ICARO paragliders BATIS, Руководство пользователя

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II. Flying with the BATIS
It is important to perform a preflight check before taking off. Please give the
following points your special attention.
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Check the harness and carabiners completeness.
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Check that the (optional) front parachute pocket is correctly closed.
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Check that your harness adjustments have not changed.
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Check the connection risers / harness as well as the self-locking karabiners
(locked and secured).
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Make certain to close all buckles, pockets and especially the Air-Bag zipper
with its locking mechanism.
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Double check that all buckles are fully locked and secured by pulling firmly on
them. Check that no line, tab or cloth
is stuck / jammed in the buckles.
Please set the distance between the two karabiners according to the aerology and
to the wing manufacturer’s recommendations. The average distance / spacing for
most gliders from the center of the right side to the center of the left side where the
risers connect, is between 36 cm and 45 cm.
Tightening the chest strap provides more stability but less harness piloting
efficiency. It increases the risk of riser twisting. On the contrary, loosening the
strap provides more efficiency but can be dangerous in turbulent aerology while
increasing the risk of falling towards the collapsed side of your glider and without
being able to efficiently counteract the situation.
Stand up inside the harness and adopt an upright position in order to run to
dissipate horizontal speed. Do not land whilst in the seated position, this could be
dangerous.
III. Care and repair Instructions
Care Instructions
To maintain your harness in good condition, please ensure that the harness does
not get dragged along the ground, the karabiner does not get hit against rocks and
avoid over exposure to sunlight, heat or humidity.
If you wish to clean your harness it is best to use warm water and a soft sponge.
Store your harness in a dry and dark place, ideally between 5° and 30° Celsius.
Do not store it near chemicals or petrol.
If you will not fly for longer period, take it out of its pack.
Avoid storing your harness for days at a time in a hot car.
If the harness has become wet, lay it out so that air can get to all areas of the
fabric, also your second chance.
It may take several days for your harness and your rescue system to dry out
completely especially the lines of the rescue system, which take longer than
the fabric. Do not fold and store your rescue system prematurely if it not
completely dry. Mildew may damage your harness and your rescue system.