Niviuk IKUMA P, User Manual

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internal structure of the glider, brings a more uniform profile, and hence
reduces the overall wing weight to gain efficiency in flight. The Nitinol
provides the highest level of protection against deformation, heat or
breaks. Using this technological advance, the glider is able to maintain its
original features for a longer period of time.
3LT.- Its powerful profile, a detailed internal architectural structure, and
the use of high-tech strength materials make it possible to obtain a
significant reduction of the combined line lengths, hence reducing the
amount of parasitic drag and the weight of the glider for better efficiency.
IKS.- The IKS (Interlock System) is an ultra-lightweight, high strength
connecting system that aims to complement the light product range
and replace the current systems based on the use of the maillons and/
or carabiners. This new system is based on a secure connection using a
simple Dyneema loop provided with a fixing and locking system, ensuring
the complete efficiency and safety of the connection, and allowing the
equipment to be ready at all times, either with or without load.
The IKS1000 is designed and dimensioned as a connection system
between the risers and the lines. It has a breaking load of 1055 kg, which
greatly exceeds that of the classic 3mm (550 kg) maillon, but with a much
less weight. This feature makes it a key element in the entire range of
P-Series (lightweight) wings, which are delivered with this technology as
standard.
Please note: the IKS1000 kg system was not designed nor certified
to connect the risers to the harness and/or a rescue parachute to the
harness. For that specific function, Niviuk developed the IKS3000. For
more information visit
niviuk.com
1. Locate the elastic sleeve’s inner small diameter tube.
2. Push the IKS line through it.
3. Push now the IKS line through the lines and the riser. The reinforced
end with the black tab should be located on the side of the riser.
4. Push the upper looped end downward through the elastic sleeve (not
the small diameter tube) and then through the reinforced loop end where
the black tab is located.
5. Continue with the procedure in a counter-clockwise motion by pushing
the looped end through the riser.
6. Push the looped end first upward through the elastic sleeve (not the
small diameter tube) and through the lines again following the same
pattern.
7. Push the looped end downward through the elastic sleeve (not the