Repair
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Maintenance, Care
Here is what to check:
> Check all straps and buckles for wear and tear and damage.
> The stitching of all seams should be checked and, if in doubt, should be repaired to keep
problems from propagating.
> Special attention should be given to the installation of the rescue parachute, in particular
the splints and the Velcro.
> Both aluminum carabiners should be renewed after no more than five years or maximum
500 flight hours. Impact to the carabiners can result in invisible damage that could lead
to failure during use. The documentation for service work should be entered on page 66
with the name of the repair person, stamp and signature.
STORAGE
Ideal is a dry, dark place with a constant temperature. Moisture is an old enemy of the du-
rability of all paragliders. For this reason, always dry your equipment before you store it,
preferably in a heated and well ventilated room, so that moisture can evaporate.
11 REPAIRS
Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer or by an authorized skywalk ser-
vice center. Exceptions include the repair of small cuts (up to about 5 cm that don’t
affect a seam)
CHANGES TO THE HARNESS
Your skywalk RANGE X-ALPS is manufactured within the regulated parameters of tolerance.
These parameters are very narrow and must not be altered under any circumstance.
CAUTION
UNAUTHORIZED CHANGES INVALIDATE THE TYPE APPROVAL AND ALL LIABILI-
TY CLAIMS AGAINST THE MANUFACTURER ARE INVALIDATED.
10 MAINTENANCE, CARE
The selected materials used in the RANGE X-ALPS make it necessary to treat them care-
fully and in a professional manner. Make an effort to take care of your harness and keep it
clean to preserve its airworthiness over the longest possible time.
> Avoid dragging your harness over stony ground and always try to land standing up. Don’t
leave your harness lying in the sun unnecessarily long. UV radiation is very damaging to
the material.
> Keep your harness in a paraglider rucksack when not using it.
> Store your paragliding equipment loosely packed in a cool and dry place. If it gets wet,
always dry out your equipment before packing it.
> To clean it, just use a brush or a damp cloth. Use mild soap to clean it only when absolutely
necessary. If you do, first remove other parts like the reserve parachute. The coating of
the material can be damaged by brushing or rubbing.
> Let the harness dry in a well-ventilated, shady place if it was wet. If the reserve
parachute gets wet, (e.g. during a water landing), then it is necessary to open it up, let it
dry, and pack it again.
> After a hard landing, check the protector for damage. A tear or a broken seam in the
protector can ruin the protector’s functionality! In such a case, the protector must
be repaired before the next use of the harness. Zippers should be treated with silicon
spray once a year.
MATERIALS
The skywalk RANGE X-ALPS is manufactured from the highest quality materials. skywalk
has selected the best possible combination of materials with regard to resilience, perfor-
mance and longevity. We are aware that the durability of the harness is a deciding factor
in the pilot’s satisfaction.
MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
In addition to your normal preflight procedure, you should also take a close look at your
RANGE X-ALPS after the reserve parachute has been packed and re-installed – normally
every six months but no later than every twelve months. Naturally, it’s important to also
check your harness closely after unusual circumstances, for example after a hard landing
or a tree landing, or if the harness shows above-average wear and tear. When in doubt, al-
ways consult an expert.
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