Safety And Responsibility; Warranty; Packing - Niviuk Vital Cires Mode D'emploi

4.2 STORAGE
Unnecessary exposure to UV rays, heat and humidity should always
be avoided. Keep your harness and reserve parachute in your ruck-
sack when not in use. Store all your paragliding equipment in a cool,
dry place, and away from solvents such as grease, acid, oil and paint
and abrasive materials.
Never stow away your reserve parachute when damp or wet. If your
reserve parachute does ever get wet (i.e. water landings or snow), it
must be taken out of the harness, let dry in a shaded area, and properly
repacked before inserting it back into the reserve parachute container.
A dirty reserve parachute canopy or container can be cleaned with
lukewarm water. Mild soap may be used if necessary without rubbing
the fabric. Do not use caustic chemicals.
Rinse the canopy thoroughly and allow it to dry naturally. If the canopy
shows signs of mildew, it must be sent to the distributor or manufactu-
rer for repairs, as its integrity could be compromised.
If the rescue is to be stored for an extended period, the canopy should
be opened and loosely rolled.
Observe the following precautions: use care in handling packed
parachutes as metal parts could cause personal injury. Damage to
the canopy materials could result from watches, rings, bracelets, etc.
Protect the parachute from damaging elements, dust, oil, grease, and
caustic products. Place the unpacked reserve parachute in aviator kit
bag/duffel bag. Cover the canopy during periods of inactivity. Avoid
prolonged exposure to sunlight, inspections lights, or florescent lights.
Nylon material is subject to deterioration under ultraviolet light.
Use a climate controlled building to store parachutes when available.
Store parachute in a dry, well-ventilated location, dampness, fire, dirt,
insects, and direct sunlight.
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CAUTION!
Leaving the packed parachute system exposed to the sun will greatly
decrease its service life.
4.3 CHECKS AND CONTROLS
Canopy Assembly Fabric
CANOPY Inspect for rips, tears, dampness, debris, broken or loose
stitching, and marred and illegible marks.
APEX Inspect for holes, cuts, frays, tears, burns, loose or
LINES broken fibers.
UPPER Inspect for dampness, dirt, foreign materials, holes, cuts,
LATERAL tears, frays, burns, loose or broken stitching, marred or
BAND illegible marks.
GORES Inspect for loose or broken stitching, frays, tears, burns,
SECTIONS and cuts..
LOWER
Inspect for loose or broken stitching, picks, frays, burns,
LATERAL
and stains.
BAND
SUSPENSION Inspect line continuity and lengths. Inspect for zigzag on
LINES suspension lines.
4.4 LIFE SPAN
The life span of the CIRES reserve parachute is not to exceed 10
years. If past that period, the product is deemed to be B.E.R (beyond
economical repair) it will be removed from service, not to be used again
(contact your local dealer or school on the correct way to dispose of
the reserve parachute).
4.5 REPAIRS
Repairs of the reserve parachute should be made by a professional cer-
tified outfit using genuine parts, materials, fabric and threads matching
the original strength and colors.
All straight stitching should have 6.5-11 stitches per inch, overlapping
stitch row at least 2-inches.
Zigzag stitching should extend at least 1/2-inch into the undamaged
stitching at each end. Re-stitching should be made directly over the
original stitching, following the original stitch pattern as closely as
possible.
All thread on the canopy should be V-T-295e, Type 2, Class A, Size E
and applied with a light or medium duty machine.
CAUTION!
Any repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer or by an
approved agent. This will ensure that the correct materials and repair
techniques are used.

5. SAFETY AND RESPONSIBILITY

It is well known that paragliding is considered a high-risk sport, where
safety depends on the person who is practicing it.
Wrong use of this equipment may cause severe injuries to the pilot,
even death. Manufacturers and dealers are not responsible for any act
or accident that may be the result of practicing this sport.
You must not use this equipment if you have not been properly trained
to use it. Do not take advice or accept any informal training from anyo-
ne who is not properly qualified as a flight instructor.

6. WARRANTY

The entire equipment and components are covered by a 2-year
warranty against manufacturing defects.
The warranty does not cover misuse or abnormal use of the product.

7. PACKING

The CIRES rescue parachute is initially inspected and packed at
the factory and it is recommend to have it serviced by a qualified
professional outfit or parachute rigger prior to its installation inside
the harness. The reserve parachute's efficiency, and your life will
depend on it.
7.1 PREPARE THE RESERVE PARACHUTE AS FOLLOWS
• Check for the correct assembly of the reserve parachute and
components.
• Place the packing tools in a convenient location on the packing table.
• Layout the canopy assembly lengthwise on the packing table and
attach the canopy's packing loop to the table's apex hook.
• Attach the riser to the tension plate (hook) and apply enough
tension to keep the canopy stretched on the table.
• Check the apex lines to determine if the canopy is inverted or
not. If the apex lines do not appear attached to the outside of the
upper lateral band, then the canopy is inverted.
7.2 SUSPENSION LINES
• Locate the top center gore (cell) of the canopy. Divide the suspension
lines into two groups ( lines 1 to 8/9 in the left group and lines 9/10 to
16/18 in the right group).
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