Kite Maintenance & Care; Naish Warranty Policy - Naish SIGMA Serie Mode D'emploi

8. KITE MAINTENANCE & CARE
Notes on Caring for Your Kite
Folding the Kite:
Sun- Ultraviolet radiation is the enemy of all fabrics. Your kite will last a long time in even
the most extreme sun, but care should be given not to subject the kite to unnecessary
After landing and securing your kite, de-
exposure. For instance; If you have more than one kite rigged on the beach, put the one you
tach your lines and wind them up. Leaving
are not using in the shade.
lines on the ground can be hazardous.
Heat- Bladder pressure increases when the air inside gets hot. Be careful of kites left on
Note: The Octopus valves are not designed
dark surfaces (black sand, asphalt) as the pressure in the bladders may cause damage to
to hold air overnight or for long periods
the kite. Don't leave struts fully inflated inside a hot car.
of time.
Sand- Try to keep sand from sitting in the crease between the inflated frame and the
• Never store kite wet.
canopy. Sand left here will act as a constant source of abrasion.
• Let it dry and remove excess sand from
Rocks- Rocks, coral, sticks and other beach debris are potential puncture hazards for any
the kite before rolling it up. Use a hand
kite.
broom to help remove sand from your
Bladders-
inflated kite.
close valve afterwards.
Carefully folding the kite is very important
Storing- The combination of a kite stored while still wet, and or heat can cause colors to
to prolong the life of the kite and to prevent
transfer. Only pack your kite away after it is completely dry. Never store your kite in hot tem-
twisting the leading edge bladder. Before
peratures (over 40C or 104F) for example in a hot car. Doing so will damage your bladders.
folding your kite, dry it out completely.
Pump- Apply even pressure on both sides of the pump handle to decrease the possibility of
To fold out the kite:
handle failure.
1. Deflate all of the struts.
Self-launch-
2. Open both valves on the leading edge
on the leading edge.
– deflate valve and inflate valve – to fully
Leading edge-
deflate air from the main bladder.
on the beach during launching or landing to keep the leading edge in its proper "C" shape.
3. Lay the kite flat on the ground and flat-
The kite is not designed to be bent backwards. Straightening or bending the leading edge
ten the leading edge.
backwards puts tremendous strain on the fabric.
4. Start folding the kite at the wingtip
Shore Break-
towards the center making sure that the
break carry sand into every crevice on the kite, but moving water can rip the kite skin.
leading edge stays flat.
Miscellaneous-
5. Fold both sides together.
durable kite' s worst nightmare. Use only properly designed and manufactured parts from
a reputable supplier (helmets, harnesses, etc.
6. Fold the kite into three sections.
Line checks-
lines for fraying, change in diameter and color loss. Compress line together and look
closely at braid for evidence of wear. Replace any lines that have any signs of wear. Change
out bridle lines every 3 to 6 months based upon use and condition.
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Keep sand and water out of the internal bladders. If deflating the kite on the water,
Use caution when self-launching in windy conditions as this puts a lot of strain
Do not allow the leading edge to bend backwards. Use care when handling
Even a small shore break can be brutal on a kite. Not only does the shore-
Impact zones, shore breaks, power lines and trees are even the most
Check all of your lines, including bridle lines, before and after each use. Check
Naish warrants this product to be free from major defects in material or
workmanship to the original purchaser for a period of ninety (90) days from
the date of purchase. This warranty is subject to the following limitations:
The warranty is valid only when the product is registered in the warranty section of www.
naishkites.com within seven (7) days from the date of purchase.
The warranty is valid only when this product is used for normal recreational activties, and
does not cover products used in rental or teaching operations.
Naish will make the final warranty determination, which may require inspection and/or
photos of the equipment, which clearly show the defect(s). If necessary, this informa-
tion must be sent to the Naish distributor in your country, postage prepaid. Product can
be returned only if a return authorization number (RAN) is given in advance by the Naish
distributor. The RAN number must be clearly labeled on the outside of the package, or it will
be refused.
If a product is deemed to be defective by Naish, the warranty covers the repair or replace-
ment of the defective product only. Naish will not be responsible for any costs, losses, or
damages incurred as a result of loss of use of this product.
This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect or normal wear
and tear including, but not limited to, punctures, rigging with other than Naish components,
damage due to excessive sun exposure, or damage due to over inflation of the bladders,
damage caused by improper handling and storage, damage caused by use in waves or
shore break, and damage caused by crashing the kite at high speed or damage caused by
anything other than defects in material and workmanship.
This warranty is void if any unauthorized repair, change or modification has been made to
any part of the equipment.
The warranty for any repaired or replacement equipment is good from the date of the
original purchase only.
The original purchase receipt must accompany all warranty claims. The name of the
retailer and date of purchase must be clear and legible.
There are no warranties, which extend beyond the warranty specified herein.

9 . NAISH WARRANTY POLICY

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