Advance acoustic SIGMA 9, Руководство пользователя

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What to do if the leading edge gets
damaged?
If a plastic rod breaks or its seam rips the glider must be taken to
an ADVANCE checking facility where the rod can be replaced or
sewn back in . To guarantee a long lifespan it is important that the
wing is not allowed to fall on its leading edge after landing, other-
wise the fabric can be damaged by abrasion . But mainly there is a
risk, as in all paragliders, that the crossports could tear .
Checks
A new ADVANCE paraglider must be given a check every 24
months (2 years) . With intensive use (>150 flying hours per year, or
excessively demanding use) an annual check is needed, after the
first check . When a check is carried out the condition of all mate-
rials is assessed in accordance with strict guidelines, and tested
with great care . Finally the overall condition of the glider is rated
and recorded in a test report . You can find additional information
about the check in this manual in the section «Service», or at www .
advance .ch .
The general check instructions for ADVANCE paragliders are a
standard part of the SIGMA 9 handbook . This also contains funda-
mental technicalities and the glider’s line lengths .
Repairs
As a general rule you should not attempt to repair a paraglider
yourself . The various seams and lines are made with great preci-
sion, and, for this reason, only the manufacturer or an authorised
service centre may fit identical replacement parts or replace entire
cells . Exceptions to this rule are the replacement of lines and the
repair of small tears (up to 5 cm) or holes in the fabric that may be
glued with the self adhesive ripstop included in the repair kit . After
a repair, or the replacement of a line, the glider must always be
opened out and checked on the ground before the next flight .
Replacement parts such as lines, quicklinks, and repair material
for the SIGMA 9 can be obtained from ADVANCE or an ADVANCE
Service centre and/or reseller .
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