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Verification of Checks and repairs
TWICE TE
Serial number: ……………………….……………
First check by ICARO / date: ….…………………
………………………….
Name/ Stamp
Check (C)
Repair (R)
Which repair/ Check?
Check valid until?
Performed by/ date
Porosity value
Strength value of the lines
Estimated condition
optical:
technical:
Check (C)
Repair (R)
Which repair/ Check?
Check valid until?
Performed by/ date
Porosity value
Strength value of the lines
Estimated condition
optical:
technical:
Check (C)
Repair (R)
Which repair/ Check?
Check valid until?
Performed by/ date
Porosity value
Strength value of the lines
Estimated condition
optical:
technical:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VERIFICATION OF CHECKS AND REPAIRS ........................................................ 2
TO GET TO KNOW YOUR TWICE TE ................................................................... 6
FLYING WITH THE TWICE TE ............................................................................... 7
HARNESS .................................................................................................................. 7
FLIGHT PREPARATION ................................................................................................ 8
LAUNCH .................................................................................................................... 8
ACTIVE FLYING .......................................................................................................... 8
TURNING ................................................................................................................... 9
LANDING ................................................................................................................... 9
DESCENT TECHNIQUES ....................................................................................... 9
BIG & SMALL EARS .................................................................................................... 9
B-LINE-STALL .......................................................................................................... 10
SPIRAL DIVE ............................................................................................................ 10
WINGOVER .............................................................................................................. 10
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN HAPPENS? ................................................................. 11
KNOTS AND TANGLES ............................................................................................... 11
DEEP / PARACHUTE STALL ....................................................................................... 11
ASYMMETRIC COLLAPSE .......................................................................................... 11
SYMMETRIC COLLAPSE ............................................................................................ 11
EMERGENCY STEERING ............................................................................................ 11
NEGATIVE SPIN ....................................................................................................... 12
FRONT STALL .......................................................................................................... 12
FULL STALL ............................................................................................................. 12
CARE INSTRUCTIONS, REPAIRS, INSPECTION ............................................... 12
CARE INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................... 12
REPAIRS ................................................................................................................. 13
INSPECTION ............................................................................................................. 13
TERMS OF THE GUARANTEE ............................................................................ 14
ANNEX .................................................................................................................. 16
GUARANTEE CARD ................................................................................................... 16
USERS NEEDS FOR INSPECTIONS .............................................................................. 16
INSPECTION INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................... 16
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Congratulations on buying your
TWICE TE
and welcome to the family
of ICARO - pilots!
Before you get to know your glider please read the
manual, there is important information inside.
• Your TWICE TE is pattern tested in B1 and therefore a “paraglider with good
passive safety and forgiving flight characteristics. Relatively resistant to
abnormal flight conditions. Appropriable for all pilots including pilots of all
training levels.” Additionally TWICE TE size S is homologated for single flying.
• It is valid using any harness which has been categorized by “GH” and may be
only used for those purposes described in this manual.
• It is strictly prohibited to fly the TWICE TE
• under the influence of drugs or alcohol,
• without guilty license,
• beyond the minimum and maximum recommended Take Off-
Weight,
• The glider is not checked at regular intervals or checked by not
authorized personal
• with damaged glider, lines, risers or harness
• in the rain, in snow, in the clouds and fog and in turbulent
weather conditions.
• Our products are made with great care and state of the art. Each paraglider
before it is delivered to the dealer or flight school is checked by ICARO
paragliders but test flights are made only on a random basis.
• On that score an approved ICARO dealer or teacher of the flight school must
inflate a new ICARO paraglider in the wind or should carry out the first flight
before the wing is handed over to you. This date is entered in the identification
plate and as well guarantee as the first 2-year-check period starts.
• The use of this paraglider is entirely at your own risk. Every pilot bears
the responsibility of his/her own safety.
• In order to get to know your glider, we recommend that you practice with your
glider on the ground. Pulling up in flat gradients is great practice for fine tuning
your launch techniques. Here you can get to learn the reactions of your glider
without any stress and hectic. Ground practice pays off in the air.
• All technical data and instructions were drawn up with great care.
ICARO paragliders cannot be made responsible for any possible errors
in this manual.
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Used harness in accordance with EN 1651:1999, and EN 12491:2001
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• Important information in this manual is written in fat cursive writing.
• Any important changes to this manual will be published in our homepage
(www.icaro-paragliders.de).
• Should you decide to sell this glider at a later date, please pass on this
manual to the new owner.
• Each alteration of the glider (lines, canopy, and riser) is dangerous and
reactions of the glider are not predictable. Your glider will lose its pattern
test result and guarantee.
• The manufacturer or distributor assumes no responsibility for accidents
occurring while using it.
• Every pilot must ensure that the paraglider is properly checked at regular
intervals.
Environmental aspects: The materials of which a paraglider is made
require a special waste disposal. So please send disused gliders back to us.
We will care about a professional waste disposal without costing for you.
Please do our nature-near sport in a way which does not stress nature and
environment!
Please do not walk beside the marked ways, do not leave your litter, do not
make unnecessary loud noises and respect the sensitive balance in the
mountains.
Especially at the launch site consideration is needed!
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To get to know your TWICE TE
Allowed for training
yes
Allowed for towing
not tested
Certified / allowed for aerobatics
no/ no
Certified / allowed for biplace
yes
Certified / allowed for flying with motor drive
no / not tested
Technical data
S
M
Wing Area Flat
m²
37,99
43.00
Wing Area projected
m²
29,79
34.41
Wing Span Flat
m
14,10
15.00
Wing Span projected
m
11,06
11.76
Aspect Ratio
A/R
5,23
5,23
Aspect Ratio projected
A/R
4,10
4,02
Number of cells with mini ribs
39
39
Take Off Weight
kg
120/190
145/225
Weight of the glider
kg
8,0
8.7
Number of risers
4+1
4+1
Homologation
EN /
LTF
B
B
Recommended storage temperature
Celsius
+ 50 to + 300
Recommended storage humidity
% rel. H.
55% to 75%
Check interval
24 months or 150 operating hours,
depending on what occurs sooner.
Additionally TWICE TE size S is homologated for single flying.
Canopy
The canopy of the TWICE TE is made of synthetic fabric with different strengths
where a reinforced thread-net is woven in, which stops the fabric from further
tearing and is increasing the firmness at the seams and has sticks made of
NITINOL for an optimized geometry of the canopy.
The coating makes the fabric water-repellent, UV-stabile and air-impermeable.
Between the single groups of main lines are taut ribbons sewn in, which are
regulating the tension of the sail.
On the entry- and trailing-edge of the canopy a special ribbon with low elongation
is sewn in, which offers cunning, by our design-software calculated tensiondistribution along the canopy.
Lines
The end control of all line lengths is documented for all paragliders produced by
ICARO paragliders. The complete geometry of the lines and the lengths is shown
on the single line plan, which you find in the annex of the manual.
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The length of the break lines is set correctly at the factory and should not be
changed. The improper adjustment of the steering lines can cause severe
changes to in flight behavior.
Risers
TWICE TE has 4-fold risers which are
equipped with a trimmer system. Small and
big ears are simplified by the separation of
the A-harness. Important aspects in the
development of this harness were easy start
behavior, B-line-stall, exact optimized
geometry of accelerated flight (open trimmer)
as well as high weight specific stability.
How to vary the trim of the glider
Start off weight can be optimally adjusted by
the position of the trimmer, and flight speed
can be varied.
Will be flown on the weight lower limit or low
temperatures, the trimmer should always be
opened slightly.
If the trimmers are opened completely, you are in the high speed range.
TWICE TE probably has the greatest speed increase of all licensed tandem
gliders. Therefore the following rules apply:
•
In very turbulent air can cause ambitious cap deformations with wide
open trimmers despite the EN-B classification.
•
The trimmer which is completely opened should never be flown with less
than 100 meters distance from the ground.
•
The completely opened trimmer must not be used in extreme, not flyable
strong wind to force a start.
•
Landing completely opened trimmers is dangerous with a lot of risk and
should be omitted.
•
When towing, make sure that the trimmers are closed or opened slightly
during the towing process.
Fixing the trimmer belt:
The belt of the trimmer can be fixed either on the magnetic C belt or be fixed to the
enclosed, freely positioned magnetic tapes. An approved method is to fix these
tapes to the spreader bars.
Flying with the TWICE TE
Harness
The TWICE TE is certified for use with harnesses GH type. Practically all modern
harnesses are GH type harnesses. Older harnesses with fixed cross belts
(GX type) are not certified and should not be used.
The adjustment of the harness chest strap controls the distance between
karabiners and affects the handling and stability of the glider. Excessive tightening
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the chest strap increases stability but also the risk of twists following glider
collapse, and it also increases the frequency of getting collapses due to poor
feedback from the glider.
Flight preparation
• Whilst unfolding your paraglider check the canopy and cell walls for damage.
Always take into consideration that the paraglider may have become damaged
during transportation.
• Check the lines for knots, twisting and damage, the brake lines for knots, kinks
and their symmetric. Loose or incorrect brake knots can cause serious
accidents through loss of the steering of the glider!
• Separate the line groups carefully and bring the risers in order. All lines must
run freely from harness to canopy. It is equally important that the lines are
unhindered and cannot get caught up during the launch.
• Check the rescue system (handle’s pins fixed in the loops and the closed cover
of your harness).
• Please ensure that both you and your passenger are wearing gear which offers
both optimal comfort and protection (helmet with chin protection, boots, gloves
and an overall).
• At last connect the karabiners of the harnesses and the risers to the spreader.
The choice of the optimal hook up point is dependent on the type of harness
used and also the weight and body size of both the pilot and passenger. In
order to find the optimal hook up points, we recommend that you try out
different situations in a simulator.
• Check that all karabiners are closed and cannot be opened accidentally in flight
that the risers are not twisted and the position of the trimmer on both risers.
Launch
The most important thing during the take-off is, like at all other gliders too, not the
force but the constancy of the pull.
Hold only the middle A risers and the handles of the brakes, after you have
finished the obligatory preflight check. When you pull on the A-risers, the lines in
the middle of the wing should be under tension before the lines on the wing ends.
This ensures an even easier start. Use progressive pressure on the A risers and
the energy of our own bodies weight until the wing is fully inflated overhead. The
canopy is inflated quickly due to the super short lines. When there is no pull from
the lines and the wing is overhead, use slight pressure on the brake. Look up and
make sure that the canopy is fully inflated. After a few accelerating steps and at
the same time let go of the brakes gently, you will take off with your passenger.
Then use slight pressure again on the brakes to fly at a speed with minimal sink.
The completely opened trimmer must not be used in extreme, not flyable
strong wind to force a start.
Active flying
The TWICE TE has an extremely high stability. We advise you to apply the brakes
at all times whilst flying in turbulences. You hereby increase the opening angle and
the wing is more stable. At the same time the pilot has a better feeling for the
canopy via the brakes. When flying into strong thermals please pay attention that
the canopy does not remain behind the pilot. This is avoided by releasing the
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brakes when entering an up-wind to increase speed. Vice versa the glider must be
slowed down with the brakes if the canopy falls before the pilot when entering a
down-wind or exiting a thermal.
This type of flight technique is called “active flying”. The pilot may roll his body with
weight shift to move with the glider when the glider rolls to the right or left. These
subtle adjustments keep the glider flying smoothly.
In very turbulent air can cause ambitious cap deformations with wide open
trimmers despite the EN-B classification.
Turning
A combined steering technique is suitable for every situation. The TWICE TE is
agile and reacts to steering impulses quickly and directly. Strong, one sided pulling
of the brakes brings the glider into an obvious side angle and the glider flies fast
steep curves until spiral dive begins.
If the brake lines are pulled too fast or too far the glider will be stalled!!
Landing
The TWICE TE is very easy to land. Always stand up in the harness in the landing
position very early in order to be able to react as fast as possible to sudden
events. Give yourself plenty of options and a safe margin of error. Set up your final
landing leg to face into the wind to minimize groundspeed. If you leave the inflated
leading edge bang on the ground, this can cause the cell walls to burst!
Landing completely opened trimmers is dangerous with a lot of risk and
should be omitted.
Do not brake it too much, to avoid a stall of the glider in this very low
altitude! Do not reduce height by “pumping” with the brakes.
Descent Techniques
• Training of descent techniques and simulation of flight incidents (SFI)
should only take place at professional safety training seminars with
professional trainer and only while flying over water.
• Before inducing any exercise control the airspace beneath.
• During the exercises stay in contact with the canopy.
• If the glider is out of control, use your reserve parachute.
Big & Small Ears
The aim of this exercise is to descend in strong thermals. Take the outer
A-risers of the TWICE TE in your hand, without releasing the brakes and pull down
leaving it run through your hands (use gloves!). Sink rate increases but not the
forward speed. Before landing, release the pulled down A-risers to achieve normal
sink speed for a gentle landing.
Keep the brakes in your hand. In this way, it is possible to fold in up to two thirds of
the leading edge. If you use the trimmer sink speed can be achieved. Reopen the
wing by pushing up with your hands and if necessary then pump the brakes with
short symmetric movements. For directional control while using the big ears, you
should use weight shift.
Never attempt tight turns or spirals with Big Ears, as the A-lines will be over
stressed.
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B-Line-Stall
It is common knowledge that to enter and hold a B-line-stall requires considerable
strength. Entering a B-line-stall in strong upward air movements may not be
possible for weaker pilots, even with gliders equipped with easy enter B-line-stall
aids.
It is very dangerous performing a B-line-stall incorrectly and following errors
must be avoided:
• pulling too far on the B-line-stall aid, so that the A-lines are pulled too,
• exit is too slow,
• releasing the B-line-stall aid without simultaneously pushing up with your
hands,
• using brakes during or directly after exiting,
• Brakes must not be shortened by twisting around your hand during the
exercise.
Spiral Dive
To initiate a spiral dive, look in the direction you want to go, roll your body weight
in that direction and at the same time smoothly pull down on the inside brake. The
TWICE TE will start to turn, speed up and then drop into a spiral. To keep the wing
under control you must pull and release the inside brake Exit slowly. Bring your
body weight back to a neutral position and as soon as the wing levels out, apply
the brakes gently. This procedure should be done slowly and will take a couple of
turns to complete.
If you pull abruptly and too far on the brakes, the canopy may enter a
negative spin. When entering a spiral dive keep the brake on the outer curve
released.
The TWICE TE does not have a tendency for stable spiral dive. If under certain
conditions, it should go into a stable spiral dive then actively exit the maneuver by
bringing your weight into a neutral position, release the brakes of the inner curve
side and brake gently on the outer curve side until you notice that the wing starts
to level out. Then gently brake on the inside curve for several turns until normal
flights returns.
With heavy passengers and extreme sink rates it may be necessary to have
outside counter steering with both hands. (This is not specific for the TWICE
TE, it is applying to all tandem gliders!)
Wingover
The TWICE TE is an agile glider, and it is quite easy to get to an excessively high
angle of bank in just a few turns. Practice wingovers gently at first, as there is a
chance of quite large collapses at high bank angles. Also notice that a wingover
flown with more than 90 degrees bank angle is classified as illegal aerobatics in
some countries!
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What happens when happens?
Knots and tangles
The best way to avoid knots and tangles is to inspect the lines before you inflate
the wing for take-off. If you notice a knot before take-off, immediately stop running
and do not take-off.
If you have taken-off with a knot you will have to correct the drift by leaning on the
opposite side of the knot and gently apply the brake line on that side too. You can
gently try to pull on the brake line to see if the knot becomes unfastened or try to
identify the line with the knot in it. Try to pull the identified line to see if the knot
releases. If the knot is too tight and you cannot remove it, carefully and safely fly to
the nearest landing place.
Be very careful when trying to remove a knot. When there are knots in the
lines or when they are tangled, do not pull too hard on the brake lines, there
is an increased risk of the wing to stalling or negative turn being initiated.
Deep / Parachute Stall
Your TWICE TE has been carefully designed to resist entering deep stall. Before
exiting a deep stall please ensure that the brakes are fully released. Actively exit
the deep stall by reaching up and push forward with both palms on both A-risers or
pull on the risers. Avoid flying in very humid air or in rain. A wet canopy may have
very unpredictable flying characteristics, one of which is a radically increased risk
of deep stall.
Never pull the brake-lines during a parachute stall, because the glider would
go into a full stall immediately. If you find yourself flying in unavoidable rain
we strongly recommend that you avoid any sudden movements or radical
brake line input, that you do not pull Big Ears or B-Line-Stall, and that you
steer clear of turbulence and avoid a deep flare on landing.
Asymmetric Collapse
While flying in turbulent conditions it may occur that a portion of your glider
deflates. However, just like in flying in turbulences, please pull gently on both
brakes. Re-inflation is speeded up by counteracting the turning movement of the
canopy until normal forward flight return. Then pump the brake line on the
collapsed side.
If the collapsed part of the canopy is very big, you have to break the open
side very dosed (not too much!) to avoid a stall.
Symmetric Collapse
Your TWICE TE normally re-inflates promptly in a symmetric collapse without pilot
input. Applying the brakes symmetrically will speed things up.
Emergency Steering
Should it no longer be possible to steer your TWICE TE, for example due to a
broken line, the glider may be steered by gently pulling on either rear riser. We
recommend for emergency control in the air to use the stabilo line. With a bit of
weight shift and by pulling down the stabilo (20 cm) allows to control your TWICE
TE precisely and easily.
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By steering this way airspeed is reduced hardly. Therefore, for landing you
must change to the rear risers to control your glider. Handling will be more
direct so being careful not to pull too hard.
Negative Spin
If the pilot abruptly applies full brake to one side of the glider while the other side is
at zero brake, the faster side may fly around the braked and stalled side resulting
in a spin. Alternatively, if flying very slowly with almost full brakes on both sides, if
one hand releases one brake suddenly, while the other continues with full brake,
the glider may enter a negative spin. To exit a spin with your TWICE TE just do
“hands up” to release the brakes and the glider will return to normal flight.
If you do not have control over your glider and you are running out of
altitude, immediately deploy your reserve parachute.
Front stall
After a front stall of the canopy, the wing moves backwards while the pilot with his
higher mass moves further ahead. Wing behind, pilot ahead, significantly high
angle of attack – there is clearly only one thing to do: Do not break or you run the
risk of a dangerous stall.
The pilot must not pull the control lines before the canopy is at least above him
again. If the canopy then shoots forward dynamically, it is absolutely vital to stop
the motion in a consistent and decisive manner via the brakes.
Full Stall
Spin and full stall are both dangerous and somewhat unpredictable
exercises. Do not stall or spin your paraglider on purpose.
To initiate a full stable stall, apply both brakes to maximum arm extension. If
possible grasp the seat of your harness to assist keeping your arms locked. The
pilot will swing back under the canopy and finally the canopy will stabilize to a full
stall. Once in a stable stall, the exercise can be completed. Release the brakes
just a little and let the glider fill until it regains shape. Then release the brakes fully
and your TWICE TE will return to normal flight.
It is imperative that the pilot fully completes this maneuver and holds on, as
a premature release while the glider is still falling back may cause the glider
to rapidly dive ahead past the pilot. There is a possibility landing in or
entangling in the glider.
Care instructions, repairs, inspection
Care Instructions
• Even with good care and maintenance, just like any item exposed to the
elements, your glider can wear out after a certain amount of use. This can
change flight behavior and safety. We recommend a regular safety inspection
of the canopy and all lines.
• If you clean your glider it is best to use warm water and a soft sponge.
• Store your glider in a dry and dark place, ideally between 5° and 30° Celsius
and humidity between 55 and 65%. Do not store it near chemicals or petrol.
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• If you will not fly for longer period, store the glider releasing all compression
straps and take it out of its backpack so that the fabric is not compressed,
creased or stretched.
• Avoid storing your glider for days at a time in a hot car.
• Never use chemical cleaning agents, brushes or hard sponges on the material,
as these destroy the coating and affect the strength of the cloth. The canopy
will become porous and will lose structural strength.
• Never attempt to clean your paraglider in a washing machine. Even without
using detergents the simple mechanical abrasion will quickly finish the canopy
and render it useless.
• If you are flying near the sea most the wing may age faster because the air is
humid and salty. In this case we suggest you have it checked more often than
prescribed in this manual.
• Also avoid dipping it in a swimming pool; the chlorine will damage the cloth.
• If you must rinse or clean your glider do so with fresh water. Frequent cleaning
will accelerate the ageing process.
• If the glider has become wet, lay it out so that air can get to all areas of the
fabric.
• Always make sure that your intended logo will not in any way influence the
glider behavior. If in doubt we suggest avoiding the attachment of advertising
logos on the wing. ICARO paragliders cannot be held responsible for any
mishaps caused by intentional after sales changes done to the wing.
• The TWICE TE is a very strong paraglider. Flying all the descent exercise will
not normally pose a structural problem but aerobatic training does accelerate
the ageing process dramatically.
• There is no special method packing your glider. ICARO paragliders commends
the “Cell to Cell-method bag because the reinforcements of the leading edge
stay flex-free on top of each other and don’t fold.
When you haven’t been flying for a longer period ICARO commends to
check the glider (e.g. mildew stains, splice of the lines, corrosion of the
shackles and carbines). If you are not convinced of the gliders
airworthiness please send your glider to an authorized ICARO dealer to
check your glider. The same is commended for harnesses.
Repairs
Only use original ICARO parts for repairing your glider. If you don’t you lose
the guarantees for your glider.
Small holes in the canopy (max. 20x20 mm) can be repaired by the pilot by using
self-adhesive sailcloth on both sides of the perforation.
Damage to the lines or any other repairs should only be carried out at an
authorized ICARO center. Please contact ICARO paragliders for information about
single line lengths. If your TWICE TE needs to be repaired, please contact your
local ICARO Paragliders dealer.
Inspection
It is important to have your TWICE TE inspected by a trained ICARO technician
but it is also allowed to check your glider for yourself. In the annex you find the
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regulations for checks of certified gliders and items in order to perform a paraglider
inspection you need.
Inspection interval
24 months or 150 operating hours, depending on what occurs sooner.
Without regular certified inspections, your glider will loose its pattern test
result and guarantee.
ICARO recommends having wings that are often used for training of descent
exercises, acrobatics or flying in salty ore sandy conditions subjected to checkups
all 100 operating hours or 12 month. It is also important, that ground handling also
will be considered. All gliders, especially gliders manufactured with light and thin
material are mechanically more stressed than other gliders. Therefore ICARO
recommends multiplying ground handling time with the factor 1, 5.
Not only gliders have a recurrent inspection interval. Airworthiness of harnesses,
snap hooks and rescue systems must also be verified. Generally it is
recommended to change aluminum snap hooks after 24 months or 200 operating
hours.
All inspections and repairs must be documented (manual page 2).
Terms of the guarantee
ICARO paragliders guarantees the proper processing, an operation within the
allowable limits of proper operation and the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria of
glider/harness/rescue equipment at the time of first delivery by ICARO paragliders.
Paragliders: 24 month or 150 operating hours, depending on what is first
Harnesses: 24 month
Rescue systems: 24 month
Guarantee is only guilty for ICARO
products with LTF/ EN certification 1.
What is covered by the guarantee?
Provided that ICARO paragliders accept the fault the guarantee contains all
necessary spare parts related to the replacement or repair of defective parts and
working time.
ICARO paragliders accept no freight costs (outbound and return transportation).
What are the conditions of the guarantee?
Provided that ICARO paragliders accept the fault the guarantee contains all
necessary spare parts related to the replacement or repair of defective parts and
working time.
1
- EN 926-1 und EN 926-2 for gliders, EN 1651 for rescue systems , EN 12491 for harnesses,
all at the time guilty version
- LTF/ NfL$II!91/09 und NfL$2'60'14
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• ICARO paragliders needs to be informed immediately after the discovery of a
defect and the defective product must be sent to us for testing.
• The glider / the harness was used in normal circumstances and maintained
according to the instructions. This includes in particular the careful drying,
cleaning and storage.
• The glider / the harness were used only within the applicable guidelines and all
rules have been complied with all times.
• All flights must be accounted for within the flight book.
• There were only original spare parts used and checks, exchange and / or
repairs were conducted by an authorized dealer or by ICARO paragliders
company / person and properly documented.
• The online form on www.icaro-paragliders.com must be sent at least 6 weeks
after buying to ICARO paragliders.
What is excluded from guarantee?
• Gliders and Harnesses that are used for training purposes, Acro or other
official competitions,
• Gliders / Harnesses who were involved in an accident,
• Rescue equipment, which has been thrown for a emergency,
• Gliders / harnesses and rescue equipment, which have been changed by
yourself,
• Gliders / harnesses and rescue equipment that were not purchased from an
authorized dealer / flight school,
• Gliders / harnesses and rescue equipment where the required inspection
intervals were not met and the verification of the glider was not conducted by a
ICARO paragliders authorized operation / person
• Damage which has occurred due to improper treatment (i.e. storage in
humidity, heat or direct sunlight)
• Parts that need to be replaced due to normal wear and tear,
• Discoloration of the cloth material used,
• Damage caused by solvents, salt water, insects, sun, sand, humidity or
“debag-jumps”.
• Damage caused by force majeure.
• Damage caused by the paramotor (Oil, fuel, damage in cause of the prop)
In case of a concluded claim the period of guarantee carries on. The period
of guarantee and the connected claim are not prolongated and are only valid
until the original date of expiry.
The freight costs (transport to and from) are not paid by ICARO paragliders.
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Annex
Guarantee Card
Please fill in the guarantee card which you find on our homepage
www.icaro-paragliders,com and send it.
Users needs for Inspections
You will need the following items in order to perform a paraglider inspection:
o Standardized inspection report
o Porosity meter
o Spring scale
o Equipment for measuring line lengths
o Equipment for line strength testing
o Sewing machine
o Big, clean and bright room
Technical specifications about your glider (type, serial number, size and year of
production). Pleas call ICARO paragliders for information.
A three week course at ICARO paragliders, specified to a glider type together
with a legal flight license is the necessary prerequisites for permission to
inspect ICARO paragliders.
Inspection Instructions
Record Information
Spread out your paraglider in a big bright room and make a note of information
such as model, type and serial number.
Porosity Test
Use your porosity meter to perform porosity checks at 4 different places of the
canopy. The results are recorded in the inspection protocol and are to be
evaluated according to the internal guidelines of the workshop.
Visual Control of the Canopy
Hang up the canopy so that you can do a visual check of your canopy. Check
for perforations in the upper and lower sailcloth, damaged stitching between
the cells, and damage to the leading/trailing edge reinforcements.
Each cell must be checked.
Visual Control of the Risers and Lines
Check the risers, the trimmers, the stitching at each line loop, the brake lines,
all seams and line contact points. Each line must be measured and inspected
for kinks.
Strength test of the lines
One complete A-and B- line must be removed, measured and submitted to a
strength test. The measured value of each individual line must be noted in the
inspection protocol. The minimum of the lines strength are 125% of the
normative guidelines.
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Measurement of the lines
Measure every single line while stressing it with defined tractive force (5daN).
Compare with the line plan. The lines must be measured between fixing point
on the linelock and fixing point on the lineloop.
The results are recorded in the inspection protocol and are to be evaluated
according to the internal guidelines of the workshop.
Assessment
The measurements of all procedures are noted in the inspection protocol.
When all facts have been recorded, the technician must make a general
assessment. Check the backpack for damage to the zips, seams and straps
and repair if necessary with a sewing machine.
General Remarks
Any other repairs, corrections etc. to the general condition of the paraglider
must be evaluated. A copy of the results of each inspection must be sent on to
ICARO Paragliders. The technician must report any unusual faults to ICARO
Paragliders within 3 days.
Inspection Reference
Only an authorized technician who has been trained by ICARO paragliders is
authorized to sign and date the glider type label and sign the manual.
Total line lenghts
Line lock
Line loop
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Dispatch protocol/ Delivery content
Inner bag
Compression band
Risers bag
Manual
Repair set
Outer rucksack
Gift
Sticker
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Date Signature
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