Ozone OCTANE FLX Betriebshandbuch Seite 15

TOWING
The Octane FLX may be tow-launched. It is the pilot's responsibility
to use suitable harness attachments and release mechanisms and to
ensure that they are correctly trained on the equipment and system
employed. All tow pilots should be qualified to tow, use a qualified tow
operator with proper, certified equipment, and make sure all towing
regulations are observed.
When towing you must be certain that the paraglider is completely
over your head before you start. In each case the maximum tow force
needs to correspond to the body weight of the pilot.
CARING FOR YOUR OCTANE FLX
Careless ground handling damages many paragliders. Here are some
things to avoid in order to prolong the life of your aircraft:
• DO NOT drag your wing along the ground to another take-off posi-
tion - this damages the sailcloth. Lift it up and carry it.
• DO NOT try to open your wing in strong winds without untangling
the lines first - this puts unnecessary strain on the lines.
• DO NOT walk on the wing or lines.
• DO NOT repeatedly inflate the glider and then allow it to crash back
down. Try to keep this movement as smooth as possible by moving
towards the glider as it comes down.
• DO NOT slam your glider down on the ground leading edge first!
This impact puts great strain on the wing and stitching and can even
explode cells.
• FL YING in salty air, in areas with abrasive surfaces (sand, rocks
etc.) and ground handling in strong winds will accelerate the aging
process.
It is recommended that you regularly CHECK your wing, especially
after a heavy period of use, after an incident or after a long period of
storage.
Storage
Always store all your flying equipment in a dry room, protected from
the direct heat.
Your wing should be dry before being packed away. Heat and humidity
are the worst factors in damaging your glider. (Storing a damp glider
in your car under the sun would be terrible for example).
Dry your wing preferably out of the sun, in the wind. Never use a hair
dryer, etc.
If you land in the salt water, you must clean it with fresh water first
and then dry it.
Take care that no insects get packed away with the wing. They may
eat the cloth and make holes in a bid to escape. They can also leave
acidic deposits if they die and decompose.
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