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easy removal of the damaged batten;
simply push the batten a bit further into the
pocket extension and release the other
end.
Use the damaged batten to measure a
perfect new one from the extra batten
material. The new ends should be
sanded/filed round/ and covered with
woven sticky tape before use. When
inserting the new batten, make sure it is
inserted all the way so it cannot
accidentally come out.
Checks and repairs
Repairs
and
periodic
checks
should ONLY be carried out by
UP, or by UP approved
checking centres. Failure to
comply with this will forfeit the
certification. Consult:
a check centre near you.
At UP we invest our entire knowhow in
paragliding into making the sport safer
for you. We offer a variety of services
all centred around safety to our
customers.
Maintenance
All care and maintenance must be
carried out in accordance with UP
recommendations. To ensure that this
happens we strongly advise you to
only let UP recognised service centres
touch your wing
– this is also a
prerequisite for the UP warranty to be
valid. So there’s a lot speaking for
letting UP, or a UP affiliate, look after
your Trango XC³!
Airworthiness Check
In Germany and Austria all paragliders
must be checked according to the
following time schedule:
2 years after the first flight
Every 2 years after that, or sooner
if prescribed by the UP checking
facility during the last check
After 150 hours of flying
After 100 flights
These limits have been set by the
German Free Flight Federation (DHV)
and make no less sense for wings
flown outside of Germany/Austria.
Contact
your
local
dealer
for
information about the nearest UP
approved checking facility.
We will happily service the glider more
often, if you feel that it is necessary.
