Foam Protector; Check; Repairs - Advance acoustic LIGHTNESS 3 Manual

Most reserve parachute manufacturers recommend an inspection
and repacking every six months, so as to guarantee a fast and rou-
tine opening every time. If the reserve gets wet, damp or overheated
it must definitely be repacked. We strongly recommend that you let a
qualified person pack your reserve. In addition, ADVANCE also strongly
recommend that you regularly check the front container to see that the
yellow cables run through their loops properly. Then you can be sure
they will easily release the reserve when required.

Foam protector

The foam protector does not need special attention, but should defini-
tely be checked for damage after a crash. If the outer cover is dama-
ged the protector must be replaced.

Check

The complete set of equipment has to have a check at an official
ADVANCE checking organisation after every 24 months. At a check all
components are evaluated according to strict guidelines and with great
care. Finally the overall condition of the paraglider is assessed and re-
corded on the test record.
You can find more information about the check in this manual in sec-
tion «Service», or on www.advance.ch.

Repairs

As a general rule you should not attempt to repair a harness yourself.
The various seams are made with great precision, and, for this reason,
only the manufacturer or an authorised service centre may make re-
pairs using original materials.
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