ICARO JET Manual - page 12
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IMPORTANT POINTS TO LOOK OUT FOR:
Check (steady)
•
connection of the rescue system to your harness
•
connection of the harness and deployment handle
•
the closing splint must be held with a special thread
line from the fixing loops is removed (after each packing)
Check compatibility of rescue system and harness
Before each start with your glider you have to check the container is closed!!
Care, Maintenance and repair
Care Instructions
• Please do not store your rescue system in the vicinity of acids, grease, oils or
paint. To ensure safe operation, the system needs proper maintenance and
care.
• Do not store your rescue system in extreme temperatures or humidity (more
than 30
0
C 0r 55-65% humidity).
• A humid or wet canopy needs repacking.
• Exposure to UV-rays causes deterioration the fabric.
• Please only use clean and fresh water to clean your rescue system or
container.
• Wet cloth stored in warm conditions will begin to mould and significantly lose
structural strength. Rescue systems in this condition must be brought to the
manufacturer to be checked out.
It may take several days your second chance to dry out completely
especially the lines of the rescue system, which take longer than the fabric.
Do not fold and store your rescue system prematurely if it not completely
dry. Mildew may damage your harness and your rescue system.
Repairs
The seal of approval can only be preserved if original parts are used. If you
discover any damaged parts to the rescue system which might impede
deployment, pleases end it back to the manufacturer to be repaired.
Repairs can only be carried out by the manufacturer or from the
manufacturer authorized persons.
Use Limitations, packing- and check intervals
Packing interval
6 month; the rescue system also must be aired recurrent
Check interval
2 years;
when the rescue system was opened after a flight accident the rescue
system is to be checked.
Without regular certified inspections, your glider will loose its pattern test
result and guarantee.