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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
8.2 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.
8.3 CHECKS AND CONTROLS
We strongly recommend that all actions on the glider were advised for
professionals.
Always check all the flying equipment before every flight.
In spite of providing much more benefits to the pilots, 2 liner gliders need
more care and control of the calibration. The ICEPEAK 6 unsheathed
lines resistance is guaranteed under 150 +/- hours. The resistance to the
UV is one of the highest. With a 2 liner glider every little variation on the
calibration of the lines has a directly effect on the performance of the
wing.
We recommend checking the lines calibration after the first 30 hours +/-
of flight. This examination must be taken apart from the regular checking
every 100 hours of use or every two years (whichever happens first).
Why is it necessary?
Thanks to the experience acquired with the 2 liner gliders on the previous
seasons and to the incessant control task of our R&D team over the Abac
Team gliders, we are capable now of predicting how to take appropriately
care of this kind of lines to assure the best performance of the profile.
Following the controls recommended the glider will keep its original
features for longer.
The conditions of the flight zone, the climate area, temperature,
humidity, wing load, …cause a different impact over the wing. That’s
why the calibration would be set taking in consideration these factors.
Only qualified professionals should realize it. Do not modify the wing
considering the calibration required for other pilots before being sure that
it is really necessary for us.
8.4 REPAIRS
If the wing is damaged, you can temporarily repair it by using the rip stop
that you’ll find 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.
9. SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY
It is well known that paragliding is considered a high-risk sport, where
safety depends on the person who is practising it.
Wrong use of this equipment can 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.
