Swing Connect Race Lite, Owner'S Manual

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Maintenance Section 05 27
05 Maintenance
Care and maintenance
Care
The harness is made from top quality
materials, but you must nevertheless
be careful never to drag it across the
ground or to leave it exposed
unnecessarily to UV rays, petrol or
chemical vapours/liquids, heat or
moisture.
If the harness gets dirty, it can be
sponged with
slightly soapy, lukewarm
water.
Storage
SWING recommends that all of your
paragliding equipment be stored away
from UV light in a dry room that is well-
aired and has a constant temperature.
Open the backpack and/or inner bag
and the belt a little so that air can get
in.
Maintenance
Keep the harness locking apparatus
clean and oil with a few drops of
sewing machine or bicycle oil when
necessary. This should be done at least
once a year.
Inspect the condition of your harness
regularly, or at least once a year. Check
in particular whether the seams or
straps have any areas of wear or tears.
Replacing air inlet reinforcements
The air inlet reinforcements should be
inspected regularly to ensure that the
aerodynamic rear section is able to
inflate smoothly. The Mylar can be
replaced in a couple of easy steps if it is
damaged: simply remove the
damaged Mylar, which is found in a
small nylon pocket, and replace it with
a new piece.
Mylar reinforcement Fig. 54
Air inflow will then be smooth.
Airflow Fig. 55
Replacing the leg cover
The leg cover for the CONNECT RACE
LITE has a zip, so that it can be
replaced if necessary.
Leg straps
Check that the leg straps go the right
way around the seat (over the abrasion
protection).
Seat
A damaged seat could break and
should be replaced.
Condition of components
The age, condition and operation of
carabiners and buckles should be
checked regularly. Locking