Maintenance And Checks - Sky FIDES 3 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 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) Check Ups
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:
Out of safety reasons it is recommended that the paraglider be checked
at least once a year, or after 100 flights and anytime there is a change
in its behaviour. 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 damages or a change
in flight behaviour.
3) Guarantee
FIDES 3 is guaranteed for two years against any production fault since
the date of purchase.
The guarantee does not cover:
Damage caused by misuse, by neglecting the 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