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To turn, simply shift weight, or push the speed bar asymmetrically. (If you push the right side further, the wing will perform a left
turn.)
Geometric data of the accelerator
If the entire available accelerator travel is used, the A-risers shorten by 15cm or 17cm compared to the C-risers, depending on
size: see technical data.
Service and maintenance
General advice
With proper and careful handling of the paraglider, this will remain in perfect technical condition for many years even when used
intensively. Please note the following:
Don’t expose your glider to unnecessary UV radiation – for example by leaving it on the landing site unpacked.
When folding, you should not bend the polyamide rods at the leading edge more as necessary.
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!
When you practice ground handling, avoid crashing the glider hard on the ground with the leading edge, as this might lead to
damage.
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!
Humidity combined with dirt can lead to shrinking of the lines and thereby to the wrong trim on your glider. Salt water (sweat)
may damage the lines in the long run.
Storage
Ideal is a light-protected, dry storage of the paraglider. Permanent storage at very high temperature (for example in the car
during midsummer) should be avoided.
For longer storage, the paraglider should not be compressed.
Transport
For transport, the paraglider can be compressed very tightly. The nylon monofilaments used for nose stiffening are very
insensitive to permanent deformation.
If a very small pack volume is required, a compression bag can also be used. To minimize the weight, make sure that the
paraglider is packed dry. The nylon cloth absorbs water at high humidity and gets heavier.
If vibrations occur during transport (eg: motorcycle), make sure that the fittings (line locks) do not touch the sail cloth (use the
riser bags).
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 should only be carried out by the manufacturer or by authorized companies. If you have any questions, please contact
PHI directly: (info@phi-air.com)
Exceptions are the replacement of lines as well as the repair of small cracks (up to 5 cm, which do not affect seams) or holes in the
cloth, which can be repaired with the original PHI repair set. A small set of sticking cloth is supplied with the wing.