Pilot’s manual BiGolden2 Version no. 1, from 27.4.2009
7. REPAIRS
Only small repairs may be done by the user which means repairs that don't
change the airworthiness of the paraglider. Among these are fixing small tears
(besides seams) up to 10 cm, changing damaged lines or the change of rubber
line-fixation-rings on the small carabiners.
When repairing your paraglider on your own keep the following rules:
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When repairing the sail use self-adhesive patch specified for this purpose. To
every BiGolden2 the manufacturer encloses an amount of self-adhesive
material which is enough for usual repairs during the usage of your paraglider.
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The only admissible repairs done on lines are those where the damaged lines
are changed for new ones, exclusively supplied by the manufacturer of
BiGolden2, authorised dealer or service. When putting an order for lines use
code indicators given in the attached diagram of suspension lines. Also give
the indicator “BiG2” (BiGolden2) and the size of the canopy of your glider, i.e.
BiG2 42, followed by the line code; for example:
- the outside long line in line A for BiGolden2 42: BiG2 42 A 1.3
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An exception is changing a control line in the terrain. For this purpose the
manufacturer encloses a spare line with every BiGolden2 with a prepared
loop on one end. The right length should be adjusted according to the same
line on the opposite side of the canopy and then attach your break handle. As
soon as you can yourself swap the line for an original one from your
authorised GRADIENT service centre.
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After any changing of lines a thorough pre-flight check must be done! Don't
hesitate to ask your instructor or an experienced colleague for help. If you're
not sure, entrust the job to either the manufacturer or an authorised
GRADIENT dealer.
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If you have to replace any of the line-tidy rings (a spare ring is supplied with
each BiGolden2). Don't forget to check that the lines haven't been swapped
accidentally and that they are returned to the small karabiner in the correct
order.
