packing
look for a clean - best case also soft - underlay to spread out your glider.
free the cloth of soiling like leaves, grass or sand and sort the lines evenly. Use the riser-fix
system at the rear end of the wing for the risers. make sure that the glider is try and clean be-
fore you pack it up. Now start to fold the glider from the middle out cell by cell. after that
place both halves on top of each other and fold the glider to the end format. Shifted packing
prevents constant abrasion of the middle of the paraglider.
