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Strut bladder repair

Carefully push the inflation valve inside the leading edge, this may require slight force.

Open the strut tip and pull out the bladder.

Attach a line around the end using a larks head. Make sure the line is at least double the
length of the strut.

Summary of Contents for RS wing

Page 1: ...USER S GUIDE RS wing EN...

Page 2: ...from others and away from any obstacles Check for any legal requirements and rules that may apply in your location Observe local weather forecasts and never go out in sea or weather conditions that a...

Page 3: ...l strut Leading edge Power tip battens Bag Wrist leash Repair kit Wing tip Leash pump attachment loop Inflation deflation valve Inflating the RS WING Place your TAKUMA RS WING on a clean and flat surf...

Page 4: ...5 21 EN 4 21 Inflate the RS WING to the recommended 8 PSI Repeat the same process for the strut inflation...

Page 5: ...EN 6 21 Deflating the RS WING Place your TAKUMA RS WING on a clean and flat surface Make sure that the leading edge is facing into the wind Wind direction Repeat the same process for the strut deflat...

Page 6: ...1 EN 8 21 Packing the RS WING Make sure the wing is completely dry before folding and packing away Do not hang by leading edge handle to dry The strut bladder may bunch up and pop when you inflate aga...

Page 7: ...11 21 EN 10 21 Power tip battens insert...

Page 8: ...13 21 EN 12 21 Power tip battens removal Direct control bars removal...

Page 9: ...g edge this may require slight force Open the wing tip and pull out the bladder just enough to attach a long line around the end using a larks head repeat the other side Make sure the line is at least...

Page 10: ...alcohol Place the bladder on a smooth flat surface and stick a repair patch over the puncture Reinflate the bladder to check it is fixed properly Deflate the bladder and reattach the lines to the tips...

Page 11: ...efully push the inflation valve inside the leading edge this may require slight force Open the strut tip and pull out the bladder Attach a line around the end using a larks head Make sure the line is...

Page 12: ...r on a summer s day as the excessive heat may cause the glue to de laminate Avoid leaving your wing in direct sunlight or wind for prolonged periods of time as this can cause material deterioration Wh...

Page 13: ...After Sales Service customerservices takuma com Please find our tutorial videos on our youtube channel http youtube takuma com...