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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, you should inspect it 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
ageing. 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 the gear inside a car boot, as cars left in the sun can
become very hot. A rucksack can reach temperatures up to 60º C.
Weight should not be laid on top of the equipment.
It is very important to pack the wing correctly before storage.
It is essential that the wing is properly folded and packed. 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. with the ground. Humidity and heating can have an adverse
effect on the equipment.
7.3 CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS
Inspections
In accordance with its certification, the X-ONE must be periodically
serviced. An inspection must be scheduled every 100 flying hours or
every 24 months, whichever comes first.
We strongly recommend that any repairs should
be performed at a specialist repair shop by qualified personnel.
This is the only way to guarantee the airworthiness and continued
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