MAINTENANCE
To keep your parachute in optimal condition, a minimum level of attention and
maintenance is necessary by carefully unpacking, checking and repacking the
parachute
every 90 days
.
Repack your parachute immediately if damp!
Regular repacking every 90 days is the best way to become familiar with the
packing procedure and keep the parachute fully operational. In this manual we
tried to give you as much information as possible but cannot replace experience:
we still recommend that the manufacturer or an approved rigger pack the
parachute.
During normal use it's important to follow some rules:
•
Nylon is very sensitive to UV rays, so it's very important not to expose the
parachute unnecessarily to sunlight. Be careful: a one week exposure to
strong sunlight may reduce the fabric strength by approximately 25%.
•
Keep the parachute in a dry and cool place to avoid mould developing.
•
When packing the canopy take particular care not to enclose any leaves,
twigs, insects or any kind of object that could damage the materials.
•
Cleaning could be more harmful than the stain! Always handle the fabric
carefully and treat the smallest area possible. Most stains can be avoided
by immediately wiping the area with an absorbent cloth. Use clean
lukewarm water and sponge gently. If necessary, you can use a mild
neutral detergent; let it sit on the stain 3-5 minutes, sponge gently and
then firmer if needed.
Never use full strength detergent
. Rinse carefully
to remove any remains of detergent.
Do NOT use bleach
or any
products containing bleach, as it will affect the fabric strength!
Do NOT
use any solvent,
such as gasoline, acetone, trichloroethylene, mineral
spirits, paint thinner, petrol, etc... as they may damage the parachute.
•
If the parachute gets wet or damp
it must be repacked.
Hang it up in a
dark room and let it drip dry and air completely before repacking.
•
WARNING: if the parachute shows any sign of wear, fraying, or a cut,
scratch or tear, do not use the parachute and get it checked by an expert.
•
Any repair must be made by the Manufacturer.
•
Do not replace any parts with non-factory ones
(especially the
deployment bag) because the correct working of the parachute system
depends upon the balance between strength, dimensions, elasticity and
aerodynamic characteristics of all of its parts.
•
Should any problem arise, please write or call us: we are at your service.
1144 Botany Road Botany
NSW 2019
Australia
Telephone: +61 (0)2 9316-4644
Facsimile: +61 (0)2 9316-8488
Email: [email protected]
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