MAC PARA CHARGER, User Manual

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Packing:
When a compact package is needed pack your Charger accordion-wise rib on rib, nose
wire on nose wire, so that the plastic rods in the ribs at the leading edge lie as flat as
possible on one another, all at the same height. This will prolong your paraglider life and
keep its fast and excellent filling qualities at takeoff. Only pack and store a dry
paraglider, and avoid unnecessary compressing and tight packing. Otherwise store your
powered glider loosely in delivered Mac Pack (quickly-bag).
Storage:
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Store the paramotoring glider in a dry space at ambient temperature away from
chemicals and UV light.
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Never pack or store the glider wet. This shortens the life of the cloth. Always dry
glider thoroughly before any packing or storage.
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Avoid subjecting your wing to high temperatures (e.g. the luggage space of a
parked car in the sun)! Take into consideration some materials of your
paramotoring glider are temperature sensitive.
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Watch out for bugs. Insects such as grass-hoppers and ants will simply eat their
way out if rolled up with the wing. Grazing cattle can literally lick the coatings off the
fabric and mice love to make homes in canopies! Hang up your wing in its bag off
the ground during long term storage.
When sending your wing in the mail take extra care packaging it.
Repairs and checks:
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Tears in the canopy must be professionally sewn. Adhesive patches are only
adequate for very minor damage. Contact your dealer or MACPARA directly if you
are unsure.
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Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer, distributor or authorized
workshops. Only original spare parts may be used!
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The line geometry must be checked after every 50 hours flying time or whenever
the flight behaviour changes.
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Any changes to the canopy lines or risers, except those approved by the
manufacturer, will void the certificate of airworthiness and warranty.
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A new MAC PARA paraglider must be given a check every 24 months. With
intensive use (> 100 flying hours per year, or excessively demanding use) an
annual check is needed, after the first check.
Disposal:
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The synthetic materials used in a paramotoring glider need professional disposal.
Please send disused canopies back to MACPARA for proper dismantle and
disposal.