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7. Maintenance
7.4
Yearly Inspection
The manufacturer requests that inspection of the m
a rigger. The user is always responsible for this inspection and it is up to them whether the required tasks are performed on their own
or entrusted to someone else. We recommend an inspection be done during repackaging of the reserve parachute.
Inspection Procedure:
Visually inspect the device for any apparent mechanical damage, especially that there is no damage on the connection cables, filter,
control unit and cutter.
Check the battery (under the letter „b" in the device MENU).
Check the displayed pressure (under the letter „P" in the device MENU).
Check the altitude lock release in the aircraft during ascent.
Perform pressure check by comparing to another precision instrument that shows barometric pressure.
Announced actual pressure at the airport can also be used. Variance must not be more than +/-15 hPa.
Check the altitude lock release in the aircraft during ascent to verify whether the device really works and reacts to the aircraft ascent.
Check the altitude lock release at 450 m (1,475 ft) or 900m (2,950 feet) with another altimeter. The altitude lock is released when the
center line between the arrows disappears.
device be performed at least once every calendar year, either by the user or
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