Niviuk ICEPEAK EVOX 20, User Manual

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7. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
7.1 MAINTENANCE
Careful maintenance of your equipment will ensure continued top
performance.
Apart from the general checks, we recommend actively maintaining your
equipment.
A pre-flight check is obligatory before each flight.
If there is any damage to the equipment or you suspect any areas of the
wing are susceptible to wear, you should inspect these and act accordingly.
At Niviuk we are firmly committed to make technology accessible to all
pilots. For this reason all our wings are fitted with the latest innovations.
Thanks to our innovative technologies, the wing has more safety and
performance, but this means being more careful with the material.
A hard impact of the leading edge against a hard surface can damage the
sail cloth. All incidents involving the leading edge should be reviewed.
If any Nitinol rod is damaged, they are easily replaceable.
The fabric and the lines do not need to be washed. If they become dirty,
clean them with a soft damp cloth, using only water. Do not use detergents
or other chemicals.
If your wing is wet from contact with water, place it in a dry area, air it and
keep it away from direct sunlight.
Direct sunlight may damage the wing’s materials and cause premature
aging. After landing, do not leave the wing exposed to the sun. Pack it
properly and stow it away in its backpack.
If flying in a sandy environment, and sand has accumulated inside the wing,
remove it before packing it away. The apertures at the wing tips facilitate
easy removal of objects from the trailing edge.
If your wing is wet from contact with salt water, immerse it in fresh water
and dry it away from direct sunlight.
7.2 STORAGE
It is important for the wing to be correctly folded when stored. Keep it in the
in a cool, dry place away from solvents, fuels, oils.
Do not leave your gear inside a car boot, as cars left in the sun can become
very hot. A rucksack can reach temperatures up to 60ºC.
Weight should NOT be laid on top of the equipment.
It is very important to pack the wing correctly before storage.
In case of long-term storage it is advisable, if possible, that the wing is
not compressed and it should be stored loosely without direct contact
with the ground. Humidity and heating can have an adverse effect on the
equipment.
7.3 CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS
Inspections
The ICEPEAK EVOX must be periodically serviced. In accordance with the
certification, an inspection must be scheduled every 100 flying hours or
every two years whichever comes first.