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If you damage a line:
Any line that is visually damaged MUST be replaced. Lines can be ordered from your local Ozone dealer
or directly from our website www.flyozone.com. Alternatively, use a reputable paragliding service centre
to make the replacement lines.
It is important that replacement lines are made from the correct materials and diameters. You should
check lengths against their counterpart on the other side of the wing to make ensure symmetry. Once the
line has been replaced, inflate and check the glider before flying.
Maintenance Checks
Your wing, like a car, should be technically checked to ensure proper airworthiness. Your wing should
be serviced by a qualified professional for the first time after 24 months, or after 100 hours. However, if
you are a frequent flyer (more than 100 hrs per year), then we recommend you have the wing serviced
annually. The checker should inform you about the condition of your glider and if some parts will need to
be checked or changed before the next normal service check period.
The dimensions of the lines tend to move during the first part of their life, it is therefore recommended to
have a performance trim check within the first 50hrs of use. To ensure the correct trim, the lines should
be measured and adjusted to the published values as necessary. Loops in the C lines, along with loops
attaching the B risers are in place to make the trimming process easier.
During the life of the wing the sail cloth and the lines do not age in the same way or at the same rate, it
is possible that you may have to change part or all of the lines during the wing’s life. For this reason it is
important to do regular inspections so that you know the exact condition of all of the components of your
glider. We recommend that inspections are carried out by a qualified professional.
You alone are responsible for your flying kit and your safety depends on it. Take care of your equipment
and have it regularly inspected. Changes in inflation/groundhandling/flying behaviour indicates the gliders
aging, if you notice any changes you should have the wing checked before flying again. These are the
basic elements of the check up:
IMPORTANT
Take care of your
glider and make sure
you have it checked
and serviced according
to the schedule.
