ICARO 2000 Piuma Series, Owner'S Manual

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Icaro 2000 Piuma - Owner Manual
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06/06/2019 Piuma 2019-1-En
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Check reflex and dihedral as described in the previous chapter.
Every 2 years:
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Have a complete check performed by an authorized dealer or directly by Icaro 2000.
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Replace all bottom wires.
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Remove the sail and carefully check the frame for bends, dents, corrosion or other damage.
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Check that all bolts are tight and not damaged.
Every 5 years or after 500 hours (MANDATORY):
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The glider should be checked by an authorised dealer or directly by our factory.
This check, performed by qualified personnel, is mandatory in Germany.
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The sail must be replaced if necessary.
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All damaged or worn parts must be replaced.
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Replace all the lower wires
After a crash or heavy landing
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Carefully check the whole glider. Sometimes the impact energy is absorbed by parts of the frame
that did not come in contact with the obstacle (commonly called “whip lash” damage).
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Thoroughly check the parts of the glider that were directly affected by the crash. But …
… by way of example, remember the following:
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If the nose hits the ground violently in a landing, this may cause the partial or complete
fracture of the leading edge tube, even if the leading edge itself did not hit the ground. Partial
damage may be very difficult to see without removing the sail.
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If control bar strikes the ground violently, for example in a landing in which the pilot has
stalled too soon and the glider has descended vertically, damage may be caused to the keel,
in the area in contact with the crossbar slider and the top A-frame bolt may also undergo
damage. As in the previous case, the absence of visible damage (usually the downtubes do
not break) does not mean that there is no damage at all
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Replace damaged parts with exclusively original parts. If you have any doubts about the damaged
parts, call an authorized dealer, or our factory. We will be pleased to give you any necessary
advice.
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When replacing spare parts, make sure to note exactly how each component is connected or
placed. Never rush a repair job; by taking your time, you are far less likely to make a mistake in re-
assembly.
In brief, your glider will last much longer when treated with care.
General Advice:
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The wires must be periodically checked for kinks or broken strands.
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Dirty parts must be rinsed with warm water.
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A wet glider must be dried before storage.
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Don’t leave your glider wet for more than one day, because the moisture may give rise to oxidation
of the frame and cause the growth of mould on the sail.
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Salt water causes corrosion on all metallic parts. If you land in the sea and survive, you must
disassemble the entire glider and wash all tubes, bolts, wires and the sail thoroughly with fresh
water.
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If you fly regularly at coastal sites in windy conditions, be aware that evaporated seawater can have
the same effect.
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Disassemble your hang glider after a certain number of flights and make a special check for
corrosion.