Niviuk Hook 5 User Manual

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6optimises the operation while making the quality control more efficient.All Niviuk gliders go through an extremely thorough and detailed finalinspection. The canopy is cut and assembled under strict quality controlconditions facilitated by the automation of this process.Every wing is individually checked with a final visual inspection.The fabric used to manufacture the glider is light, resistant and durable.The fabric will not experience fading and is covered by our warranty.All lines are made from Technora with a polyester sheath.The line diameter has been calculated depending on the workload andaims to achieve the required best performance with the least drag. Thesheath protects the line cores from UV rays and abrasions.The lines are semi-automatically cut to length and all the sewing iscompleted under the supervision of our specialists.Every line is checked and measured once the final assembly isconcluded.Each glider is packed following specific maintenance instructions asrecommended by the fabric manufacturer.Niviuk gliders are made of premium materials that meet the requirementsof performance, durability and certification that the current marketdemands.Information about the various materials used to manufacture the wingcan be viewed in the final pages of this manual.1.5 ELEMENTS, COMPONENTSThe HOOK 5 is delivered with a series of accessories that will greatlyassist you in the maintenance of your paraglider:- A Kargo bag. This bag is large enough to hold all equipmentcomfortably and with plenty of space.- An inner bag to protect the wing during storage and transport.- An adjustable compression strap to compress the inner bag and reduceits volume.- a speed-bar.- A repair kit with self-adhesive Ripstop tape in the same colour as thewing and spare parts to protect the maillons.2. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY2.1 CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION.We recommend unpacking and assembling the wing on a training hill ora flat clear area without too much wind and free of obstacles. It will helpyou to carry out all the recommended steps required to check and inflatethe HOOK 5.We recommend the whole installation procedure is supervised by aqualified professional instructor or official dealer. Only they can addressany doubts in a safe and professional way.2.2 PROCEDURETake the paraglider out of the rucksack, open and unfold it on the groundwith the lines positioned on the undersurface, oriented in the directionof inflation. Check the condition of the fabric and the lines for defects.Check the maillons/IKS connecting the lines to the risers to make surethey are fully closed and tightened. Identify, and if necessary untangle,the A, B and C-lines, the brake lines and corresponding risers. Make surethat there are no knots2.3 CONNECTING THE HARNESSThe HOOK 5 risers are colour-coded.- Right: green- Left: redThis colour-coding makes it easier to connect the wing to the correctside and helps prevent pre-flight errors.