Ozone Angel v1, Руководство пилота

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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Your parchute is relatively maintenance-free, however there are several practices that need to be adhered to:
• Keep your parachute free from exposure to UV, moisture, dirt, dust, chemicals or any other contaminates.
• Always store all of your flying equipment in a cool dry room and protect it from direct heat such as radiators
or sunlight.
• Moisture, heat and humidity are the worst elements for damaging your parachute.
• Your parachute should be re-packed, preferably by a qualified packer every 6 months. The more often the
reserve is repacked the better the chances of it opening quickly.
• Line lengths should be checked annually by a qualified checker, or after anytime the parachute has been
exposed to excessive moisture or has become wet after a water landing.
• If you land in salt water, you must immediately rinse the parachute and lines thoroughly with fresh water before
it is allowed to dry. It is of vital importance to remove all traces of salt before drying otherwise permanent
damage may occur. It may take several rinses to completely remove all traces of salt. If there are any visible
signs of damage to the cloth or evidence of salt crystals, the parachute should be deemed un-airworthy and
withdrawn from service.
• Completely air dry your parachute out of sunlight or other sources of direct heat. Failure to do so can result in
uneven drying of cloth and lines. Your parachute must be absolutely dry before repacking.
• The parachute should be decommissioned after 10 years, even if it has never been thrown.
• The parachute should be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. Do not dispose with normal
household waste.
WARNING:
After a salt water landing, if there are any visible signs of damage to the cloth or
evidence of salt crystals, the parachute should be deemed un-airworthy and withdrawn from service.
WARNING:
The parachute should be decommissioned after 10 years from the date of purchase even if
it has never been thrown.