Service And Maintenance; General Advice; Cleaning; Repair - Nova IBEX 2 Manual

Service and maintenance

General advice

To keep your glider in good condition for many years, please consider the
following advice:
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Don't expose your glider to unnecessary UV radiation – for example
by leaving it on the landing site unpacked.
•
Don't fold the nylon rods at the cell openings too hard. (But they don't
need more care than mylar reinforcements do)
•
If you pack the glider when it is wet or just damp, it has to be dried
later. Don't leave it packed in a wet condition!
•
When you practice ground handling, avoid crashing the glider hard on
the ground with the leading edge, as this might lead to damage.
•
Avoid unnecessary dirt or sharp stones touching the lines and the
cloth. Don't step on the lines if they are laying on a stony surface!
•
Humidity combined with dirt can lead to shrinking of the lines and
thereby to the wrong trim on your glider. Saltwater (sweat) may
damage the lines in the long run.
•
To store your glider for a longer time, avoid a humid or a very hot
environment. (Like in a car during hot summer days)

Cleaning

To clean the wing, only use water and a cleaning cloth. Never use any solvents.
If there is sand, dirt or small stones inside the canopy, you should remove them
because they will damage the coating of the cloth and the seams in the long run.

Repair

Repairs may only be performed by authorised service centres or by NOVA.
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