NIVIUK Gliders
ARTIK – User’s Manual – version 07-06
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8.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
8.1
MAINTENANCE
I you take good care of your equipment it will performance will be maintained.
The fabric and the lines do not need to be washed, if they become dirty, clean them
with a soft damp cloth. If your wing gets wet with salty water, immerse it in fresh water
and dry it away from direct sunlight. The sunlight may damage the materials of your
wing and cause premature aging. Once you have landed, do not leave the wing in the
sun, store it properly. If you use your wing in a sandy area, try to avoid the sand from
entering through the cell openings of the leading edge. If sand is inside the wing,
remove it before folding.
Concerning the ARTIK XP, it was known that this type of lines was the vulnerable
point in the past. It still is but with an important difference, the new materials that we
use on the ARTIK XP ensure a much longer mechanical work resistance than the
earlier competition lines. They continue however to be extremely sensible to
aggression and exterior agents.
Protect especially your lines against abrasion on the take offs and landings.
Be meticulous while disentangle your lines before every flight.
8.2
STORAGE
It is important that the wing is correctly folded when stored. Store your flying
equipment in a cool, dry place away from solvents, fuels or oils. It is not advisable to
store your flying equipment in the trunk of your car. Temperatures inside a car parked
in the sunlight, can be very high. Inside a rucksack and in the sunlight temperatures can
reach 60ºC. Weight should not be laid on top of the equipment.
8.3
CHECKS AND CONTROLS
You should ensure your ARTIK is periodically serviced and checked at your local
repair shop every 100 hours of use or once a year (whichever happens first). This is the
only way to guarantee that your ARTIK will continue to function properly and
therefore continue fulfilling the homologation certificate results.
The ARTIK XP has to endure a line inspection in function of the use and the terrain
abrasion in which you evolve.
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