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USER MANUAL

ISO 21853:2020

Certifi ed

TORQUE 2

+ i3 QUICK RELEASE

CONTROL SYSTEM

Summary of Contents for Torque 2 + i3 50

Page 1: ...1 USER MANUAL ISO 21853 2020 Certified TORQUE 2 i3 QUICK RELEASE CONTROL SYSTEM ...

Page 2: ...Attaching Fool Proof Connectors 8 Changing from 24 m to 22 m 8 Changing from 22 m to 24 m 8 TORQUE 2 i3 CONTROL SYSTEM Adjusting Torque 2 Steering Rear Flying Lines 9 10 Operating the Chicken Finger 11 Operating the i3 Quick Release 12 Operating the Torque 2 Trim Cleat 13 KITE LEASH Attaching the Kite Leash 14 Operating the Kite Leash Quick Release 15 MAINTENANCE 16 WARRANTY POLICY 17 TABLE OF CON...

Page 3: ...ard may be enforced by any court of competent jurisdiction BINDING EFFECT OF AGREEMENT In the event of your death or incapacity this Agreement shall be effective and binding upon your heirs next of kin executors administrators assigns and representatives ENTIRE AGREEMENT In entering into this Agreement you are not relying upon any oral or written representations other than what is set forth in thi...

Page 4: ...read these warnings and instructions You must not use this product without proper guidance and supervision by your parents or legal guardian Use of this product exposes the user to unexpected and unavoidable risks dangers and hazards Do not use this product if you are under the influence of alcohol drugs or medications Never use this product during a thunderstorm lightning in offshore wind conditi...

Page 5: ... prior to launching your kite and after each use to make sure it is connected properly and in working order If you see any sign of wear on these components you must replace them prior to use Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death Remove any debris that may be inside the i3 Quick Release System prior to use Rinse your i3 Quick Release System with fresh water after every use KITE LEA...

Page 6: ...ar Ends D Leader Lines Red Blue E Flying Line Adjuster F Kite Leash G Kite Leash Attachment Ring H Trim Line I Trim Line Handle J Flagging Line K Front Flying Lines White L Steering Rear Flying Lines Red Left Blue Right M Line Organizer N Trim Cleat O PU Tube P Micro Stopper Ball A G F C C B B D E E O H M P I N J K O H H M L L K D ...

Page 7: ...he leading edge and make sure they are free of tangles and knots 3 Attach both front flying lines to the front line connection points 4 Attach the left steering rear flying line to the left steering rear line connection point 5 Attach the right steering rear flying line to the right steering rear line connection point WARNING Naish flying lines and bridles feature foolproof connectors to reduce th...

Page 8: ...s tight to secure the connection as shown 1 2 3 CHANGING FROM 24 MTO 22 M CHANGING FROM 22 MTO 24 M LINE CONNECTIONS Loosen the lines at the 22 2 m connection Slide the 2 m extention over the 22 m lines and feed the knotted end through the loop Center lines have a tab instead of a knot Pull the 2 m length through the loop and remove the 2 m extension from the lines Pull the 2 m line fully through ...

Page 9: ...e steering rear flying lines Knot B Naish control systems are delivered in the Knot B position Knot C Increases the length of the steering rear flying lines Knot D Securing knot for the Knot C position WARNING Do not use Knot D position in the locking cavity 2 B 1 A 3 C D Pull the bar line adjuster out from the bar end Pull the end of leader line out from the Adjusting Cavity 3 Pull the knot out o...

Page 10: ...ugh the Adjusting Cavity 3 Lock the following knot securely in position using the Locking Recess 2 and insert excess line into the Adjusting Cavity 3 IMPORTANT Repeat this procedure on the opposite bar end so the leader line length adjustment is done exactly the same on both sides Reinstall bar line adjuster by pushing it back into the bar end while pulling leader line above the floater to remove ...

Page 11: ...ken finger is positioned below the i3 Quick Release loop and is completely inserted into the harness hook To disconnect the i3 Quick Release loop and chicken finger from the harness hook 1 Pull the chicken finger out of the harness hook 2 Unhook the i3 Quick Release loop from the harness hook When installing the Chicken Loop onto your spreader bar it is imperative that you rotate the Chicken Finge...

Page 12: ...isted after a kite loop or a rotation they can easily be untwisted by grasping the top of the i3 Quick Release above the release handle and rotating it until the front lines are no longer twisted IMPORTANT Continuous rotations in the same direction can put excess strain on the flagging line To ensure the product always works properly and to diminish wear be sure to manually untwist the flagging li...

Page 13: ...ck in the trim cleat at the desired position To increase power to the kite 1 Pull slightly on the trim line to release it from the trim cleat 2 Slowly let the trim line feed through the trim cleat to increase power 3 Lock the trim line back into the trim cleat at the desired position TORQUE 2 i3 CONTROL SYSYEM TORQUE 2 i3 CONTROL SYSTEM ...

Page 14: ...eash attachment loop Push the quick release handle up and over the arm Connect the kite leash quick release to your harness Push the quick release handle up to open the kite leash loop then put the kite leash loop around the handle pass loop on the back of your harness WARNING Check to make sure the kite leash handle is securely in position before launching your kite 5 Insert the arm of the quick ...

Page 15: ...completely free from the kite WARNING Only activate the kite leash quick release in a serious emergency situation Once you activate the kite leash quick release you will have no control over your kite and it may become an extreme hazard for everyone downwind from you both on land and water When you activate the kite leash quick release always remember there is a strong possibility that you may not...

Page 16: ...rinse the cleat to remove salt and sand after each session RELEASE MECHANISM Rinse the release mechanism with fresh water Rinse the inside of the release mechanism to clean out any trapped sand debris Manually activate the mechanism 2 3 times under running water to help clean the system Flush the safety line to remove any sand that may be in the pathway MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ...

Page 17: ... be refused If a product is deemed to be defective by Naish the warranty covers the repair or replacement of the defective product only Naish will not be responsible for any costs losses or damages incurred as a result of loss of use of this product This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse abuse neglect or normal wear and tear including but not limited to punctures rigging with other t...

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