XIX PARAGLIDES SMILE, Owner'S Manual

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Winch-towing
The SMILE can be winch-launched without
any other parts being needed. Local regulations
should be observed at all times.
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 thin-
king about the next time you will fly. When will
that be - in half an hour, or six months?
We recommend the following standard method,
which you can do either alone or with someone
to help and which 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 wingtip 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 remaining can escape. 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 your glider in wet condition, reopen
and dry it in a schadow and dry place latest in 24
hours. Now it doesn‘t matter when you want to
launch again.
Caring for your
paraglider
In addition to your own regular checks, after two
years the
SMILE should be checked by a XIX au-
thorised and certified dealer every year or at least
every 100 flight hours.
Take good care of your glider so that you can en-
joy using it for longer. It is very important if you
wish to sell it that it is in good condition and has a
complete service record.
Cleaning
The SMILE should only be cleaned with water, or
a weak soap solution if it is very dirty. Cowpats,
tar or oil spots are difficult to remove without da-
maging the material’s coating – so avoid roads and
paddocks with grazing cattle.
Salt, sand or snow crystals can also damage the
material, as can sharp objects. Don’t drag the gli-
der around in the snow unnecessarily and wash it
immediately with fresh water if it comes into con-
tact 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 da-
mage 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 SMILE likes cool, dry and dark conditions
and should not be stored near chemicals, paints,
petrol and the like.
If the glider gets wet, then dry it out thoroughly,
once again in a dry and dark place, if you will be
storing it for longer than 24 hours. Ultra-violet
light is the fabric’s biggest enemy and its life is
related directly to that.
Contact details
XIX GmbH
Arbonerstr.6
CH-9302 KRONBÜHL
Tel.: 0041 (0)71/298 02 02
Fax: 0041 (0)71/298 22 02
Mobile: 0041 (0)79 / 422 22 13
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www.xix.ch
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