LITESPORT OWNERS MANUAL
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GLIDER CARE
Your Moyes Litesport will require very little maintenance if you take extra time and care
with your daily treatment and use of your glider.
Storage
Keep the glider in its bag, in a cool dry place. Store the glider off the floor or ground and
free from contact with oils, solvents, or acidic substances. Always dry the glider
completely before storing. If this is not possible, ensure that the glider bag is off or open
and that the sail is loose enough for air to circulate. Dry the glider completely, as soon
as possible.
Sail Care
It is important to keep the sail clean and free from salt if you fly near the coast. Regular
rinsing with fresh water will achieve this. For more thorough washing, a mild detergent
may be used provided it is completely rinsed off the sail. For more serious stains, consult
your local sail maker or Moyes agent.
Always ensure that all protective padding is properly placed for transport or pack up.
Even one short trip with missing or incorrectly located padding is enough to wear a hole
in the sail.
For small tears, apply sail repair tape to prevent fraying. Unless the tear is at a stress
point or along the trailing edge it will not tend to run or expand.
Sun and exposure to the elements will deteriorate the sail more rapidly than hours of
flying. It is important to minimise exposure to UV radiation. If possible, set up the glider
in the shade and minimise the time that the glider is left open to the elements. Dacron or
Powerib sails are considerably more vulnerable to UV deterioration than the new PX
Mylar. It is important to carry the glider in its bag, on well padded roof bars, with at least
three points of support.
If you take just a little extra care when packing up and transporting your glider, it will
maintain its condition and performance for many more enjoyable hours.
Battens
Never force the battens into their pockets. Insert them gently to avoid damage to the sail
and wear to the batten ends. If battens are pushed into the pockets too quickly the
plastic batten ends will heat to the point of slightly melting and create unnecessary wear
on the batten pockets. Sand in the sail or on the battens will cause abrasion in the
pockets. Always pack the highly cambered battens into the batten bag as a unit, never
one at a time. This will avoid flattening the battens. Store the battens securely between
the rear leading edges with the camber to the very end of the glider, so that the glider
rack ties do not pull across the camber.
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