Niviuk Takoo 4 User Manual

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72 . UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY2.1 CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATIONWe 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 TAKOO 4.We recommend that a qualified instructor is present to supervise theentire procedure, as only they can address any doubts in a safe andprofessional way.2.2 PROCEDUREWe 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 TAKOO 4.We recommend that a qualified instructor is present to supervise theentire procedure, as only they can address any doubts in a safe andprofessional way.2.3 CONNECTING THE HARNESSThe TAKOO 4 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.Correctly connect the risers to the spreader bar attachment points sothat the risers and lines are correctly ordered and free of twists. Checkthat the carabiners are properly fastened and securely locked.Next, the pilot’s harness and then the passenger’s harness must beattached.2.4 HARNESS TYPEThe TAKOO 4 was certified EN B when tested with harnesses whichconformed to the following norms:2. DV LuftGerPV §1, Nr. 7 c (LTF)• European Standard EN926-2• European Standard EN926-1We recommend that both the pilot and passenger only use harnessdesigned specifically for tandem flying.2.5 TRIMMERSThe TAKOO 4 speed system is engaged when the trimmers are opened.The trimmers are situated on the D-riser. The efficiency of this newsystem provides a much wider range of speeds than was possiblewith the previous TAKOOs. To reduce speed, the trimmers must be