Owners Manu
al
XIX FORM 3
Folding your glider
There are many ways to fold up a glider and we
would like to give you a few tips. When you are
folding up the glider, you should already be thinking
about the next time you will fly. When will that be
- in half an hour, or three months?
We recommend the following standard method.
You can do it either alone or with someone to help
and it is simple and efficient.
Spread the glider out flat on the ground, sort the
lines out and throw them onto the glider. Then fold
each wing tip into the middle of the glider, so that
next time you launch, you only have to pull on the
stabiliser lines and the wing will unroll. Then roll
both sides from the outside towards the middle. Put
both sides on top of each other and roll from the
trailing edge to the leading edge so that any air re-
maining can escape. You will then be able to spread
the glider out again very quickly.
There is another more careful method which will
avoid folds at the leading edge. Gather up the cells
one by one towards the centre and then roll it up
from the trailing edge to the leading edge. Don’t roll
it up too tightly because the material now used to
make paragliders is intended to be flown not to be
folded up.
The glider must be dry – so don’t leave it lying on
the grass for too long because condensation forms
very quickly on non-porous fabric. If you need to
fold up your glider while it is wet, unpack it again
and dry it in a shady and dry place within 24 hours.
It then doesn’t matter when you intend to fly again.
Caring for your
paraglider
Check the wing for damage to the fabric and lines
whenever you fly. In addition to your own regular
checks, after you have had the glider for two years,
it should be checked by a XIX authorised and cer-
tified dealer every year or at least every 100 flight
hours.
Take good care of your glider so that you can enjoy
using it for longer. It is very important if you wish
to sell it that it is in good condition with a complete
service record.
Cleaning
The
FORM 3
should only be cleaned with water,
or a weak soap solution if it is very dirty. Cow pats,
tar or oil spots are difficult to remove without dam-
aging the fabric’s coating – so avoid roads and pad-
docks with grazing cattle.
Salt, sand or snow crystals can also damage the
fabric, as can sharp objects. Don’t drag the glider
around in the snow unnecessarily and wash it im-
mediately with fresh water if it comes into contact
with salt water. Remember that sea air and sandy
beaches are also very salty.
Repairs
Consult a XIX specialist if your glider is damaged.
We offer an efficient repair service so that you will
have your glider back as quickly as possible. Major
repairs must be carried out by experts. Minor dam-
age caused by, e.g., landing in a tree, must also be
attended to by an expert because there may be
damage which is not immediately visible.
Storage
Your
FORM 3
should be stored in a cool, dry and
dark place, away from chemicals, paints, petrol and
the like.
If the glider gets wet, dry it out thoroughly, once
again in a dry and dark place, if you will then be
storing it for longer than 24 hours. Ultra-violet light
is the fabric’s biggest enemy and its life is related di-
rectly to UV exposure.
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