Ozone Geo 3, Manual

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• 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.
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
Always store all your flying equipment in a dry room, protected from
the 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).
Dry your wing preferably out of the sun, in the wind. Never use a hair
dryer, etc.
If you land in the salt water, you must clean it with fresh water first
and then dry it.
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.
IMPORTANT: Never pack away or store your glider wet.
Cleaning
Any kind of wiping/scratching can damage the coating of the cloth.
We recommend for cleaning to use a soft cloth dampened only with
water and to use gentle movements little by little across the sur-
face.
IMPORTANT: Never use detergent or chemical cleaners.
ACROBATIC FLYING
The Geo 3 has been designed as a lightweight intermediate XC wing
and is not intended for aerobatic manoeuvres.
A specific standard of certification for aerobatic flying has not been
set up yet. Ozone wings although designed to the highest specifica-
tions are, therefore, not certified for this type of flying. As Aerobatic
manoeuvres are very difficult and incorrectly performed manouvers
can put abnormal stresses on the glider and lead to loss of pilot con-
trol, Ozone strongly recommend you not undertake this style of flying
as it could seriously reduce the lifespan of you and your wing.
TOWING
The Geo 3 may be tow-launched. It is the pilot’s responsibility to
use suitable harness attachments and release mechanisms and to
ensure that they are correctly trained on the equipment and system
employed. All tow pilots should be qualified to tow, use a qualified tow
operator with proper, certified equipment, and make sure all towing
regulations are observed.
When towing you must be certain that the paraglider is completely
over your head before you start. In each case the maximum tow force
needs to correspond to the body weight of the pilot.
CARING FOR YOUR WING
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 posi -
tion - 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.