Advance acoustic SIGMA8, Руководство пользователя

Страница: 27 / 40

27
Caution: Uncovered lines call for greater attention and care. It
is essential to have them checked at the requisite intervals.
Check
A new ADVANCE paraglider must be given a check every 24 months
(2 years). With intensive use (> 150 flying hours per year, or exces-
sively demanding use) an annual check is needed, after the first
check. When a check is carried out the condition of all materials 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.
Repairs
As a general rule you should not attempt to repair a paraglider your-
self. The various seams and lines are made with great precision, 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-ad-
hesive ripstop included in the repair kit. After a repair, or the replace-
ment of a line, the glider must always be opened out and checked on
the ground before the next flight.
Disposal
Environmental protection plays an important role in the selection of
materials and the manufacture of an ADVANCE product. We use only
non-toxic materials that are subjected to continuous quality and en-
vironmental impact assessments. When your paraglider reaches the
end of its useful life in a number of years’ time, please remove all met-
al parts and dispose of the lines, canopy and risers in a waste incin-
eration plant.