Maintenance & Checks; Advice On Maintenance; Pre-Delivery Control - SKY PARAGLIDERS EXOS 2 Bedienungsanleitung

5. MAINTENANCE &
CHECKS

5.1. Advice on Maintenance

The life of your paraglider depends largely on the care with
which you maintain and use it. To maximize the life span of your
wing, respect the following rules:
• Avoid dropping the canopy on its top surface or on its
leading edge during inflation or landing.
• Do not drag it across the ground when moving it.
• Do not expose it unnecessarily to sunlight.
• Choose a folding technique that doesn't damage the
leading edge strips and that doesn't crease the internal
structure excessively. To maximize 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. Sky Compact
bag is included to assist you with the concertina packing
technique, although it is possible to fold EXOS 2 light in a
more traditional way providing you take care of the leading
edge.
• Always use the protective bag to avoid direct contact with
the harnesses and buckles, and unwanted frictions inside
the rucksack.
• Never store your paraglider when it is damp. If immersed in
sea water, rinse it thoroughly 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.
• Twigs, sand, pebbles, etc... damage tissue in successive
folds, and organic debris of vegetable or animal origin
(insects) can promote mold growth.
• Empty any foreign bodies from your paraglider regularly, for
example sand, stones or animal or vegetable matter which
may eventually decay. Twigs, sand, pebbles, etc... damage
tissue in successive folds, and organic debris of vegetable
or animal origin (insects) can promote mold growth. EXOS
2 is fitted with debris release slots at the wing tips. Debris
can be shaken from the closed cells through to the wing
tip and the release slot opened to remove particles. Check
that you reseal the debris release slot when completed.
Storage and transport
Store your loosely packed glider in a cool (10-25°C) and dry (<
70% humidity) place. Hot car boots or damp basements lead
to damaging of the cloth.
A paraglider should always be dry when packed, but this is
particularly important after the last flight of the season. But
even a completely dry wing should still be stored open in a dry,
clean and dark place. If you do not have room for such winter
storage we recommend you open all compression straps on the
bag as much as possible and leave the bag open so that air can
circulate around the packed canopy. Make sure no vermin make
their sleeping quarters in your wing, and keep it well distant
from solvents and acids. Petrol and other petrochemicals
are especially abrasive for nylon and will dissolve the cloth if
allowed near.
High temperatures in combination with moisture are a
particularly volatile mix that will accelerate the hydrolysis
process where the fibres and the coating are decomposed.

5.2. Pre-delivery Control

The paraglider has undergone a series of tests during the
production process and consequent flight tests before delivery.
It is delivered with the same brake setting as used during
certification.
Periodic Checks & Repairs:
For safety reasons, it is recommended that the paraglider be
checked at least once in two years, or after 150 flights and
EXOS 2
User manual / Handbuch / Návod k obsluze
anytime there is a change in its behaviour. The check must
be done by the manufacturer or an authorized representative.
Before sending the paraglider for an inspection, contact your
importer or your dealer.
CAUTION: Have your wing additionally checked if you notice
damages or a change in flight behaviour.
Replacing nylon rods
Due to the XRC reinforcement system, EXOS 2 leading edge
is solid. Should a reinforcement rod need replacing, in the rare
case that perhaps it gets warped, they are very easy to replace.
Turn the leading edge inside out. Photo 1
Lift out the nylon rod from the pocket. Photo 2.
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