Niviuk KOYOT 4, User Manual

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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.
All incidents involving the leading edge should be reviewed. A hard
impact of the leading edge against a hard surface can damage the sail
cloth.
Unsheathed lines provide increased performance, but this means more
care should be taken when using and maintaining the wing.
Thanks to TNT, the wing has more safety and performance, but
this means being more careful with the material. 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 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
The KOYOT 4 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
KOYOT 4 .
A thorough pre-flight check must be performed before every flight.
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.