ICARO PANDION 2, Manual

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Version 1/ 2023
Care instructions, repairs, inspection
Care Instructions
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A new wing supplied from the factory is often compressed hard. The
compression serves to reduce shipping costs but should not be repeated once
the wing has been unpacked and flown for the first time.
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Note that the glider bag should not be used as a seat.
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Even with good care and maintenance, just like any item exposed to the
elements, your glider can wear out after a certain amount of use. This can
change flight behavior and safety. We recommend a regular safety inspection
of the canopy and all lines.
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If you clean your glider, it is best to use warm water and a soft sponge.
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Store your glider in a dry and dark place, ideally between 5° and 30° Celsius
and humidity between 55 and 65%. Do not store it near chemicals or petrol.
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If you will not fly for longer period, store the glider releasing all compression
straps and take it out of its backpack so that the fabric is not compressed,
creased or stretched.
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Avoid storing your glider for days at a time in a hot car.
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Unpack your paraglider shortly before launch and pack away immediately after
landing to avoid any unnecessary UV exposure.
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When unfolding the paraglider ensure that neither the canopy nor the lines
become too dirty. Dirt particles can damage the material and lines.
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Never use chemical cleaning agents, brushes, or hard sponges on the
material, as these destroy the coating and affect the strength of the cloth. The
canopy will become porous and will lose structural strength.
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Never attempt to clean your paraglider in a washing machine. Even without
using detergents the simple mechanical abrasion will quickly finish the canopy
and render it useless.
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If you are flying near the sea most the wing may age faster because the air is
humid and salty. In this case we suggest you have it checked more often than
prescribed in this manual.
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Also avoid dipping it in a swimming pool; the chlorine will damage the cloth.
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If you must rinse or clean your glider do so with fresh water. Frequent cleaning
will accelerate the ageing process .
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If the glider has become wet, lay it out so that air can get to all areas of the
fabric.
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After landings in trees or on water you should check the length of the lines and
the canopy.
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Flying all the descent or acrobatic exercises will not normally pose a structural
problem but freestyle training accelerates the ageing process dramatically.
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There is no special method packing your glider. ICARO paragliders commends
the “Cell to Cell-method bag because the reinforcements of the leading edge
stay flex-free on top of each other and do not fold.