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Packing
The canopy should be folded cell to cell, ensuring that the rib rein-
forcements in the leading edge are laid flat against each other. This
will give your EPSILON 6 a long life, and retain its fast, easy-inflating
takeoff qualities. When folding change the position of the main L/R
fold on a regular basis so that the same lane isn’t always on the
outside. Don’t squash or pack the glider too tightly.
Care and maintenance
Ultraviolet light, heat, humidity, sea water, aggressive cleaning
agents, unsuitable storing and physical abuse (dragging across the
ground) speed up the ageing process. The life of a paraglider can be
extended significantly by observing the following advice:
•
Allow a wet or damp glider to dry by leaving it completely un-
packed at room temperature, or outside in the shade.
•
If the glider gets wet with salt water rinse it thoroughly with
fresh water.
•
Only clean the glider with fresh water, and a little neutral soap
if necessary. Do not use solvents under any circumstances.
•
Regularly remove sand, leaves, stones and snow from the
cells. Openings with Velcro closures are provided at the wing
tips for this purpose.
•
If the glider has been subjected to increased stress (such as
a tree landing) have it examined by an expert.
•
Do not leave the glider out in the sun unnecessarily before
and after flight (UV light).
•
Do not subject the packed glider to excessive temperature
fluctuations, and do ensure adequate air circulation to pre-
vent condensation forming.
•
Do not drag the glider across the ground.
•
When landing, make sure that the canopy does not fall on its
leading edge.
Check
A new ADVANCE paraglider must be given a check every 24 months
(2 years). With intensive use (> 150 flying hours per year, or exces-
sively demanding use e.g. flying acro manoeuvres) an annual check is
needed, after the first check. When a check is carried out the condi-
tion of all materials is assessed in accordance with strict guidelines,
and tested with great care. Finally the overall condition of the glider
is rated and recorded in a test report. You can find additional infor-
mation about the check in this manual in the section «Service», or at
www.advance.ch.
Maintenance, repairs and
service intervals
Summary of Contents for Epsilon 6
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