Maintenance And Checks - Sky FIDES 4 Handbuch

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MAINTENANCE & CHECKS
1) Advice on Maintenance
 The life of your paraglider depends largely on the care with which you
maintain and use it.
 Avoid dropping it on its top surface or on its leading edge during inflation
or landing.
 Don't drag it across the ground when moving it.
 Don't expose it unnecessarily to sunlight.
 Choose a folding technique that doesn't damage the stiffeners and that
doesn't crease the internal structure excessively. To maximise the life of
your glider we do not recommend the use of stuff sacks: the abrasion of
the material will decrease the life expectancy of the fabric – in particular its
internal structure.
 Always use the inner bag to avoid any direct contact with the metalwork
on the harness and the rucksack.
 Never store your paraglider when it is damp. If immersed in sea water then
rinse in fresh water. Do not use any detergents. Dry your paraglider away
from direct light in a dry and well-aired place.
 Empty any foreign bodies from your paraglider regularly, for example
sand, stones or animal or vegetable matter which may eventually decay.
2) Servicing
The paraglider has undergone a series of tests during the production
process and consequent flight tests before the delivery. It is delivered with
a standard brake setting same to the one used during the testing.
Periodic Checks & Repairs:
For safety reasons it is recommended that the paraglider be checked
at least once a year, or after 100 flights or if a change in its behaviour is
perceived. The check must be done by the manufacturer or an authorised
representative. Before sending the paraglider for an inspection contact
your importer or the dealer.
Have your wing additionally checked if you notice damage or a change
in flight behaviour.
3) Guarantee
FIDES 4 is guaranteed for two years against any production fault from
the date of purchase.
The guarantee does not cover:
 Damage caused by misuse, by neglecting regular maintanance,
or if the glider is overloaded or misused.
 Damage caused by inappropriate landings.
In case of any doubts regarding the information in the manual contact your
SKY dealer.
Sky Paragliders a.s.
Okružní 39, 739 11 Frýdlant nad Ostravicí, Czech Republic
Tel. +420 558 676 088, info@sky-cz.com, www.sky-cz.com