LITESPEED RX
OWNERS MANUAL
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GLIDER CARE
Your Moyes Litespeed RX will require very little in the way of maintenance if you take a
little extra time and care with your day-to-day treatment and use.
Storage
Keep the glider in its bag in a cool dry place. Store the glider off the floor or ground and
free from contact with oils, solvents or acidic substances. Always dry the glider
completely before storing. If this is not possible, ensure that the glider bag is off or open
and that the sail is loose enough for air to circulate. Dry completely, as soon as possible.
Sail Care
It is important to keep the sail clean and free from salt if you fly near the coast. Regular
rinsing with fresh water will achieve this but for thorough washing a mild detergent may
be used provided it is completely rinsed off the sail. For more serious stains consult your
local sail-maker or Moyes dealer.
Always ensure that all protective padding is properly placed in correct location for
transport or pack-up. Even one small trip with missing or incorrectly located padding is
enough to wear a small hole in the sail.
For small tears apply sail repair tape to prevent fraying. Unless the tear is at a stress
point or along the trailing edge it will not tend to run or expand.
Sun and exposure to the elements will deteriorate the sail more rapidly than hours of
flying. It is recommended to minimise sun exposure and exposure to UV radiation.
If possible set up the glider in shade and minimise the time in which the glider is open to
the elements. Note that Dacron sails are considerably more vulnerable to UV
deterioration than the new PX Mylar. It is important to carry the glider in its bag on well
padded roof bars with at least three points of support.
If you take just a little extra care when packing up and transporting the glider, it will
maintain its condition and performance for many more enjoyable hours.
Battens
Never force the battens into their pockets. Insert them gently to avoid damage to the sail
and wear to the batten ends. If battens are pushed into the pockets too fast the plastic
batten ends will heat to the point of slightly melting and create unnecessary wear on the
batten pockets. Sand in the sail or on the battens will cause abrasion in the pockets.
Always pack the highly cambered battens (nose to batten 5) into the batten bag as a unit
- never one at a time. This will avoid flattening the camber. Store the battens securely
between the leading edges with the camber to the very end so that the tie downs for
transport do not pull across the camber.
If reshaping is required, take care to avoid over working the tube as this will soften the
alloy causing the battens to lose shape more easily in the future.