Windtech tempest - Manual (Page 14)

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> maintenance
When folding the glider, we recommend to put reinforcements one above each other in
order to avoid that they might suffer any kind of deformation.
Store the paraglider in a dry space away from chemical agents, UV light and high tempe-
rature. If the canopy has been packed wet it is necessary to reopen it and let it dry befo-
re packing away for a sustained period. Keep the canopy and lines clean, as dirt may pene-
trate into the fibres and damage them.
Clean the paraglider only with fresh water and a soft sponge. If you are unfortunate to
land in the sea & survive! Hose/soak the glider with fresh water & dry completely.
Absolutely avoid contact with chemical agents like oil, petrol, solvent and similar, which
can damage the fabric and its surface covering.
We strongly recommend you to have a full inspection of the paraglider by Windtech or
the distributor at least once a year. Besides this you should check periodically the lines,
cloth and stitching.
Every 150hrs. or once a year, which ever comes first, change all bottom lines. This is very
important to maintain the flying and safety characteristics of the wing. The rest of the
lines must also be checked and if they have deteriorated then they need to be changed.
Test some of the lines that are not changed for minimum 40% of the rated strength. If
the line fails you should replace them all before using your glider.
Small tears in the sail can be repaired by using adhesive spinnaker cloth, which we supply
with every new glider. If you need more of this material, you can buy it from some yatch
chandlers, sail repair centres, and some other such places.
Large tears, any sewing or structural repairs, or tears along seam lines or line attachment
points, of the paraglider must be carried out only by the manufacturer or authorised ser-
vice centres.
> warranty
This glider carries a two-year guarantee from defects due to materials and manufactu-
ring. If a product is deemed to be defective by
Windtech , the warranty covers the repair
or replacement of the defective product only. Windtech will not be responsible for any
costs, losses or damages incurred as a result of loss of this product.
Windtech is not responsible for mailing costs or material costs used other than what is
found to be defective.
This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect or normal wear &
tear including damage due to excessive sun exposure, damage caused by improper hand-
ling & damage caused by anything other than defects in material & workmanship.