Niviuk HOOK 3, User Manual

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processes while making the quality control more efficient. All the different
parts of the canopy are cut and assembled under the strict conditions
induced by the automation of the whole process.
All NIVIUK Gliders go through an extremely thorough and efficient
final inspection.
Every single line of each glider is measured individually once the final
assembly has concluded. Each wing is then individually inflated for the
last visual revision.
Each glider is packaged following the maintenance and conservation
instructions recommended for the advanced materials. NIVIUK Gliders are
made of first class materials as demanded by the performance, durability,
and homologation requirements of the present-day market.
Information about construction materials is given on the last pages of
this manual.
1.5 ELEMENTS, COMPONENTS
The HOOK 3 is delivered to its owner together with a series of
components that, although not fundamental, do take an important
part in the use, transport and storage of the paraglider. The glider
is delivered together with a rucksack, large enough for all of the
equipment to fit inside, once appropriately packed. The rucksack
is designed to make transport on foot as pleasant as possible. The
internal bag, intended to protect the HOOK 3 from possible damage,
during storage is also supplied.
The glider strap allows you to fold the wing as small as possible.
Furthermore you will find the accelerator bar that completes the
acceleration gear of the wing, a small fabric repair kit made of auto
adhesive rips top, a user’s manual with the answers all our questions
about our new HOOK 3, an instruction booklet and also a USB pen drive.
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 HOOK 3.
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, make sure there
are no abnormalities. Check the maillons that attach the lines to the risers
are properly closed. Identify and order the A, B, C lines, 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 HOOK 3 has passed the EN B certification using a EN1651:1999
type harness.
This certification allows it to be flown with most of the harnesses on the
market, even the ones that use cocoon.