MAC PARA Pasha 7, Руководство пользователя

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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 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 wires are used in the Pasha 7 (rigid construction), which help
maintain the shape of the leading edge and the stability of the canopy. To ensure that the
Nitinol wires keep their shape, it is important that you pack the glider correctly as described
in the section “Packing the paraglider”.
The Nitinol wires on the Pasha 7 can all be replaced through small pockets. If you notice
that a Nitinol wires has been damaged or misshapen because of incorrect use, this can be
replaced by MAC PARA or authorised workshops.
Ensure that the lines are not folded tightly. It’s extremely important to avoid any sharp
bending of the lines, especially the main lines. Pay careful attention to the lines to avoid
damaging them. Any over stretching of lines apart from the strain imposed during normal
flight, should be avoided as over stretching is irreversible.
Be careful, not to allow snow, sand or stones to enter inside the canopy’s cells: the weight
can change the angle of attack, or even stall the glider; additionally the sharp edges can
destroy the cloth!