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maINtENaNCE & ChECkS
1) maintenance advice
The life of your paraglider depends largely on the care with which you
maintain and use it.
Avoid dropping it on its top surface or on its leading edge during ground
handling, inflation or landing.
Do not drag it across the ground when moving it.
Do not expose it unnecessarily to daylight (especially in bright sunshine).
Choose a folding technique that does not damage the leading edge
stiffeners or excessively crease the internal structure. To maximize the life
of your glider we do not recommend the use of stuff sacks (quick packs):
the abrasion of the material can decrease the life expectancy of the fabric
– in particular its internal structure.
Always use the protective bag supplied to avoid direct contact with the harness
and buckles or any abrasion between the wing and the carry rucksack.
Never store your paraglider when it is damp. If immersed in seawater
rinse thoroughly in fresh water. Do not use any detergents.
Dry your paraglider away from direct sunlight in a dry and well-ventilated
environment.
Regularly empty any foreign bodies from your paraglider. e.g. sand,
stones, animal/vegetable matter (which may eventually decay). Twigs,
sand, pebbles, etc... damage tissue in successive folds and organic
debris of vegetable or animal origin (insects) can promote mould growth.
Trim tab replacement
It is common with all trim tab systems that after many hours of flight with
frequent trim tab adjustments, part of the webbing can become worn. This
can cause the trim tab system to eventually slip from slow flight mode to
faster mode when under load. This is normal behavior of any trim tab system
that has endured heavy use over time and suffered wear, such as that by
commercial pilots. Bi 4 2 trim tabs have been especially designed so that this
part of the trim tab system can easily be replaced.
Replacement method
A.
Release the Velcro of the rip stop buckle protector hood and unthread
the Velcro tab.
B.
Remove magnet from yellow pocket.
C.
Remove the stopper cord.
D.
Extract the webbing system, complete with Kamet buckle (photo) and
replace with the new replacement part in the reverse order. Be sure
to replace the magnet with the correct polarity, securely into the inner
pocket flap so as it cannot fall out.
E.
We suggest that you replace one side completely first so that you can use
the other as a reference. Complete riser (photo).
2) Control
Pre-delivery Control
The paraglider has undergone a series of tests during the production
process and subsequent flight tests before delivery. It is delivered with
the same brake setting as used during certification.
Periodic Checks & Repairs:
For safety reasons it is recommended that the paraglider be checked
at least once every 2 years or after 100 flights, or if you detect a change
in its behaviour. The manufacturer or an authorized representative should
perform this check. Before sending the paraglider for an inspection contact
your importer or your dealer. Have your wing inspected if you notice
damage or a change in flight behaviour before sending the paraglider for
an inspection contact your importer or your dealer.
Fixing small rips
Small rips in the sail up to a length of 4 cm can be repaired with adhesive sail
tape. keep an excess length of 3 cm on both ends of the rip and apply the
tape to both sides.
Spare parts
your Sky glider consists of many high quality long-life components. When
replacing parts (lines, risers, fabric panels, etc.), only original parts may be
used. In addition to the continued airworthiness of your paraglider this is
important for your safety as well.
3) guarantee
Your Bi 4 2 is guaranteed for two years against any manufacturing defect,
from the date of purchase.
The guarantee does not cover:
Damage caused by misuse, neglect of regular maintenance, or glider
overload.
Damage caused by inappropriate landings.
4) Disposal
Even the best products have a limited service life, and once your glider
reaches this point, it must be disposed of properly. Please make sure your
paraglider is disposed of in the correct environmental manner or send it
back to Sky Paragliders for correct disposal.
If you have any questions regarding the information in this manual contact
your SKY dealer.
Sky Paragliders a.s.
Okružní 39, 739 11 Frýdlant nad Ostravicí, Czech Republic
Tel. 00420 558 676 088, [email protected],
www.sky-cz.com
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