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11) Check all the lower rigging.
12) Check that the control frame uprights are straight and that the
bolt is correctly assembled with wing nut and ring.
13) HOOK IN AND HANG CHECK.
FOLD DOWN PROCEDURE
To fold down your Horizon ET, just reverse the set-up procedure steps as
described above. Included here are a few guidelines to follow which will save you
time and prevent wear areas on your sail:
1. IMPORTANT: While setting up or relieving the Horizon ET cross tubes and
airfoil from tension, the rear of the keel must remain on the ground at all times!
2. Always try to fold the wings together symmetrically, bringing both leading edges
back together at the same time.
Generally, if anything offers you resistance during any phase of the Horizon ET
set-up or fold-down procedure, be sure to stop and investigate.
Make sure that both the cross-tube tension cables are free to run forward. Roll the
sail from the outer luffline into the Mylar reinforced leading edge pocket. Pull one
sail tie just ahead of where the top laterals emerge from the sail, a second one half
way between the A-frame apex and the nose plate holding the leading edge pockets
overlapped and the third sail tie provided with your glider about 2 feet inboard from
the leading edge tip. It is not necessary to over-tighten your sail ties: keep the Mylar
pockets and the rest of your sail free of wrinkles and creases.
3. Neatness and organization are particularly important when repacking your
Horizon ET disassembled control bar. Cover bag pockets and pads are provided to
help eliminate wear points that some fittings might create during transportation.
