SKY PARAGLIDERS FIDES 5, User Manual

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maINtENaNCE & ChECkS
1) advice on maintenance
The life of your paraglider depends largely on the care with which you
maintain and use it. To maximize the life span of your wing, respect the
following rules:
 Avoid dropping the canoppy on its top surface or on its leading edge
during inflation or landing.
 Don‘t drag it across the ground when moving it.
 Don‘t expose it unnecessarily to sunlight.
 Choose a folding technique that doesn‘t damage the leading edge strips
and that doesn‘t crease the internal structure excessively. To maximize
the life of your glider we do not recommend the use of stuff sacks: the
abrasion of the material will decrease the life expectancy of the fabric
– in particular its internal structure.
 Always use the protective bag to avoid direct contact with the harnesses
and buckles, and unwanted frictions inside the rucksack.
 Never store your paraglider when it is damp. If immersed in sea water,
rinse it thoroughly in fresh water. Do not use any detergents.
 Dry your paraglider away from direct light in a dry and well-aired place.
 Store your loosely packed glider in a cool (10-25°C) and dry (< 70%
humidity) place. Hot car boots or damp basements lead to damages to
the cloth.
 Empty any foreign bodies from your paraglider regularly, for example sand,
stones or animal or 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 mold growth.
2) Checkups
The paraglider has undergone a series of tests during the production pro-
cess and consequent flight tests before the delivery. It is delivered with
a standard brake setting, the same as the one used during the testing.
Periodic Checks & Repairs:
For safety reasons it is recommended that the paraglider be checked at
least once a year, or after 100 flights and anytime there is a change in its
behaviour. The check must be done by the manufacturer or an authorized
representative. Before sending the paraglider for an inspection, contact
your importer or your dealer. Have your wing additionally checked if you
notice damages or a change in flight behaviour
Repairing small damages:
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 alining the rip stop grid with that of the sail fabric.
Spare parts and repair material can be obtained from the SKY factory.
3) Guarantee
FIDES 5 is guaranteed for two years against any production fault since the
date of purchase.
The guarantee does not cover:
 Damage caused by misuse, by neglecting regular maintenance, or if
the glider is overloaded (e. g. use as a tandem or whilst performing
acrobatics).
 Damage caused by inappropriate landings.
In case of any doubts regarding the information in the manual contact your
SKY dealer.
Sky Paragliders a.s.
Okružní 39 739 11 Frýdlant nad Ostravicí, Czech Republic
Tel. +420 558 676 088, info@sky-cz.com, www.sky-cz.com
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