Niviuk ICEPEAK 7 PRO-MODEL, Руководство пользователя

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equipment to carry out this operation. The wing has to be inflated in the
same way as in normal flight.
6.2 ACROBATIC FLIGHT
Although the ICEPEAK 7 PRO-MODEL has been tested by expert
acrobatic pilots in extreme situations, it HAS NOT been designed for
acrobatic flight and we DO NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF THIS
GLIDER for that use. We consider acrobatic flight to be any form of
piloting that is different to normal flight. To learn safely how to master
acrobatic manoeuvres you should attend lessons, which are carried out
and supervised by a qualified instructor over water. Extreme manoeuvres
take you and your wing to centrifugal forces that can reach 4 to 5g.
Materials will wear more quickly than in normal flight. If you do practice
extreme manoeuvres we recommend that you submit your wing to a line
revision every six months.
7. FOLDING INSTRUCTIONS
In order to guarantee the correct preservation of the glider and to keep it
in perfect flying condition, we recommend using always an appropriate
folding method.
Folding should be carried out cell to cell (accordion style) with the
SLE ribs remaining parallel to the leading edge at all times. The same
technique should then be applied to STE ribs on the trailing edge and
when complete the cell structures along the entire chord of the wing
should lay parallel and neatly alongside each other.
The wing should then be folded into three sections of equal width with
each section stacked upon the other. In order to avoid placing undue
stress on the internal structures when packed, it is important that each
section is folded to the same length as the internal structure of the SLE.
Several smaller folds should be avoided.
8. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
8.1 MAINTENANCE
Careful maintenance of your equipment will ensure continued
performance.
The fabric and the lines do not need to be washed, if they become dirty,
clean them with a soft damp cloth.
If your wing gets wet with salty water, immerse it in fresh water and dry it
away from direct sunlight. The sunlight may damage the materials of your
wing and cause premature aging. Once you have landed, do not leave
the wing in the sun, store it properly.
If you use your wing in a sandy area, try to avoid the sand from entering
through the cell openings of the leading edge. If sand is inside the wing,
remove it before folding.
If it gets wet of sea water, you should submerge it into fresh water and let
it dry far away from the sun.
8.2 STORAGE
It is important that the wing is correctly folded when stored. Store your
flying equipment in a cool, dry place away from solvents, fuels or oils. It
is not advisable to store your flying equipment in the trunk of your car.
Temperatures inside a car parked in the sunlight, can be very high. Inside
a rucksack and in the sunlight temperatures can reach 60ºC. Weight
should not be laid on top of the equipment.
If the flying gear is stored with organic material (such as leaves or insects)
inside, the chemical reaction can cause irreparable damage.
8.3 CHECKS AND CONTROLS