Ozone Atom 3, Pilot'S Manual

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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. Pack away once you have finished flying. Do not leave it
sitting in the sun.
• 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
(which can lead to problem on launch, stalling, glider not flying symmetrically, ...)
• Change your main brake lines if they are damaged.
• Be Careful when groundhandling 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 lead to premature ageing of
the risers. If you notice any signs of abrasion, especially to the lines, make sure you get the wing
professionally serviced and importantly modify your groundhandling technique to stop any further
damage.
• Your Ozone wing has an opening closed using velcro on the trailing edge of the tip called the ‘Butt
hole’. This has been designed to easily empty all the things which have been accumulating in your
wing (sand, leaves, rocks, mobile phones etc).
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.
IMPORTANT
Never pack away or
store your glider wet.
IMPORTANT
Never use detergent or
chemical cleaners.