Maintenance Tips:
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The
SOL PRYMUS 2
is primarily made of nylon. This cloth, like any
synthetic material, deteriorates through excessive exposure to UV. It
is recommended to reduce UV exposure to a minimum by keeping
the paraglider packed away when not in use. Even when packed in
the bag do not leave it in the sun.
•
Any over stretching of lines apart from the strain imposed during
flight should be avoided as over stretching is irreversible. Make sure
that the lines are not folded tightly.
•
Prevent the lines from catching on anything as they maybe over
stretched. Do not step on the lines.
•
The control lines can chafe if badly tangled.
•
A line plan is enclosed in the glider manual or may be requested from
the manufacturer or distributor.
•
Check line lengths after tree or water landings. This can stretch or
shrink lines.
•
Keep the canopy and lines clean as dirt may penetrate into the fiber
and shorten the lines or damage the cloth.
•
Be careful not to allow snow, sand or stones to enter inside the
canopy's cells. The weight can tear or even stall the glider. The sharp
edges can destroy the cloth as well.
•
Uncontrolled strong wind takeoffs or landings can result in the
leading edge of the canopy hitting the ground at high speed which
may cause rips in the profile and damage the material.
•
Always remove a glider from the water by holding it only by the
trailing edge.
•
Clean the paraglider with fresh water after contact with salt water.
•
Saltwater crystal can weaken line strength even after rinsing in fresh
water. Replace lines immediately after contact with salt water.
•
Also check canopy material after water landings since waves can
place uneven forces on the glider and cause the cloth to distort in
specific areas.
•
Do not always fold the canopy symmetrically to the center cell as this
can cause constant stress in the same area. The center cell should
always be to the outside.
•
Remove any insects from the glider since certain types
(i.e.
grasshoppers)
can produce an acidic substance that will eventually eat
through the material.
•
The manufacturer or distributor should carry out an annual inspection
of the
SOL PRYMUS 2
after every 100 hours of flying or once a year.
This is a necessary term of the
SOL
warranty.
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3 YEARS / 300 HS OF FLIGHT WARRANTY
Every
SOL
paraglider produced from January 1st 2000 onwards has a 3
year or 300 hours of flight warranty, whichever comes first.
SOL
can only
offer this kind of warranty to its customers, due to the technology applied
to develop new equipment, the use of high quality materials and a
modern manufacturing process.
Warranty Terms:
3º)
This warranty is valid for materials and manufacturing defects,
observed under predefined conditions;
4º)
This warranty is for every
SOL
paraglider
(AFNOR/CEN or DHV)
rated
for leisure use only. This does not include professional equipment.
Warranty Conditions:
8º)
Three copies of a form should be filled out correctly. One should be
sent to
SOL Paragliders
during the 30 day period after purchase. The
second copy is for the dealer and the third one is kept by the owner;
9º)
The flight log should be updated containing the flights' date, place
and time;
10º)
The equipment must be operated and kept under its instructions,
which are described in the owner's manual. The storage, folding,
cleaning and other information must be fully respected;
11º)
The maintenance and checking of equipment must be done only by
the manufacturer or authorised shop and a record should also be
kept;
12º)
The paraglider must go through an annual check up or every 100
flight hours if the amount of flights is reached before a year. Without
this annual check up the paraglider looses its homologation and also
the warranty;
13º)
All shipping & handling expenses are paid by the owner;
14º)
SOL Paragliders
will decide the final decision on exchanging or
repairing a piece of equipment. The owner must send the following
items to
SOL Paragliders
:
c)
The paraglider to be exchanged or fixed and a copy of all check
ups and log of flights;
d)
The original copy of
SOL Paragliders'
WARRANTY FORM.
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