Maintenance; Repairs; Guarantee; The Advance Harnesses - Advance OMEGA 6 Manuel D'utilisation

CARE & MAINTENANCE
Folding
We recommend that the canopy be packed by folding cell to cell in
order to lay the mylar reinforcements of the leading edge flat and
on top of each other. Do not pack the canopy very tightly.
Maintenance advice
The lifetime of the canopy can vary considerably depending upon the
care that you take with its use and maintenance. Other than ultra
violet rays the principal causes of wear are transport and storage.
- avoid violent shocks on the upper surface (eg. when the canopy
falls on the ground whilst ground handling) or any rubbing
against the ground as these wear the stitches and the coating.
- do not leave the canopy folded for several days if it is either
damp or tightly packed.
- immediately remove any salt or sand that enters the cells, as
this can corrode the stitching and cause wear during each
successive folding.
- only clean the canopy with soft water and neutral soap. Let the
canopy dry in a dry and airy place but not in direct sunlight.
- remove the twigs and gravels that could have entered into the
glider by opening the velcros on the wing tips.
- after a crash or a violent landing on the leading edge, always
have the canopy checked by your sales agent. The canopy should
also be checked if you notice a deterioration of the performance
or behaviour.
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- avoid moving your glider too quickly from a cold to a warm
location without giving it some air - water can condense on the
glider as a result.
Let us make a general check after 2 years or 150 flights.
Longevity
The longevity of your glider can be increased through proper main-
tenance. We suggest you abide by the legal maintenance require-
ments or at least perform an annual check. Have your glider
checked regularly by an ADVANCE authorised service agent. Either
way we suggest you have your glider checked prior to on-selling it.
This way you save any problems which may arise.

REPAIRS

Your canopy is an aeronautic device and for obvious safety reasons
we advise you not to undertake your own repairs. The various stit-
ches and cut of the suspension lines are made under precise ten-
sions ; do not replace damaged suspension lines except with identi-
cal ones supplied by ADVANCE. Your sales agent will be able to re-
pair damages that do not necessitate the replacement of panels.
He will be able to advise you how to have larger repairs carried out.

GUARANTEE

Your OMEGA 6 is guaranteed against any manufacturing fault for a
period of one year from and including the day of delivery. This date
should be written on the card accompanying this manual and po-
sted within 10 days of delivery.
The guarantee will not cover :
- damages due to: lack of cleaning or care, poor use, accidents,
overloading, use in extreme conditions (intense heat or cold) or
the inexperience of the pilot.
- normal wear from regular use.
The advice given in this manual regarding folding, storage and care
will allow you to increase the lifetime of your canopy.
THE ADVANCE HARNESS
The OMEGA 6 can be flown with any harness. However, we recom-
mend the use of an ADVANCE harness from the PROGRESS or
SUCCESS model series (the latter with DHV certification).
Just like ADVANCE paragliders, ADVANCE harnesses are unique
products, manufactured exclusively from quality materials. All mo-
dels were developed by our R & D Team as a result of countless fly-
ing hours and belong to the latest generation of paraglider harnesses.
The ADVANCE harnesses are the only paraglider harnesses so far de-
veloped for ADVANCE paragliders. It goes without saying that they can
be used when flying any other paraglider. The positioning of the attach-
ment points, the arrangement of the straps, the quick-buckles, the ea-
sily adjustable harness position, the free-sliding shoulder straps as
well as the simplicity of the design, all contribute to ADVANCE harnes-
ses being amongst the leading products on the market today.
When using a harness from another brand, be sure that the chest
strap width is between 40 and 45 cm and that the height of the at-
tachment points is between 42 and 46 cm.
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CERTIFICATION

The OMEGA 6 is certified according to DHV 2-3 with the speed system.
The certification reports are available on the ADVANCE website :
www.advance.ch
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND RECYCLING
The protection of the environment is a decisive consideration when
we develop, choose materials and produce a new ADVANCE pro-
duct. We exclusively use raw materials that stand up to these quali-
ties and use environmental friendly practises. Once your glider has
come to the end of its useful lifetime please be sure to separate the
metal parts from the lines, risers and canopy and dispose of it with
the environment in mind.
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