Kite Maintenance & Care; Naish Warranty Policy - Naish C-SHAPE KITE Guide De L'utilisateur

5. KITE MAINTENANCE & CARE
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
After landing and securing your kite,
subject the kite to unnecessary exposure. For instance; If you have
detach your lines and wind them up.
more than one kite rigged on the beach, put the one you are not using in
Leaving lines on the ground can be
the shade.
hazardous.
Heat-
Bladder pressure increases when the air inside gets hot. Be careful of
Note:
The Octopus valves are not de-
kites left on dark surfaces (black sand, asphalt) as the pressure in the blad-
signed to hold air overnight or for long
ders may cause damage to the kite. Don't leave struts fully inflated inside a
periods of time.
hot car.
• Never store kite wet.
Sand-
Try to keep sand from sitting in the crease between the inflated frame
• Let it dry and remove excess sand
and the canopy. Sand left here will act as a constant source of abrasion.
from the kite before rolling it up. Use a
hand broom to help remove sand from
Rocks-
your inflated kite.
hazards for any kite.
Carefully folding the kite is very
important to prolong the life of the
Bladders-
kite and to prevent twisting the
kite on the water, close valve afterwards.
leading edge bladder. Before
folding your kite, dry it out completely.
Storing-
can cause colors to transfer. Only pack your kite away after it is
To fold out the kite:
completely dry.
1. Deflate all of the struts.
Pump-
2. Open both valves on the
decrease the possibility of handle failure.
leading edge – deflate valve and
inflate valve – to fully deflate air from
Self-launch-
the main bladder.
puts a lot of strain on the leading edge.
3.
Lay the kite flat on the ground and
Leading edge-
flatten the leading edge.
when handling on the beach during launching or landing to keep the leading
4. Start folding the kite at the wingtip
edge in its proper "C" shape. The kite is not designed to be bent backwards.
towards the center making sure that
Straightening or bending the leading edge backwards puts tremendous strain
the leading edge stays flat.
on the fabric.
5. Fold both sides together.
Shore Break-
6.
Fold the kite into three sections.
the shorebreak carry sand into every crevice on the kite, but moving water can
rip the kite skin.
Miscellaneous-
the most durable kite's worst nightmare.
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Notes on Caring for Your Kite
Rocks, coral, sticks and other beach debris are potential puncture
Keep sand and water out of the internal bladders. If deflating the
The combination of a kite stored while still wet, and or heat
Apply even pressure on both sides of the pump handle to
Use caution when self-launching in windy conditions as this
Do not allow the leading edge to bend backwards. Use care
Even a small shore break can be brutal on a kite. Not only does
Impact zones, shore breaks, power lines and trees are even
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 sec-
tion 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 activities, 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 information 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 distribu-
tor. 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 replacement 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.

6. NAISH WARRANTY POLICY

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