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Section 05
Maintenance
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.
Pay particular attention when making the
harness/backpack conversion not to damage
the reinforcement. Avoid making any major
bends in the surface of the airbag when packing
the backpack as this can permanently
misshape the surface of the airbag.
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 which 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.
PLEASE NOTE
SWING recommends use of a transport
cover to protect the harness. This can be
used both as rain protection and as
protection during travel, and is available from
SWING, our dealers and in specialist sports
shops.
Airbag
Check the condition of the airbag regularly, in
particular whether there are any holes or areas
of wear, or bends
which could result in the
airbag failing to deploy.
Reinforcements in the surface of the airbag
Check regularly for any kinks or misshaping,
which can cause the airbag to deploy slowly or
inadequately.
DANGER
A damaged airbag may malfunction. Inspect
your airbag regularly for damage (especially
if it ever comes in contact with the ground).
Overdated
carabiners
could
break.
Unintentional knocks can cause tiny cracks
in the aluminium which reduce the breaking
strength of the carabiner and, in the worst
case scenario, could cause the carabiner to
break.
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 mechanisms must work smoothly and
should close, lock and open reliably.
The harness buckles must be kept clean at all
times and, if necessary, oiled lightly with a few
drops of silicone oil. ollow the manufacturer’s
instructions on service and maintenance
intervals.
The “Camp” twist-lock aluminium carabiners
from Woody Valley included in delivery must be
replaced at least every five years.
