Gin Boomerang 4, Руководство пользователя

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5. Care, Maintenance and Repairs
The materials used in the Boomerang 4 have been carefully selected for maximum durability and
performance. Nevertheless, following the guidelines below will keep your paraglider airworthy
and will ensure a long period of continuous safe operation. Excessive wear is caused by
careless ground handling and packing, unnecessary exposure to UV light, chemicals, heat and
moisture.
Ground handling
The following should be avoided:
Violent shocks to the upper surface (e.g. when the canopy crashes to the ground leading
edge first whilst ground handling).
Dragging the glider along the ground.
Stepping on the lines or canopy. The Kevlar line can take lots of pulling force without
stretching, but is sensitive to bending with small radius.
Opening your wing in strong winds without first untangling the lines.
UV damage
Avoid leaving the glider and your lines out in the sun unnecessarily. UV rays from the sun
degrade paraglider cloth and weaken Kevlar lines rapidly.
Packing instructions
We advise you to pack the glider accordion wise' as shown in the diagram. This packing
procedure takes slightly longer and is easier with an assistant, but it conserves the rigidity in
the profile reinforcements and the Rigifoils.
Since folding the glider weakens the materials, pack the glider as loosely as possible.