Service and maintenance
General advice
To keep your glider in good condition for many years, please consider the
following advice:
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Don’t expose your glider to unnecessary UV radiation – for example
by leaving it on the landing site unpacked.
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Don’t fold the nylon rod reinforcements at the cell openings too hard.
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If you pack the glider when it is wet or just damp, it has to be dried
later. Don’t leave it packed in a wet condition!
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When you practice ground handling, avoid crashing the glider hard on
the ground with the leading edge, as this might lead to damage.
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Avoid unnecessary dirt or sharp stones touching the lines and the
cloth. Don’t step on the lines if they are laying on a stony surface!
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Humidity combined with dirt can lead to shrinking of the lines and
thereby to the wrong trim on your glider.
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Sand and Saltwater (sweat) may damage the lines in the long run.
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To store your glider for a longer time, avoid a humid or a very hot
environment. (Like in a car during hot summer days)
Cleaning
To clean the wing, only use water and a cleaning cloth. Never use any solvents.
If there is sand, dirt or small stones inside the canopy, you should remove them
because they will damage the coating of the cloth and the seams in the long run.
Repair
Repairs may only be performed by authorised service centres or by NOVA.
You can repair small holes or tears in the cloth (smaller than 5cm) yourself with
a special self adhesive repair tape. (You can order it at NOVA or in any service
centre.) If you are not sure about the damage, or if the damage affects parts of a
seam, please contact NOVA. (
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