Niviuk ARTIK 4 User Manual

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6check before every flight.All NIVIUK Gliders go through an extremely thorough and efficient finalinspection. Every single line of each glider is measured individually oncethe final assembly has concluded. Each wing is then individually inflatedfor the last visual revision.Each glider is packaged following the maintenance and conservationinstructions recommended for the advanced materials. NIVIUK Glidersare made of first class materials as demanded by the performance,durability, and homologation requirements of the present-day market.Information about construction materials is given on the last pages of thismanual.1.5 ELEMENTS, COMPONENTSThe ARTIK 4 is delivered with accessories taking an important role in theuse, transport and storage of the paraglider:- The large capacity Kargo rucksack, ideal for packing the harness aswell as the glider. Capacity and comfort all in one.- An internal folding bag making the glider folding process easier. Anadjustable folding strap for a quick and easy glider packing.- One speedbar.- A small fabric repair kit including auto adhesive rips top with matchingwing color scheme and replacement maillon blockers.2. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY2.1 CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLACEWe recommend that you unpack and assemble your wing on a schoolingslope or a flat clear area without too much wind and free of obstacles.These conditions will allow you to carry out all the steps required for youto check and inflate the ARTIK 4.We recommend that an instructor or a retailer supervises the entireprocedure as only they are competent to resolve any doubt in a safe andprofessional way.2.2 PROCEDURETake the paraglider out of the rucksack, open it and spread it open withthe lines on top of the underside, position the wing as if you were toinflate it. Check the condition of the fabric and the lines, making surethere are no abnormalities.Check the maillons, which attach the lines to the risers, are properlyclosed. Identify and if necessary disentangle the lines from A and Brisers, the brake lines and the corresponding risers. Make sure that thereare no ties or knots.2.3 ASSEMBLY OF THE HARNESSCorrectly place the risers on the harness karabiners. The risers and linesshould not have any twists and they should be in the right order. Checkthat the harness buckles are correctly locked.2.4 TYPE OF HARNESSThe Artik 4 can be flown with any kind of harness, including cocoon typemodels. The chest strap harness distance for each size:Sizes 23 and 25 (42cm) / Sizes 27 and 29 (46 cm).Incorrect adjustment can seriously affect the piloting of the glider. Adistance, which is too wide between the karabiners, may provide morefeedback but could affect the overall stability of the glider. A distance,