6- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
Check the harness after every impact, bad landing or launch, or if there are signs of damage or excessive wear.
We recommend having your harness checked by your retailer every two years, and replacing the main karabiners every two years.
To prevent unnecessary wear and deterioration of the harness, it is important to avoid scraping it against the ground, rocks or abrasive surfaces.
Do not expose the harness unnecessarily to UV radiation (sunlight) outside normal flying activities. Wherever possible, protect the harness from humidity
and heat.
Store all your paragliding equipment in a cool, dry place, and never put it away damp or wet.
Keep your harness as clean as possible by regularly cleaning off dirt with a plastic bristle brush and/or a damp cloth. If the harness gets exceptionally dirty,
wash it with water and a mild soap. Allow the harness to dry naturally in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight.
If your reserve parachute ever gets wet (e.g. in a water landing) you must remove it from the harness, dry it and repack it before putting it back in the
container.
Repairs and replacement of harness components cannot be performed by the user, but exclusively by the manufacturer or staff authorized by the
manufacturer. The manufacturer and authorized service staff alone can use materials and techniques ensuring correct product functionality and its
complete conformity to product certification.
The harness can be washed using a tepid solution of water and mild soap.
Zip fasteners should be kept clean and lubricated with silicone spray.
In the case of making any request to an official retailer or Woody Valley for maintenance operations, please quote the complete identification number
shown on the silver label in the rear pocket.
In order to create a high-performance, lightweight harness, the materials used are of excellent quality, but have a lower weight per square metre with
respect to standard harnesses. Therefore, pilots should take the utmost care when using and packing the X-Rated 7 harness. Correct use will extend
harness life.
In case of damages of the harness a repair can only be done by the manufactures or workshops certified by the manufacturer. The only exceptions are small
cuts or holes (less than 20 cm length) in the cover material which can be covered and glued with proper material.
We hope that you enjoy great flights and happy landings with X-Rated 7!
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this manual is correct, but please remember that it has been
produced for guidance only.
This owner’s manual is subject to change without prior notice. Please check at
www.woodyvalley.com
for the latest information regarding
the X-Rated 7.
Latest update AUGUST 2017
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