Ozone Alpina 3 Manual Download

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Caring Tips

Careless ground handling damages many paragliders. Here are some things to avoid in order to prolong
the life of your aircraft:
• DO NOT drag your wing along the ground to another take-off position - this damages the sailcloth. Lift

it up and carry it.

• DO NOT try to open your wing in strong winds without untangling the lines first - this puts unnecessary

strain on the lines.

• DO NOT walk on the wing or lines.
• DO NOT repeatedly inflate the glider and then allow it to crash back down. Try to keep this movement

as smooth as possible by moving towards the glider as it comes down.

• DO NOT slam your glider down on the ground leading edge first! This impact puts great strain on the

wing and stitching and can even explode cells.

• FLYING in salty air, in areas with abrasive surfaces (sand, rocks etc.) and ground handling in strong

winds will accelerate the aging process.

• DO NOT fly in the rain or expose the wing to moisture.
• DO NOT expose the wing to unnecessary UV or high levels of heat. Leaving the wing sitting in the sun or

allowing it to get hot (e.g in the back of a car) will significantly increase the chances of premature ageing.

• If you fly with a wrap, you should regularly undo the twisting that appears on the main brake lines. By

twisting the line become shorter and you can end up with a constant tension on the trailing edge.

• Change your main brake lines if they are damaged.
• When groundhandling be careful to not saw the brake lines against the risers or main lines. The abrasion

caused by a sawing motion can damage the main lines and the risers. If you notice any signs of abrasion,

especially to the lines, make sure to replace them. It is important to modify your groundhandling

technique to stop any future damage.

• Your wing has an opening on the wing tips called the ‘Butt hole’. The Butt hole makes it easy to empty

any sand, leaves, rocks, mobile phones etc that may have accumulated in the wing.

It is recommended that you regularly CHECK your wing, especially after a heavy period of use, after an
incident or after a long period of storage.

Storage and Transport

Always store all your flying equipment in a dry room, protected from direct heat. Your wing should be dry
before being packed away. Moisture, heat and humidity are the worst elements for damaging your glider.
Storing a damp glider in your car under the sun would be terrible for example.

If you land in salt water, you must first rinse it thoroughly with clean fresh water. Dry the wing completely,
preferably out of the sun, in the wind. Never use a hair dryer, etc.

Take care that no insects get packed away with the wing. They may eat the cloth and make holes in a bid
to escape. They can also leave acidic deposits if they die and decompose.

Transport the wing in the supplied bags and keep away from oils, paints, chemicals, detergents etc.

Cleaning

Any kind of wiping/scratching can damage the coating of the cloth. We recommend to not clean the wing,
but if you do have to, use a soft cloth dampened with a small amount of water and use gentle movements
little by little across the surface.

Wing Repairs

Always let a registered dealer, professional repair centre or the manufacturer carry out any major or
complex repairs, especially those near seam margins.

If you damage the sail:

If the rip is small and in the middle of a panel however you can fix it yourself. You’ll find all the materials
in the repair kit you need. The fabric can be simply mended with the sticky rip stop/spinnaker tape. When
cutting out the patches allow ample overlap of the tear and make sure both sides are different sizes. Make
sure to round off each corner of the patches.

You can find more information about repairing your wing on the Ozone website, including step by step
instructions with pictures.

IMPORTANT

Never pack away or

store your glider wet.

IMPORTANT

Never use detergent or

chemical cleaners.