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Your backpack was designed with comfort and practicality in mind. It´s format allows for good
content distribution. Shoulder straps and back support are padded so that comfort is not
compromised during walks.
BACKPACK
• The
ATMUS 2
lines are made of Vectran. Individual line overloads beyond the normal
range in flight must be avoided, because an excessive deformation of the line is irreversible,
and becoming permanent.
• The same way, folding and creasing the lines must be avoided, specially the main lines.
Never step over the lines or canopy, above all on hard surface. The canopy must be opened
only on a clean surface area, since dirty can penetrate in the canopy’s fiber, shorten the
lines or spoiling the fabric. The lines must be kept from any entanglements on takeoff to
prevent excessive deformation. Avoid storing the paraglider for long periods in areas with
high humidity or heat, this causes premature aging of the materials.
• Keep away sand, stones or snow from entering the canopy cells because any weight
on the trailing edge slows the canopy down, possibly creating a stall, furthermore, sharp
corners may cut the fabric.
• During takeoffs and landings in windy conditions, a run-away canopy may hit the ground
strongly and the shock may rupture the material.Em caso de emaranhamento as linhas de
freio podem esfolar ou uma linha principal pode vir a ser cortada por uma linha de freio,
rompendo devido a fricção.
• In case of line entanglement the brake lines may peel-off or a main line may get cut by
a brake line, due to friction.
• The manipulation of the paraglider during ground takeoff, or a lot of wind speed up the
aging processn of your equipment.
• After a tree or water landing, the lines must be checked and tested.
• On landing, avoid letting the Leading Edge fall forward and downward towards the
ground because this may damage the materials that form the front of the paraglider and/
or rip the sewn areas.
• In case of salt-water contact, the paraglider must be soaked and washed with fresh
water. Salt water might decrease the lines’ resistance even if soaked with fresh water. The
lines must be changed after contact with salt water.
• Never dry the paraglider directly under the sun. This must be done in a shaded area.
• After an accident send the paraglider for inspection to the manufacturer or distributor.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A LONG LIFE
• Your ATMUS 2 was designed, tested and certified to perform the best. Any alteration of
your paraglider will nullify your certification and jeopardize your safety. For these reasons
we strongly recommend you to avoid altering anything on your paraglider.
REVISÃO
The first inspection check is mandatory completing 24 months or 100 flights, whichever comes
first.
After the first inspection any wing has to be checked yearly or at each 100 flights, whichever
comes first. In any of these inspections may occur that a shorter period of time for the next
inspection will be defined (f. ex. 6 months or 50 flights). It is of utmost importance to follow
these guidelines. Without performing the mandatory inspections, the paraglider loses its
certification and the respective SOL warranty becomes null and void.
Always check your equipment after an incident or in case the canopy has been stored for a
long time. In case of excessive use (permanent spirals and other extreme maneuvers) the
period of inspection has to be shorter. Repairs must be performed only by the manufacturer,
distributor or authorized personnel. Minor repairs could be handled by yourself, although we
recommend that repairs should be performed by the manufacturer
or authorized personnel. They have the necessary materials and tools to maintain your glider.
Warning
REPAIRS
• Along with your kit you get small adhesives for repair. Small tears up to 10 cm away from
the line points may be fixed by you. Beyond that we advise you the maintenance be made
by the manufacturer or by the registered workshop.
• Clean the spot where the adhesive will be applied with a humid cloth;
• It must be at least 2,5 cm more of the adhesive than the tear;
• Make the edges rounded to avoid to unglue after is glue;
• Apply on both sides of the tear.
TEARS
Along with your kit you get a 1.1 thickness line to make a little repair. When you repair we
advise you to sew the unsowed point after you check the measure. Do not knot because it may
diminish up to 80 % of the line resistance.
LINE BREAKAGE
• When buying the lubricant make sure that this product do not attack the material properties.
This may affect the fabric and lines resistance.
Atenção
SEALING
Along with your kit you get sealing for the carbines. Do not leave your risers without them
because they avoid the movement of the screw nut making it impossible their opening.