North Nova Wing, Руководство пользователя

Страница: 18 / 48

18
4.4. LEADING EDGE (LE) BLADDER REMOVAL
1.
Lay your fully deflated, clean dry wing flat on the ground with the strut facing up.
2. Disconnect the HyperFlow hoses from the strut and LE hose fittings. To do this, open the
snap clips at each end of the hose and pull the hose off the LE and strut hose fittings (you
may need a flat-head screwdriver to pry the snap clips apart). Set each snap clip and hose
aside for later use.
3.
Open the velcro tuck flap at each end of the LE and pull the bladder out a few centimetres
on each end.
4.
Secure a piece of string to each of the two bladder ends. The string will be used to re-insert
the bladder once repaired so must be long enough to span the length of the LE.
5.
Separate the HyperFlow Inflation Valve from from the Valve Base on the LE Bladder. To do
this unscrew the inflation valve and carefully lift the retaining lanyard from the base.
6.
Remove the inflation valve assembly from the Wing and set aside for later use.
7. Undo the Zip Opening located on the LE next to the inflation valve.
8.
Insert your hand through the opening to separate the inflation valve base from the internal
velcro
9.
Push the valve base attached to the bladder into the LE body.
10. Gently pull the entire bladder out through the Zip Opening.
11.
Ensure strings on the ends of the bladder are visible at the opening, then disconnect the
strings from the Installation Lines on the bladder, securing the string ends so they do not
slip back inside the LE. You will need the strings to re-feed the bladder back inside later.
4.5. LEADING EDGE (LE) BLADDER PATCHING
1.
Reattach the HyperFlow hoses onto the LE hose fittings on the bladder. Close the pinch lamps.
2. Attach the HyperFlow inflation valve to the base on the bladder.
3.
Gently inflate the bladder until it takes shape and becomes firm to touch. Do not
overinflate, the pressure required is much lower than the normal inflation pressure.
4. Locate the leak by submerging the bladder in water and watching for bubbles.
Alternatively, use soapy water and a rag or sponge and bathe the bladder, watching for
bubbles. Once the hole is located, mark the hole with a permanent marker.
5.
Dry and deflate the bladder fully.
6.
In your Wing Repair Kit you will find a small box labelled ‘Bladder Repair Kit’.
7. From the Bladder Repair Kit, follow the instructions, and carefully cover the hole ensuring
there are no wrinkles under the patch.
8.
Gently re-inflate the bladder and check the repair has been successful with the soapy water.