Niviuk ICEPEAK 8 User Manual

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7The acceleration mechanism of the ICepeaK 8 works when you pushwith your feet on the accelerator bar, this is supplied with the equipment.on delivery the accelerator bar has not yet been installed and it isrecommended that it is fit by yourself before flight.Most harnesses are equipped with a pre-installed acceleration system.When fitting any accelerator system ensure that all preinstalled itemswithin the harness, such as roller pulleys are used correctly. after fitting,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’slegs!We recommend that you try the correct fitting of the acceleration systemon equipment designed to do this, most paragliding schools have this sortof equipment.2.6 INspeCTIoN aNd WING INFlaTIoN oN THe GroUNdonce you have checked all the equipment and made sure that the windconditions are favourable, inflate your ICepeaK 8 as many times asnecessary in order to become acquainted with the wing’s behaviour.The ICepeaK 8 inflates easily and smoothly. an excess of energy is notnecessary and the wing will inflate with minimum pressure on the harnesswhen you move forward. This may be assisted by using the a lines. donot pull on them; just accompany the natural rising movement of the wing.once the wing is in the 12 o’clock position, simply apply correct pressureon the brake lines and the ICepeaK 8 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 pilots’ flying style. Nevertheless, we recommend that youfly for a while with these, set at the original length. This will allow you tobecome accustomed to the ICepeaK 8 and its unique flying behaviour.If you then decide to change the length of the brake lines, untie the knot,slide the line through the brake link to the desired length, and stronglyre-tie the knot. Qualified personnel should carry out this adjustment. Youmust ensure that this adjustment does not slow down the glider withoutany pilot input. Both brake lines should be symmetrical and measure thesame length. The most recommended knots are the clove hitch knot orbowline knot.When changing the brakes length, it is necessary to check that they donot act when the accelerator is used. When we accelerate the gliderrotates over the B riser and the trailing edge elevates. We must checkthat the brake is adjusted taking in consideration this extra length inacceleration.3. THe FIrsT FlIGHT3.1 CHoose THe rIGHT plaCeWe recommend that the first flight with your ICepeaK 8 is made on asmooth slope (a school slope) or in your usual flying area.3.2 preparaTIoNrepeat the procedures detailed in chapter 2 UNpaCKING aNdasseMBlY in order to prepare your equipment.3.3 FlIGHT plaNdraw out a flight plan before take-off in order to avoid possible flight errors.3.4 pre-FlIGHT CHeCK lIsTonce you are ready, but before you take-off, carry out another