Niviuk LINK 2, User Manual

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2 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY

2.1 CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION

We recommend unpacking and assembling the wing on a training hill or 
a flat clear area without too much wind and free of obstacles. It will help 
you to carry out all the recommended steps required to check and inflate 
the LINK 2.

We recommend the whole installation procedure is supervised by a 
qualified professional instructor or official dealer. Only they can address 
any doubts in a safe and professional way.

2.2 PROCEDURE

Take the paraglider out of the rucksack, open and unfold it on the ground 
with the lines positioned on the undersurface, oriented in the direction 
of inflation. Check the condition of the fabric and the lines for defects. 
Check the maillons/IKS connecting the lines to the risers to make sure 
they are fully closed and tightened. Identify, and if necessary untangle, 
the A, B and C-lines, the brake lines and corresponding risers. Make sure 
that there are no knots.

2.3  ASSEMBLY WITH THE ENGINE

After carefully laying out the wing connect the risers to the harness/
engine according to the paramotor manufacturer instructions and set the 
trimmers to the neutral position.

The LINK 2 risers are colour-coded:  

- Right: green
- Left: red 

This colour-coding makes it easier to connect the wing to the correct 

side and helps prevent pre-flight errors.

Correctly connect the risers to the attachment points so that the risers 
and lines are correctly ordered and free of twists. Check that the IKS and 
carabiners are properly fastened and securely locked.

2.4 HARNESS TYPE

Check the engine manufacturer’s specification on attachment points. 
Before any flight commences it is strongly recommended that the pilot 
checks the connection of the wing to the harness/engine and whilst 
seated in the harness checks the length of the brake lines, that they can 
easily reach the handles and also easily reach and operate the trimmers 
on both sides. The LINK is delivered with two brake height options so the 
pilot can choose their optimal the brake position.

2.5 SPEED-BAR

The speed-bar is a means of temporary acceleration by changing the 
flow over the profile.  The speed system comes pre-installed on the risers 
and is not modifiable as it conforms to the measurements and limits 
stipulated in its certification.  

The LINK 2 includes a speed system with with a differential between the 
A-D risers of 8.5 cm.

The speed system is engaged when the pilot pushes the speed-bar - not  
included as standard with this glider model - with their feet (see 2.5.1  
Speed system assembly)

The speed system uses an action/reaction system. Released, the speed-
bar is set to neutral. When the bar is pushed using the feet, the wing 
accelerates. The speed can be regulated by varying the pressure on the 
bar. Once the pressure on the bar is released, the speed system returns 
to the neutral setting.