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Icaro 2000
03/03/2022
Model
Alto S
Alto M
Alto L
IMPORTANT: do not modify the reflex wires (luff lines) or the lateral wires, and above all, do not
lengthen the reflex wires. Do not adjust the tips, above all DO NOT lower them.
If you change the glider in such ways, its certification is no longer valid, and its behaviour will
become dangerous. Always consult qualified staff. Any modifications made by non-qualified
staff automatically invalidate the certification of your hang glider.
11. Repair and Periodic Inspections
Every year, or after 100 hours (MANDATORY):
Compare your batten profile with the supplied batten plan.
Check the reflex and dihedral as described in the previous chapter.
Every 2 years:
Have a complete check performed by an authorized dealer or directly by Icaro 2000.
They should replace your side wires.
They should remove the sail and carefully check all parts, taking special care for
o Tubes must have not: dents, corrosion or other damage.
o Bolts must be not damaged. They must be tight with the right force
Every 5 years or after 500 hours (MANDATORY):
The glider should be checked by an authorised dealer or directly by our factory.
This check, performed by qualified personnel, is mandatory in Germany.
The sail will be replaced if necessary.
All damaged or worn parts must be replaced.
Replace all the lower wires
After a crash or heavy landing
Carefully check the whole glider. Sometimes the impact energy is absorbed by parts of the frame that did
not come in contact with the obstacle (commonly called "whip lash" damage).
Thoroughly check the parts of the glider that were directly affected by the crash. But...
...by way of example, remember the following:
o If the nose hits the ground violently in a landing, this may cause the partial or complete fracture of
the leading edge tube, even if the leading edge itself did not hit the ground. Partial damage may be
very difficult to see without removing the sail.
o If control bar strikes the ground violently, for example in a landing in which the pilot has stalled too
soon and the glider has descended vertically, damage may be caused to the keel, in the area in
contact with the crossbar slider and the top A-frame bolt may also undergo damage. As in the
previous case, the absence of visible damage (usually the downtubes do not break) does not mean
that there is no damage at all
Replace damaged parts with exclusively original parts. If you have any doubts about the damaged parts,
Alto – Owner Manual
Crossbar Cable Lenght [mm]
1040
1195
1205
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22/48
Alto 2022-1-En
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