Care And Maintenance - Advance acoustic Epsilon 3 User Manual

certainly be superior to your previous canopy.
Remember to build up speed prior to landing but do not let the brakes up completely ; flare
the glider by progressively applying the brakes before landing. Avoid brutal braking after allo-
wing the canopy to accelerate as this will convert into lift of several metres above the ground.
Launching by winch:
The EPSILON 3 is suited to tow or winch launch. The glider does not require any modification
or particular manoeuvre for this type of launch.
Winch launch is only permitted if:
• The pilot has a winch / tow endorsement.
• The winch system is certified for use with paragliders.
• The operator has fully learnt how to winch paragliders.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
Folding:
We recommend that the canopy be packed by folding cell to cell in order to lay the
mylar reinforcements of the leading edge flat and on top of each other.
Do not pack the canopy very tightly.
Maintenance advice:
The lifetime of the canopy can vary considerably depending upon the care that you take with
its use and maintenance. Other than ultra violet rays the principal causes of wear are
transport and storage.
• Avoid violent shocks to the upper surface (eg. when the canopy falls to the ground
whilst groundhandling) or any rubbing against the ground as these wear the stitches
and the coating.
• Do not leave the canopy folded for several days if it is either damp or tightly packed.
• Immediately remove any salt or sand that enters the cells, as this enters the stitches
and causes wear during each successive folding.
• Only clean the canopy with soft water and a neutral soap. Allow the canopy to dry in a
place that is dry and airy but not in direct sunlight.
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