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Zipper
The zipper should open and close softly
and the slider should travel through its path
easily. If you experience any trouble with
the slider, you should apply wax or lubricant
spray to minimize the friction between the
parts.
In most cases, you will be able to repair the
zipper yourself. In case the slider is not able
to close the zipper, bring it to the starting
point and with some pliers lighten the slider
on both sides.
It is very important to maintain all pulleys, carabiners, click-lock buckles
well lubricated, as this will keep from stressing the speed system lines and
guides. Apply wax or lubricant spray. Read carefully about the lubricant to
avoid spots and fabric deterioration. Do not apply on the stichings.
Pulleys, Carabiners and Click lock buckles
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Use water and neutral soap to clean your
SOL
Harness,
avoiding scrubbing
over the sewn areas.
Cleaning:
WATER LANDING
Usually safety courses are taught over water, or a poorly calculated landing
may force you to land in the water. In this event, you must be careful since
the back protector at the first moment will act as a floating device, therefore
forcing your head into the water and you could be in danger of drowning.
The foam, already saturated with water will get heavy and may naturally sink.
After a water landing you need to tear off the back protector, seat board,
reserve parachute, all lateral protectors and let them all dry under shade in
a breezy area.
Deterioration Recommendations for a long life:
-O tecido das seletes são compostos principalmente por poliéster e poliamida
que, como qualquer outro material sintético, sofre influência da radiação
ultravioleta (UV), decompondo-se, perdendo sua resistência mecânica e
aumentando seu desgaste. Por isto deve-se evitar a exposição
desnecessária da selete à luz solar, que possui um elevado valor de radiação
UV, especialmente em grandes altitudes;
-Recomenda-se deixar sua selete guardada e bem protegida quando fora
de uso;
-Evite manejar a selete com atrito ao chão, isto ajuda a diminuir o desgaste
do tecido e costuras, além disso, cantos vivos podem cortar o tecido;
