Ozone Swift Six Pilot's Manual page 25

Storage and Transport
Your wing should be dry before being packed away. Always store all your flying equipment in a cool, dry
room, protected from direct heat. Moisture, heat and humidity are the worst elements for damaging your
glider. Storing a damp glider in your car in the sun will lead to premature ageing of the cloth and should
be avoided at all costs.
Take care that no insects get packed away with the wing. They may eat the cloth and make holes in a bid
to escape. They can also leave acidic deposits if they die and decompose.
Transport the wing in the supplied bags and keep away from oils, paints, chemicals, detergents etc.
Cleaning
Any kind of wiping/scratching can damage the coating of the cloth. We recommend to not clean the wing,
but if you do have to, use a soft cloth dampened with a small amount of water and use gentle movements
across the surface.
If you land in salt water, you must first rinse it thoroughly with clean fresh water. Dry the wing completely,
preferably out of the sun, in the wind. Never use a hair dryer or other sources of direct heat.
Wing Repairs
Always let a registered dealer, professional repair centre or the manufacturer carry out any major or
complex repairs, especially those near seam margins.
If you damage the sail:
If the rip is small and in the middle of a panel however you can fix it yourself. You'll find all the materials
in the repair kit you need. The fabric can be simply mended with the sticky rip stop/spinnaker tape. When
cutting out the patches allow ample overlap of the tear and make sure both sides are different sizes. Make
sure to round off each corner of the patches.
If you damage a line:
Any line that is visually damaged MUST be replaced. Lines can be ordered from your local Ozone dealer,
alternatively use a reputable paragliding service centre to make the replacement lines.
IMPORTANT
Never pack away or
store your glider wet.
IMPORTANT
Never use detergent or
chemical cleaners.
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