Niviuk TAKOO 3, User Manual

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any form of piloting that is different to normal flight. To learn safely how
to master acrobatic manoeuvres you should attend lessons which are
carried out by a qualified instructor and over water. Extreme manoeuvres
take you and your wing to centrifugal forces that can reach 4 to 5g.
Materials will wear more quickly than in normal flight. If you do practice
extreme manoeuvres we recommend that you submit your wing to a line
revision every six months.
7. FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS
Historically packing a paraglider used to be a case of simply folding the
wing in the easiest and most convenient way possible and then placing
it into the backpack. However modern design and the introduction of
technically advanced materials dictate that the folding of wings now
requires more care and attention.
Folding should be carried out cell to cell (accordion style) with the sle ribs
remaining parallel to the leading edge at all times. The same technique
should then be applied to STE ribs on the trailing edge and when
complete the cell structures along the entire chord of the wing should lay
parallel and neatly alongside each other.
The wing should then be folded into three sections of equal width with
each section stacked upon the other, in order to avoid placing undue
stress on the internal structures when packed, it is important that each
section is folded to the same length as the internal structure of the SLE,
several smaller folds should be avoided.
8. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
8.1 MAINTENANCE
Careful maintenance of your equipment will ensure continued
performance.
The fabric and the lines do not need to be washed, if they become
dirty, clean them with a soft damp cloth. If your wing gets wet with salty
water, immerse it in fresh water and dry it away from direct sunlight. The
sunlight may damage the materials of your wing and cause premature
aging. Once you have landed, do not leave the wing in the sun, store it
properly. If you use your wing in a sandy area, try to avoid the sand from
entering through the cell openings of the leading edge. If sand is inside
the wing, remove it before folding.
8.2 STORAGE
It is important that the wing is correctly folded when stored. Store your
flying equipment in a cool, dry place away from solvents, fuels or oils. It
is not advisable to store your flying equipment in the trunk of your car.
Temperatures inside a car parked in the sunlight, can be very high. Inside
a rucksack and in the sunlight temperatures can reach 60ºC. Weight
should not be laid on top of the equipment.
Folding should be carried out cell to cell (accordion style) with the ribs
remaining parallel to the leading edge at all times. The wing does not
have to be tightly folded, if you do so it may damage the material and or
the lines.
8.3 CHECKS AND CONTROLS
You should ensure your TAKOO 3 is periodically serviced and checked
at your local repair shop every 100 hours of use or every two years
(whichever happens first). This is the only way to guarantee that your
TAKOO 3 will continue to function properly and therefore continue
fulfilling the homologation certificate results.
8.4 REPAIRS