North&Wing&S,LSA&Maintenance&Manual&
Model:&Sport&X2&582&
Issue 3.2
Printed: July 16 2017
Page 33
4.2# Wing#Maintenance:#MOPulse#15#Meter#Wing#
4.2.1
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Wing Cleaning
Skill Level:
Owner and higher
Tools:
Damp cloth, pail, soft brush
Materials:
Water and possibly mild detergent, aluminum polish/cleaner, WD40
Task Description:
The sail fabric should be cleaned regularly with a soft damp cloth. If the wing is exceptionally
dirty, it can be washed with a mild detergent only. Keep detergent washing to a minimum.
Acetone or alcohol can be used to remove stubborn stains without harming the sail. However,
rinse thoroughly with water after cleaning with these chemicals. Because of the acid in their
system, bug grime should be removed immediately to prevent long term deterioration of the
sail.
All cables can be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. The plastic coating on the wing cables can
be cleaned with WD40 or household cleaner if necessary.
Wing struts are anodized and can be cleaned with a soft damp cloth, or with a mild detergent.
If placards, such as the “EXPERIMENTAL” placard is attached to the strut, be careful not to
scrub the strut to avoid removing or damaging the placards.
Other exposed aluminum tubes, keel tube, cross bars, down tubes, base tube, leading edges,
and ribs can be cleaned with a soft damp cloth or a mild detergent. In some cases it may be
desirable to polish these tubes with a mild aluminum polishing cloth and compound.
4.2.2
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Wing Tuning
Skill level:
Owner and higher
Tools:
Philips screw driver
Parts:
Leading Edge Shims if necessary
Task Description:
This task can be complicated. If you do not feel comfortable in your understanding of the
following instructions, do not attempt to adjust the wing. The performance of the wing can be
significantly affected if excessive adjustments, or improper adjustments are made.
Prior to starting any wing adjustments, check the following items which may cause any
number of problems.