Niviuk PEAK 23, User Manual

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The lines are semi-automatically manufactured and all the sewing is fi nished
under the supervision of our specialists.
The jigsaw puzzle of the assembly process is made easier using this method.
We economize on resources while making the quality control more effi cient.
All the different parts of the canopy are cut and assembled under the strict
conditions induced by the automation of the whole process.
All NIVIUK Gliders go through an extremely thorough and effi cient fi nal
inspection. Every single line of each glider is measured individually once the
fi nal assembly has concluded.
Each wing is thoroughly inspected at the end of it assembly.
Each glider is packaged following the maintenance and conservation
instructions recommended for the advanced materials. NIVIUK Gliders are
made of fi rst class materials as demanded by the performance, durability,
and homologation requirements of the present-day market.
Information about construction materials is given on the last pages of
this manual.
1.5 ELEMENTS, COMPONENTS
The PEAK is delivered to its owner together with a series of components
that, although not fundamental, do take an important part in the use,
transport and storage of the paraglider. The glider is delivered together with a
rucksack, large enough for all of the equipment to fi t inside (195 liters), once
appropriately packed. The rucksack is designed to make transport on foot
as pleasant as possible. The internal bag, intended to protect the PEAK from
possible damage, during storage is also supplied.
The compression strap allows you to keep the glider as good as possible in
the rucksack. Furthermore you will fi nd the accelerator bar that completes
the acceleration gear of the wing, a small fabric repair kit made of auto-
adhesive ripstop, a pair of special handles for more precise piloting and a
user’s manual with the answers all our questions about our new PEAK.
2. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
2.1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACE
We recommend that you unpack and assemble your wing on a schooling
slope or a fl at clear area without to much wind and free of obstacles. These
conditions will allow you to carry out all the steps required for you to check
and infl ate the NIVIUK PEAK.
We recommend that an instructor or a retailer supervise the entire procedure,
as only they are competent to resolve any doubt in a safe and professional way.
2.2 PROCEDURE
Take the paraglider out of the rucksack, open it and spread it open with the
lines on top of the underside, position the wing as if you were to infl ate it.
Check the condition of the fabric and the lines, making sure there are no
abnormalities. Check the maillons, which attach the lines to the risers, are
properly closed. Identify and if necessary disentangle the lines from A, B, and
C risers, the brake lines and the corresponding risers. Make sure that there
are no ties or knots.
2.3 ASSEMBLY OF THE HARNESS
Correctly place the risers on the harness karabiners. The risers and lines
should not have any twists and they should be in the right order. Check that
the harness buckles are correctly locked.
2.4 TYPE OF HARNESS
The PEAK has passed the EN D certifi cation using an ABS type harness. This
certifi cation allows it to be fl own with most of the harnesses on the market.
We recommend that you adjust the distance of the chest strap according the
certifi cation. This varies according to the size of the wing.
44 cm for size 23 - 45 cm for size 25 - 46 cm for size 27 and 29.
Any changes made to these specifi cations may affect the wing’s performance