Niviuk ICEPEAK EVOX 20, User Manual

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We strongly recommend that any repairs should
be done in a specialist repair shop by qualified personnel.
This will guarantee the airworthiness and continued certification of your
ICEPEAK EVOX.
A thorough pre-flight check must be performed before every flight.
Checking unsheathed lines
The ICEPEAK EVOX is fitted with unsheathed lines. Their durability
conforms to unsheathed line standards. Their strength is guaranteed and
their resistance to UV is one of the highest in this type of lines.
However, using these lines means there is a requirement to maintain the
trim of your ICEPEAK EVOX within the stipulated ranges.
We recommend checking the lines after the first +/- 30 flying hours.
Why is this necessary?
Thanks to our research and experience acquired over time by our R&D
team, we are capable of predicting how lines will perform.
Following the recommended inspections will allow you to maintain the wing
in optimum condition.
The maintenance carried out on each wing will be different depending on
the conditions of each flying area, climate, temperature, humidity, type of
terrain, wing load, etc.
We refer to the so-called loops. The Ikuma, Peak 4 and Icepeak 8 models
are delivered as standard with a double loop at the top of some of their
lines. This double loop is used to adjust the length to stipulated margins
and allows, if necessary, readjustment of the line length according to its
stability in use.
Every pilot receives their wing from the factory with the loops already made,
so please do not change the line lengths or loops under any circumstances.
Any readjustment must be performed by a specialised workshop.
7.4 REPAIRS
In case of small tears, you can temporarily repair these by using the
Ripstop tape included in the repair kit, as long as no stitching is required
to mend the fabric.
Any other tears or repairs should be done in a specialist repair shop by
qualified personnel.
Damaged lines must be repaired or exchanged immediately.
Please refer to the line plan at the end of this manual.
Any repair should be done in a specialist repair shop by qualified
personnel.
Niviuk can not be held responsible for any damage caused by incorrect
repairs.
8. SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY
It is well known that free-flying is considered a high-risk sport, where
safety depends on the person who is practicing it.
Incorrect use of this equipment may cause severe, life-changing injuries
to the pilot, or even death. Manufacturers and dealers cannot be held
responsible for your decisions, actions or accidents that may result from
participating in this sport.
You must not use this equipment if you have not been properly trained
to use it. Do not take advice or accept any informal training from anyone
who is not properly qualified as a flight instructor.
8.3 CHECKS AND CONTROLS
We strongly recommend that all actions on the glider were advised for
professionals.