LOOKING AFTER YOUR PARAGLIDER
Storage:
Store the
SOL KANGAROO 2
in a dry space away from chemicals and UV
light. Never pack up or store the glider when wet. This shortens the life
of the cloth. Always thoroughly dry your glider before packing or storage.
Cleaning:
Clean the paraglider if only absolutely necessary with water and a soft
sponge. Do not use any chemicals or spirits for cleaning since these can
permanently damage the cloth. Stubborn stains or animal droppings
should be immediately removed, rinsed with water and then thoroughly
dried.
Packing:
We recommend folding your glider using the
“accordion”
system. This
system avoids folding the reinforcements and helps to maintain the
launch and flying characteristics of your paraglider.
Steps:
o
Open completely the canopy;
o
Put every profile reinforcement over the
correspondent cell;
o
Put together the two parts and roll up the
canopy without compress too strongly.
Repair:
Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer, distributor or
authorized workshop.
Maintenance Tips:
•
The
SOL KANGAROO 2
is primarily made of nylon. This cloth, like
any synthetic material, deteriorates through excessive exposure to
UV. It is recommended to reduce UV exposure to a minimum by
keeping the paraglider packed away when not in use. Even when
packed in the bag do not leave it in the sun.
•
Any over stretching of lines apart from the strain imposed during
flight should be avoided as over stretching is irreversible. Make sure
that the lines are not folded tightly.
•
Prevent the lines from catching on anything as they maybe over
stretched. Do not step on the lines.
•
The control lines can chafe if badly tangled.
•
A line plan is enclosed in the glider manual or may be requested from
the manufacturer or distributor.
•
Check line lengths after tree or water landings. This can stretch or
shrink lines.
•
Keep the canopy and lines clean as dirt may penetrate into the fiber
and shorten the lines or damage the cloth.
•
Be careful not to allow snow, sand or stones to enter inside the
canopy's cells. The weight can tear or even stall the glider. The sharp
edges can destroy the cloth as well.
•
Uncontrolled strong wind takeoffs or landings can result in the
leading edge of the canopy hitting the ground at high speed which
may cause rips in the profile and damage the material.
•
Always remove a glider from the water by holding it only by the
trailing edge.
•
Clean the paraglider with fresh water after contact with salt water.
•
Saltwater crystal can weaken line strength even after rinsing in fresh
water. Replace lines immediately after contact with salt water.
•
Also check canopy material after water landings since waves can
place uneven forces on the glider and cause the cloth to distort in
specific areas.
•
Do not always fold the canopy symmetrically to the center cell as this
can cause constant stress in the same area. The center cell should
always be to the outside.
•
Remove any insects from the glider since certain types
(i.e.
grasshoppers)
can produce an acidic substance that will eventually eat
through the material.
•
An annual inspection of the
SOL KANGAROO 2
should be carried out
by the manufacturer or distributor after every 100 hours of flying or
once a year. This is a necessary term of the
SOL
warranty.
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