MAC PARA ARAVIS 17, Руководство пользователя

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Storing and transporting the glider
Even if your paraglider was completely dry and was nicely packed up after the flight, for
longer-term storage you should if possible take it out of the backpack and spread out flat in
the Certina bag. This is the best care for the reinforcements.
Store the paraglider in a dry space at ambient temperature away from chemicals and UV
light. It should be stored at a temperature between 10° and 25° C and in relative humidity
between 50 and 75%. Never pack or store the glider wet. This shortens the life of the cloth
Always dry glider thoroughly before any packing or storage. Make sure too that the
paraglider is not stored in a place where animals such as mice, dogs or cats could use it as
a place to sleep.
Do not store the paraglider near any chemicals. Petrol, for example, causes the material to
disintegrate and can cause considerable damage to your paraglider. When your equipment
is in the garage, keep it as far away as possible from any spare petrol cans or oil
containers.
The glider should not be exposed to extreme heat (e.g. in the boot of the car during
summer). Do not store your paraglider near radiators or other heat sources. Always
transport your glider in the special Certina bag and use the backpack provided for the rest
of the equipment.
When sending your wing as a parcel, take extra care with packing.
Care
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 flight 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
first and then the coating and fibres will begin to age.
When choosing a place to launch, try to find 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.
Various diameters of Nitinol rods are used in the Aravis (rigid construction), which help
maintain the shape of the leading edge and the stability of the canopy. To ensure that the
Nitinol rods keep their shape, it is important that you pack the glider correctly as described
in the section “Packing the paraglider”.