Storage; Maintenance; Cleaning; Repairs - Independence Annular Classic 20 Betriebsanleitung

8. Storage

Oil, grease, acid and paint should not be stored near the parachute. The storage space should be dry. Parachutes which
have not been used for a long period of time should be opened and the canopy loosely rolled and stored in a bag.
Avoid unnecessary high temperature (e.g in a parking car)!

9. Maintenance

The lifespan and condition depends largely upon how carefully you handle and maintain your parachute. Out of this reason
we recommend to controll the parachute regularly, at the latest if it is repacked, if there are any wears or damages.
During normal use you have to take care of the following points:
If the parachute got wet, you have to open it and dry it at a well-ventilated place as soon as possible (but avoid direct
sunlight!) The fast drying is important to avoid mould stains. After the parachute is complete dry it can be repacked.
If the parachute is strained more than normal (for example: a car drove over the harness in which the parachute is placed,
or it maybe is damaged by a sharp object, or any other possible damage), you have to send the parachute to the
manufacturer to check it.
Avoid contact with salt water, acids or other aggressive substances!
Also avoid unnecessary exposure to sun-light, cause the UV-rays may damage the molecular-structure of the material.

10. Cleaning

A dirty canopy and container can be carefully cleaned with clear water and a soft sponge.
Attention: Never use detergents, chemicals, brushes or hard sponges to clean the parachute! Also a cleaning in the
washing maschine is not allowed.
If the rescue-parachute gets in contact with salt water, you have to wash it with fresh water. A too often cleaning
accelerates the ageing of the system.

11. Repairs

Repair jobs have to be done only by the manufacturer or a workshop which is certified by the manufacturer.

12. Nature- and environment-friendly behaviour

Please do our nature-near sport in a way which do not stress nature and environment!
Please do not walk beside the marked ways, don´t leave your litter, don´t make unnecessary loud noises and respect the
sensitive balance in the mountains. Especially at the take-off we have to take care for the nature!

13. Environmentally compatible waste disposal

The materials of which a rescue-parchute is made require a special waste disposal. So please send disused parachutes
back to us. We will care about an professional waste disposal.

14. Spare parts / changeable parts

Beside the rubber-bands the Annular Classic series do not need any other spare parts. Only certified rubber-band with the
sizes 30x3x1 are allowed! This special rubber-band you can get from us very well-priced.
The deployment bag is except for the use of an under point 18.4. described the deployment bag part of the rescue system
and may not be exchanged for an other one. If another deployment bag as described is used you will loose the type
approval.