Niviuk ICEPEAK 3 22 User Manual

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5The numbering and marking of the guideline marks is also done in the samemeticulous way so avoiding errors during this critical processThe lines are semi-automatically manufactured and all the sewing is carriedout under the supervision of our highly trained specialists. our zero tolerance,automated process, ensures that each individual part of every canopy are cutand assembled under the strictest of conditions possible.all niViUK Gliders go through an extremely thorough and efficient finalinspection. once the final assembly has finished every individual line on eachglider is again carefully measured.on the completion, each assembled part of every wing is once againthoroughly inspected to ensure your glider has been made to the higheststandards. it is then carefully packed as recommended in the manual undermaintenance and conservation. niViUK Gliders are made using only thehighest quality materials as demanded by the performance, durability, andthe requirements for testing and certification.information about construction materials is given on the last pages of thismanual.1.5 eleMeNTs, COMPONeNTsThe iCePeaK 3 is delivered to you together with a series of components that,although not fundamental, do take an important part in the use, transportand storage of the paraglider. The glider is delivered together with a rucksack,large enough for all of the equipment to fit inside, once appropriately packed.The rucksack is designed to make transport on foot as pleasant as possible.an internal bag, intended to protect the iCePeaK 3 from possible damage,during storage is also supplied.The glider strap allows you to fold the wing as small as possible. Furthermoreyou will find the accelerator bar, which completes the acceleration gear ofthe wing, a small fabric repair kit made of self-adhesive ripstop and a user’smanual with the answers all our questions about our new iCePeaK 3.2. 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 all obstacles.These conditions will allow you to carry out all the steps required for you tocheck and inflate the iCePeaK 3.We recommend that an instructor or a retailer supervise the entire procedure,as only they are qualified to resolve any questions or concerns in a safe andprofessional way.2.2 PrOCedUreTake the paraglider out of the rucksack, open it and spread it open with thelines on top of the underside and position the wing as if you were about toinflate it. Check the condition of the fabric and the lines, making sure thereare no abnormalities. Check the maillons that attach the lines to the risers areproperly closed and locked. identify in order the a, b and C and brake linesand ensure they fit to the corresponding risers. Make sure that there are noties or knots.2.3 AsseMBlY OF HArNessCorrectly place the risers on the harness karabiners. The risers and linesshould not have any twists and they should be in the right order. Check thatthe harness buckles are correctly locked.2.4 TYPe OF HArNessThe iCePeaK 3 can be flown with many types of harness, with cocoon or not.During development and testing we have calculated that a distance of 42 to50cm between the harnesses karabiners (it depends of the design and sizeof your harness), should offer the best compromise for safety, handling andfeedback.