ICARO CYBER2, Руководство пользователя

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Inspection intervals
This glider should be checked at intervals of 200 hours or 24 months, whichever
comes first, by the manufacturer or another authorized representative of the
company.
Steps of inspection
Step 1 Lay your paraglider on a clean floor of a big room so that the glider is
fully spread out, including the lines. Note in your report the make,
model, size and serial number.
Step 2 Use your porosity meter to perform several porosity checks at 5 diffe
rent places on the canopy. Pay special attention to the leading edge,
which typically looses porosity first. Record the values in the report.
Always make sure that you use the instrument correctly and to judge
measured values by taking your experience into consideration.
Step 3 Raise the canopy in the air so that you are able to perform a visual con
trol of your glider. Check for perforations on the upper or lower sailcloth,
damaged stitching between the cells or damaged leading/trailing edge
re-enforcements. Check each line connection tab. Sight down into
each cell and confirm all main and v-ribs are intact.
Step 4 Place the glider back to the ground and execute thorough, systematic
visual and tactile inspection of all lines. Run each line between the nails
of your thumb and index finger to identify kinked or broken lines. Check
the stitching at each line loop. Loosen each knot to inspect line contact
points and re-tighten all knots. One A-line should be removed, measu
red and submitted to a strength test to failure. Note that usually the
inner-most lines are chosen, as they are the most stressed by the pilots
weight. The breaking value of stressed line must be noted in the report.
A replacement line exactly the same line length as the one removed,
should be prepared by stressing it with 5 kg and sewn. The procedure
should be repeated with one B and one C line. Minimal strength requi
rements are 750 Newton per line.
Step 5 Measure every single line while stressing it with 5kg. Record all measu
rements in your report. Compare measured values with line lengths
supplied in your manual. Your values must not differ by more than +/-
5mm.
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Unfortunately, ultra-violet radiation (UV) from the sun degrades the fabric over
time, so do not needlessly leave your glider in the sun prior to launch or after lan-
ding, fold it away immediately, or at the very least, find some shade to put it in.
Similarly, avoid storing it in a superheated car interior in the middle of summer.
Responsible practices in caring for your glider will lead to a much longer life.
Repair:
When your
CYBER2
is in need for repairs, please contact a local ICARO dealer.
Information on where to get it repaired is on our web site www.icaro-wings.com.
Small repairs or tears less than 5 cm in length can be made by the pilot using self
adhesive sailcloth on both sides of the perforation on the wing. Larger damage
should only be repaired by your authorized ICARO repair centre which will also
carry replacement lines.
Inspection:
After 200 hours or 24 months of use, it is important to have your
CYBER2
inspec-
ted by a trained ICARO technician. If your
CYBER2
is equipped with competi-
tion lines, we recommend inspection and replacement every 12 months. Without
regular certified inspections, your glider will loose its certification and guarantee.
To perform a safety inspection, the following equipment is required:
standardized inspection report
Porosity meter
Scale
equipment for line breaking strength testing
equipment for measuring line lengths
line sewing machine
big, clean and bright room
Specialized training on how inspect Icaro paragliders is available from ICARO.
For information contact ICARO directly or go to www.icaro-wings.com.
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