MAC PARA Eden 5 Series, Руководство пользователя

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CHECK ON A NEW PARAGLIDER
Before delivery, as well as during production, each paraglider goes through a strict visual
inspection. Additionally we recommend that you to check your new glider in accordance
with the following points. We recommend that you make this check after flying extreme
manoeuvres or after tree landings or similar.

Inspection of the canopy for tears or damage, especially the seams which join the ribs
to the upper and lower surfaces, but also the area of the attachment tapes and brake-
line connections.

Inspection of the lines for damage to the stitches. The line lengths must be checked
after 50 hours flying time and whenever the flight behaviour of the glider changes.

Inspection of attachment tapes for damage to the stitches. It is also important to check
the attachment tapes and brake-lines for tangles.

Inspection of the risers for faultless condition. Rapid links must be secured.
With even slight damage the glider loses its airworthiness!
SETTING UP THE CONTROLS
The glider is delivered with a standard set-up for paragliding and its speed can reach 39
- 42 km/h depending on the weight of the pilot. The brake-lines should always be adjusted
so that the first brake-lines just come under tension when the brake handles have been
pulled 5-10 cm. The test results relate to this brake-line adjustment. This adjustment, on
the one hand, allows sufficient brake to be applied during extreme flying situations and
when landing, while on the other hand, it ensures that the canopy is not permanently
braked (especially when fully accelerated). We strongly recommend brake adjustments be
supervised by a paramotoring instructor or done by a pilot that understands the importance
of proper brake line length. Improper brake line adjustment can lead to unsafe reactions of
your glider. With a brake line adjusted too short the canopy will lose its easy take off
behaviour.
Before flying the Eden 5 please check the setting of the brake lines and adjust them in
accordance to your hang points of your paramotor.
When flying paramotors with
lower hang points
(main carabineer
50-60 cm from
seat plate
) the main carabiner should to be connected in the lower (red colored)
riser`s loop. When flying paramotors with
higher hang points
(main carabineers
higher than
70 cm
or trikes) the main carabiner should be connected to the higher
(blue colored) riser`s loop. Depending on your preferences and your Paramotor the
brake lines must be set even longer!
Once you choose your appropriate brake line length that matches your paramotors hang
point style, check the set up by inflating the glider in an open area with a constant breeze
with the engine off. When the canopy is stabilised above your head, check that the trailing
edge of the wing is not being pulled down. When you gently pull the brakes you should
only have 5-10 centimetres of movement before the brakes start to pull down on the
trailing edge of the wing. Make sure that the brake length is the same for both sides. It is
safer to have brake length a bit longer than too short.