ICARO paragliders TWICE TE, Руководство пользователя

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If you will not fly for longer period, store the glider releasing all compression
straps and take it out of its backpack so that the fabric is not compressed,
creased or stretched.
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Avoid storing your glider for days at a time in a hot car.
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Never use chemical cleaning agents, brushes or hard sponges on the material,
as these destroy the coating and affect the strength of the cloth. The canopy
will become porous and will lose structural strength.
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Never attempt to clean your paraglider in a washing machine. Even without
using detergents the simple mechanical abrasion will quickly finish the canopy
and render it useless.
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If you are flying near the sea most the wing may age faster because the air is
humid and salty. In this case we suggest you have it checked more often than
prescribed in this manual.
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Also avoid dipping it in a swimming pool; the chlorine will damage the cloth.
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If you must rinse or clean your glider do so with fresh water. Frequent cleaning
will accelerate the ageing process .
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If the glider has become wet, lay it out so that air can get to all areas of the
fabric.
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Always make sure that your intended logo will not in any way influence the
glider behavior. If in doubt we suggest avoiding the attachment of advertising
logos on the wing. ICARO paragliders cannot be held responsible for any
mishaps caused by intentional after sales changes done to the wing.
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The TWICE TE is a very strong paraglider. Flying all the descent exercise will
not normally pose a structural problem but aerobatic training does accelerate
the ageing process dramatically.
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There is no special method packing your glider. ICARO paragliders commends
the “Cell to Cell-method bag because the reinforcements of the leading edge
stay flex-free on top of each other and don’t fold.
When you haven’t been flying for a longer period ICARO commends to
check the glider (e.g. mildew stains, splice of the lines, corrosion of the
shackles and carbines). If you are not convinced of the gliders
airworthiness please send your glider to an authorized ICARO dealer to
check your glider. The same is commended for harnesses.
Repairs
Only use original ICARO parts for repairing your glider. If you don’t you lose
the guarantees for your glider.
Small holes in the canopy (max. 20x20 mm) can be repaired by the pilot by using
self-adhesive sailcloth on both sides of the perforation.
Damage to the lines or any other repairs should only be carried out at an
authorized ICARO center. Please contact ICARO paragliders for information about
single line lengths. If your
TWICE TE needs to be repaired, please contact your
local ICARO Paragliders dealer.
Inspection
It is important to have your TWICE TE inspected by a trained ICARO technician
but it is also allowed to check your glider for yourself. In the annex you find the