NIVIUK GLIDERS IKUMA 21, User Manual

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you should attend lessons, which are carried out and supervised by a
qualified instructor over water. Extreme maneuvers take you and your
wing to centrifugal forces that can reach 4 to 5g.
Materials will wear more quickly than in normal flight. If you do practice
extreme maneuvers we recommend that you submit your wing to a line
revision every six months.
7. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
7.1 MAINTENANCE
Careful maintenance of your equipment will ensure continued
performance.
The fabric and the lines do not need to be washed, if they become dirty,
clean them with a soft damp cloth.
If your wing gets wet with salty water, immerse it in fresh water and dry it
away from direct sunlight. The sunlight may damage the materials of your
wing and cause premature aging. Once you have landed, do not leave
the wing in the sun, store it properly.
If you use your wing in a sandy area, try to avoid the sand from entering
through the cell openings of the leading edge. If sand is inside the wing,
remove it before folding.
If it gets wet of sea water, you should submerge it into fresh water and let
it dry far away from the sun.
7.2 STORAGE
It is important that the wing is correctly folded when stored. Store your
flying equipment in a cool, dry place away from solvents, fuels or oils. It
is not advisable to store your flying equipment in the trunk of your car.
Temperatures inside a car parked in the sunlight, can be very high. Inside
a rucksack and in the sunlight temperatures can reach 60ºC. Weight
should not be laid on top of the equipment.
If the flying gear is stored with organic material (such as leaves or insects)
inside, the chemical reaction can cause irreparable damage.
7.3 CHECKS AND CONTROLS
You should ensure your IKUMA is periodically serviced and checked
at your local repair shop every 100 hours of use or every 24 months
(whichever happens first). This is the only way to guarantee that your
IKUMA will continue to function properly and therefore continue fulfilling
the homologation certificate results.
7.4 REPAIRS
If the wing is damaged, you can temporarily repair it by using the rip stop
found in the repair kit, so long as no stitches are involved in the tear. Any
other type of tear must be repaired in a specialized repair shop or by
qualified personnel. Do not accept a home repair.
8. SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY
It is well known that paragliding is considered a high-risk sport, where
safety depends on the person who is practicing it.
Wrong use of this equipment may cause severe injuries to the pilot, even
death. Manufacturers and dealers are not responsible for any act or
accident that may be the result of practicing this sport.
You must not use this equipment if you are not trained. Do not take
advice or accept any informal training from anyone who is not properly
qualified as a flight instructor.
9. GUARANTEE