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It is highly recommended to leave the paraglider stored away and well
protected when its not being used;
The same way, folding and creasing the lines must be avoided, specially
the main lines;
Never step over the lines or canopy, Above all on hard surface;
During takeoffs and landings in windy conditions, a run-away canopy may
hit the ground strongly and the shock may rupture the material;
In case of line entanglement the brake lines may peel-off or a main line
may get cut by a brake line, due to friction;
On landing, avoid letting the Leading Edge fall forward and downward
towards the ground because this may damage the materials that form
the front of the paraglider and/or rip the sewn areas;
The manipulation of the paraglider during ground takeoff, or a lot of wind
speed up the aging process of your equipment;
After a tree or water landing, the lines must be checked and tested. In
case of salt-water contact, the paraglider must be soaked and washed
The canopy must be opened only on a clean surface area, since dirty can
penetrate in the canopy's fiber, shorten the lines or spoiling the fabric;
The lines must be kept from any entanglements on takeoff to prevent
excessive deformation;
The lines on the
are made of a Aramide (Technora), with
a Polyester cover. Individual line Overloads beyond the normal range in
flight must be avoided, because an excessive deformation of the canopy
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is irreversible, and becoming permanent;
Keep away sand, stones or snow from entering the canopy cells because
any weight on the trailing edge slows the canopy down, possibly creating
a stall. Furthermore, sharp corners may cut the fabric;
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A Line Plan can be found in this manual or can be obtained with the
manufacturer or distributor;
The
must be brought in for inspection by the manufacturer
or distributor once a year;
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The annual revisions are a basic condition for warranty validation. The
certification will be lost should this not happen;
Always check your equipment after an incident or in case the canopy
has been stored for a long time.
with fresh water. Salt water might decrease the lines' resistance even if
soaked with fresh water. The lines must be changed after contact with
salt water. Never dry the paraglider directly under the sun. This must be
done in a shaded area;
It is recommended that the canopy should not folded in the same
symmetric position in relation to the center, this way the center
cell will not be always exposed, therefore keeping the central cell
from fatigue overtime;
Warning:
Your
was designed, tested and certified to perform the best.
Any alteration of your paraglider will nullify your certification and
jeopardize your safety. For these reasons we strongly recommend you
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to avoid altering anything on your paraglider.
Every paraglider manufactured after January 1st of 2000 has a Warranty of
3 Years or 300 Hours of Flight, whichever comes first.
SOL WARRANTY - 3 YEARS/300 HOURS
Our development technology, through the utilization of quality materials and
the adoption of new manufacturing processes, allows us to offer you, our
client this added bonus.
1º) This warranty covers any materials, and manufacturing defects.
Warranty Terms:
2º) This Warranty covers every paraglider certified Afnor/Cen or DHV for
leisure activities, excluding professional equipment (schools, competitions,
acro, etc.).