Niviuk KOUGAR 3, User Manual

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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 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 PACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Inspections
The KOUGAR 3 must be periodically serviced. An inspection must be
scheduled every 100 flying hours or every two years whichever comes
first (EN/LTF norm).
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
KOUGAR 3.
A thorough pre-flight check must be performed before every flight.
7.4 CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS
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.
We recommend any inspection or repair is performed by a Niviuk
professional in our official workshop:
http://niviuk.com/content/service.
Any modification of the glider made in an external workshop will
invalidate the guarantee of the product. Niviuk cannot be held
responsible for any issues or damage resulting from modifications or
repairs carried out by unqualified professionals or who are not approved
by the manufacturer.