Gin Yeti Tandem 3, Руководство пользователя

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radiators or other heat sources. Always transport your glider in the special concertina bag and
use the backpack provided for the rest of the equipment.
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The materials used in the Yeti Tandem 3 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.
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The following should be avoided:
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Don’t ground handle or take-off on abrasive surfaces.
● To move the paraglider to another spot, don’t drag it across the ground. Pick it up and
carry it.
● Violent shocks to the upper surface (e.g. when the canopy crashes to the ground leading
edge
fi rst whilst ground handling). This stresses the seams and can even cause the cell
to explode.
● Don’t repeatedly in fl ate the glider and allow it to crash back down. Step towards the
wing as it comes down to take the force out of this action.
● Dragging the glider along the ground.
● Stepping on the lines or canopy. The Kevlar line inside the sheath can take lots of pulling
force without stretching, but is sensitive to bending with small radius.
● Opening your wing in strong winds without fi rst untangling the lines.
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Don’t sit on your rucksack when your glider is packed inside.
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Care is essential to ensure that the fabric and glider remain durable and retain their qualities. The
glider should therefore be protected from unnecessary UV light. Do not unpack your glider until
immediately before
fl ight and pack it up straight after landing. Modern paraglider fabrics have
better protection against the sun, but UV rays in particular are still one of the decisive factors in
how the fabric ages. The colours will fade
fi rst and then the coating and fi bres will begin to age.
When choosing a place to launch, try to fi nd somewhere which is smooth and free of stones
and sharp objects. Do not stand on the glider. This weakens the fabric, especially if it is on a hard
or stony surface. Pay attention to the behaviour of spectators at the launch site, especially
children: do not hesitate to draw their attention to the sensitive nature of the fabric.
When you are packing up your glider, make sure that there are no insects trapped inside. Many
insects produce acids when they decompose, which can cause holes in the fabric. Grasshoppers
make holes by biting through the fabric and also excrete a dark liquid which stains. Keep animals
away when you are packing up. Insects are not attracted by any particular colours, contrary to
what is commonly believed.
If the glider gets wet or damp, it should be dried as soon as possible in a well-ventilated room
(but out of the sun). It may take several days before the canopy has dried completely because
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