Niviuk ICEPEAK 3 22, User Manual

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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 the cell openings of the 
leading edge. if sand is inside the wing, remove it before folding.
Competition lines, which were used in the past, were more vulnerable to 
premature wear and ageing but the new line materials used on the iCePeaK 
3 now ensure a much longer working life. However they still demand regular 
checks with careful attention to wear and tear. We advise a full inspection of 
the lines every 100 hours at a specialised paragliding repair centre. rocks 
and hard ground are obviously far more abrasive than grassed an area, that’s 
why we do not advise the iCePeaK 3 for ground handling practice.

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. it’s important that your glider has been folded correctly and 
stored well. if you have to store it for a long time (over one month) we advice 
(if possible) to take the glider out of the bag and leave it as a tube on a dry and 
cool surface. (This ensures the Flexirods stay aligned).

8.3  CHeCK-UPs ANd CONTrOls

You should ensure that your iCePeaK 3 is periodically serviced and checked at 
your local repair centre every 100 hours of use or every 6 months (whichever 
happens first). This will guarantee that your iCePeaK 3 will continue to function 
properly and therefore continue fulfilling your requirements. as previously 
mentioned, you should systematically check your lines visually before each 
take-off. We strongly advise a complete line check every 6 months. We remind 
you, you are flying with a competition glider and competition lines, so you need 
to check your lines before every take off.

8.4 rePAIrs

if the wing is damaged, you can temporarily repair it by using the self-adhesive rip 
stop which you will find in the repair kit, providing no stitches are involved in the tear. 
any other type of tear must be repaired in a specialised repair shop or by qualified 
personnel. Do not accept a home repair.

9. SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY

it is well known that paragliding is considered a high-risk sport, where safety 
depends on the person who is practising it.
Wrong use of this equipment may cause severe injuries to the pilot, even 
death. Manufacturers and dealers are not responsible for any act or accident 
that may be the result of practicing this sport. You must not use this 
equipment if you are not trained. Do not take advice or accept any informal 
training from anyone who is not properly qualified as a flight instructor.

10. GUARANTEE

The entire equipment and components are covered by a 2-year guarantee 
against any manufacture fault.
The guarantee does not cover misuse or abnormal use of the materials.