Niviuk ICEPEAK 6, Руководство пользователя

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• European Standard EN12491
This certification allows it to be flown with most of the harnesses on the
market, even the ones that use cocoon.
We recommend that you adjust the distance of the chest strap according
the homologation from 46 cm between the harness carabineers. This
adjustment will offer the top compromise between safety and feelings.
Incorrect adjustment can seriously affect the piloting of the glider. A
distance, which is too wide between the karabiners, may provide more
feedback but could affect the overall stability of the glider. A distance,
which is too narrow between the karabiners, would provide less feedback
but also increase any risk of developing a twist in during a large collapse.
Any change made to these specifications may affect the wing’s
performance and reactions. This would therefore effect the glider’s
configuration and would not conform to the homologation.
2.5 ASSEMBLY OF THE ACCELERATOR
The acceleration mechanism of the ICEPEAK 6 works when you push
with your feet on the accelerator bar.The accelerator bar should be
installed correctly considering that each harness is different and that it is
fit by you before flight.
Most harnesses are equipped with a pre-installed acceleration system.
When fitting any accelerator system ensure that all preinstalled items
within the harness, such as roller pulleys are used correctly. After fitting,
take into account that you will have to adjust the length of the accelerator
lines for correct use. This will vary according to the length of the pilot’s
legs!
We recommend that you try the correct fitting of the acceleration system
on equipment designed to do this, most paragliding schools have this
sort of equipment.
2.6 INSPECTION AND WING INFLATION ON THE GROUND
Once you have checked all the equipment and made sure that the wind
conditions are favourable, inflate your ICEPEAK 6 as many times as
necessary in order to become acquainted with the wing’s behaviour.
The ICEPEAK 6 inflates easily and smoothly. An excess of energy is not
necessary and the wing will inflate with minimum pressure on the harness
when you move forward. This may be assisted by using the A lines. Do
not pull on them, just lift to accompany the natural rising movement of
the wing.
We recommend becoming familiar with the air intakes of the ICEPEAK 6.
Getting a slow pre-inflated before reaching a good air volume inside the
glider is the best technique.
2.7 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES
The length of the main brake lines is adjusted at the factory to the length
established during homologation. However, the length can be changed
to adapt to the pilots’ flying style. Nevertheless, we recommend that you
fly for a while with these, set at the original length. This will allow you
to become accustomed to the ICEPEAK 6’s original flying behaviour. If
you then decide to change the length of the brake lines, untie the knot,
slide the line through the brake link to the desired length, and strongly
re-tie the knot. Qualified personnel should carry out this adjustment. You
must ensure that this adjustment does not slow down the glider without
any pilot input. Both brake lines should be symmetrical and measure the
same length. The most recommended knots are the clove hitch knot or
bowline knot.
When changing the brakes length, it is necessary to check that they do
not act when the accelerator is used. When we accelerate the glider
rotates over the C riser and the trailing edge elevates. We must check
that the brake is adjusted taking in consideration this extra length in
acceleration.