NIVIUK GLIDERS IKUMA 21, User Manual

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2. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
2.1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE
We recommend that you unpack and assemble your wing on a schooling
slope or a flat clear area without too much wind and free of obstacles.
These conditions will allow you to carry out all the steps required for you
to check and inflate the IKUMA.
We recommend that an instructor or a retailer supervises the entire
procedure as only they are competent to resolve any doubt in a safe and
professional way.
2.2 PROCEDURE
Take the paraglider out of the rucksack, open it and spread it open with
the lines on top of the underside, position the wing as if you were to
inflate it. Check the condition of the fabric and the lines, making sure
there are no abnormalities. Check the maillons, which attach the lines to
the risers, are properly closed. Identify and if necessary disentangle the
lines from A, B’, B and C risers, the brake lines and the corresponding
risers. Make sure that there are no ties or knots.
2.3 ASSEMBLY OF THE HARNESS
Correctly place the risers on the harness karabiners. The risers and lines
should not have any twists and they should be in the right order. Check
that the harness buckles are correctly locked.
2.4 TYPE OF HARNESS
The IKUMA has been certified on EN B with a harness according to the
following rules:
• 2. DV LuftGerPV §1, Nr. 7 c (LTF)
• European Standard EN1651
• European Standard EN12491
This certification allows it to be flown with most of the harnesses on the
market, even the ones that use cocoon. We strongly recommend that you
adjust the distance of the chest strap according the values used during
certification. This varies according to the size of the chosen harness.
Small = 44 cm
Medium = 45 cm
Large = 46 cm
Incorrect adjustment can seriously affect the piloting of the glider. A
distance, which is too wide between the karabiners, may provide more
feedback but could affect the overall stability of the glider. A distance,
which is too narrow between the karabiners, would provide less feedback
but also increase any risk of developing a twist in during a large collapse.
Any change made to these specifications may affect the wing’s
performance and reactions. This would therefore effect the glider’s
configuration and would not conform to the homologation.
2.5 ASSEMBLY OF THE ACCELERATOR
The acceleration mechanism of the IKUMA works when you push with
your feet on the accelerator bar, this is supplied with the equipment.
On delivery the accelerator bar has not yet been installed and it is
recommended that it is fit by yourself before flight.
Most harnesses are equipped with a pre-installed acceleration system.
When fitting any accelerator system ensure that all preinstalled items
within the harness, such as roller pulleys are used correctly. After fitting,
take into account that you will have to adjust the length of the accelerator
lines for correct use. This will vary according to the length of the pilot’s
legs!