AirDesign SUSI 4 Manuel D'instructions page 62

8.
Maintenance and Repairs
The materials used to construct your SUSI 4 have been carefully chosen for maximum
durability. If you treat your glider carefully and follow these guidelines it will last you a long
time. Excessive wear can occur by bad ground-handling, careless packing, unnecessary
exposure to UV light, exposure to chemicals, heat and moisture.
Ground-handling
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Choose a suitable area to launch your glider. Lines caught on roots or rocks lead to
unnecessary strain on the attachment tabs during inflation. Snagging lines may rip
the canopy fabric or damage lines.
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When landing, never let the canopy fall on its leading edge. The sudden pressure
increase can severely damage the air-resistant coating of the canopy as well as
weaken the ribs and seams.
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Dragging the glider over grass, soil, sand or rocks, will significantly reduce its lifetime
and increase its porosity.
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When preparing for launch or when ground-handling, be sure not to step on any of
the lines or the canopy fabric.
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Don't tie any knots in the lines.
This glider will remain airworthy and in good condition for many years, if well cared for and
packed correctly.
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