Niviuk ARTIK P, Руководство пользователя

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If your wing is wet from contact with salt water, immerse it in fresh water
and dry it away from direct sunlight. Direct sunlight may damage the
wing’s materials and cause premature aging. After landing, do not leave
the wing in the sun. Pack it properly and stow it away in its backpack.
If flying in a sandy environment, try to prevent the sand from entering
through the cell openings. If sand is inside the wing, remove it before
packing the wing away.
7.2 STORAGE
It is important for the wing to be correctly folded when stored. Keep it
in the in a cool, dry place away from solvents, fuels, oils. Do not leave
the gear inside a car trunk, as temperatures can climb up to 60ºC and
damage it. Weight should not be laid atop the equipment.
If the flying gear is stored with organic material, such as leaves, grass
or insects trapped inside the cells, the chemical reaction can cause
irreparable damage. Empty the caissons before packing the glider away.
7.3 CHECKS AND CONTROLS
The ARTIK P must be periodically serviced. An inspection must be
scheduled every 100 flying hours or every twenty four months whichever
comes first (EN/LTF normative).
Always conduct a thorough pre-flight check before each takeoff.
In spite of providing much more benefits to the pilots, unheated lines
need more care and calibration control than their counterparts. Each
minute line calibration variation has a directly effect on the performance
of the wing. The ARTIK P mechanical and UV resistance are one of the
highest on the market today for this type of line.
We recommend checking the lines calibration after the first 30 hours +/-
of flight. This examination must be done separately from the regular 100
hours check or every two years (whichever happens first).
Why is it necessary?
By following the recommended controls at regular intervals, the glider will
keep its original features for longer period of time. The location where the
glider is flown, the climate area, temperature, humidity, wing load… all
have various and different degrees of impact on the integrity of the wing.
They are the reasons why the calibration includes takes these factors in
consideration. Only qualified personnel should complete the inspection
and repairs if necessary it. It is important not to modify your wing’s
suspension lines based on someone else’s line settings, as your glider
may not need adjustments.
7.4 REPAIRS
If the wing is damaged, you can temporarily repair it by using the rip stop
found in the repair kit, for as long as no stitches are involved in the tear.
Any other type of tear must be repaired in a specialized repair shop or by
qualified personnel. Do not accept a home repair.
8. SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY
It is well known that paragliding is considered a high-risk sport, where
safety depends on the person who is practicing it.
Wrong use of this equipment may cause severe injuries to the pilot, or
even death. Manufacturers and dealers cannot be rendered responsible
for your decisions or any act or accident that may result out of
participating in this sport.
You must not use this equipment if you have not been properly trained
to use it. Do not take advice or accept any informal training from anyone