Niviuk DOBERMANN User Manual

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15premature aging. Once you have landed, do not leave the wing in thesun, store it properly.If you use your wing in a sandy area, try to avoid the sand from enteringthe cell openings of the leading edge. If sand is inside the wing, remove itbefore folding.To learn how to easily change the nylon sticks, please watch thefollowing video manual http://vimeo.com/510506828.2 STORAGEIt is important that the wing is correctly folded when stored. Store yourflying equipment in a cool, dry place away from solvents, fuels or oils. Itis 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. Insidea rucksack and in the sunlight temperatures can reach 60ºC. Weightshould not be laid on top of the equipment.8.3 CHECKS AND CONTROLSYou should ensure that your DOBERMANN is periodically serviced andchecked at your local repair centre every 100 hours of use or every24 months (whichever happens first). This will guarantee that yourDOBERMANN will continue to function properly and therefore continuefulfilling the homologation certificate results.8.4 REPAIRSIf the wing is damaged, you can temporarily repair it by using the rip stopfound in the repair kit, so long as no stitches are involved in the tear. Anyother type of tear must be repaired in a specialized repair shop or byqualified personnel. Do not accept a home repair.9. SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITYIt is well known that paragliding is considered a high-risk sport, wheresafety depends on the person who is practising it.Wrong use of this equipment may cause severe injuries to the pilot, evendeath. Manufacturers and dealers are not responsible for any act oraccident that may be the result of practicing this sport.The product owner assumes all responsibility for any damage made tothe purchased merchandise.You must not use this equipment if you are not trained. Do not takeadvice or accept any informal training from anyone who is not properlyqualified as a flight instructor.10. GUARANTEEThe entire equipment and components are covered by a 2-yearguarantee against any manufacture fault.The guarantee does not cover misuse or abnormal use of the materials.