Niviuk ICEPEAK 3 22 User Manual

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6nb. 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, whichis too narrow between the karabiners, would provide less feedback but alsoincrease any risk of developing a twist in during a large collapse.2.5 AsseMBlY OF THe ACCelerATOrThe acceleration mechanism of the iCePeaK 3 works when you push with yourfeet on the accelerator bar, this is supplied with the equipment. on deliverythe accelerator bar has not yet been installed and it is recommended that it becorrectly fit before your first flight. Most harnesses are equipped with a pre-installed acceleration system. When fitting any accelerator system ensure that allpreinstalled items within the harness, such as roller pulleys are used correctly. afterfitting, take into account that you will have to adjust the length of the acceleratorlines for correct use. This will vary according to the length of the pilot’s legs!We recommend that you carry out the fitting of the acceleration system,whilst suspended and sat in the harness, most paragliding schools have thissort of specialised equipment.2.6 INsPeCTIONs ANd WING INFlATION ON THe GrOUNdonce you have checked all the equipment and made sure that the windconditions are suitable, inflate your iCePeaK 3 as many times as necessary inorder to become acquainted with the wing’s behaviour. The iCePeaK 3 inflateseasily and smoothly. an excess of energy is not necessary and the wing willinflate with minimum pressure on the harness. This may be assisted by usingthe a lines. Do not pull on them, just accompany the natural rising movementof the wing. once the wing is in the 12 o’clock position, simply apply correctpressure on the brake lines and the iCePeaK 3 will sit over your head.2.7 AdJUsTING THe BrAKesThe length of the main brake lines is adjusted at the factory to the lengthestablished during certification. However, the length can be changed toadapt to the pilot’s flying style. nevertheless, we recommend that you fly fora while with these, set at the original length. if you then decide to changethe length of the brake lines, untie the knot, slide the line through the brakelink to the desired length, and strongly re-tie the knot. Qualified personnelshould carry out this adjustment. You must ensure that this adjustment doesnot slow down the glider without any pilot input. both brake lines should besymmetrical and measure the same length. The most recommended knotsare the clove hitch knot or bowline knot.If you do change the length of the brake line, take care to then adjust theaccelerator accordingly. It is important that the brakes are released whenyou push on the speed bar. If you have tension on the brake lines whilstyou are accelerating the possibility of a frontal collapse is increased.This is because, by applying accelerator pressure and brake pressure atthe same time the profile will have changed dramatically and have beenpushed beyond its preferred operating limits. It should be noted that whilstaccelerating the C riser will naturally move upwards and apply tension tothe brake lines.2.8 HOW Use THe TrIMThe iCePeaK 3 has trimmers to optimise your performance in varyingconditions. However, whilst becoming acquainted with the glider we wouldadvise you don’t change the position of the trimmers and fly at first with themset in the neutral position. Throughout the flight, on launch, in the air and priorto landing it is imperative that whatever positions the trimmers are set, theyalways remain symmetrical.3. THE FIRST FLIGHT3.1 CHOOse THe rIGHT PlACeWe recommend that the first flight with your iCePeaK 3 be made on asmooth slope (a school slope) or in your usual flying area.