Skywalk TEQUILA4, Manual/Service

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HINTS FoR MATERIAl CARE
> Avoid leaving your glider unused in the sun or lying outside in bad weather.
> Avoid exposing your glider to abrasion by dragging it over sticks and stones.
> Always fold your glider carefully and loosely and avoid sharp creases and extreme
compression of the material.
> Always store the risers in the riser bag provided.
> Should the material come in contact with salt water, rinse it immediately and carefully
with fresh water and make sure that it has enough time to dry in a shady location.
> If you land in a tree, never pull hard on the lines or material to free your glider. Rather,
do so carefully and with patience. Once you have removed all leaves and branches from
your glider, inspect the line lengths and symmetry before your next flight.
> When laying out your glider, make sure that neither material nor lines are dirty as dir
particles caught in the fibers can shorten the lines and damage the material.
> If lines get caught on the ground, they can get stretched or torn during launching.
For this reason, make sure that all lines are free and avoid stepping on them.
> Make sure that no snow, sand or stones find their way into the canopy because weight
on the trailing edge of the glider can brake or even stall it. Should this happen anyway,
lift up the glider by C-lines so that the air inlets are pointing down and the canopy
can empty itself.
> When launching in a strong wind, part of the glider may hit the ground hard. This can
lead to tears in the ribs or damage to the seams. For this reason, inspect your glider on
a regular basis for this type of damage.
> After landing, don’t let the glider fall to the ground on its nose as this can damage
the material in the leading edge.
DISpoSAl
When choosing materials, skywalk places high value on environmental compatibility
and the highest quality control. Should your glider someday no longer be flyable, remove
all metal parts such as shackles, pulleys, etc.
All remaining parts such as lines, material and risers can be turned in at a recycling
center. The metallic parts can be turned in at a metals recycling center. The best solution
is to send your retired skywalk glider directly to us. We will then take care of recycling it.
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MAINTENANCE
With proper care, your skywalk glider should remain airworthy for many years.
A well treated glider will be able to fly twice as many hours as a glider that after each
use is stuffed without feeling back into its sack.
Always remember: your life depends on your glider!
SToRAGE
Ideal is a dry, dark place with a constant temperature. Moisture is an old enemy of the
durability of all paragliders. For this reason, always dry your equipment before you store it,
preferably in a heated and well ventilated room, so that moisture can evaporate.
ClEANING
Any rubbing or abrasion can cause your glider to deteriorate quickly. The PU coated
canopy materialis dirt-repellent and in emergencies, can be cleaned easily. If you still think
you need to clean your glider (e.g. of cow manure), then use a soft, damp towel or a sponge
WITHOUT soap, solvent or detergent. Let your glider dry thoroughly before storing it.
REpAIR
Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer or by an authorized skywalk
service center.
lINE REpAIRS
The main lines of the skywalk TEQUILA4 consist of a Dyneema- or Technora core and a
polyester sheath. Avoid heavy loads on individual lines as excessive stretching may be irre-
versible. Repeating kinking of lines at the same spot reduces their strength. Visible dam-
age to lines, even if it’s only to the sheath, should be checked and possibly repaired.
New lines can be ordered from the manufacturer or from an authorized skywalk service
center. They will help you to replace defective lines. Before a line is replaced, the correct
length has to be verified by comparing it with the corresponding line on the other side
of the wing. After the replacement and before your next flight, perform a line check
by kiting up the glider on the ground.
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