Niviuk ICEPEAK 8 User Manual

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14a rucksack and in the sunlight temperatures can reach 60ºC. Weightshould not be laid on top of the equipment.If the flying gear is stored with organic material (such as leaves or insects)inside, the chemical reaction can cause irreparable damage.8.3 CHeCKs aNd CoNTrolsWe strongly recommend that all actions on the glider were advised forprofessionals.always check all the flying equipment before every flight.In spite of providing much more benefits to the pilots, 2 liner gliders needmore care and control of the calibration. The ICepeaK 8 mechanic andUV resistance are one of the highest for this type of line. With a 2 linerglider every little variation on the calibration of the lines has a directlyeffect on the performance of the wing.We recommend checking the lines calibration after the first 30 hours +/-of flight. This examination must be taken apart from the regular checkingevery 100 hours of use or every two years (whichever happens first).Why is it necessary?Thanks to the experience acquired with the 2 liner gliders on the previousseasons and to the incessant control task of our r&d team over the abacTeam gliders, we are capable now of predicting how to take appropriatelycare of this kind of lines to assure the best performance of the profile.Following the controls recommended the glider will keep its originalfeatures for longer.The conditions of the flight zone, the climate area, temperature, humidity,wing load, …cause a different impact over the wing. That’s why thecalibration would be set taking in consideration these factors.only qualified professionals should realize it. do not modify the wingconsidering the calibration required for other pilots before being sure thatit is really necessary for us.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.8.5 lINe replaCeMeNTThe use of new high performance materials in modern wings is nowa reality. The achievements made using these materials in terms ofperformance are widely accepted by all as part of the evolution ofour sport. However, along with these advances in technology andachievements there are added responsibilities which cannot be avoidedThe revision and replacement of the lines must now be carried out ona more frequent basis and that increased frequency appears to beencouraging many pilots to try and replace the line set themselves.We sTroNGlY reCoMMeNd THaT aNY lINe replaCeMeNT Is oNlYCarrIed oUT BY aN aUTHorIsed aNd speCIalIsed persoN.However that choice is ultimately the responsibility of the pilot and ifthe pilot chooses to carry out any line replacement themselves withoutguidance from a professional then we suggest the following guidelines areapplied.Before removing any lines, check:• That the line plan is correct• That the lines in the supplied set are present and correct.• Never assume, check every line individually.